Filter Straws for Medication Transfer

When drawing medication from single-dose glass ampules, the real hazard isn't the drug — it's the glass. Snapping an ampule open leaves microscopic shards suspended in the solution, and pulling that fluid straight into a syringe risks injecting particulate matter into a patient. A filter straw solves exactly this problem: it draws the full contents of the ampule while its integral filter membrane traps glass fragments and other particulates before they ever reach the syringe.

Honest Medical carries B. Braun filter straws built specifically for this task. The B. Braun Filter Straw Medication Transfer devices (415020 and 415021) are designed for single-dose glass ampules, giving pharmacists, nurses, and infusion technicians a dependable way to reconstitute and transfer medications safely. Their length and profile reach the bottom of the ampule so you recover the intended dose without wasting drug or repeatedly repositioning the tip.

A common question is whether a filter straw can be reused across multiple ampules — it should not be. These are single-use devices; the filter is intended to remove particulate from one preparation, and reusing it defeats both sterility and filtration integrity. It's also worth remembering that a filter straw is for drawing up, not administering: once medication is in the syringe, the straw is discarded and a fresh administration needle or set is attached.

If your protocol calls for a needle-based approach rather than a straw, our Filter-Needle collection offers the same particulate protection in a needle format, and the Uni-Filter range covers additional filtration transfer options for your pharmacy or nursing station.