FAQs

Avantgarde FMS is an advanced fecal management system designed for immobile, critical, or high-risk patients. It helps to contain, collect, and control stool safely, reducing infections and improving the quality of care.

Uncontrolled or liquid stool increases the risk of: Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) Dermatitis and pressure ulcers Environmental contamination and risks to healthcare staff Avantgarde FMS helps to prevent complications, protect patient skin, and reduce hospital costs related to infections and additional treatments.

Ergonomic design that adapts better to the patient. Biocompatible materials to reduce irritation and leakage. Anti-reflux safety system to prevent spills. Easy insertion and removal, saving clinical staff time.

Lowers the rate of nosocomial infections. Reduces the incidence of pressure ulcers. Saves nursing staff time. Improves patient comfort and dignity. Helps reduce overall healthcare costs.

Avantgarde FMS is suitable for: Immobile or critical patients. Patients with acute or chronic diarrhea. Patients with fecal incontinence. Patients in ICUs, post-surgery, or at high risk of skin breakdown.

Yes. It is made with soft, flexible, and biocompatible materials to minimize discomfort. It also protects the skin and reduces irritation, providing comfort and dignity for patients.

Avantgarde FMS keeps stool contained in a closed system, preventing the spread of bacteria and pathogens that can lead to sepsis, C. difficile, and other hospital-acquired infections.

Avantgarde FMS is manufactured in London and has a U.S. warehouse for fast distribution to hospitals, clinics, and healthcare facilities.

Spigot Guard is a single-use infection control device designed to cover and protect catheter drainage spigots. It helps reduce the risk of contamination and catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) by ensuring the spigot remains sterile between uses.

CAUTIs often result from microbial contamination of the drainage system. Spigot Guard provides a sterile barrier around the catheter spigot, minimizing contact with pathogens and helping healthcare facilities comply with infection prevention guidelines.

Yes. Spigot Guard is supplied sterile and designed for single use to maintain the highest infection control standards.

Spigot Guard is intended for use in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and clinics where urinary catheters are managed. It is recommended for healthcare professionals following strict infection prevention protocols.

No special training is required. The product is simple and intuitive to use, fitting seamlessly into existing catheter care protocols.

No. Spigot Guard is a single-use, disposable product. Reuse would compromise sterility and increase infection risk.

No. Spigot Guard is a protective cover and does not affect catheter drainage or urine flow. It is removed before emptying and replaced with a new sterile unit afterward.

By reducing opportunities for spigot contamination, Spigot Guard directly supports hospital initiatives to lower CAUTI rates, improve patient outcomes, and meet regulatory standards for infection control.

Yes. Preventing CAUTIs reduces hospital costs associated with extended patient stays, antibiotic use, and regulatory penalties. Spigot Guard offers a simple, affordable way to strengthen infection control measures.

Yes. Spigot Guard is designed to fit most standard catheter drainage bag spigots, making it adaptable to a wide range of healthcare settings.