Cardinal Health 03-0800 - Central Line Dressing Tray Sterile, Comprehensive Kit for Central Line Maintenance
Product Overview
The Cardinal Health 03-0800 Central Line Dressing Tray is a sterile, single-use procedural kit designed to simplify and standardize the central line dressing change process. This all-in-one tray contains essential components to promote aseptic technique, reduce infection risk, and improve procedural efficiency. Ideal for use in clinical settings, the tray supports compliance with central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) prevention protocols and ensures a consistent approach to patient care.
Key Benefits
Pre-Assembled Convenience: Contains all the necessary items to perform a full central line dressing change, reducing setup time and supply errors.
Sterile and Single-Use: Minimizes cross-contamination and supports infection prevention practices.
Procedure Standardization: Promotes consistency among caregivers and aligns with clinical best practices.
Time-Saving Format: Allows staff to spend less time gathering supplies and more time on patient care.
Compact and Organized: Designed for easy handling and efficient storage in procedure rooms and supply carts.
Compatibility and Applications
The dressing tray is compatible with standard central venous catheter (CVC) systems and is suitable for:
Hospital inpatient units, including ICUs and step-down units
Oncology wards administering long-term IV therapies
Home healthcare environments requiring sterile dressing changes
Outpatient infusion and dialysis centers
Usage Guidelines
Preparation: Perform hand hygiene and don gloves before opening the tray.
Tray Handling: Open using sterile technique. Lay components out in the order needed for the dressing change.
Procedure: Follow institutional guidelines to clean the site, apply antiseptic, and place a new sterile dressing.
Disposal: Discard all used components in appropriate biohazard waste containers.
Certifications, Safety Standards, and Compliance
Manufactured under strict quality controls
Meets safety and sterility standards for single-use medical devices
Latex-free components
Supports compliance with infection control regulations and CLABSI-reduction protocols
Comparison with Competitor Products
Compared to traditional dressing change kits, the Cardinal Health 03-0800 provides:
More comprehensive, ready-to-use contents
Sterile packaging that ensures procedural integrity
Enhanced usability for both inpatient and home-based care
Better inventory control by reducing individual component stocking
Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios
Used by:
Nurses and clinical staff performing routine catheter site maintenance
Infection prevention teams implementing CLABSI-reduction initiatives
Home health providers offering CVC care outside the hospital setting
Scenarios include:
Scheduled catheter site dressing changes
Emergency dressing replacements
CVC insertion follow-up care
Best Practices for Use and Maintenance
Store in a dry, clean environment
Inspect the tray packaging before use to confirm integrity and expiration date
Follow proper donning and doffing techniques for personal protective equipment
Train staff on proper use to support consistent clinical outcomes
Regulatory and Safety Information
Sterile and Single Use: Do not reuse or resterilize
Latex-Free: Safe for use with latex-sensitive patients
Packaging Integrity: Do not use if the tray packaging is punctured or damaged
How to Order
To order the Cardinal Health 03-0800 Central Line Dressing Tray:
Use product code 03-0800 through your medical supply distributor
For bulk orders or special requests, contact CIA Medical customer service at (312) 275-5850
Make sure the tray aligns with your facilitys catheter care protocols before placing an order.
