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GuardIVa™ Antimicrobial Hemostatic IV Dressing

An IV site care solution.

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Chlorhexidine-impregnated sponge dressings are recommended for temporary short-term catheters in patients older than 2 months of age when adherence to basic preventative measures has been unsuccessful

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Features and Benefits

GuardIVa™ Antimicrobial Hemostatic IV Dressing is an IV site care solution that combines the antimicrobial protection of chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG), a well-known antiseptic agent with broad spectrum antimicrobial and antifungal activity, with the proprietary hemostatic agent which controls surface bleeding from percutaneous catheters and vascular access sites.

Hemostasis
Hemostasis

An in vivo animal test showed that, compared to gauze dressings, wounds treated with the GuardIVa Antimicrobial Hemostatic Dressing significantly reduced time to hemostasis and had up to 7 times less blood loss.3

Healing
Healing

An in vivo animal study showed that wounds treated with the GuardIVa™ Antimicrobial Hemostatic IV Dressing healed at a rate faster than wounds treated with Biopatch™.*

Antimicrobial
Antimicrobial
  • Demonstrated in vitro antimicrobial efficacy against test organisms known to cause CRBSIs.3
  • In vitro testing demonstrated sustained antimicrobial efficacy for up to 7 days. A greater than 4 log reduction in microbial count was observed for all test organisms.

 

  • The GuardIVa™ Dressing has not been clinically tested for its ability to reduce catheter-related blood stream infections.

 

Reference

1 Warnings: Do not use the GuardIVa™ Dressing on patients with a known sensitivity to chlorhexidine gluconate. The use of chlorhexidine gluconate containing products has been reported to cause irritation, sensitization, and generalized allergic reactions. If any such reactions occur, discontinue use of the dressing immediately, and if severe, contact a physician.

2 CDC Guidelines, 2011, pg 14. Category 1B

3 Data on file. Bard Access Systems, Inc., Salt Lake City, Utah. Animal study results may not be indicative of clinical performance

INDICATIONS FOR USE:

The GuardIVa™ Antimicrobial Hemostatic IV Dressing is intended for use as a hydrophilic wound dressing to absorb exudate, cover and protect catheter sites. Common applications include IV catheters, other intravenous catheters and percutaneous devices. It is also indicated for control of surface bleeding from percutaneous catheters and vascular access sites.

WARNINGS:

Do not use the GuardIVa™ Dressing on patients with a known sensitivity to chlorhexidine gluconate. The use of chlorhexidine gluconate containing products has been reported to cause irritation, sensitization, and generalized allergic reactions. If any such reactions occur, discontinue use of the dressing immediately, and if severe, contact a physician.

For external use only. Do not allow this product to contact ears, eyes, mouth or mucous membranes.

PRECAUTION:

GuardIVa™ Dressing is not intended to treat infection.

Please consult product labels, IFU, and package inserts for any indications, contraindications, hazards, warnings, cautions, and instructions for use.

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1 Warnings: Do not use the GuardIVa™ Dressing on patients with a known sensitivity to chlorhexidine gluconate. The use of chlorhexidine gluconate containing products has been reported to cause irritation, sensitization, and generalized allergic reactions. If any such reactions occur, discontinue use of the dressing immediately, and if severe, contact a physician.

2 CDC Guidelines, 2011, pg 14. Category 1B

3 Data on file. Bard Access Systems, Inc., Salt Lake City, Utah. Animal study results may not be indicative of clinical performance

INDICATIONS FOR USE:

The GuardIVa™ Antimicrobial Hemostatic IV Dressing is intended for use as a hydrophilic wound dressing to absorb exudate, cover and protect catheter sites. Common applications include IV catheters, other intravenous catheters and percutaneous devices. It is also indicated for control of surface bleeding from percutaneous catheters and vascular access sites.

WARNINGS:

Do not use the GuardIVa™ Dressing on patients with a known sensitivity to chlorhexidine gluconate. The use of chlorhexidine gluconate containing products has been reported to cause irritation, sensitization, and generalized allergic reactions. If any such reactions occur, discontinue use of the dressing immediately, and if severe, contact a physician.

For external use only. Do not allow this product to contact ears, eyes, mouth or mucous membranes.

PRECAUTION:

GuardIVa™ Dressing is not intended to treat infection.

Please consult product labels, IFU, and package inserts for any indications, contraindications, hazards, warnings, cautions, and instructions for use.

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References

1 Warnings: Do not use the GuardIVa™ Dressing on patients with a known sensitivity to chlorhexidine gluconate. The use of chlorhexidine gluconate containing products has been reported to cause irritation, sensitization, and generalized allergic reactions. If any such reactions occur, discontinue use of the dressing immediately, and if severe, contact a physician.

2 CDC Guidelines, 2011, pg 14. Category 1B

3 Data on file. Bard Access Systems, Inc., Salt Lake City, Utah. Animal study results may not be indicative of clinical performance

INDICATIONS FOR USE:

The GuardIVa™ Antimicrobial Hemostatic IV Dressing is intended for use as a hydrophilic wound dressing to absorb exudate, cover and protect catheter sites. Common applications include IV catheters, other intravenous catheters and percutaneous devices. It is also indicated for control of surface bleeding from percutaneous catheters and vascular access sites.

WARNINGS:

Do not use the GuardIVa™ Dressing on patients with a known sensitivity to chlorhexidine gluconate. The use of chlorhexidine gluconate containing products has been reported to cause irritation, sensitization, and generalized allergic reactions. If any such reactions occur, discontinue use of the dressing immediately, and if severe, contact a physician.

For external use only. Do not allow this product to contact ears, eyes, mouth or mucous membranes.

PRECAUTION:

GuardIVa™ Dressing is not intended to treat infection.

Please consult product labels, IFU, and package inserts for any indications, contraindications, hazards, warnings, cautions, and instructions for use.

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