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Spigot Guard - Urine Collection Bag Drain Cap

Revolutionize CAUTI Prevention with Spigot Guard
Spigot Guard is a single-use cap designed to cover the drain of urine collection bags. It contains 70% isopropyl alcohol (IPA) saturated foam pieces and is intended to serve as a physical barrier to minimize environmental contact with the drain. Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are a significant healthcare challenge, leading to longer hospital stays, increased costs, and serious patient risks. Research indicates up to 34% of all CAUTIs are due to bacteria entering through the unprotected drainage spigot of the urine collection bag.

Instructions Overview

SPIGOT GUARD:  Category: Infection control product, Prevent CAUTIS, sterilization. An innovative catheter safety device designed to minimize contamination.

Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are a significant healthcare challenge, leading to longer hospital stays, increased costs, and serious patient risks. Research indicates up to 34% of all CAUTIs are due to bacteria entering through the unprotected drainage spigot of the urine collection bag.

  • The Spigot Guard offers revolutionary CAUTI defense mechanism made by DemeTech.

  • Our flagship product, Spigot Guard from Demetech, has gained significant market attention due to its innovative product with unique formula to prevent CAUTIS, recent patented technology FDA approval.

  • It is designed to reduce catheter-associated UTI CAUTIs by disinfecting and protecting the drain of the urine collection bag which contributes to CAUTIs caused by intraluminal bacterial ascension.

  • The purpose of the Spigot Guard is 99.9% at avoiding Upper Tract Infection (UTI) from six common CAUTIS producing bacterias. 

  • This unique catheter, 90% compatible with all foleys , will drastically reduce DRG reimburse denials from CAUTIS acquired nosocomially.

  • Spigot Guard’s bright orange color is highly visible, which provides for assuring caregivers’ compliance with use.

  • Ensure hands are clean and dry before handling.
  • Remove the cap from the strip carefully.
  • Place the cap onto the drain opening.
  • Replace with a new cap after each access.

Function and precautions

  • Rapid disinfection: The Spigot Guard contains a disinfectant to sanitize the external and internal surfaces of the drainage spigot. It has a rapid kill time after just one minute of placement.

  • Bacterial barrier: The cap creates a protective barrier that helps prevent bacterial contamination from the unprotected drainage spigot.

  • Contraindications: Do not attempt to clean or re-sterilize the device. It is intended for single use only.

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  • Single-Use Cap

    Designed for one-time use

  • FDA Registered

    Meets FDA standards for safe hospital use and compliance.

  • Physical Barrier

    Helps minimize environmental contact

  • Trusted in Care

    Designed for hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities.

  • 5-Cap Strip Format

    Packaged in a foil strip configuration.

  • Replace After Access

    Use a new cap each time the drain is accessed.