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ChloraPrep 3mL Applicator
®
Patient Preoperative Skin Preparation
2% chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) & 70% isopropyl alcohol (IPA)
Catalog numbers:
Application instructions
 260400 Clear
 260415 Hi-Lite Orange®
Approximate coverage area: 4" × 5"
25 applicators per carton,
Pinch
4 cartons per case
• Hold the applicator as shown; do not touch
Safety points for products containing alcohol:
sponge
• Do not drape or use ignition source until solution is
• Pinch the wings once to activate applicator and
completely dry (minimum of 3 minutes on hairless skin)
release antiseptic
• Hairy areas may take up to 1 hour to dry
• Do not allow the solution to pool
• Remove wet materials from prep area
Apply
The ChloraPrep® tint
• Allow solution to partially load in sponge; • The Hi-Lite Orange® tint in ChloraPrep is Food, Drug
gently press applicator against treatment area to
and Cosmetic (FD&C) Yellow #6 dye and is “Generally
evenly distribute solution throughout sponge
Recognized As Safe” (GRAS) by the Food and
• Once solution is visible on the skin, use gentle
Drug Administration (FDA). The tint allows for easy
back-and-forth strokes to prep the incision site(s)
visualization on a variety of skin tones.
for at least 30 seconds, then continue back-and-
• Post procedure, the tint will slowly fade from the skin
forth strokes, progressing from the incision site
– If tint removal is desired, saline, soap and water,
to the periphery of the surgical site: alcohol or a ChloraPrep clear applicator may be used
– For dry sites (e.g., abdomen or arm): To provide continued antimicrobial activity, it is
Use repeated back-and-forth strokes for recommended that ChloraPrep remain on the skin,
30 seconds
especially at the incision site, post procedure
– For moist sites (e.g., inguinal fold or axilla):
Use repeated back-and-forth strokes for Additional information:
2 minutes
• Discard the applicator after a single use
• Latex-free
• For external use only
• Do not use on children less than 2 months of age
Dry
• Do not use on patients with known allergies to CHG/IPA
• For dry sites: Allow area to air dry for
• Keep solution out of eyes, ears and mouth
approximately 30 seconds
• Store between 15-30° C (59-86° F)
• For moist sites: Allow area to air dry for
• Avoid freezing and excessive heat above 40° C (104° F)
approximately 1 minute
Store within recommended conditions to maintain
• Do not blot or wipe solution away
Before using the ChloraPrep®
3mL applicator, please read the
instructions on the package. Use
in accordance with the policies
and procedures of your hospital.
appearance of tint and efficacy
• Solution must be dry for optimal drape/
dressing adhesion
ChloraPrep representative:
In-service dates:
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REORDER #:
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Location of ChloraPrep
applicators at this facility:
ChloraPrep
®
Patient Preoperative Skin Preparation
2% chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) & 70% isopropyl alcohol (IPA)
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ChloraPrep and Hi-Lite Orange are registered trademarks of CareFusion Corporation or one of its subsidiaries. MRK-11040