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BD ChloraPrep™ Applicators with Sterile Solution
Leading the way in effective skin preparation
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BD ChloraPrep™ patient preoperative skin preparation with sterile solution delivers standardized, powerful, persistent antimicrobial protection that is backed by more than 60 clinical studies and trusted by healthcare providers for more than 21 years. In a recent clinical study, BD ChloraPrep™ preoperative skin antiseptic demonstrated antimicrobial persistence for at least 7 days.¹
BD ChloraPrep™ applicators with Sterile Solution has a full portfolio of products to meet the coverage area needs of each patient: 1mL, Frepp™ 1.5 mL, 3mL, 10.5 mL, and 26 mL sizes.
Skin Prep You Can Trust
The unmatched experience of nearly 5 billion applicators sold in 38 countries for over 21 years with the unparalleled evidence of 50+ clinical studies supporting efficacy and safety.
Sterile Applicator and Solution
Patented sterilization technology maintains the efficacy and purity of the antiseptic solution
Persistent
Maintaining lower levels of bacteria on the skin while healing is important to minimize bacteria entering the incision site or skin break. In a recent clinical study, BD ChloraPrep™ demonstrated antimicrobial persistence for at least 7 days.
Standardized Processes and Cost Savings
BD ChloraPrep™ skin preparation is the only skin prep that offers a wide range of coverage areas to fit your clinical needs and allows for cost-saving standardized skin prep across care settings. Choose from a range of product options to fit your needs – and the color of your patient’s skin tone. Use Hi-Lite orange for lighter pigmented skin or clear when you want a colorless effect.
Product and Inservice Resources
These in-service materials can educate personnel on using BD ChloraPrep™ skin antiseptic solution.
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Videos
BD’s collection of videos on industry and on our offerings gives you information you can use to continue striving for excellence.
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BD's collection of literature on industry and on our offerings gives you information you can use to continue striving for excellence.
Sterile Solution Skin Prep Handbook
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