Compounding facilities that want the only Closed-Back Syringe Unit (CSTD) on the market, protecting from plunger-rod contamination and exposure to hazardous vapors from the back of the Syringe Unit can look to EQUASHIELD®. Designed with safety in mind, an inventive closed internal equalization system makes the Syringe Unit sleek and easy to use.
How It Works
EQUASHIELD® equalizes pressure differentials via a dual needle design, enabling an efficient air-to-liquid exchange. The syringe unit contains sterile air drawn from the sealed air chamber at the back of the syringe, requiring no additional steps to equalize pressure. EQUASHIELD’s encapsulated plunger rod cannot be detached from the Syringe Unit’s barrel allowing for safe use of the total volume of the syringe.
The self-contained syringe unit with a closed back prevents the escape of vapors and aerosols into the environment. During disconnection, dual membranes avoid contact between the drugs and the outer surface, leaving the contact area safe
Needles remain fully shielded and safe from exposure, preventing needle stick injuries, leaks, aerosol exposure, or spills.
At EQUASHIELD® our mission is to provide superior solutions for the protection of healthcare workers worldwide. Our state of the art devices are carefully designed, easy to use, and reduce the risk of hazardous drug exposure.
Marti Jones brings more than 20 years of integrated communications experience from world-renowned organizations. Marti’s career has grown from raising awareness and funds for the American Red Cross before and after 9/11 to leading strategy for brands such as Mayo Clinic, Duke Health, and M Health Fairview, which included communications for change management and COVID-19. Marti's messaging portfolios are supported by her academic background and proven methodology, as she taught writing at the University of Minnesota and honed her craft at UnitedHealth, UCare, and RXinsider, Revel Health and Hill and Knowlton. Marti received her master’s degree in public affairs and administration from George Washington University and Bachelor of Arts degrees in communications and psychology from Augustana University.
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