A closed system infusion adapter is a medical device used as part of a closed-system transfer setup for connecting a syringe or other medication-delivery component to an infusion bag or infusion set. Kenyan hospital procurement documents specifically describe a closed system transfer device infusion adapter as an infusion adaptor with spike housing, membrane and spike port for transfer from a syringe to an infusion bag and connection to an infusion set.
The adapter is used in medication-preparation and infusion workflows where compatibility with the associated vial protector, injector, syringe connector and infusion set is required.
The current Maesio Pharmaceuticals listing shows a Closed System Infusion Adapter at KSh 195 per piece.
This is a current supplier listing price and should not be treated as a universal Kenya market price. Bulk quantities, brand, packaging, specifications and institutional procurement terms can affect the final quotation.
Historical Kenyatta National Hospital pricing documents listed a closed-system transfer device infusion adapter at KSh 150 per piece, but this is an older reference and should not be used as the current selling price.
If you want to buy a closed system infusion adapter in Nairobi, confirm that the adapter is compatible with the rest of the closed transfer system being used by your facility.
Before ordering, check:
Exact product type
Connection configuration
Luer compatibility
Spike-port design
Membrane configuration
Compatibility with the syringe connector
Compatibility with the infusion bag or infusion set
Sterility and single-use status
Packaging quantity
Manufacturer
Expiry date
Storage requirements
Institutional procurement specifications
This is important because a closed-system infusion adapter is normally one component of a larger transfer system rather than a universal standalone connector.
A closed system transfer device (CSTD) can include several components designed to work together. Kenyan procurement documentation separates the system into components such as vial protectors, vial injectors, infusion adapters and syringe connectors.
For example, Kenyatta National Hospital specifications describe the infusion adapter as having a spike housing, membrane and spike port, with its intended use being transfer from a syringe to an infusion bag and connection to an infusion set.
This means that when purchasing a replacement adapter, it is important to identify the complete CSTD brand/system and exact component reference, where applicable.
A needleless infusion adapter may be used to facilitate medication transfer or connection within an appropriate closed or needleless infusion system.
However, “needleless infusion adapter” and “closed system transfer device infusion adapter” are not necessarily interchangeable product descriptions. A needle-free connector may be intended for IV access, while a CSTD infusion adapter may be specifically designed for transfer between a syringe and infusion bag.
Therefore, healthcare facilities should purchase according to the manufacturer's intended application and compatibility information rather than relying only on the generic term “needleless adapter.”
Depending on the exact product and CSTD system, a closed system infusion adapter may feature:
Needle-free connection
Spike port
Spike housing
Internal membrane
Compatibility with syringe connectors
Compatibility with infusion sets
Closed transfer pathway
Sterile single-use configuration
Leak-resistant connection
Compatibility with specified CSTD components
The exact construction and performance characteristics must be confirmed from the manufacturer's product documentation.
Closed system infusion adapters may be used in appropriate healthcare settings including:
Hospital pharmacies
Oncology medication preparation areas
Infusion centres
Chemotherapy preparation workflows
Hospital wards
Day-care treatment units
Medication preparation areas
Where the adapter forms part of a hazardous-drug closed-system transfer device, the complete system should be selected and used according to the manufacturer's instructions and the facility's medication-safety procedures.
For hospital procurement, it is advisable to specify the complete system rather than ordering an adapter solely by its generic name.
A procurement specification may need to identify:
CSTD manufacturer
Exact component/reference number
Infusion adapter type
Syringe connector compatibility
Infusion-set compatibility
Sterile packaging
Single-use status
Quantity per pack
Shelf life
Regulatory documentation required by the facility
Delivery requirements
Training or technical support, where applicable
Recent KUTRRH procurement documentation separately lists CSTD vial protector, injector and infusion adapter components and specifies sterile, single-use and leak-proof characteristics for the listed CSTD products.
The price of a closed system transfer device depends on which component is being purchased. A vial protector, vial injector, infusion adapter and syringe connector can have different prices.
For this reason, a quotation for a complete CSTD system should itemise each component rather than providing only a generic “closed system transfer device” description.
Historical KNH pricing illustrates this difference: the listed infusion adapter was KSh 150 per piece, while the vial protector and syringe connector had different unit prices.
The most important consideration is compatibility. Confirm the manufacturer and system currently used by your facility.
Verify that the adapter connects correctly to the specified syringe, infusion bag and infusion set.
For products supplied sterile, check packaging integrity and expiry before use.
Do not assume that a transfer adapter can be cleaned and reused. Follow the manufacturer's stated use instructions.
The price may be quoted per piece, pack or carton. Confirm the unit of issue when comparing suppliers.
For hospital procurement, request the manufacturer's instructions for use and applicable product documentation.
When choosing a closed system infusion adapter supplier in Kenya, ask the supplier to provide:
Manufacturer and product reference
Unit price
Pack size
Sterility information
Expiry/shelf-life information
Compatibility information
Product documentation
Delivery lead time
Warranty or replacement policy where applicable
Bulk pricing
Formal quotation
A Nairobi medical-equipment supplier can be useful for local procurement, but supplier availability does not by itself confirm that a particular seller is an authorised distributor of a specific CSTD brand.
The current KSh 195 listing is the supplier's current catalogue price; the exact specification should be confirmed before procurement.
The current Maesio Pharmaceuticals listing shows a closed system infusion adapter at KSh 195 per piece. Bulk orders and specific CSTD brands may have different prices.
Closed-system infusion components are available through medical-equipment and healthcare-supply channels in Nairobi. When ordering, provide the exact CSTD system or component reference to ensure compatibility.
It is a component used within a closed-system transfer arrangement to facilitate transfer from a syringe to an infusion bag and connection to an infusion set. Kenyan hospital specifications describe the component as having a spike housing, membrane and spike port.
Not necessarily. A needleless connector may be designed for IV access, while a CSTD infusion adapter may be specifically designed for medication transfer between a syringe and infusion system.
The exact sterility status depends on the product. Current Kenyan procurement specifications for certain CSTD infusion adapters require sterile, single-use products, but the actual product being purchased should be checked against its packaging and manufacturer documentation.
Do not assume it is reusable. Many CSTD components are supplied for single use. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for the exact product.
Compatibility depends on the CSTD design and connector. Confirm the exact syringe and connector requirements before use.
A vial protector is designed to connect to or protect a medication vial within a closed transfer system, while an infusion adapter is used for the infusion-side connection, such as transfer from a syringe to an infusion bag and connection to an infusion set.
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