BD Launches Enhanced Intraosseous System for Critical Care Solutions

BD launched its new Intraosseous Vascular Access System, which enables the rapid delivery of fluids or medication in critical emergencies. The procedure involves inserting a needle into the bone marrow cavity when intravenous (IV) access is challenging or delayed.

“In emergency situations, mistakes and delays can have devastating consequences,” said Eric Borin, worldwide president of Medication Delivery Solutions at BD. “This important innovation represents a significant advancement in rapid vascular access and builds on our ongoing commitment to support medical teams in delivering the highest-quality access and improving patient outcomes during lifesaving emergency health situations.”

The BD IO System can quickly provide access to the circulatory system for adult and pediatric patients and is built for rapid intervention in varied emergent care environments. This System is the only IO device on the market that can be placed after the extension set is attached and the only one with integrated passive needle tip safety, designed to protect care providers and patients against needlestick injuries. 

IO access provides a non-collapsible, stable space for the safe administration of any medication or fluids that can also be administered through an IV^1,2. IO placement is regarded to be a relatively safe procedure, with a less than one percent chance of serious complications^3,4. Clinicians can stabilize the device on the contours of any surrounding anatomy and select from five needle lengths to accommodate a broad range of patients. 

In critical situations, placing an IO was twice as likely to be successful compared to the placement of a peripheral IV or central venous catheter⁵. Studies show that trained inserters achieve a 93–97 percent IO placement success rate⁴.

Unlike other devices on the market, the powered driver features a rechargeable battery, which extends the life of the drill up to 12 times when compared to non-rechargeable competitive drills. Its unique multi-light battery indicator shows battery status.

References:

¹ Phillips L, Brown L, Campbell T, Miller J, Proehl J, Youngberg B. Recommendations for the Use of Intraosseous Vascular Access for Emergent and Nonemergent Situations in Various Healthcare Settings: A Consensus Paper. Journal of Emergency Nursing. 2010;36(6):551-556. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jen.2010.09.001
² BD Intraosseous Vascular Access System market research. Franklin Lakes, NJ: Becton, Dickinson and Company; 2019
³ Bs J, Thompson J. Intraosseous Device Insertion for Adults and Pediatrics. Accessed November 22, 2023. https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.avainfo.org/resource/resmgr/files/position_statements/ava_position_paper_-_intraos.pdf
⁴ UpToDate. www.uptodate.com. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/intraosseous-infusion
^‌5 Chreiman KM, Dumas RP, Seamon MJ, et al. The intraosseous have it. Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery. 2018;84(4):558-563. doi:https://doi.org/10.1097/ta.0000000000001795‌