Guide to Passive Disinfection Caps and Device Swabs

The disinfection process before accessing venous access device and/or needleless connector is an essential step of infection prevention. The use of swabs with acceptable disinfecting agents or the use of passive disinfection caps containing antimicrobial solutions have been shown to reduce central line associated blood stream infections. Please click on the product name to view the manufacturer's instructions for use.

Please note: These lists are for reference and educational use only. Pedagogy does not recommend the use of any product or product manufacturer.

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This resource accompanies our Current Concepts in the Management of Central Lines continuing education course, which is also part of many of our IV Certification course packages.

Guide to Passive Disinfection Caps and Device Swabs

Passive Disinfection Caps

Photo	Product
	SwabCap® Website SwabCap® Information PDF SwabCap® Video
	Site Scrub® Website Site Scrub® Information PDF
	LifeShield™ EffectIV™ Cap Website
	Dual Cap Website Dual Cap Video
	Kendall Disinfection Cap Information PDF

Disinfecting Swabs

Photo	Product
	Prevantics® Device Swab Website Prevantics® Device Swab PDF Prevantics® Device Swab Video

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Guide to Passive Disinfection Caps and Device Swabs