ChloraPrep™ Patient Preoperative Skin Preparation with Sterile Solution™ Brochure

Product catalog summary

Introduction
BD has introduced a comprehensive portfolio of sterile preoperative skin antiseptic solutions to enhance patient safety and reduce infection risks associated with contaminated antiseptics. This initiative addresses concerns raised by the FDA regarding outbreaks linked to non-sterile over-the-counter antiseptics.

Specifications
The BD ChloraPrep™ Patient Preoperative Skin Preparation features a sterile solution with a patented sterilization process achieving a sterility assurance level (SAL) of 10^-6. The product offers a dual antiseptic formulation of 2% chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% isopropyl alcohol (IPA), providing a 2-log reduction for dry sites and a 3-log reduction for wet sites, with antimicrobial persistence for at least 7 days.

Procedures and Application
The sterile, single-use applicators facilitate an aseptic 'no touch' technique, minimizing the risk of extrinsic contamination. Applicators are available in various sizes and tints to suit different procedural needs.

Norms and Standards
The product exceeds current clinical guidelines for sterility, ensuring a higher standard of care. It is FDA-approved and designed to maintain sterility throughout its use.

Relevance and Impact
With over 21 years of use, 60+ peer-reviewed publications, and more than 5 billion applicators used, BD ChloraPrep™ has established itself as a reliable choice for antiseptic care. The product's innovations are aimed at improving patient safety and standardizing antiseptic care across healthcare facilities.

Product Range
The portfolio includes various applicators and swabsticks, such as the BD ChloraPrep™ Frepp™ 1.5 mL Clear Applicator and the BD ChloraPrep™ 26 mL Scrub Teal Tint Applicator, among others, allowing for flexibility in clinical settings.

Conclusion
BD's sterile antiseptic solutions provide clinicians with the tools to deliver high-quality care, reducing infection risks and enhancing patient outcomes. For more information, visit bd.com/ChloraPrepSterileSolution.

Catalog excerpts

ChloraPrep™ Patient Preoperative Skin Preparation with Sterile Solution™ Brochure-1

Shouldn’t ALL of your skin antiseptic products be completely sterile? That’s why we’ve raised the standard of antiseptic care with an exclusive and comprehensive portfolio of sterile preoperative skin soluti

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Contaminated antiseptics have harmed patients and led to... Catheter restarts Product recalls “In recent years, there have been published reports linking outbreaks of infection to OTC topical antiseptics for preinjection or preoperative skin preparation that were contaminated with microorganisms and have led to product recalls.[...]” 1 – U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 1. Questions and Answers: FDA requests label changes and single-use packaging for some over-the-counter topical antiseptic products to decrease risk of infection. http://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/questions-and-answers-fda-requests-labelchanges-and-single-use-packaging-some-over-counter-topical....

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With innovations designed to help improve patient safety Sterile solution Sterile delivery Proven efficacy Pre-operative indication Our patented sterilization process of the antiseptic solution achieves The sterile, single-use applicators facilitate The FDA-approved dual antiseptic of 2% chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) The only CHG and IPA skin antiseptic to offer a minimum sterility assurance level (SAL) of 10-6. That’s 1,000 times greater than the current minimum requirement. So micro-organisms now stand less than a one in a million chance. aseptic ‘no touch’ technique by moving the clinician’s...

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Building on the standard set by BD ChloraPrep™ Patient Preoperative Skin Preparation 21+ years in use Over 5 billion applicators used With assured product sterility beyond current clinical guidelines, your clinicians can provide the best quality of care to their patients. Our broad portfolio also enables you to standardize antiseptic care for all procedures in your facility. Material # Material description BD ChloraPrep™ Frepp™ 1.5 mL Clear Applicator with Sterile Solution™ BD ChloraPrep™ 3 mL Clear Applicator with Sterile Solution™ BD ChloraPrep™ 3 mL Hi-Lite Orange Tint Applicator with Sterile...

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