BIOPATCH is a hydrophilic polyurethane absorptive foam with chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG). The foam material absorbs up to eight times its own weight in fluid, while the CHG incorporated into the dressing inhibits bacterial growth under the dressing. Chlorhexidine gluconate is a well-known antiseptic agent with broad-spectrum antimicrobial and antifungal activity.
BIOPATCH is the only dressing that is designed to deliver chlorhexidine gluconate a full 360 degrees around the catheter insertion site, providing optimized coverage and protection. It is the only sponge dressing with a cleared indication for the reduction of CRBSIs in central venous and arterial catheters, with proven clinical efficacy.
Features
- Lasting Protection: Proprietary engineered polyurethane composite material is designed to continuously release CHG over 7 days to maintain skin antisepsis.
- Easy to Use: BIOPATCH dressing is easy to apply and remove. Removal of BIOPATCH is a simple, one-step process with no saline or alcohol swabs needed.
- 360 Degree Coverage: Designed to deliver chlorhexidine gluconate a full 360 degrees around the catheter insertion site providing optimized coverage and protection. It is trusted by more than 60% of hospitals in the US.
BIOPATCH containing Chlorhexidine Gluconate is intended for use as a hydrophilic wound dressing that is used to absorb exudate and to cover a wound caused by the use of vascular and non-vascular percutaneous medical devices such as: IV catheters, central venous lines, arterial catheters, dialysis catheters, peripherally inserted coronary catheters, mid-line catheters, drains, chest tubes, externally placed orthopedic pins, and epidural catheters. It is also intended to reduce local infections, catheter-related blood stream infections (CRBSI), and skin colonization of microorganisms commonly related to CRBSI, in patients with central venous or arterial catheters.
BIOPATCH Disk Applications
- Drains
- PICC Lines
- Peripheral IVs
- Dialysis Catheters
- Arterial Catheters
- Epidural Catheters
- Implanted Venous Ports
- Central Venous Catheters
How to Use
- LINE INSERTION: Leave a minimum of 1.25cm of catheter to allow for proper cleaning and to apply BIOPATCH Disk.
- CLEANING: Prepare site with antiseptic and wait until the skin is completely dry.
- APPLICATION of BIOPATCH DISK: Apply BIOPATCH Disk printed side up with edges of radial slit approximated and aligned with catheter tubing. Do not peel printed side from BIOPATCH Disk.
- DRESSING: Ensure BIOPATCH Disk has 360° contact with skin around catheter. Cover with transparent film dressing.
- REMOVAL: When slit is aligned correctly, BIOPATCH Disk will remain attached to the transparent film dressing and removal will be simultaneous.
