Needle-free non-injectable arterial connector (NIC)
The Innovation and Technology Tariff (ITT) was introduced to incentivise the adoption and spread of transformational innovation in the NHS.
It aims to remove the need for multiple local price negotiations and guarantees automatic reimbursement when an approved innovation is used.
Needle-free non-injectable arterial connector (NIC) is a standard arterial connector with a safety valve built into the device.
The NIC is connected to the sampling port of an arterial line and through which blood gas samples can be collected.
NIC would replace arterial connectors currently used in adults with arterial lines (it is not currently licensed for use in children).
Promotes patient safety by eliminating inadvertent injection into the arterial line and by reducing potential for infection.
NIC is part of the National Innovation Accelerator and will attract the NHS England Innovation and Technology Tariff from April 2017.
