Made for Pharmacists

Numerous studies show that classic syringe and needle techniques almost universally result in contamination, including droplets, leakage from vial stoppers and aerosol generation ¹. For pharmacists working with hazardous drugs, this contamination can be a significant health risk.

Exposure to antineoplastic drug contamination can occur at all stages from compounding to reconstitution through inhalation, skin contact, unintentional hand-to-mouth ingestion, or needle stick and sharps injury. Routine handling of hazardous drugs in pharmacy has been shown to lead to higher risks of chromosomal aberrations ². The acute effects of exposure to hazardous drugs can include skin rashes and nausea, while chronic effects extend to infertility, miscarriages, birth defects, leukemia and other cancers ³.

There are also other hazards in pharmacy. The use of higher doses and more combinations in modern therapy, and the increasing use of new therapies such as anti-virals and monoclonal antibodies may also increase health risks for pharmacists ⁴.

In combination with using personal protective equipment (PPE), best practices and other controls, Tevadaptor^® provides safety by minimizing exposure to hazardous substances, including fluids, aerosols and vapors, while maintaining drug sterility.

Meeting the NIOSH definitions for CSTDs, Tevadaptor^®’s patented double membrane air-cleaning technology, known as Toxi-Guard^®, provides pharmacists with safety at the highest standards when handling dangerous drugs. Toxi-Guard^® prevents the escape of toxic drug vapors, aerosols and drops while preserving the sterility of the drug or fluid path. Toxi-Guard^® also enables automatic pressure equalization.