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105 Infection Control Products to Know
Becker's Infection Control & Clinical Quality is pleased to offer this da-
tabase of infection control and prevention products to know, based on
nominations and editorial review.
is list is online and will be updated regularly — Becker's continually
accepts product submissions for inclusion. What's printed here reflects
the list as of Dec. 14.
Absorbent technology
Canister Express. From Metrex, this plastic canister solidifies bodily
fluids from medical procedures, protecting providers from potentially
hazardous exposure. It prevents aerosolization and splashing, which can
spread infection.
Cleanis Carebag Comode Liner. From Cleanis, the Cleanis Comode Lin-
er reduces microbial transmission by minimizing exposure to potentially
infectious waste products. e liner also helps cut down on cleaning as-
sociated with commode pails.
Cleanis Carebag Bedpan Liner. Also from Cleanis, the company's bedpan
liner is designed for pre- and post-anesthesia patients and patients re-
covering from gastrointestinal surgery. e liner fits most standard-size
pans.
GelMax Super Absorbent Powder. A Cleanis product, the powder turns
liquids to gels, which reduces biohazards and risk of infection during
cleaning and transport of waste. e powder can be used in varying
amounts for any amount of liquid.
UV disinfection
EDU. From Lumalier UV Surface & Air Disinfection, EDU is a set of
four portable UV disinfecting lamps. e lamps can be floor- or ceil-
ing-mounted and have disinfection timers.
Helios. From Surfacide, Helios eliminates microbes through the use of
UV-C light. e short-wave radiation technology uses multiple light
emitters to cut disinfection time and improve room coverage.
HealthySole Plus. From Detecto, HealthySole is an ultraviolet light prod-
uct that decontaminates the soles of healthcare workers' shoes. It works
in just 8 seconds and is clinically proven to kill up to 99.99 percent of
bacterial and viral pathogens on soles of shoes.
Optimum-UV System. From Clorox Healthcare, this UV disinfection
system features a touch screen, data storage, and a remote control. It also
has cycle completion assurance tools, including dose verify cards to en-
sure the appropriate dose of UV-C light has been received on a target
surface.
Tru-D SmartUVC. From Tru-D, this UV disinfection system includes
room-sensing technology to detect room configuration and regulate mi-
crobe-killing dosages of UV light. e system also destroys bacteria that
are not in the direct line of light, according to the product website.
Xenex. LightStrike by Xenex is a full spectrum, intense pulsed-xenon
UV-C robot for whole-room disinfection. e robot is the only UV-C
technology validated in multiple peer-reviewed clinical outcome studies
to reduce rates of C. diff, MRSA, VRE, and other MDROs.
Catheters and central lines
3M Curos Disinfecting Port Protector. Twisting this product, from 3M,
onto needleless connectors and male luer devices and protect them from
contamination, as it contains a 70 percent isopropyl alcohol solution to
disinfect in one minute.
3M Curos Tips. ese devices, from 3M, twist on easily and fit most male
luer connections. ey meet the 2016 Infusion erapy Standards of
Practice for add-on devices published by INS.
Arrowg+ard Blue Antimicrobial Catheters. From Teleflex, the catheter
reduces infection risk through impregnation with silver sulfadiazine and
clorhexidine both outside and inside the catheter.
Biopatch Protective Disk. From Ethicon360, Biopatch is a chlorhexidine
gluconate-infused sponge dressing for use with catheters. e seven-day
release of CHG provides protection from catheter-related bloodstream
infections for all skin around the catheter and is effective in the presence
of organic matter.
ClearGuard HD Antimicrobial Barrier Cap. ese catheter caps from
Pursuit Vascular can kill bacteria and fungus inside hemodialysis cathe-
ters to help prevent catheter-associated bloodstream infections.
DualCap System. e DualCap System from DualCap has a unique de-
sign that doesn't allow isopropyl alcohol to enter the IV line and also has
a large gripping surface, making it easier to twist onto IV connectors.
ey feature full luer-tapered threads to ensure a tight fit on many nee-
dle-free valves.
Dover. From Medtronic Minimally Invasive erapies (formerly Covidi-
en) these catheters use silver ions to prevent infection around the area of
catheter insertion. e catheters come in five different sizes.
MaxPlus. is clear needleless connector from BD has proven three-sec-
ond disinfection and a clear fluid path. It also allows for use of a saline
flush and lock, rather than heparin.
SwabCap. From ICU Medical, the SwabCap is a single-use solution for
unused needleless connectors on catheters and tubing aer the catheter is
placed and between catheter uses. It is the only disinfecting cap with FDA
510(k) clearance to provide continuous disinfection for up to seven days.
SwabFlush. is syringe, from Excelsior Medical (which is now a Med-
line company), is for saline flushes or medication administration. Swab-
Flush's plunger contains a SwabCap, whose use ensures tubing remains
sterile between uses.
TampAlerT Syringe Caps. ese EPS-made caps are tamper-evident luer
lock closures. e locks are designed for use with controlled substanc-
es or medicines requiring special handling. ey also help minimize the
risk of touch contamination, according to the product website.
Tegaderm. From 3M, this IV advanced securement dressing is water-
proof and antimicrobial. It is designed to reduce the number of dressing
changes for catheters.
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