Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

Becker’s Healthcare Podcast


Fiber and lint contamination in the Cath Lab: Risks, Minimization, and Solutions

July 13, 2022

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. George Adams, Director, Cardiovascular and Peripheral Vascular Research, Rex Hospital; Associate Professor, Cardiology, UNC School of Medicine. Here, he discusses fiber and lint contamination in the Cath Lab, the related risks, the importance of minimizing cotton-based components and his hospitals adoption of the Swiper medical-grade foam wiper or Guide-Klip anchoring device.


This podcast is sponsored by Cardinal Health.