Guide to Passive Disinfection Caps and Device Swab

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.
 
 
Passive Disinfection Caps and Swabs
Photo Product Photo Product
ICU Medical SwabCap ICU Medical SwabTip
 
BD PureHub™ Merit Medical
Dual Cap®
3M™ Curos™ Disinfecting Cap
3M™ Curos™ Disinfecting Cap for Tego® Hemodialysis 3M™ Curos™ Stopper Disinfecting Cap
LORIS™ IV Swab

Are you a manufacturer of a passive disinfection cap or device swab that isn't listed here? Please contact us at support@pedagogyeducation.com and we would be more than happy to list your device as well. 

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