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Help prevent surgical site infection with 3M Skin Preparation Products.

Surgical site infections (SSIs) are a major burden on healthcare systems, providers and patients.1 The commitment to increase patient safety and reduce the risk of infections is offered through 3M Skin Preparation Products.

Advantages of 3M™ SoluPrep™ Brand

The first skin antiseptic authorized for professional healthcare use.^2,3

Patient safety and the manufacture of high quality and safe products are a priority for 3M.⁴

Used by healthcare professionals over 1 billion times.⁵
The Canadian market leader⁶ and available in a range of formats and formulations.

3M Canada has developed state-of-the-art, validated analytical methods that are used for all antiseptic product testing.⁴
Demonstrated efficacy (in vitro).³

Safety studies showed no irritation or sensitization when applied as directed.⁷

Microbial testing and quality assurance exceed regulatory requirements.^4,8,9
Demonstrates extended persistence.^3,7

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Featured products

3M™ SoluPrep™ Prefilled Sterile Applicator With Solution, Tinted, 2% w/v CHG/70% v/v IPA, Product Code 100.24, DIN 02382113
Maximum treatment area is 52 cm x 52 cm

Antimicrobial persistence of 72 hours

Latex free
3M™ SoluPrep™ AQ 2 Sponges, Clear (Alcohol Free - Aqueous), 2% w/v CHG, Product Code 100.19, DIN 02408430
Maximum treatment area is 17 cm X 17 cm (dry site)

Persistence up to 72 hours

Latex free

Alcohol free — for patients with allergies or sensitivity to alcohol
3M™ SoluPrep™ Large Swab, Tinted, 2% w/v CHG/70% v/v IPA, Product Code 102.09, DIN 02382040
Maximum treatment area is 20 cm X 20 cm

Latex free
3M™ SoluPrep™ Nasal Antiseptic (Povidone-Iodine Solution 5% w/w [0.5% available iodine] USP) Preoperative Antiseptic, Product Code 106.01, NPN 80088061
Antimicrobial persistence of at least 12 hours¹⁰

Latex free

References

1. Canadian Patient Safety Institute. (2016, February). Canadian Surgical Site Infection Prevention Audit Month - February 2016 - Recap Report. Retrieved March 9, 2020 from https://www.patientsafetyinstitute.ca/ en/toolsResources/Documents/SSI%20Audit%202016_Recap%20Report%20EN.pdf
2. As of January 1, 2019, in the Health Canada Drug Product Database, 2020/03.
3. Health Canada Guidance Document: Human-Use Antiseptic Drugs, Ottawa, 2009/11/27.
4. 3M Canada White Paper: Quality of 3M Canada Skin Antiseptic Drug Products 1805-11949 E, 2018.
5,6. Based on 3M™ SoluPrep™ Brand sales data.
7. 3M internal data on file.
8. Health Products and Food Branch Inspectorate. Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Guidelines — 2009 Ed. Version 2 (GUI-0001), March 4, 2011.
9. USP <111> Microbiological Examination of Nonsterile Products: Acceptance Criteria for Pharmaceutical Use.
10. 3M Study-05-011100.