Help reduce the risk of healthcare-associated infection

Every patient deserves a clean start. That’s why we designed Kendall DL™ cable and lead wire system to be single-patient-use -- to help reduce the risk of cross-contamination with HAI- causing pathogens.

75% of patients admitted to US acute care facilities require cardiac monitoring¹

Up to 77% of reusable ECG lead wires remain contaminated with HAI causing pathogens^2-4

Studies of Kendall DL™ single-patient-use cable and lead wire system have shown 25% reduction in surgical site infection at 90 days following coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery.⁵

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Clinical summary

The relationship between a single-patient-use electrocardiograph cable and lead system and coronary artery bypass graft surgical site infection within a Medicare population.

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Additional products to reduce opportunity for infection

Kangaroo™ Pediatric Feeding System

Our single-step gravity pediatric feeding system is designed to help minimize the chance of contamination, allowing you to maintain a closed system while feeding your youngest patients.

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Monoject™ SmarTip™

Cardinal Health™ Needleless Vial Access Cannula technology supports OSHA’s guidance around bloodborne pathogen exposure reduction by avoiding the use of needles altogether where safe and effective alternatives are available.⁶

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Negative Pressure Wound Therapy

Our ALLY TO GO™ and PRO TO GO Kits for single-patient use offer 10 days of traditional NPWT. Whether you are in the hospital or skilled nursing facility, these disposable kits allow you to minimize cross contamination.

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¹https://www.hcup-us.ahrq.gov/reports/statbriefs/sb180-Hospitalizations-United-States-2012.pdf.
²Addison N. Cleanliness of Disposable v Nondisposable Electrocardiography Lead Wires in Children. Am J Crit Care. 2014;23:424-428.
³Jancin B. Antibiotic-resistant pathogens found on 77% of ECG lead wires. Cardiology News. 2004;2(3):14.
⁴Lestari T, Ryll S, Kramer A. Microbial contamination of manually reprocessed, ready to use ECG lead wire in intensive care units. GMS Hyg Infect Cont. 2013;8(1):1-7.
⁵Lankiewicz JD, Wong T, Moucharite M. The relationship between a single-patient-use electrocardiograph cable and lead system and coronary artery bypass graft surgical site infection within a medicare population. Am J Infect Control. 2018;32(8):775-783. Doi:10.1016/J.Ajic.2018.01.023.
⁶NIOSH. Alert: preventing needlestick injuries in health care settings. Cincinnati, OH: US Dept of Health and Human Services; 1999. https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2000-108/pdfs/2000-108.pdf.