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The study aims to evaluate the safety and feasibility of needle-free connectors in tunneled central venous catheters for hemodialysis.

January 18, 2026Open Access

Needle-free connectors in tunneled central venous catheters for hemodialysis: A prospective single-centre safety and feasibility study

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Prospective study evaluates safety and feasibility of needle-free connectors in hemodialysis catheters, suggesting low infection risk.

The study aims to evaluate the safety and feasibility of needle-free connectors in tunneled central venous catheters for hemodialysis.
Conducted in a single center with adults using tunneled central venous catheters for hemodialysis.
Applied high-flow split-septum needle-free connectors with antibacterial caps for 12 hemodialysis sessions.
Measured primary outcome as microbiological safety through paired blood cultures.
All paired blood cultures were negative after 12 dialysis sessions.
No tunnel infections or device-related adverse events occurred.
Flow performance supported required blood-flow rates without modifications needed.

Leskovar et al. (2026) studied this question.

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