3M Curos Disinfecting Cap Strips Caps lock onto luer access valves to disinfect in 3 minutes; can be left in place to keep valves clean and protected for up to 7 days. Caps are packaged to hang from I.V. pole for easy access, greater compliance, and reduced waste. Twist on easily, stay in place Fit majority of luer access valves Effective against Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Candida glabrata Meet 2011 INS guidelines for add-on device Disinfects and protects needleless connectors Helps reduce the risk of contaminants from entering the I.V. port through the catheter, post-insertion Protects for up to 7 days if not removed Curos products have a distinctive green color that allows clinicians to verify and measure compliance Cap strips are packaged to hang from an I.V. pole for easy access, greater compliance and reduced waste Strips have a hanger on both ends so the strip can be cut if necessary Disinfects in 1 minute, protects ports for up to 7 days if not removed. Twists on and stays securely in place on commonly used needleless connectors. Brightly colored to help clinicians verify and measure compliance. In vitro testing shows effectiveness against six microorganisms commonly associated with CLABSI: Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Candida glabrata, and Candida albicans. Meets 2016 Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice for add-on devices published by INS. For single-use only.
