Vial adapter

Overview
CODAN Spikes and associated sets provide needle‑free solutions for manual withdrawal, transfer, preparation and administration of pharmaceuticals and cytostatics. The programme is designed to reduce needlestick risks, prevent contamination and streamline clinical and pharmacy workflows, from very small vials to large container withdrawal.

Product families and main functions

• CODAN Spikes: compact, needle‑free devices for manual preparation, withdrawal or transfer of drugs and solvent solutions; equipped with a hydrophobic 0.2 µm air filter to protect users from aerosols and to prevent microbial contamination.
• CODAN MicroSpikes: designed for very small medication vials (e.g. vaccine preparation); include an integrated 0.2 µm hydrophobic filter to ensure sterile aeration/venting and reliable aerosol retention.
• Chemoprotect® Spikes: variants with an additional 5 µm fluid filter for retention of large particles (e.g. plug fragments, glass splinters).
• Spikes are available with different connection options (Luer‑Lock, SWAN‑LOCK® needle‑free adapter) for multi‑dose applications and in multiple packaging units.
• TAKE SET: systems enabling measured withdrawal of consecutive specific amounts from large containers into one or several syringes.
• Koppelsystems: secondary‑line systems to prepare and administer medication units (bottles or bags) connected to the double Y‑site ports of the main infusion set.
• Mix‑Ad Sets: closed systems for dissolution of dried substances (e.g. antibiotics) and subsequent administration in a single workflow, for critical medications requiring secure handling.
• Compounding sets: single‑use transfer systems for preparation and mixing of infusion solutions (e.g. total parenteral nutrition) compatible with pharmacy compounders.

Documents (available for the product group)
Flyer CODAN MicroSpikes; Brochure CODAN MicroSpikes Protocol Vaccine; Brochure CODAN Mix‑Ad Set; Brochure CODAN Spikes.

Applications

• Manual withdrawal and transfer of drugs and solvents
• Preparation of vaccines and handling of very small vials
• Safe handling of cytostatics and hazardous drugs
• Filtration and protection against aerosols and particulate contamination
• Compounding and TPN preparation workflows in pharmacies, labs and hospitals

Technical characteristics / specifications

• Hydrophobic air filter: 0.2 µm for sterile aeration/venting and aerosol retention
• Optional fluid filter: 5 µm (Chemoprotect®) for large particle filtration
• Needle‑free spike design to minimise needlestick injuries and contamination
• Connection options: Luer‑Lock and SWAN‑LOCK® needle‑free adapter for multi‑dose use
• Variants for very small vials (MicroSpikes) and large container withdrawal (TAKE SET)
• Mix‑Ad Sets for dissolution and administration in a single closed system
• Compounding sets: single‑use transfer systems compatible with compounders
• Multiple packaging units to suit clinical and pharmacy workflows