Curos® Port Protector disinfection cap provides an effective method for valve disinfection, with a greater reduction in bacterial counts* than a standard alcohol swab, potentially reducing patient risk of hospital acquired infection.
The Curos® Port Protector:
Reliably and consistently disinfects luer-activated access ports- Assures high visibility compliance with hospital infection control protocols – the vibrant green cap is easy to see and will not be confused with other color-indicated therapies
- Protects iv access ports and needleless connectors between accesses – keeping ports always protected and clean
- Minimizes potential alcohol spillage and packaging waste
- Reduces the potential for hospital acquired bloodstream infections and related costs
Simply peel off the seal and twist Curos® Port Protector disinfection cap over the top of a luer-activated I.V. access port. Inside this revolutionary green cap is a 70% IPA (isopropyl alcohol) saturated sponge-like foam. Once secured, the Curos Port Protector automatically provides effective, consistent and reliable passive disinfection of the port.
“Protected and Clean” I.V. access ports can reduce the cost of care. Hospitalized patients with bloodstream infections have extended lengths of stay, which increase patient and hospital costs, and contribute to higher incidence of mortality.
With the challenges facing the healthcare system today, and the need to increase patient confidence in care, now is the time to switch to Curos® – a timely solution designed for hospital infection prevention and improve patient care.
*Tests conducted at an independent laboratory confirmed Curos disinfection caps achieved ~5 log reduction in bacterial counts with passive disinfection compared to ~3 log reduction with a standard alcohol swab. Additional information is available in our product effectiveness summary (pdf). A summary of these studies is available on request.
