3M’s Skin and Nasal Antiseptic was awarded the third place Infection Control award in Surgical Products’ annual Excellence in Surgical Products Awards. To learn more about the product, Surgical Products connected with the experts at 3M.
3M™ Skin and Nasal Antiseptic is designed to work within the preoperative process to quickly reduce S. aureus colonization in the nares.
3M Skin and Nasal Antiseptic (Povidone-Iodine Solution 5 percent w/w [0.5 percent available iodine] USP) Patient Preoperative Skin Preparation is designed to quickly and effectively reduce S. aureus colonization in the nares, giving healthcare providers confidence their patients are entering surgery with a reduced risk of infection. A film-forming polymer in the solution enables the active ingredient to remain in the nares and efficiently coat and adhere to the nares where bacteria reside. Packaged in an easy-to-open 4 mL bottle with sterile swabs, the swabs are designed to fit comfortably into nostrils while providing good coverage of the nares with minimal dripping or running.
This award was featured in the November/ December 2015 issue of Surgical Products. To see the complete issue, click HERE.