PDI Prevantics antiseptic swabsticks are designed for easy use and effective reduction of microorganisms that can cause central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs). They offer antimicrobial activity for up to 7 days and feature a low-profile applicator for precise application, particularly around insertion sites, to better prevent infections.

Features:

• Continued Antimicrobial Activity: Effective for up to 7 days.
• Dual-Sided Applicator: Designed for use in interdigital areas and skin folds.
• Precise Application: Low-profile applicator helps staff apply antiseptic accurately, especially at or around insertion sites.

Formulation: Contains 3.15% (w/v) chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% (v/v) isopropyl alcohol (IPA)

Scrub and Dry Time:

• Dry Sites: 30-second prep time followed by a 30-second dry time.
• Moist Sites: 2-minute scrub time followed by a 1.5-minute dry time.

Applicators: Intended for the preparation of the patient's skin prior to surgery or injection.

Compliance with Health Guidelines:

• Infusion Nurses Society (INS)
• Association for Vascular Access (AVA)
• Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA)
• The Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals
• US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA)
• Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC)

Warnings:

• For external use only.
• For hospital and professional use only.