New scrub device aims to cut catheter infections in hospitals
NCT ID NCT06604026
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a new cleaning device (BD PosiFlush™ SafeScrub) for needleless connectors on IV lines. The goal was to see if it is safe and helps nurses clean the connectors better than the usual method (using an alcohol pad). 222 adult hospital patients with IV lines took part. The study looked at device-related side effects and how often the connectors were properly cleaned.
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Locations
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Medical University Vienna
Vienna, Austria
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Ordensklinikum Linz Elisabethinen
Linz, Upper Austria, 4020, Austria
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