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DUPLEX® Drug Delivery System

NOT COMPLEX. DUPLEX. 

Simplify your hospital's IV administration process from pharmacy to nurse administration while saving time and labor vs. both traditional compounding and the Baxter Mini-Bag Plus Containers.1

Now Available: Meropenem for Injection

Ready-to-use Meropenem 500 mg and 1 g for Injection USP and Sodium Chloride Injection USP in DUPLEX® Containers.
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Save time with simplicity

The DUPLEX Drug Delivery System has the fastest reconstitution time, thus enabling patients to receive their medication sooner. The DUPLEX Container takes 54% fewer steps than traditional compounding and 35% fewer steps than Baxter Mini-Bag Plus Containers.1

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    minutes per dose from the pharmacist receiving the drug order to the nurse administering the drug to the patient compared to traditional compounding1

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    in labor time compared to Baxter Mini-Bag Plus Containers1

Image of a pharmacist in a stock room.

Save on labor costs

The DUPLEX Drug Delivery System shows less estimated direct labor costs for a pharmacy technician and a nurse to use vs. both Baxter Mini-Bag Plus Container System and traditional compounding.1

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    compared to traditional compounding1

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    compared to Baxter Mini-Bag Plus Containers1

  • Reduce labor costs by 

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    or more compared to traditional compounding1

IV container with a patient lying in hospital bed.

Reduce the chance of error

The DUPLEX Container minimizes the risk of incorrect dosage administration and the risk of administering diluent to the patient without the drug. 

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    less chance of error vs. traditional compounding1*

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    less chance of error vs. Baxter Mini-Bag Plus Containers1*

Simplify drug administration in a few steps

Download the DUPLEX® Handling Poster 

"PEEL"

Peel the foil strip from the drug chamber.

"SNAP"

Squeeze the bag to open the first seal between the diluent and drug powder.

"SHAKE"

Shake thoroughly to mix.

"SNAP"

Squeeze the bag to open the second seal, releasing solution to the set port.

"GO"

Remove the foil tab from the set port, spike bag and start administration.

Structure of the two-compartment container

DUPLEX IV container with colored sections.

Diluent Chamber

A sterile compartment that holds the diluent used to reconstitute the medication.  

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First Seal 

Ensures separation between the diluent and the drug.

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Drug Chamber

Contains the powdered or lyophilized drug formulation.

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Second Seal

Maintains separation of reconstituted medication and spike port until ready to use.

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Medications and Dosages

ProductProduct CodeDosagesDINShelf Life (months)Cardinal Item NumberEa/Cs
Meropenem3183-1100500 mg0254433436BB3183-110024
Meropenem3185-11001 g0254434236BB3185-110024

Product Links

Meropenem for Injection in B. Braun's DUPLEX Delivery System

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The DUPLEX Container is designed to save time, labor, space and waste. Complete the form below and a B. Braun representative will contact you.

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References

1. B. Braun Data on File.