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BD ChloraPrep™ skin preparation

Simplified, powerful and effective skin antisepsis1-8

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Overview

BD ChloraPrepTM skin antisepsis has been demonstrated to reduce the risk of catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs)9, Surgical Site Infections (SSIs)10, and contamination of blood cultures11 and donations12 when used for the preparation of the patient’s skin prior to minor and major procedures.

BD ChloraPrepTM applicators deliver our trusted formulation including a sterile 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA) through an easy-to-use design for skin prep. Applicators are available in 1 mL, 1.5 mL FREPP, 3mL, 10.5 mL, and 26 mL sizes.

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Features and Benefits

We have your skin prep needs covered

5 sizes and 2 tints—The most comprehensive skin antiseptic portfolio.

Choice matters

Tailor your choice to the surface area and procedural site.

The importance of the applicator

Proprietary one-step applicator design can help you standardise practice across care settings and reduce variability13. 

Simplified skin preparation

Simplify skin preparation in just one step, thanks to our easy, ready to use, single-use sterile applicators. No ancillary products are needed to complete the skin preparation process.

Skin prep you can trust

BD ChloraPrep™ may reduce the risk of catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs) and contamination of blood cultures and donations. With more than 50 clinical publications demonstrating BD ChloraPrep™ safety and efficacy over other skin antiseptic products, it is compliant with most major national and international guidelines14,15.

A fully sterile, powerful formulation

BD ChloraPrep™ is the only fully sterile 2% chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% isopropyl alcohol (IPA) solution in a sterile applicator, licensed and commercially available in Europe. Sterility of the solution prevents risk of intrinsic contamination, increasing safety for the patient.

Overall cost efficiency

BD ChloraPrep™ is an investment in skin antisepsis that may lower the overall cost of treatment and improve the quality of care by reducing the number of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and contamination of blood cultures and donations16,17.

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References

  1. Crosby C JVAD 2001;6(1):26-31

  2. O'Donnell J Topical Antibacterials (Ch 37) in: Mandell, Douglas, and Bennett’s Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases, 9th ed. p. 466-72, 2020

  3. McDonnell G Clin Microbiol Rev 1999;12(1):147-179

  4. Florman S Am J Infect Dis 2007;3(1):51-61

  5. Hibbard JS J Infusion Nurs 2005;28(3):194-207

  6. Garcia R Abstracts of 40th IDSA Annual Meeting 2002;Poster 418:p.117

  7. Beausoleil C J Hosp Infect 2022;129:8-16

  8. APIC 1988 Guidelines (Larsen E Am J Infect Control 1988;16(6):253-266

  9. Pronovost P, Needham D, Berenholtz S, et al. An intervention to decrease catheter-related bloodstream infections in the ICU [published correction appears in N Engl J Med. 2007 Jun 21;356(25):2660]. N Engl J Med. 006;355(26):2725-2732.

  10. Darouiche RO, Wall MJ Jr, Itani KM, et al. Chlorhexidine-Alcohol versus Povidone-Iodine for Surgical-Site Antisepsis. N Engl J Med. 2010;362(1):18-26.

  11. Madeo M, Barlow G. Reducing blood-culture contamination rates by the use of a 2% chlorhexidine solution applicator in acute admission units. J Hosp Infect. 2008;69(3):307-309.

  12. So BK, Chu CC, Ho PL, et al. Evaluation of two chlorhexidine-alcohol-based skin disinfectants in blood donation setting. Vox Sang. 2014;106(4):316-321.

  13. Casey AL, Badia JM, Higgins A, et al. Skin antisepsis: it's not only what you use, it's the way that you use it. J Hosp Infect. 2017;96(3):221-222.

  14. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Summary of Recommendations. Recommendations | BSI | Guidelines Library | Infection Control | CDC. https://www.cdc.gov/infectioncontrol/guidelines/bsi/recommendations.html. Accessed Aug 24, 2022.

  15. World Health Organization. WHO Surgical Site Infection Prevention Guidelines. Web Download. Accessed August 24, 2022.

  16. Haddadin Y, Annamaraju P, Regunath H. Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infections. StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2020 Jan.

  17. Tepus D, Cox SR, Hazelett S. The effectiveness of Chloraprep in the reduction of blood culture contamination rates in the emergency department. J Emerg Nurs.

Adverse Events
Adverse events should also be reported to BD Freephone number:
For UK 0800 0437 546 or email: SafetyInformation@bd.com.
For Ireland: +353 01 4287895/7896 or email: SafetyInformation@bd.com

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