Available in 3 sizes, BIOPATCH containing Chlorhexidine Gluconate is intended for use as a hydrophilic wound dressing that is used to absorb exudate and to cover a wound caused by the use of vascular and non-vascular percutaneous medical devices such as: IV catheters, central venous lines, arterial catheters, dialysis catheters, peripherally inserted coronary catheters, mid-line catheters, drains, chest tubes, externally placed orthopedic pins, and epidural catheters. It is also intended to reduce local infections, catheter-related blood stream infections (CRBSI), and skin colonization of microorganisms commonly related to CRBSI, in patients with central venous or arterial catheters. For complete indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, and adverse reactions, please reference full package insert.Features & Benefits:
Hydrophilic polyurethane absorptive foam with chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG), a well-known antiseptic agent with broad-spectrum antimicrobial and antifungal activity. Inhibits microbial population underneath by an average of 100 times compared to nonmedicated patches. Continually releases CHG for 7 days.