Frequently Asked Questions

Prevantics Device Swab is used on needleless access sites which include ports, hubs, connectors, dialysis connectors and blood collection applications. These needleless access sites are most commonly found on patients who require an IV (central line, mid-line, or peripheral line).

Prevantics Device Swab is designed to disinfect needleless access sites (or to scrub the hub) prior to use as well as in between each line access. Prevantics Device Swab is used to scrub the access site for 5 seconds with drying of the access site for at least 5 seconds.

By using an antiseptic to disinfect the needleless access site, you are decreasing the risk of the patient acquiring a bloodstream infection (BSI) which can be fatal to the patient. According to the CDC, “Disinfection of the devices with Chlorhexidine /alcohol solution appears to be most effective in reducing colonization”.

The Profend Nasal Decolonization Kit can be used on patients who have tested positive for S. aureus and/or MRSA. As an alternative to a “test and treat” strategy, the ease and speed of application and economical design make Profend suitable for universal decolonization of all patients, saving time and money spent on patient testing. Regardless of decolonization strategy, Profend has proven efficacy—in a study of healthy volunteers, the Profend Nasal Decolonization Kit reduced S. aureus by 99.7% at 1 hour and 99.9%* at 12 hours post-application.With this in mind, for pre-operative use, clinicians may choose to apply the product to the patient 1-2 hours prior to surgery depending on hospital protocol.

SOURCE: PDI in vivo Study 0113-CTEVO.

Perioperative nurses who care for patients prior to surgery and nursing staff in other areas of the hospital,ie. ICU, are the primary users of the Profend Nasal Decolonization Kit. Profend offers unique features valued by clinicians – a preference study showed that over 90% of nurses preferred Profend over other PVP-I nasal antiseptic products.

SOURCE: PDI user acceptance study.

No. All Nice ‘n Clean Baby Wipes are paraben-free.

Yes. Parabens used in small amounts are commonly found in preservative systems for many medical and pharmaceutical grade products, and common cosmetic products, such as shampoos and conditioners.

For hard, nonporous food contact surfaces, it is recommended to use a no-rinse sanitizer per the per the Federal Food Code and 21 CFR 178.1010. PDI’s Sani Professional® division offers economical, safe, and effective wipe alternatives to sprays, liquids, gels, and rags.

For our EPA-regulated products, such as Sani-Cloth® and Sani-Prime™ brand products, room temperature is defined as an average temperature of 25◦ C (77◦ F) and within a temperature range of 15◦ C to 30◦ C (59◦ F to 86◦ F). For our FDA-regulated products, such as Prevantics® brand products, “controlled room temperature” indicates a temperature maintained thermostatically that encompasses the usual customary working environment of 20◦ C to 25◦ C (68◦ F to 77◦ F). SOURCE: USP 41-NF 36 General Notices and Requirements (August 1, 2013 First Supplements) Section 10.30.50. “Room Temperature” indicates the temperature prevailing in a working area. Section 10.30.60. Controlled Room Temperature

The Profend Nasal Decolonization Kit can be used anywhere in a healthcare facility where there are patients who may be nasally colonized with S. aureus or MRSA and therefore have an elevated risk of developing an SSI or other HAIs.

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