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Protect ports and ensure peace of mind.
Curos disinfecting port protectors are alcohol-containing caps that twist onto I.V. connectors and other intravenous access points for disinfection and protection. Consistent use of Curos disinfecting caps on I.V. needleless connectors and other intravenous access points is associated with decreased central line associated bloodstream infections.
The passive disinfection of 3M™ Curos™ Disinfecting Port Protectors relies on a 1-minute alcohol¹ bath with 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.
Benefits
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Effective disinfection.Disinfects in 1 minute and protects ports for up to 7 days if left in place.1 -
Twists on, and stays on.Twists on easily and stays securely in place. 3M™ Curos™ Disinfecting Port Protectors fit all major needleless connectors — meeting 2021 standard 36.G:2 for needleless connectors.1,2
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Coloured for compliance.The distinctive green colour allows for easy recognition and confirmation that needleless connectors and other intravenous access ports are covered and protected. This makes compliance auditing easy and reliable.
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Flexible, convenient dispensing.Can be dispensed as individual caps or in strips for easy access, greater compliance and reduced waste.
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Shelf life: 3 years¹.
Products
3M's Curos disinfecting port protectors is the only brand on the market that has offerings to help reduce risks across all intraluminal access points.
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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
Resources
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3M™ Curos™ Disinfectant Port Protector Clinical Evidence SummaryGet 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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Contamination Evidence SummaryView a summary of some of the most compelling clinical evidence available detailing contamination risks at every IV access point: needleless connectors, male luers, and open female luers (such as stopcocks and catheter hubs).
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CVAA GuidelinesRead the 2019 Canadian Vascular Access Association Guidelines for guidelines on needleless connector disinfection.
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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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