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Addressing extreme cost and lack of catheter lock options in the U.S.

The high cost of ethanol lock therapy has significant impact on patients.

December 5, 2024 | 1-minute read

The FDA’s unapproved drug initiative has had an impact on catheter lock therapy for home infusion patients. Patients who require a central venous access device (CVAD) are at a significant risk for catheter-associated bloodstream infections. The lack of options and high cost have created an urgent need in the U.S. for FDA-approved central line catheter lock solutions.

In this white paper learn about:

  • Challenges and costs of Ethanol Lock Therapy (ELT)
  • Need for FDA-approved alternative lock solutions

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