- Overview
Efficacy
BD PureHub™ Disinfecting Caps disinfect with a sterilized 70% IPA solution, providing 99.99% (>4 log) reduction in bacteria within 1 minute of application#†
Security
The BD PureHub™ Disinfecting Cap maintains a physical barrier to contamination for up to 7 days, if not removed*†
Compliance with INS guidelines
Disinfecting caps containing 70% isopropyl alcohol are supported by the INS 2021 guidelines for passive disinfection of needle free connectors
Device compatability
The BD PureHub™ Disinfecting Cap was designed for compatibility with market leading needle-free connectors, including but not limited to, the BD SmartSite™ Needle-Free Connector, the BD MaxZero™ Needle-free Connector, and the BD Q-Syte™ Needle-Free Connector.
#Demonstrated reduction on Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Candida glabrata, Candida albicans and Acinetobacter baumannii as tested in a laboratory.
†bench Test results may not necessarily be indicative of clinical performance
*as demonstrated through in vitro studies
Warning: 70% Isopropyl Alcohol is not considered sporicidal and may not prevent Central Line-Associated Blood Stream Infection arising from bacterial spores (e.g., Bacillus spp., Clostridia)
BD-78830 (02/23)
