Features

• CE marked medical device
• Technologically advanced sterilising grade membrane with integral pre-filter
• Protective barrier to waterborne contamination
• Improved bacteriostatic additive to reduce retrograde contamination
• Individually quality controlled

Benefits

• Reduces the risk of waterborne nosocomial infection
• Provides instantaneous protection
• Clinically proven
• Cost effective
• Easy to use on all taps
• Environmentally friendly

 Background

The Pall-Aquasafe Water Filter for up to 14 day use (AQ14F1S) provides sterile grade filtered water for topical use and patient consumption*. The 0.2 µm membrane protects against waterborne particulate and microbial contamination, including pathogens such as Legionella spp., Pseudomonas spp. and fungal spores.^1-5 These pathogens are common contaminants of hospital water supplies^6-15 and can lead to nosocomial infections^16-23. To minimise the risk of inadvertent cross-contamination and retrograde contamination, the filter housing material utilises silver technology as an enhanced, non-leaching bacteriostatic additive.

• Easy to use, convenient and cost effective: sterile grade filtered water can be produced for up to 14 days²⁴ at the turn of a tap
• Reliable protection for high risk and immunocompromised patients, such as transplant recipients, critically ill patients, neonates and individuals with AIDS
• Safe water for patient protection

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24. Validation Guide for Pall-Aquasafe Water Filter - Disposable Water Filter for 14 Day Use - Tap (AQ14F1S). Pall Corporation. 2005