ChloraPrep – The Benefits

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^1,2 on a broad spectrum of bacteria, including Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)², and keeps fighting bacteria for at least 48 hours.^1,3

Proven Device
The applicators’ soft sponge, applied with a gentle back and forth motion, helps the solution 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 ⁹.

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

Comparison of Antimicrobial Agents
Active Agents	Traditional Iodophors	Alcohol	Chlorhexidine
Broad Spectrum	X	X	X
Rapid Activity		X
Residual Activity			X
Activity in Blood/Organic Matter			X
Non/Minimal Absorption			X

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 activity^2,4
• Persistent: ChloraPrep maintains antimicrobial activity for at least 48 hours^1,3 compared to two hours for free iodine⁴
• 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, Acinetobacter, and most viruses and fungi.^2,4,5
• Active in protein-rich biomaterials: Remains active in the presence of blood, serum, and other protein-rich biomaterials unlike traditional iodophors, which are neutralized^2,4
• Non/Minimal absorption⁵

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