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The intended use of the i3 Membrane Water Filters i3 ONE, i3 TWO connect, i3 TWO direct is to filter EPA quality drinking water. The i3 Membrane Water Filters retain bacteria, which may aid in infection control. The filters produce water that is appropriate for washing and drinking, superficial wound cleansing (minor cuts, scrapes and abrasions), cleaning of equipment used in medical procedures and washing of surgeon's hands. The i3 Membrane Water Filters are not intended to provide water that can be used as a substitute for USP grade sterile water.

The i3 Point-of-Use Water Filters are supplied sterile and 100% integrity tested. The membrane within the filter cartridge is rated and validated at 0.2 µm to remove bacteria and particles in the water supply. This membrane reduces bacteria with more than 7 log levels per square centimeter filtration area. This represents the bacterial retention, the core element of infection prevention. Furthermore, a bacteriostatic additive is present in the outer housings parts of the filter, which prevents retrograde contamination of the filter. In addition, the inlet of the tap water filter is inclined to prevent the water from hitting the siphon. This also prevents retrograde contamination from the siphon, which would be caused by rising aerosols from the direct impact of the water jet. The Water Filters are designed to be used for a maximum of 50 days following initial connection. Suspending use does not extend filter life. The i3 ONE / i3 TWO connect / i3 TWO direct Water Filters are intended to be used within the healthcare environment such as hospitals, nursing homes, health care facilities or clinical settings where immunecompromised patients may be exposed to waterborne microorganisms originating from the water supply. The i3 Membrane Water Filters are disposable and designed for the use on tap or the shower.