3M Curos Disinfecting Cap Strip for Needleless Connectors

Features of 3M Curos Disinfecting Cap Strip for Needleless Connectors

• Disinfects in 1 minute. Protects ports for up to 7 days if not removed
• Twists on easily and stays securely in place on commonly used needleless connectors
• Brightly colored to help clinicians verify and measure compliance
• Meets 2016 Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice published by INS
• Shelf life: 3 Years
• Protects against six microorganisms associated with CLABSI:
  • Staphylococcus aureus
  • Staphylococcus epidermidis
  • Escherichia coli
  • Pseudomonas aeruginosa
  • Candida glabrata
  • Candida albicans

3M Curos Disinfecting Cap Suggested Applications

• Disinfect needleless connectors before line access
• Curos disinfecting caps may be used in the home or a healthcare facility
• 3-year shelf life. Please refer to the product expiration date.
• Use only on needleless connectors. Do not use on open female luers.

3M Curos Disinfecting Cap Strip for Needleless Connectors Safety Data Sheet
 

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• Covidien Curity Drain And I.V. Sponges
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• ReliaMed Essentials IV Antiseptic Wipes

How to use 3M Curos?

1. Peel - The foil from the 3M Curos Disinfecting Cap

2. Push & Twist - The Curos disinfecting cap clockwise onto the end of the needleless connector.

 

• If the needleless connector is heavily soiled, clean with 70% isopropyl alcohol swab before using a cap
• Do not use cap if seal is broken, torn, punctured, or sponge appears dry
• Cap must remain on needleless connector for a minimum of one (1) minute and may remain on for seven (7) days if not removed
• The needleless connector can be accessed immediately after removing the Curos disinfecting cap that has been in place for a minimum of one (1) minute
• Always place a new Curos disinfecting cap on needleless connector after each use
• Dispose of the Curos disinfecting cap after every use
• Follow hospital protocol for disinfecting needleless connectors, if performing sequential accesses

Warning: To avoid the potential for injury