The potential health risks associated with exposure to hazardous drugs in healthcare settings have been well documented for over three decades. The various routes of exposure and the dangers they present have been extensively studied, resulting in increased international safety regulatory standards and profound recommendations by professional bodies such as NIOSH, OSHA, ASHP and ONS.

EQUASHIELD^®, an innovative closed drug transfer device system for compounding and administration of hazardous drugs, was developed as a result of comprehensive research and investigation of scientific studies, safety factors, and in-depth analysis of the leading transfer devices on the market. Consequently, EQUASHIELD^® state of the art system is a completely airtight and user friendly closed system that complies with the strictest aseptic technique requirements and guidelines.