Here are just a few of the important benefits of the FACTS™ procedure:

  • Eliminates the need to remove and reinsert a CVC on suspicion of infection.
  • Patient morbidity is reduced due to decreased insertion of CVCs.

  • Reduces the costs of healthcare.
  • The FACTS™ procedure can be administered by RNs or MDs.

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    Approximately 20% of CVCs removed for suspicion of catheter related blood stream infections (CRBSIs) are actually the source of infection (2).