Nurses need a reliable method to remove air from IV lines that have run partially dry, especially when the line runs dry below the secondary port, to avoid wasting medication and tubing.

No clear method exists to reprime an IV line that has run dry below the secondary port; current workarounds are inconsistent and may not work.

Severity

3Medium

Willingness to Pay

implied

Added

May 31, 2026

Workarounds Described

Sets VTBI lower to catch before air enters
Uses syringe to draw out air from line

App Concept

PrimeLine Rescue Kit

A sterile, single-use IV line re-priming device that safely removes air and re-primes lines that have run dry, preventing medication waste and reducing need for new tubing. Quick, easy-to-use, and compatible with standard IV sets.

Key Features

Sterile, luer-lock adapter for syringe connection
Built-in one-way valve to prevent backflow
Integrated air vent filter for safe air removal
Priming fluid reservoir to re-wet line

Target Users: Nurses and IV therapists in hospitals and clinics who manage IV lines for medication administration.

Revenue Model: $5 per unit sold in boxes of 50 to hospital supply chains

Existing Solutions Mentioned

Setting VTBI lower to catch before air entersUsing a syringe to draw out air

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