subject: Closed System Drug Transfer Devices and their importance in manufacturing industries [print this page] Closed system drug transfer device is used for the purpose of enabling the safe handling of hazardous drugs and other noxious chemical compounds. The main reason behind the introduction of these safety systems is to reduce the risks of exposure to hazardous drugs. Various studies have revealed that the professionals working in the health care industries are often found to be affected by severe health disorders such as dermal infections, allergies, miscarriage, reproductive problems, birth defects, leukemia and cancer. These health defects are caused due to the contamination of the work places with hazardous drugs and exposure of people working in these areas to such disinfections. Therefore contamination of work places is highly mandatory to save the professionals from exposures to hazardous drugs.
While working with Chemotherapy drugs that are antineoplastic drugs and cytotoxic drugs, there is a heavy danger of exposure to toxic chemicals contained in these medicines. The exposure can be caused by vapors, aerosols, leaks, spills and needle stick injuries. The traditional instruments do not provide any protection against the accidental leakages and spillage of chemical aerosols and vapors. A Closed system drug transfer device facilitates pressure equalization within the system, so there is no contamination from the external environment. It is designed to provide protection to the healthcare workers to a maximum extent while simplifying the preparation and administration of the hazardous medicines. It is both airtight and leak-proof that promises a safe and sterile transfer of harmful medicines. Thus the chances of leaks, drips and escape of aerosols are reduced to many folds.
Hence, closed system drug transfer devices must be used in all the workplaces to protect the workers against the harmful effects of the perilous drugs. If these safety systems are properly implemented in all the workplaces, risks of exposures can be reduced to a great extent.
Closed System Drug Transfer Devices and their importance in manufacturing industries
