Closed System Drug Transfer Devices - Efficient Devices to Minimize the Risks of Exposures
According to recent surveys, the conventional vial-to-syringe technique is the most risky way of occupational exposure to hazardous drugs.
If these vials are over pressurized, it can lead to leakage and spillage.
These leakages are frequently overlooked which can adversely affect the workers and the end users.
To shun these situations, specially designed safety systems should be used in various drug handling processes.
One of these safety systems is the Closed System Drug Transfer Devices which have proved their efficiency in minimizing the risks of exposures to hazardous drugs.
These safety systems have closed units like cabinets that are air tight and leakage proof.
These units prevent the leakages and spills during drug development, handling and transport activities.
Several types of safety equipments are present in the market.
These include the closed systems that contain vial and bag access products for secure development, transfer and monitoring of hazardous drugs.
These systems ensure complete safety of all workers and employees engaged in various drug development and handling procedures.
One of the safety system designed by ICU medical system is Genie which is a closed, needle-less, vial-access device that mechanically equalizes vial pressure.
When the required quantity of drug is taken out from the vial, the genie balloon inflates automatically.
This inflation equalizes the pressure and in turn reduces the vapors, aerosols and leaks caused by pressurization of vials.
Another safety system having dual-venting quality to increase the equalization of vial pressure has already been designed by the technicians.
Several guidelines have been formulated by different organizations for the effective use of these safety systems.
All these guidelines should be properly followed by all healthcare workers and employees engaged in drug manufacture and handling activities.
Along with personal protective equipments, these systems should be used with appropriate safety cabinets to avoid the harmful effects of hazardous drugs.
Healthcare workers should be updated with all the guidelines.
The system failure reports should be instantly reported by all workers to the manufacturer.
If these vials are over pressurized, it can lead to leakage and spillage.
These leakages are frequently overlooked which can adversely affect the workers and the end users.
To shun these situations, specially designed safety systems should be used in various drug handling processes.
One of these safety systems is the Closed System Drug Transfer Devices which have proved their efficiency in minimizing the risks of exposures to hazardous drugs.
These safety systems have closed units like cabinets that are air tight and leakage proof.
These units prevent the leakages and spills during drug development, handling and transport activities.
Several types of safety equipments are present in the market.
These include the closed systems that contain vial and bag access products for secure development, transfer and monitoring of hazardous drugs.
These systems ensure complete safety of all workers and employees engaged in various drug development and handling procedures.
One of the safety system designed by ICU medical system is Genie which is a closed, needle-less, vial-access device that mechanically equalizes vial pressure.
When the required quantity of drug is taken out from the vial, the genie balloon inflates automatically.
This inflation equalizes the pressure and in turn reduces the vapors, aerosols and leaks caused by pressurization of vials.
Another safety system having dual-venting quality to increase the equalization of vial pressure has already been designed by the technicians.
Several guidelines have been formulated by different organizations for the effective use of these safety systems.
All these guidelines should be properly followed by all healthcare workers and employees engaged in drug manufacture and handling activities.
Along with personal protective equipments, these systems should be used with appropriate safety cabinets to avoid the harmful effects of hazardous drugs.
Healthcare workers should be updated with all the guidelines.
The system failure reports should be instantly reported by all workers to the manufacturer.
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