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Protect ports and ensure peace of mind
3M™ Curos™ Disinfecting Port Protector Products are intended for use on swabbable luer-access valves (needleless connectors) to disinfect and act as a physical barrier to prevent contamination.
The passive disinfection of 3M™ Curos™ Disinfecting Port Protectors relies on a 3-minute alcohol bath and 70% IPA to achieve high levels of disinfection efficacy. The cap can act as a physical barrier to contamination for up to 7 days if not removed.
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Disinfects in 3 minutes – and keeps ports clean for 7 days. -
Twists on easily and stays securely in place. They fit all major needleless connectors — meeting 2016 Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice for add-on devices.¹ ³ -
The 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. -
Can be dispensed as individual caps or in strips.
How do 3M™ Curos™ Disinfectant Port Protectors work?
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1. Peel foil tab or strip from the 3M™ Curos™ Disinfectant Port Protector cap.
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2. Once foil is removed, push and twist onto the end of the needleless connector.
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3. It must remain on the needleless connector for a minimum of three (3) minutes and may remain on for seven (7) days (168 hours) or the duration of the intended use if not removed.
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4. A new port protector should be placed on the needleless connector after each use.
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5. Discard the 3M™ Curos™ Disinfectant Port Protector after use.
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Disinfecting Caps for Needleless Connectors
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).
Data reflects in vitro findings relevant to 3M™ Curos™ Disinfecting Caps*.
Conclusion: All test samples exceeded the minimum 4-log reduction after three minutes.
3M™ Curos™ Disinfectant Port Protector Clinical Evidence Summary
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