CareFusion to Launch Three New Anti-infection Products

San Diego, Calif.-based CareFusion Corporation plans to launch three new products designed to help reduce surface contamination or the presence of microorganisms that can potentially cause infections during hospital stays and procedures at the 41st Annual Conference of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology on June 7-9 in Anaheim, Calif.

The Chloraprep 1 mL applicator is a new addition to the Chloraprep line of preoperative skin preparation products. According to the company, the device has a unique delivery system and winged activation design meant to make it easy to use. The applicator can also reportedly help promote aseptic techniques and best practices. ChloraPrep skin prep products have been proven to be more effective than povidone-iodine at eliminating microorganisms on the skin that may cause infection, company officials report.

The Chlorashield IV (intravenous) dressing with chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) antimicrobial is a flexible and breathable dressing designed to that enhance patient care during vascular access procedures. The dressing features Benehold CHG, an innovative adhesive technology from Vancive Medical Technologies, an Avery Dennison business, which secures the dressing to the skin, absorbs fluid and protects the site from external contaminants. The CHG incorporated within the adhesive preserves the dressing from microbial growth. Chlorashield dressings are designed to be easy for clinicians to apply and remove, and comfortable for patients to wear. CareFusion is the exclusive distributor of the dressing in North America. 

The Maxzero needleless connector from CareFusion is a new extension to a proprietary portfolio of needleless connectors and is designed to help improve patient safety and promote nursing best practices. The connector provides a barrier to bacteria and contamination with its with a solid, sealed surface, and reportedly enables effective three second disinfection with an alcohol pad. The design of the Maxzero needleless connector prevents reflux of blood into the catheter at disconnect and also has a smaller profile. A clear fluid path enhances flushing and anti-reflux technology prevents the need for a clamping sequence, designed to save nurses time and reducing process steps.

Also at the conference, CareFusion will present new data on tools that can improve patient compliance with physician cleansing instructions and how increased compliance can affect the amount of antiseptic present on the skin. A reminder system to improve bathing compliance is one of the key features to the StartClean Cleansing Program from CareFusion, where patients receive a 4 percent CHG cleanser with disposable sponges and an individualized service that contacts patients via text, email, or voice message reminding them to use the cleanser in accordance with physician instructions.