Posted on 4/17/2019
Catheter-related bloodstream infections are one of the biggest fears for people receiving hemodialysis, as these can cause serious systemic reactions in patients. When catheters are used, the hubs through which blood is drawn and returned, are often the pathways that start bacteremia. Disenfection methods help, but they are not perfect since catheter-based infections continue to happen at alarming rates.
The ClearGuard HD caps from Pursuit Vascular, a company based outside of Minneapolis, Minnesotta, provide an unique solution and they’ve just received European regulatory approval.
The caps, which already have FDA clearance, have a long plastic component that reaches deep into the catheter hubs. The plastic is covered with chlorhexidine, a broad spectrum antimicrobial...