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The ChloraPrep Advantage

ChloraPrep provides rapid-acting, persistent, and broad-spectrum antiseptic activity for a range of minor and major medical procedures.

Proven formulation
The 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate/70% Isopropyl Alcohol formulation acts fast on a broad spectrum of bacteria, including Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), and keeps fighting bacteria for at least 48 hours.^1,2

Proven Device
The applicators’ soft sponge promotes a gentle-friction scrub that allows the solution to penetrate the first five cell layers of the epidermis, helping to reduce skin-dwelling microorganisms that can cause bloodstream infections (BSIs) and surgical site infections (SSIs). The applicator design eliminates direct hand-to-patient contact, helping prevent cross contamination.

System
Together, the formulation and applicator provide a proven system that supports infection control guidelines to help reduce the incidence of BSIs and SSIs.

ChloraPrep is superior compared to traditional iodophors

• Rapid acting: The 70% isopropyl alcohol in ChloraPrep rapidly kills microorganisms versus free iodine, which requires two minutes to begin antimicrobial activity³
• Persistent: ChloraPrep maintains antimicrobial activity for at least 48 hours^1,2 compared to two hours for free iodine³
• Broad spectrum: ChloraPrep antimicrobial activity is effective against microorganisms including gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Vancomycin-resistant Enterococci (VRE), Clostridium difficile, Acineobacter, and most viruses and fungi.^2,3,5
• Active in protein-rich biomaterials: Remains active in the presence of blood, serum, and other protein-rich biomaterials^4,5 unlike traditional iodophors, which are neutralized⁸
• Low irritation: CHG demonstrates low incidence of irritation⁵

Clinical Evidence

Numerous evidence-based guidelines and more than 30 clinical studies support the use of 2% CHG and CHG-based formulations for patient preoperative skin preparation.

Clinical study proves ChloraPrep reduces bacteria related to foot and ankle surgery

• In a study comparing two surgical preparation solutions, Techni-Care® and DuraPrep™, versus ChloraPrep, ChloraPrep was the most efficacious for eliminating bacteria from hallux and toe sites (P<0.0001)⁷
• The study was a prospective, randomized trial of 125 patients undergoing foot and ankle surgery

DuraPrep is a trademark of 3M Health Care; Techni-Care is a registered trademark of Care-Tech Laboratories, Inc.

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