In the fast-paced world of healthcare, nurses are accustomed to tackling challenges with limited resources. In last resort scenarios, nurses and at home patients grab any nearby tool that can disconnect difficult IV lines such as forceps and pliers. These makeshift tools are ineffective, often causing damage to the line.
In the fast-paced world of healthcare, nurses are accustomed to tackling challenges with limited resources. In last resort scenarios, nurses and at home patients grab any nearby tool that can disconnect difficult IV lines such as forceps and pliers. These makeshift tools are ineffective, often causing damage to the line.
Reasons for Resistance
Luer locks create a tight, leak-proof seal between the syringe and the IV tubing through a series of grooves and threads that twist securely together. However, these connections can sometimes be tricky to disengage due to a few pesky culprits:
Wear and Tear
Repeated use can cause damage to the threads, such as stripping, warping, or cracking, all leading to resistance.
Misalignment
If the male and female components of the Luer lock don’t align properly, it’s nearly impossible to connect them. Misalignment can be caused by over-tightening, damaged threads, and any dirt or debris.
Cross-Threading
If the connection isn’t perfectly aligned, you run the risk of cross threading the Luer lock, which can cause it to get stuck or even break.
Cracking the Code
As an experienced healthcare professional, Maria Plumber had personally faced the frustration of dealing with stubborn Luer locks. After years of navigating this challenge while working with oncology patients, she knew something had to be done.
Driven by the need for a better solution, Maria created Yewtwist- a tool designed to provide clinicians with improved grip and leverage, making it easier to disconnect difficult IV and feeding tube connections while eliminating the risk of damaging the patient’s line.
Grip, Twist, Detach
Yewtwist is a practical, affordable, and reusable solution for healthcare providers, streamlining care delivery and saving valuable time in critical moments where precision and efficiency are essential. With the help of Yewtwist, IV connections can be completed in just 3 simple steps:
Grip
Designed with flexible rubber jaws, Yewtwist offers a stronger grip without causing damage to the IV line.
Twist
Yewtwist’s straight bar design offers added strength for a simple twist, preventing IV damage.
Detach
Offered in 3 different jaw sizes, the Yewtwist is a simple solution for detachment across a wide range of IV connections.
