SwabCap disinfecting caps include internal threads to maintain a connection with the needlefree connector. Twisting the cap while pushing down secures the cap onto the connector. If you notice that SwabCap disinfecting caps are coming off, ensure downward pressure is applied while twisting the cap on.

No. SwabCap disinfecting caps are single-use only.

SwabCap disinfecting caps are designed to disinfect the connector within 30 seconds of application. SwabCap disinfecting caps are a passive disinfection method and do not require scrubbing. Please refer to facility protocol for any additional swabbing requirements.

SwabCap disinfecting caps are made to fit on a threaded connector, not the end of the administration set. We provide SwabTip^™ disinfecting cap, which is a male-luer disinfection cap, as well as dead-end caps in our SwabPackPlus^™ for that purpose.

Do not hold the connector and SwabCap disinfecting cap at eye level when connecting. There is alcohol in the cap and a small amount may leak out when capping a connector because the cap is non-vented. The non-vented design of SwabCap disinfecting cap was deliberate to maintain continuous disinfection for up to 7 days if not removed.

SwabCap disinfecting caps do not indicate a specific patient population for use. Refer back to the facility policy for swabbing once cap is removed, before connecting the syringe.

SwabCap disinfecting caps do not indicate a specific patient population for use. Please excercise clinician discrection for particular patients if choking could be an assumed hazard.

Yes, our CAP (Compliance Assessment Program) can help measure facility compliance if requested.

SwabCap disinfecting cap has the ability to disinfect and protect within 30 seconds, for up to 7 days, if not removed.

No. SwabCap disinfecting caps are the only caps on the market that are individually sterile packed. They remain sterile until the lid on the individual cap is opened, allowing caps to be transferred throughout the facility without risk of contamination.

Yes. SwabSleeve^™ dispensing packaging contains 5 individually sterile packaged caps.

Yes. We have several studies that show the reduction of CLABSIs.

Yes. We offer SwabTip male-luer disinfecting caps on a 5-count strip.

SwabCap disinfecting caps must be stored above freezing.