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Disconnect IV lines with a simple twist.

Loosen everyday IV, dialysis and feeding connections with ease, and align with infection prevention and nursing best-practices.

Green Yewtwist connector tool with blue elastomer jaws
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Designed for high-risk care settings

See how Yewtwist is changing vascular and enteral access care.

When a line sticks, 93% of nurses improvise. Workarounds raise infection risk.

When a connection won't come apart, nurses reach for gloves, tape, or hemostats that often go from patient to patient without being disinfected. These workarounds can crack the hub, damage the line and put patients at risk of infection.

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A nurse's hands clamping a metal hemostat onto an IV connector to force it apart. Callouts: Goes against the Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice; Can crack the hub or damage the line; Shared between patients without disinfection.
A nurse's hands clamping a metal hemostat onto an IV connector to force it apart
  • Goes against the Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice
  • Can crack the hub or damage the line
  • Shared between patients without disinfection

From stuck connections to everyday disconnections

One tool for safer IV, dialysis and feeding line management.

  • Hands using an orange Yewtwist to twist apart an IV connection

    Stuck connections come apart in one twist

  • Soft jaws grip the connector without damaging the line

  • Fits most IV, dialysis and feeding connections

    • IV and central lines
    • Dialysis bloodlines
    • ENFit, NG and G tubes
    • Needleless connectors
  • Gloved hands holding up an orange Yewtwist

    Trusted by infection control teams that set the highest standard

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    Help home care patients manage their own lines with confidence

  • Hands spiking a nutrition bag while a green Yewtwist grips the bag port

    Spike IV bags with a steadier grip

Trusted by nurses, patients and 147+ hospitals and clinics worldwide.

  • “I wish this was around three years ago. I would not be able to return back to work without Yewtwist, and that is the truth!”

    Lana Dialysis nurse

  • “This product has blown my mind! Where was this when I started nursing 16 years ago? A positive pressure cap on a PICC line was stuck like glue. Almost zero effort when we used the Yewtwist.”

    Patty A. RN, community hospital nurse

  • “It was so easy. After two twists, I was able to disconnect my son’s line without him getting overstimulated. It took me less than 10 seconds.”

    Elisa S. Parent and caregiver

  • “It’s easy to use, safe and works every time! Nurses in Vancouver community use it all the time and love it. We wouldn’t want to go back to the forceps we used before.”

    RN, Community IV Educator, Vancouver

  • “We have had great success and received wonderful feedback from my team and nurses on the unit.”

    Clinical Coordinator, Vascular Access, leading US pediatric hospital

  • “I honestly can not recommend it enough. It’s a great product.”

    J.P. Leading US pediatric hospital

  • “This product is a life saver. Changing the caps on my central line can be very difficult, especially since the chlorhexidine solution I use to sterilize the caps is often very sticky.”

    Justin P. Dialysis patient, Toronto

  • “My home health nurse is just as obsessed with them as I am! She wishes that all her patients had them. They have helped her get stuck claves off me multiple times now and she is so grateful she doesn’t have to worry about damaging my line with Kelly clamps anymore.”

    Molly Y. Patient

  • “I tried everything trying to disconnect with no success. I got instant success with Yewtwist!”

    Oncology patient

  • “It comes right off. Amazing! My new favorite tool. Try it and save your hands.”

    RN, pediatric bone marrow transplant unit

  • “Our son is on TPN and we have had problems getting bungs off for changes. Your tools are a game changer!”

    Mother of a child on TPN, Australia

  • “We haven’t seen any safety reports of stuck enteral tubes since implementation.”

    T.Y. Clinical Nurse Specialist, leading Canadian pediatric hospital

89% of nurses in a Toronto hospital product evaluation preferred Yewtwist to their current method.³

One tool for hospitals, clinics, and home care.

Nurses, dialysis staff, patients and caregivers all deal with stuck IV connections. See how Yewtwist is used in your setting.

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A nurse using a green Yewtwist to disconnect a line at a patient's shoulder

Frequently asked questions about Yewtwist

What is Yewtwist?

Yewtwist is a hand tool that nurses, dialysis staff and patients use to disconnect IV, dialysis and feeding connections with ease. Its soft elastomer jaws grip the body of the connector without damaging the line, so stuck connections come apart in one twist.

Does Yewtwist fit Luer lock and ENFit connectors?

Yes. Yewtwist works on Luer lock connections on IV and central lines, PICCs and needleless connectors, and on ENFit feeding tubes and NG tubes. It also fits hemodialysis bloodlines and peritoneal dialysis connections, with three jaw sizes to fit most connector types.

Why do Luer connections get stuck?

Luer connections can become tight or stuck for several reasons:

  • They were overtightened during setup.
  • Medication or formula has dried on the threads.
  • TPN residue has built up.
  • The cleaning agent was not completely dry when a new connection was attached.

When should I use Yewtwist?

Yewtwist can be used every time you disconnect a line, not only when a connection is stuck. This puts less strain on your hands and wrists. 

Should each patient have their own Yewtwist?

Yes. Dedicate one Yewtwist to each patient for the full course of their therapy, kept at the bedside or with the patient’s own supplies. Clean it before and after each use. Replace it when the jaws show wear or on the schedule in the instructions for use, about every 2 to 3 months.

How do I clean Yewtwist?

Yewtwist is nonsterile. Clean it before and after each use with a hospital-grade disinfectant wipe, following the instructions for use, which also cover inspection and replacement.

How do I get a free trial for my unit?

Fill in a short form about your care team and book a call with us. We will send you a few units and explain what a successful trial looks like.

Can I use Yewtwist to Spike an IV bag?

Yes! You can also use it to steady an IV or nutrition bag port while you spike the bag.

Take the struggle out of stuck lines.

Disconnect lines safely, in one twist.

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