[Questionnaire survey of the POCT device antsense ROSE for blood glucose analysis on healthcare professionals--evaluation focused on preventive measures against cross-infections].

Considering the possibility of being used for any patients, such a risk-managed medical device is necessary in the perspective of the prevention of hospital infections. Antsense ROSE, a newly developed POCT (Point of Care Testing) diagnostic device for blood glucose analysis, is designed for safety in hospital use. Use of a disposable chip filter for blood sampling prevents cross-infection through device. As to infection control, we carried out a questionnaire survey of healthcare professionals specialists in diabetes to evaluate the feasibility of this device in clinical practice. Despite the infection control system of this device, the survey participants pointed out only a little improvement in infection risk compared with conventional methods. Some were concerned about the cross-infection because blood sampling itself increases the risk of infection, and because it is difficult for examiners to prevent infections completely due to handling blood samples. Systems ensuring safety, such as a fail-safe, are essential for in-hospital use to prevent hospital infections due to the possibility of using a device for several patients, and to ensure the security even for wrong operations. Further investigations, developments and educational campaign will be required for the use of risk managed devices against in-hospital infections.