BD MaxPlus Needleless Connectors & Extension Sets

The BD MaxPlus line brings clear-housed, positive-displacement needleless connector technology to IV therapy, giving clinicians a straightforward way to reduce needlestick risk while maintaining reliable flow. The clear valve housing is a small detail that matters at the bedside: it lets nurses visualize the fluid path and confirm the line is flushed clear of blood, which supports catheter patency and infection-prevention protocols.

Our collection centers on the BD MaxPlus Clear Extension Set with Standard Bore (MP5301-C), a sterile, pressure-rated set built for both routine and power-injection use. It pairs an 8-1/2 inch length of standard-bore tubing with a single needleless valve port, a pinch clamp for quick occlusion, and a low 0.8 mL priming volume that minimizes wasted medication and dead space. Because it's pressure rated, this set is appropriate for contrast-enhanced imaging and other high-pressure applications where standard connectors fall short.

Buyers most often ask how MaxPlus differs from a plain extension set. The answer is the integrated positive-displacement needleless valve: on disconnection it pushes a small bolus of fluid toward the patient, helping clear the connector and reduce reflux that can lead to occlusion. The straight, standard-bore fluid path is easy to flush and compatible with common Luer-lock connections, so it drops into most existing IV setups without added adapters.

These sets suit hospitals, infusion centers, and imaging suites standardizing on a single closed system for medication delivery, fluid administration, and power injection. When ordering, confirm your required length, port count, and priming volume against your protocol—the MP5301-C's compact 0.8 mL prime is well suited to pediatric and volume-sensitive patients.

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