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3M™ Curos™ Disinfecting Cap for Needleless Connectors is an alcohol-containing cap that twists onto ports for disinfection and protection. Each cap contains 70% isopropyl alcohol (IPA), which bathes the surface of the port and disinfects it in 1 minute. Consistent use of the caps on I.V. needleless connectors, is associated with decreased CLABSI. 3M™ Curos™ Disinfecting Cap for Needleless Connectors are dispensed as individual caps or on a convenient ten-cap strip, which can be hung from I.V. poles for easy access. Strips have a hanger on both ends so the strip can be cut if necessary. Disinfects in 1 minute and protects ports for up to 7 days if not removed Twists on easily and stays securely in place on commonly used needleless connectors Brightly coloured to help clinicians verify and measure compliance In vitro testing shows effectiveness against the six microorganisms commonly associated with CLABSI: Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Candida glabrata, and Candida albicans Meets 2016 Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice for add-on devices published by INS For single-use only