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3M™ Avagard™ (Chlorhexidine Gluconate 1% Solution and Ethyl Alcohol 61% w/w) Surgical and Healthcare Personnel Hand Antiseptic with Moisturizers
A scrubless, waterless way to prepare hands for surgery, it’s rapid and effective, providing proven, persistent antimicrobial protection for up to six hours without water or scrubbing.
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Avagard antiseptic hand prep is designed to replace water-aided antimicrobial hand scrub brushes and antimicrobial soaps. The scrubless, waterless way to prepare hands for surgery, it's fast-acting and effective, providing proven, persistent antimicrobial protection for up to six hours without water or scrubbing. Avagard hand antiseptic product has obtained FDA NDA approval, which includes
Fast and easy application - three pumps from a touchless, simple dispensing
system.
Avagard hand antiseptic product has obtained FDA NDA approval, which includes a complete review by FDA of all safety and efficacy data. Other products in this category marketed under the Tentative Final Monograph for Healthcare Antiseptic Drugs (TFM), may only claim compliance to the TFM and are not subject to FDA data review to assure product safety and efficacy prior to sale.
In human testing, surpasses FDA criteria for surgical scrub formulations at all measured time points.
Proven efficacy - provides rapid antimicrobial kill of a broad spectrum
of microorganisms, including antibiotic resistant strains, with greater than
99% kill in 15 seconds in vitro1.
Compatible with latex and non-latex gloves. Latex gloves tested: Triflex, Encore. Non-latex gloves tested: Tactylon, Duraprene, Biogel.
Proven safe and effective for daily use.
Advanced, emollient-rich lotion base helps prevent dry, cracked hands, and maintains skin barrier integrity.
Reduces material waste of water, sterile towels and scrub brushes.
1 Data on file (LIMS 8257), 3M Health Care
Suggested Applications
Surgical Hand Antiseptic significantly reduces the number of microorganisms on the hands and forearms prior to surgery or patient care.
Healthcare personnel hand antiseptic handwash to help reduce bacteria that potentially can cause disease - recommended for repeated use.
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