{"title":"Equashield","description":"\u003ch1\u003eEquashield Closed System Transfer Devices (CSTDs)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEquashield\u003c\/strong\u003e designs closed system transfer devices built to protect pharmacists, nurses, and clinicians from exposure to hazardous drugs during compounding and administration. If your facility handles chemotherapy agents or other cytotoxic medications, the questions that matter are the same ones Equashield's engineering answers: Does the system fully contain vapor and aerosol? Is it airtight? And does it hold up under USP \u0026lt;800\u0026gt; and NIOSH scrutiny?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEquashield's defining feature is its fully encapsulated, syringe-based design. Rather than adding barrier components to a conventional syringe, the plunger and barrel operate within a sealed metal rod that never contacts the drug pathway, eliminating a common route of contamination and syringe plunger leakage. The connections are dry, needle-free, and lock securely, which reduces the risk of splashes, spills, and accidental exposure during vial access, reconstitution, and patient administration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere Equashield Fits in a Hazardous Drug Program\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese devices are used across the full hazardous drug handling chain — from the compounding pharmacy where doses are prepared to the infusion suite where they're administered. A CSTD program typically pairs vial adaptors, syringe units, and administration connectors so the drug remains contained from the moment a vial is entered until the line is disconnected. Standardizing on one closed system helps pharmacy and nursing teams train once, connect consistently, and maintain a mechanically and microbiologically closed pathway throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor facilities working toward or maintaining USP \u0026lt;800\u0026gt; compliance, adopting a validated CSTD is a core control alongside engineering, PPE, and workflow measures. Equashield's independently tested containment performance makes it a widely trusted choice for oncology and specialty pharmacies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore complementary supplies in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/honestmed.com\/collections\/surgical-procedural\"\u003eSurgical \u0026amp; Procedural\u003c\/a\u003e category to round out your hazardous drug handling and infusion setup.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/honestmed.com\/collections\/equashield.oembed","provider":"Honest Medical","version":"1.0","type":"link"}