# Merit Medical Systems DualCap Disinfecting Cap System

## How It Protects

One system, two points of protection. Contamination risk lives at both ends of an IV connection. The DualCap System pairs two purpose-built disinfecting caps so neither side is left exposed between accesses.

### Male luer connectors
One cap twists onto the male luer at the end of IV tubing, bathing it in disinfectant and shielding it from touch and airborne contamination while the line is disconnected.

### Needle-free valves
The second cap seats over needle-free valves, providing built-in disinfection and a physical barrier through a secure connection until the next access.

## Design Details

Why infusion teams reach for DualCap:

- **Medical-grade IPA sponges.** Both caps contain sponges saturated with 70% isopropyl alcohol for built-in disinfection.
- **Secure, tapered twist-on design.** Easy to grasp, hold and twist for a confident fit - even with gloves on.
- **Color-coded identification.** Light blue and dark blue caps make it obvious which cap belongs where, supporting proper usage at a glance.
- **Cross-contamination defense.** Helps prevent contamination passing between IV devices, a key concern for catheters with extended dwell times.
- **Three units to order.** The same system by the each, by the box of 350 or by the case of 4,200 - see the unit table below.

## Choose your unit

One system, three order sizes. The Unit option on this product changes the quantity, nothing else. The caps are the same DualCap caps whichever one you pick, so choose the depth that matches how you stock.

| Unit | Count | Typical use |
|------|-------|-------------|
| Each | 1 | A single unit, for adding to an existing kit or trying the system before committing to a box. |
| Box of 350 | 350 | A working supply for a ward, an infusion suite or an ongoing home infusion routine. |
| Case of 4200 | 4,200 | Facility-level stocking. The same count as twelve boxes of 350. |

Every unit holds the same caps - only the quantity changes, so protocol, color coding and disinfection are identical across all three. Availability of individual units can vary.

> Designed by infusion nurses, for nurses - so proper disinfection protocol is the easy path, not the extra step.
> — Merit Medical DualCap System

## Clinical applications for the DualCap system

DualCap is ideal for any healthcare setting where IV therapy is administered - infusion centers, hospitals, long-term care and home infusion. By keeping disinfection consistent between uses on both male luers and needle-free valves, the system supports patient safety and the infection control standards your protocols are built on.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is the DualCap disinfecting cap system used for?
DualCap disinfects and protects the two exposed points of an IV setup: the male luer connector at the end of IV tubing and needle-free valves. Capping both sites between accesses helps prevent intraluminal contamination and device cross-contamination.

### How does DualCap disinfect IV connectors and valves?
Each cap contains a medical-grade sponge saturated with 70% isopropyl alcohol (IPA). Twisting the cap on creates a secure connection that bathes the connector or valve in disinfectant and shields it until the next use.

### What is the difference between the light blue and dark blue caps?
The two colors distinguish the male luer cap from the needle-free valve cap. Color coding lets clinicians identify the right cap for the right site at a glance, which supports proper usage and consistent protocol.

### Does DualCap help prevent catheter-related contamination?
The system is engineered to help prevent intraluminal contamination and cross-contamination between IV devices - especially important when IV catheters remain in place over extended dwell times. It is designed to support, not replace, your facility's infection control standards.

### What quantities does the DualCap system come in?
Three, set by the Unit option: a single each, a box of 350 or a case of 4,200 - which is the same count as twelve boxes of 350. The caps themselves do not change between them, so the only decision is how deep you want to stock. Availability of individual units can vary.

### Is the DualCap system FSA eligible?
This item is FSA eligible with a Letter of Approval. Most FSA plans will ask for supporting documentation, such as a Letter of Medical Necessity from a healthcare provider, before reimbursing it - check with your plan administrator.