3M Releases Advanced Surgical Skin Prep Solution Aiding in Patient Infection Prevention
October 09 2018 - 11:00AM
Business Wire
New prep uses 3M technology in the fight
against SSIs
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, on
any given day, 1 in 25 hospital patients experience
healthcare-associated infections1, like SSIs. An SSI is a surgical
site infection often caused by infectious bacteria around the
surgical incision area. Our own skin is a major source of bacteria
which is why OR clinicians aim to reduce bacteria on the skin
before surgery with antimicrobial agents. In an effort to help
clinicians in the fight against SSIs, 3M is introducing 3M™
SoluPrep™ Film-Forming Sterile Surgical Solution – a 2%
chlorhexidine gluconate and 70% isopropyl alcohol surgical skin
prep that uses 3M technology to help clinicians in the fight
against SSIs.
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3M™ SoluPrep™ Film-Forming Sterile
Surgical Solution (Photo: 3M)
“As a surgeon, I know there is always a risk to the patient of
acquiring a surgical site infection,” said Dr. Daniel Segina,
orthopedic trauma surgeon with Health First, Holmes Regional
Medical Center. “New technologies are welcomed as an opportunity
for us to better care for our patients and reduce potential
complications associated with surgery.”
The new product leverages 3M’s expertise in polymer and adhesive
technology in the form of a proprietary 3M™ Prep Protection Film.
When the copolymer film dries, it forms a water-insoluable film on
the skin, helping the proven bacteria-killing agent chlorhexidine
gluconate (CHG) stay on a patient’s skin and able to withstand the
rigors of simulated surgical conditions – including repetitive
wiping.
“At 3M, we apply 3M Science to deliver safe and effective
solutions that help improve patients’ lives and outcomes,” said Dr.
Todd Fruchterman, vice president and general manager, 3M Medical
Solutions Division. “While we are always looking for ways to arm
our clinicians with the most advanced infection prevention
solutions possible, we also encourage patients to help take control
of their own outcomes by asking their care team about surgical
preps and learning how they can help protect them.”
In studies comparing 3M SoluPrep Film-Forming Sterile Surgical
Solution to the current market-leading CHG prep, the 3M solution
was shown to have:
- More CHG remaining on the skin after
subjection to simulated surgical conditions2,3*
- Easy visibility on all skin tones to
help track coverage and make sure no spots are missed4,5
- High viscosity to minimize running6,
which can lead to dripping and pooling—a known operating room fire
and patient chemical burn risk.
Visit www.3M.com/PatientPrep to learn more and see the posted
Drug Facts for directions for use related to 3M SoluPrep
Film-Forming Sterile Surgical Solution, featuring 3M Prep
Protection Film.
1) Center for Disease Control and Prevention:
https://www.cdc.gov/hai/surveillance/index.html2) Data on file. 3M
Study EM-05-013603, 3M Health Care.3) Data on file.
TECH-REPORT-05-299473, 3M Health Care.4) Data on file. 3M Study
EM-05-014116, 3M Health Care.5) Data on file. 3M Study
EM-05-014182, 3M Health Care.6) Data on file.
TECH-REPORT-05-302302, 3M Health Care.
*Using an ex vivo porcine skin model, equivalently sized areas
were prepped with SoluPrep™ Film-Forming Sterile Surgical Solution
and the current market-leading prep and challenged with repetitive
saline soak/wipe.
3M and SoluPrep are trademarks of 3M Company.
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