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The ChloraPrep™ One Step CHG Applicator (product code 260100) is a single-use, sterile applicator designed to deliver an effective antiseptic solution for pre-procedural skin preparation. This 1.75mL applicator contains a combination of Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) and Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA), providing broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity to ensure a high level of infection control in various medical settings.
Key Features:
- Dual Antiseptic Action:
- Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG): Contains 2% CHG, a potent antiseptic agent known for its long-lasting and broad-spectrum antimicrobial properties.
- Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA): Contains 70% IPA, which provides rapid bactericidal action, effectively reducing microbial counts on the skin.
- Sterile and Ready-to-Use:
- Sterile Packaging: Each applicator is individually packaged and sterilized to ensure it remains uncontaminated until use.
- Pre-Loaded and Ready-to-Use: The applicator comes pre-filled with the antiseptic solution, eliminating the need for mixing or preparation.
- Innovative Applicator Design:
- One-Step Application: The unique design allows for a simple, one-step application process that ensures even distribution of the antiseptic solution.
- Smooth and Controlled Flow: The applicator provides a consistent flow of the solution, ensuring thorough coverage of the intended area.
- Broad-Spectrum Efficacy:
- Effective Against a Range of Pathogens: The combination of CHG and IPA is effective against a wide variety of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
- Extended Protection: CHG offers prolonged antimicrobial activity, providing ongoing protection against infections even after the initial application.
- Versatile Clinical Applications:
- Surgical Skin Preparation: Ideal for preparing the skin prior to surgeries and invasive procedures to minimize the risk of surgical site infections.
- Catheter Insertion: Suitable for use during the insertion of intravenous and urinary catheters, helping to prevent catheter-associated infections.
- General Antiseptic Use: Can be used for any procedure requiring thorough skin antisepsis, such as injections, biopsies, and minor surgeries.
Applications:
- Pre-Operative Skin Preparation: Ensures the skin is properly disinfected before surgical procedures, reducing the risk of infections.
- Catheter Insertions: Prepares the skin for catheter insertions, minimizing the risk of infections associated with these procedures.
- Wound Care: Useful for cleansing and disinfecting the area around wounds, surgical sites, and other treatment areas requiring aseptic conditions.
