PICCGuard, LLC

PICCGuard, LLC manufactures tamper-evident and tamper-resistant catheter access covers designed to protect patient safety and reduce iatrogenic complications associated with PICC (peripherally inserted central catheter) line tampering. The company's flagship product is a patented medical device that became the first tamper-resistant catheter access cover to receive FDA 510(k) clearance. The device employs tamper-evident technology to detect and resist unauthorized access to patient IV lines, addressing a critical patient safety gap in hospital and clinical settings. PICCGuard products are manufactured in the United States and have demonstrated significant cost savings in healthcare environments; a case study from James A. Haley VA Hospital documented average savings of $127,989.12 per patient stay through reduced adverse events and complications. The company is nurse-owned and operated by Katie Justus, R.N., bringing clinical expertise to device design. PICCGuard's technology directly supports infection prevention, patient sobriety protection, and reduction of opioid misuse in healthcare settings, addressing the broader opioid crisis context. Products are positioned for use in acute care, intensive care, and VA hospital environments where PICC line security and patient monitoring are critical.