Description

The EQUASHIELD Syringe Unit is an integral component of the EQUASHIELD closed-system drug transfer device (CSTD), meticulously designed for healthcare professionals handling hazardous drugs. This advanced medical device ensures safe and contamination-free transfer and administration, particularly for cytotoxic medications.

Key Features

• Fully Enclosed Design: Each unit is factory pre-assembled and ready-to-use, minimizing preparation time and enhancing safety.
• Pressure Equalization System: Built directly within the syringe barrel, eliminating the need for exterior air chambers.
• Leak-Proof Dry Connectors: Equipped with a double membrane locking system to prevent drug exposure and microbial ingress.

Safety Enhancements

• Dual Internal Needles: These needles remain within the system, significantly reducing the risk of needle stick injuries.
• Encapsulated Syringe Barrel: Prevents the escape of aerosols or vapors, safeguarding healthcare environments.
• Dedicated Metal Plunger Rod: Designed to mitigate plunger contamination effectively.

Performance and Compliance

• Microbial Ingress Prevention: CE marked and FDA substantiated, providing protection for up to seven days.
• Comprehensive Exposure Coverage: Surpasses alternative systems in preventing hazardous drug contamination during compounding and administration.
• NIOSH Protocol Compliance: Successfully passed the 2015 NIOSH alcohol vapor containment protocol.

Available Sizes

• Variety of Sizes: Available in 3ml, 5ml, 10ml, 20ml, 30ml, 35ml, and 60ml, including an ultra-thin EZ60ml version.

Technical Specifications

• Priming Volume: 0.07ml for 3ml–10ml sizes and 0.08ml for 10ml–60ml sizes.
• Needle Specifications: G19 needle for 3ml–10ml and G17 for 20ml–60ml, featuring a 1-inch non-coring pencil-point tip.
• Flow Rate: Achieves 11 liters per hour at a 3-foot height difference when fully assembled with an IV bag and secondary tubing.

Material Composition

• Materials Used: Constructed from high-quality materials such as polypropylene, stainless steel, polyisoprene, POM, silicon, EPDM, and ABS.
• Safety Features: DEHP-free, latex-free, and BPA-free, ensuring compatibility with various medical environments.

Compatibility and Use

• Versatile Compatibility: Works seamlessly with various vial adaptors and connectors, ideal for chemotherapy compounding and administration.

Certifications

• USP Class IV Compliance: Along with CE marking and FDA substantiation, underscores its reliability and safety in medical applications.

The EQUASHIELD Syringe Unit stands as a pivotal tool in enhancing the safety and efficacy of hazardous drug handling, providing healthcare professionals with peace of mind through its innovative design and robust safety features.