Welcome to Port Protect®! Created by a Patient for the Patients.
Innovative Protection for Your Port Access
Port Protect® is the world’s first, patented device designed to minimize pain and discomfort, allowing you to concentrate on what truly matters: your journey to healing. Port Protect® provides peace of mind every time you go for an infusion or treatment.
Every patient deserves a comfortable experience during medical procedures. The INS Standards (2024) recognise this, emphasising the right to safe and effective pain management.
NeedleCalm™ tackles needle fear and phobia head-on. Our Australian-made desensitising adhesive pads offer a straightforward, cost-effective way to reduce physical and mental distress during needle procedures. At NeedleCalm, we believe needle anxiety shouldn’t stand in the way of necessary healthcare.
How NeedleCalm Works
Our desensitising adhesive pads use your body’s natural responses to block pain signals. We combine specific temperature and texture stimuli to create a barrier between your nerves and the needle. This approach helps both needle-averse patients and the healthcare staff who treat them.
Why Choose Port Protect®?
Highly Effective Protection
Port Protect® ensures that a patient’s numbing cream stays securely in place, directly over the chest port, preventing leakage or shifting before infusions or chemotherapy. Port Protect® delivers a numb chest port or access area, providing consistent and reliable protection.
Easy to Use
Port Protect® is designed for simplicity, making it easy for both patients and their caregivers to safely apply numbing agents (such as lidocaine cream or prilocaine) to a chest port or other access site with ease and confidence.
Pain-Free Comfort
Port Protect® offers a pain-free experience, helping to ease anxiety before needle access. It ensures that the numbing agent stays in place, providing maximum comfort for patients. Simple. Painless. Clean. Safe.
No more food-service wrap. No more mess. No more leaks.
Award-Winning Australian Innovation in Patient Care
NeedleCalm™, an Australian-based company, has earned recognition for its efforts in enhancing patient care and comfort. Our work has been acknowledged with several healthcare awards, a testament to our focus on improving the patient experience.
Each of our products are the result of thoughtful design, thorough testing, and a commitment to meeting the highest standards. Trusted by healthcare professionals across the country, our solutions are crafted to be both effective and reliable.
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Jamie’s Story
Jamie created Port Protect after receiving infusions that required a Chest Port to manage her illnesses. Jamie’s chest port hurt every time it was accessed. Her doctor encouraged her to try lidocaine cream with Saran Wrap, which proved to be messy and ineffective. Jamie searched for an existing product designed to facilitate the infusion prep process, with no luck, so she decided to create Port Protect.
Port Protect Users love how fast, easy and convenient the product is. One child calls it a “hug for his port,” while others call it their “brave protector.” Jamie knows first-hand the challenges of living with chronic pain and fatigue.
Creating Port Protect has been deeply gratifying as it continues to make a meaningful difference for patients facing health battles they never chose.
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Ready to experience the NeedleCalm™ difference?
If you are looking for a more effective and patient-friendly solution for pain management then contact our distributors today to place an order.
Our products are now available via Directo. To place an order, please go to www.directo.com.au or you can order directly from your POS system. If you do not have a Directo account, please click on the link… https://directo.com.au/customer/user/registration to create a new account – it takes less than 1 minute. Or contact Directo on 1800 463 473 of info@directo.com.au.
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NEWSLETTER
FAQ
No. To ensure the highest level of hygiene and prevent any risk of infection, Port Protect® is designed for one-time use only. This guarantees that each application is clean and safe, providing optimal protection every time.
Port Protect® was thoughtfully designed by a patient with severe allergies, ensuring it meets the highest standards for sensitive skin. Made from a hypoallergenic, foam-like adhesive, it’s gentle and comfortable for most users. While we cannot guarantee it will not cause irritation for everyone, we’ve helped many patients with no issues, making it a trusted solution for those with sensitive skin.
While Port Protect® is designed with sensitive skin in mind, it’s always recommended to consult with your doctor before use, especially if you have known allergies or skin sensitivities. Your healthcare provider can help determine if Port Protect® is the right solution for you.
For optimal results, Port Protect® should be worn for 10 minutes to 1 hour prior to access. It has not been tested for use beyond one hour, so we recommend wearing it for no longer than one hour to ensure maximum effectiveness and safety.
Port Protect is also ideal for other medical procedures such as bone marrow biopsies or lumbar punctures, but you should always consult with your doctor.
No, Port Protect® is specifically designed to ensure easy and effective chest port access before an infusion. While it does offer protection from things like seatbelts and bra straps, it is intended for use up to an hour before an infusion. It is not designed to protect the port during high-impact activities.
For health and safety reasons, we do not offer returns on Port Protect® products once they have been shipped, as we consider the product to be contaminated upon delivery. However, if you experience any sensitivity or adverse reactions, please contact us immediately. Our customer support team is here to assist you and address any concerns you may have.not been tested for use beyond one hour, so we recommend wearing it for no longer than one hour to ensure maximum effectiveness and safety.
We are actively working to have Port Protect® covered by Health Savings Accounts (HSA). We understand the importance of making this product accessible and are committed to securing this benefit for our customers. Stay tuned for updates!
Port Protect® is designed to improve comfort during port access procedures. While we take every precaution to ensure the safety and effectiveness of our product, it is important to note that use of this device is at your own risk. We recommend consulting with your healthcare provider prior to use, especially if you have known allergies or sensitivities. By using Port Protect®, you acknowledge and accept responsibility for any potential risks or adverse reactions that may occur.
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