Infection Control

BruTabs (BHC).BruTabs are effervescent disinfectant sanitizer tablets, effective against C. difficile spores, hepatitis B, norovirus and Canine parvovirus. The tablets sanitize common areas and surfaces in medical, dental and long-term care environments.       RETURN TO FULL LIST

Bleach Germicidal Wipes (Clorox Healthcare). Clorox Healthcare Bleach Germicidal Wipes kill 58 microorganisms, including C. difficile spores, in three minutes or less. The product also has claims for MERS-CoV, SARS-CoV and other common causes of healthcare-associated infections. Extended use in…

BioBlast Disinfectant (Aquaox; BioBlasting). BioBlast Disinfectant is a 275 ppm hypochlorous acid product. The nontoxic disinfectant is designed to eliminate bacteria, viruses, fungi and mold, and has EPA-registered kill claims for a variety of single-celled microorganisms.       RETURN…

AP-4 (Altapure). Altapure’s AP-4 high-level disinfection system is a high performance device designed to meet the terminal cleaning demands of the critical care hospital environment. AP-4 achieves a true 6 Log elimination of pathogenic bioburden and includes Altapure’s patented ultrasonically…

3M Tegaderm CHG Chlorhexidine Gluconate IV Securement Dressing (3M). 3M’s Tegaderm CHG Chlorhexidine Gluconate IV Securement Dressing decreases catheter-related bloodstream infections and vascular catheter colonization. The dressing offers continuous antimicrobial protection via the integrated chlorhexidine gluconate gel pad.    …

3M C. diff Solution Tablets (3M). 3M C. diff Solution Tablets, intended to be dissolved in water, serve as an alternative disinfecting method to bleach and peracetic acid disinfectants. The tablets are EPA-registered to kill C. diff spores and effective against…

Readycleanse (Medline Industries). Readycleanse is specially designed for comprehensive metal and perineal care to reduce the risk of developing a CAUTI. Medline’s five-cloth cleansing protocol follows nursing best practices for a compliance-driven, standardized approach for daily care of the Foley…

POWERWAND (Access Scientific). The WAND family of products is designed to prevent hospital-acquired infections and protect both patients and providers. The Powerwand midline with Chronoflex C has more than 23,000 catheter days of published usage with no bloodstream infections, which…

Duette Dual Balloon Urinary Catheter (Poiesis Medical). Duette indwelling urinary catheter is the first catheter clinically designed to reduce bladder wall damage and increase fluid removal. Two peer-reviewed clinical trials demonstrated the catheter’s superiority over other devices and found it…

ClearGuard HD Antimicrobial Barrier Cap (ClearGuard). The ClearGuard HD Antimicrobial Barrier Cap is clinically shown to significantly reduce catheter-related bloodstream infections in hemodialysis patients using central venous catheters. The device is designed to kill infection-causing bacteria inside a long-term hemodialysis…