DualCap® Disinfecting Caps
DualCap Disinfection & Protection System
Disinfecting Caps Designed By Nurses, For Nurses
The DualCap System brings disinfection and protection together in one easy, secure solution for IV therapy. These disinfecting caps, designed by infusion nurses for nurses, both caps feature medical-grade sponges saturated with 70% isopropyl alcohol to rapidly disinfect IV connectors in just 30 seconds while providing a physical barrier to contamination for up to seven days. The tapered, easy-grip design ensures a tight, secure fit, while smooth surfaces support comfort and ease of use. With individually sealed caps, durable IV pole strips, and an exclusive safety feature that prevents alcohol from entering the fluid path of male luer connectors, DualCap delivers reliable, ongoing protection at every access point.
Combining Disinfecting Caps and Protection in One System
- The DualCap System not only provides built-in disinfection, but protection that comes from a secure connection
- Both caps contain medical-grade sponges saturated with 70% isopropyl alcohol (IPA)
- Both caps feature an easy-to-grasp, hold and twist tapered design that fits tightly and securely
- Designed by infusion nurses, for nurses the Light Blue and Dark Blue DualCap® contain 70% isopropyl alcohol to disinfect and protect IV connectors between uses
DualCap® Disinfection & Protection System
| Catalogue No. | DualCap Description | Caps Per Box | Boxes Per Case | Total Per Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001-300 | DualCap Solo™ Cap with foil lid for needle-free valve, packed in dispenser box. | 350 | 12 | 4200 |
| 001-400 | DualCap Solo™ Cap with foil lid for male luer connector, packed in dispenser box. | 200 | 12 | 2400 |
| 500-LB | DualCap® IV Pole Strips™ For needle-free valves. 35 strips/10 caps per strip. | 350 | 12 | 4200 |
| 600-DB | DualCap® IV Pole Strips™ For male luer connectors. 35 strips/5 caps per strip | 175 | 6 | 1050 |
About the Dualcap System™
How soon does DualCap® start working and how long can the Light Blue and Dark Blue DualCaps stay on?
DualCap starts working immediately. When left in place for 30 seconds, the Light Blue and Dark Blue DualCaps disinfect needle-free valves and male luer connectors; thereafter the caps provide a physical barrier to contamination up to 7 days under normal conditions if not removed. A new Light Blue DualCap should be placed on all needle-free valves each time they are not in use. A new Dark Blue DualCap should be placed on all male luer connectors each time the IV line is disconnected and not in use.
If I do not use the DualCap immediately, may I save it to use later?
No. Discard the cap and obtain a new one if it is not immediately used.
Is DualCap reusable?
No. DualCap is single use only.
Is DualCap latex free?
DualCap is not made with Natural Rubber Latex or with DEHP.
What if the DualCap System is being used on an outpatient basis and the patient comes in weekly for treatment?
When the IV lines are flushed at home through the needle-free valve, the Light Blue DualCap should be removed and replaced with a new one after flushing is complete. Similarly, if the IV line is disconnected for any reason, a new Dark Blue DualCap should be used.
How far do I need to turn the Light Blue and Dark Blue DualCaps before they are secure?
There is no need to overtighten the Light Blue and Dark Blue DualCap. It is also not necessary for the Light Blue DualCap to completely cover the needle-free valve. Once the Light Blue DualCap is secure, the sponge will release isopropyl alcohol (IPA) to bathe the top of the valve and begin to automatically disinfect it.
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