Can a Closed System Transfer Device be utilized to extend the beyond use date of a single dose container ?

The Joint Commission would evaluate compliance with the use of a closed system transfer device (CSTD) based on the FDA approved indications of a device.   Based on feedback received directly from the FDA, the extension of a beyond use date beyond 6 hours for a single dose vial has not been approved as an indication. 

The Joint Commission is aware of published articles which supports the use of these devices to extend beyond use dating longer than the 6 hours allowed for a single dose vial.  However, this has not been approved by the FDA and is not supported as a standard of practice.