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Protect ports and ensure peace of mind
3M™ Curos™ Disinfecting Cap is intended for use on needleless connectors only as a disinfecting cleaner prior to I.V. access, and to act as a cover between line accesses.
The passive disinfection of 3M™ Curos™ Disinfecting Port Protectors relies on a 1-minute alcohol¹ bath and 70% isopropyl alcohol (IPA) to achieve high levels of disinfection efficacy. The cap can act as a physical barrier to contamination for up to 7 days¹ if not removed.
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Effective disinfectionDisinfects in 1 minute and protects ports for up to 7 days.1 -
Twists on, and stays onTwists on easily and stays securely in place. 3M™ Curos™ Disinfecting Port Protectors fit all major needleless connectors — meeting 2016 Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice for add-on devices.1,2
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Coloured for complianceThe distinctive green colour allows clinicians to verify that a port is covered at a glance separating intravenous lines from other tubing. Compliance for port protection can be easily and reliably measured.
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Flexible, convenient dispensingCan be dispensed as individual caps or in strips.
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Shelf life: 3 years¹
How do 3M™ Curos™ Disinfectant Port Protectors work?
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Step 1Peel foil tab or strip from the 3M™ Curos™ Disinfectant Port Protector cap.
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Step 2Once foil is removed, push and twist cap onto the end of the needleless connector.
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Step 3The cap must remain on the needleless connector for a minimum of one (1) minute and may remain on for seven (7) days (168 hours) or the duration of the intended use if not removed.¹
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Step 4A new port protector should be placed on the needleless connector after each use.
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Step 5Discard the 3M™ Curos™ Disinfectant Port Protector after use.
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Disinfecting Caps for Needleless Connectors
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Independent laboratory data: the effectiveness of 3M™ Curos™ Disinfectant Port Protectors was tested in vitro against 6 common organisms and was found to have >99.99 reduction in organisms (>4 log).1,2,3*
*Data reflects in vitro findings relevant to 3M™ Curos™ Disinfecting Caps.
Conclusion: All test samples exceeded the minimum 4-log reduction after 1 minute.¹
3M™ Curos™ Disinfectant Port Protector Clinical Evidence Summary
Get a summary of peer-reviewed articles and hospital studies on 3M™ Curos™ Disinfectant Port Protectors. Download the 3M Clinical Evidence Summary now.
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References
- 3M data on file
- Gorski L, Hadaway L, Hagle ME, McGoldrick M, Orr M, Doellman D. Infusion therapy standards of practice. J Infus Nurs. 2016;39(suppl 1):S1-S159.
- For more information regarding organisms associated with central line–associated bloodstream infections, refer to Weiner et al. (2016). Antimicrobial-Resistant Pathogens Associated With Healthcare-Associated Infections: Summary of Data Reported to the National Healthcare Safety Network at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011–2014. Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology, 1-14. doi: 10.1017/ ice.2016.174
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