RESTON, Va. — ITL BioMedical, a global leader in human and veterinary medical products, today announced the expansion of its Adapter Cap line with the launch of two new products: the Adapter Cap with Female Luer and the Adapter Cap with Male Luer Lock. These additions join ITL BioMedical's Adapter Cap family, which already includes the SampLok® Adapter Cap and the SampLok® Adapter Cap 3, further broadening options for safe and efficient blood culture sample collection and transfer. About the New Products The Adapter Cap with Female Luer provides a needle-free solution for transferring blood samples from syringes into blood culture bottles or blood collection tubes. Its design reduces contamination risks while prioritizing safety and workflow efficiency. Key features include: Needle-free connection to minimize sharps exposure and reduce needlestick injury risks. Secure, direct transfer from syringe to container, preserving sample integrity. Compatibility with standard blood collection tubes and blood culture bottles The Adapter Cap with Male Luer Lock is engineered for direct connection to blood collection winged needles and peripheral lines. This product ensures stable, needle-free connections for blood culture sample collection and offers the following advantages: Secure male luer lock for stable blood collection connections. Direct compatibility with blood collection tubes and culture bottles for flexible workflows. Designed to maintain sample quality and allow for safe, compliant disposal. “With the introduction of these new adapter caps, ITL BioMedical further empowers medical professionals to improve patient care and streamline blood sample collection,” said Craig Wilson, ITL BioMedical’s CEO. “These new products reflect our dedication to innovation and safety in the medical field. At ITL BioMedical, our commitment to enhancing healthcare safety and efficiency drives every product we develop.” About the Adapter Cap Line The Adapter Cap family of products is designed to streamline and enhance biological sample collection and transfer processes. By reducing the risk of needlestick injuries and simplifying workflows, these products are indispensable tools for healthcare professionals in hospitals, blood banks, microbiology labs, and cellular therapy centers. The original SampLok® Adapter Cap provides a secure, needle-shielding design for blood culture sample collection, while the compact SampLok® Adapter Cap 3 offers a smaller size to reduce biohazard waste without compromising safety or functionality. By incorporating Adapter Cap products, healthcare professionals can improve patient care, enhance safety, and optimize operational efficiency in clinical settings. Purchasing Information The new Adapter Cap with Female Luer and Adapter Cap with Male Luer Lock are available for online purchase at ITLBioMedical.com. For bulk orders or personalized quotes, contact inquiries@itlbiomedical.com or call +1 (703) 435-6700. MEDIA CONTACT John Tonkinson, Ph.D. Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing +1 (703) 435-6700 John.Tonkinson@itlbiomedical.com
