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Caps designed to disinfect and provide mechanical protection to intravenous (IV) ports and needleless connectors in order to reduce the risk of infection. These devices typically consist of a sterilized sealed plastic threading cap containing a sponge-like pad soaked with a disinfectant such as isopropyl alcohol. The pads are used as a friction scrub, then the caps stay on the port or connector to protect until the next use, typically up to seven days.
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