Description

The EQUASHIELD SYRINGE is an advanced Closed System Drug Transfer Device (CSTD) specifically designed to enhance the safety and efficiency of handling hazardous and non-hazardous drugs. Its primary purpose is to protect healthcare professionals during the preparation, compounding, and administration of medications, including chemotherapy agents, by minimizing exposure to drug vapors, aerosols, and spills.

Key Features

• Encapsulation and Containment: The syringe features a fully encapsulated barrel and plunger rod, providing complete containment and preventing contamination.
• Pressure Equalization: Equipped with a closed internal pressure equalization system, it requires no external air chamber, ensuring safe and seamless operation.
• Leak-Proof Connections: The device includes permanently bonded, leak-proof connectors with a double membrane locking system, maintaining dry and secure connections.
• Needle Safety: Dual internal needles remain within the system, eliminating the risk of needle sticks.
• Metal Plunger Rod: A dedicated metal plunger rod reduces the risk of plunger contamination.
• Intuitive Design: Color-coded orientation marks facilitate secure and intuitive connections.

Ready-to-Use

Factory pre-assembled, the EQUASHIELD SYRINGE is ready to use with a range of intuitive accessories and adaptors, including vial adaptors, spike adaptors, and luer lock connections. Protective plugs are provided for closing connectors, and the device is designed for injection only when used with specific adaptors.

Compliance and Certification

• Regulatory Approvals: The syringe complies with USP Class IV guidelines, is CE marked, and has FDA 510(k) clearance.
• Performance: It has passed the 2015 NIOSH alcohol vapor containment protocol, ensuring high standards of safety and performance.

Material Composition

Constructed from high-grade materials such as polypropylene, stainless steel, and silicone, the syringe is DEHP-free, latex-free, and BPA-free. It is available in various sizes, ranging from 1ml to 60ml, including an ultra-thin 60ml version.

Technical Specifications

• Priming Volume: 0.07 ml for 1ml–10ml syringes and 0.08 ml for 20ml–60ml syringes.
• Needle Design: Non-coring pencil-point tips that do not penetrate vial rubber stoppers, enhancing safety and compatibility.

Compatibility

The EQUASHIELD SYRINGE is compatible with chemotherapy drugs such as Busulfan, Etoposide, Paclitaxel, and Treanda. It is designed to prevent microbial ingress for up to 7 days and allows up to 10 repeated connections, covering more routes of exposure than alternative systems.

Packaging

Syringes are packaged in multiple unit sizes, with quantities varying by size, ensuring flexibility and convenience for healthcare settings. This innovative device is clinically proven to eliminate spills, leaks, and surface contamination, providing a comprehensive solution for safe drug handling in medical environments.