What is ChloraPrep?

ChloraPrep — a proven system for patient preoperative skin preparation

ChloraPrep applicators help improve patient outcomes by reducing skin microorganisms that can cause bloodstream infections (BSIs) and surgical site infections (SSIs). The 2% CHG/70% IPA formulation and single-use applicators provide a proven system for infection control compliance across major and minor invasive procedures.

Formulation

ChloraPrep is a combination of 2% chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) in 70% isopropyl alcohol (IPA).

ChloraPrep provides two distinct mechanisms of action:

• IPA rapidly kills microorganisms by denaturing cell proteins
• CHG maintains persistent antimicrobial activity by disrupting the cell membrane and precipitating cell contents

Device

• ChloraPrep sterile, single-use applicators promote aseptic technique
  – Applicators eliminate direct hand-to-patient contact, helping prevent cross-contamination
• The sponge applicators’ gentle friction helps the solution to penetrate the first five cell layers of the epidermis where 80% of microorganisms reside⁴ that can cause BSIs and SSIs
• Applicators ensure a smooth flow of solution