B. Braun Medical announced today that it acquired the Clik-FIX catheter securement device portfolio from Starboard Medical.
Clik-FIX adds to B.Braun’s offerings that help improve patient experiences and outcomes for peripheral intravenous (IV) therapy.
The portfolio includes the Clik-FIX Peripheral, PICC/Central, Universal, Neonatal PICC and Soft PICC/Central systems.
Clik-FIX Peripheral represents an all-in-one integrated securement device with bio-occlusive dressing. It replaces the need for individual tape, gauze and transparent dressings, B. Braun said. Clik-FIX PICC/Central, a universal device, is designed to secure most peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) and central catheters with an active dual locking mechanism. It represents an alternative to sutures, tape, tape-based stabilization and other securement systems.
The Clik-FIX Universal system stabilizes and secures any medical tubing junction with a Leur lock connection. B. Braun’s Clik-FIX Neonatal PICC has compatibility with most neonatal PICC lines. Its soft foam securement base with no hard plastic parts help avoid pressure, bruising or trauma on a baby’s skin.
Finally, the Clik-FIX Soft PICC/Central device also has a soft foam securement base and no hard plastic parts. Its universal design has compatibility with most PICC and central lines, B. Braun said.
Meeting evolving customer needs
“Improving the standard of care for patients is at the heart of all we do at B. Braun,” said Jean-Claude Dubacher, chair and CEO, B. Braun Medical Inc. “The addition of the innovative Clik-FIX portfolio combined with our expertise and commercial capabilities ensures we will continue to meet our customers’ evolving needs and extend our position as a leader in IV therapy,” he added.
Starboard Medical is a woman-co-owned medical device company. Its focus centers around medical devices that enhance patient care and improve patient outcomes.
“Clik-FIX devices were the result of a personal experience with an improperly secured IV catheter,” said Kerry Edgar, president, Starboard Medical, Inc. “We’re pleased that B. Braun, with its commercial capabilities and long history of IV therapy expertise, will bring the Clik-FIX device portfolio to more clinicians and more patients around the world.”