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3M™ SoluPrep™ S Sterile Antiseptic Solution

chlorhexidine gluconate (2% w/v) and isopropyl alcohol (70% v/v) Patient Preoperative Skin Preparation

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Now you can expect more from your surgical skin prep solution

Providing rapid, broad-spectrum antimicrobial persistence for at least 96 hours, the 3M™ SoluPrep™ S Sterile Antiseptic Solution is a skin prep with the efficacy you can depend on. It has the same active ingredients as the leading competitor, plus the added benefits you need to help protect your patients.¹

Chart comparing SoluPrep S with ChloraPrep

*BD website accessed October 19, 2022.
†Compared to skin prepped with ChloraPrep® with 3M™ Ioban™ 2 Antimicrobial Incise Drapes in a simulated knee surgery model, 2019.
‡Compared to ChloraPrep® Surgical Prep, 2021.

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    effective at killing a wide variety of microorganisms including gram positive, gram negative, yeast and multi-drug resistant organisms§
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    less incidence of drape lift when used with an incise drape†²
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    more coverage of prepped skin when using a 26 mL applicator‡³

†Compared to skin prepped with ChloraPrep® with 3M™ Ioban™ 2 Antimicrobial Incise Drapes in a simulated knee surgery model, 2019.
‡Compared to ChloraPrep® Surgical Prep, 2021.
§The clinical significance of in vitro data is unknown.

Performance that adds value

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    Improves incise drape adherence†²

    When used with an incise drape, SoluPrep S Skin Antiseptic Solution can enhance drape adhesion to the skin to help ensure it adheres throughout the surgical procedure. Reducing incise drape lift can prevent bacteria from migrating into the surgical wound.

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    Visible on a variety of skin tones⁴

    The Brite Green tint is added for visibility of the prepped area to ensure the surgical site has been prepped completely. It is designed to be visible on a variety of skin tones.

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    60% more coverage area‡³

    SoluPrep S Sterile Antiseptic Solution 26 mL applicator has 60% more coverage area compared to the leading CHG and alcohol surgical prep with the same size applicator.†³

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    Designed with workflow efficiency and convenience in mind⁸

    Activating the applicator is easy and quick. The foam sponge controls the flow of solution during application to minimize drip.

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    Product brochure

    3M™ SoluPrep™ S Sterile Antiseptic Solution is a sterile CHG surgical skin prep designed to prepare a patient’s skin prior to surgery to rapidly and safely help reduce bacteria that can potentially cause skin infection.

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    Application video

    This video demonstrates the proper technique to apply the 3M™ SoluPrep™ S Sterile Antiseptic Solution. Please consult the detailed product indication, warnings, safety information and directions found in the Drug Facts prior to use.

References

1. 3M Data on File. EM-05-013953, EM-05-014624.
2. Olson L, Morse D, Paulson J, Bernatchez S. Evaluation of Incise Drape Lift Using 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate/ 70% Isopropyl Alcohol Preoperative Skin Preparations in a Human Volunteer Knee Model. 2022;15:24-28.
3. 3M Data on File. EM-05-014815.
4. 3M Data on File. TECH-REPORT-05-943704, EM-014753, EM-05-014733.
5. 3M Data on File. SV-HEAT-05-764865.
6. 3M Data on File. SV-EO-05-679401.
7. 3M Data on File. EM-05-012700, EM-05-014624.
8. 3M Data on File. DC-VER-05-726184, TECH-REPORT-05-742505, TECH‑REPORT-05-757564.
†Compared to skin prepped with ChloraPrep® with 3M™ Ioban™ 2 Antimicrobial Incise Drapes in a simulated knee surgery model, 2019.