Description
The Roo Defender™ is a single-use, non-adhesive catheter cover that is a perfect replacement for gauze and tape. The Roo Defender™ offers clean, comfortable, and cost-effective vascular access protection and care for patients receiving treatment in acute care hospitals, outpatient dialysis centers, and in their own homes.
COMFORT:
- Constructed of a latex-free, soft, and breathable material
- Slides on quickly and easily with a secure fit
- Comfortable catheter protection that reduces skin irritation
- Improves overall patient experience vs. gauze and tape
CLEANLINESS:
- Simple, innovative design to help promote cleanliness
- Combines silver and copper ions for a proven, safe, and naturally- effective antimicrobial solution
- Features a Velcro® closure that, unlike gauze and tape, does not stick to the skin or device, eliminating adhesive residue and other environmental contaminant build-up
- Unlike gauze and tape, does not leave any sticky residue
COST-EFFECTIVENESS:
- Designed for ease of use
- Saves valuable nursing time and promotes more efficient organizational care practices and policies
- Time saved can be used by existing staff to perform additional tasks, such as diabetes foot checks
- Applicable to other clinical devices, including central lines, peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) lines, tunneled central lines, and infusion ports
- In a recent clinical study, cut dialysis initiation time by one full minute while enhancing comfort, cleanliness, and safety
