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Choose our 3M™ SoluPrep™ S Sterile Antiseptic Solution chlorhexidine gluconate (2% w/v) and isopropyl alcohol (70% v/v) Patient Preoperative Skin Preparation solution to safely and easily prepare a patient’s skin before surgery and help reduce the risk of surgical site infections (SSIs).

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Prep the skin with SoluPrep S sterile antiseptic solution

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There are many antiseptic solutions, but not all patient preoperative skin preparations are the same. Selecting the proper skin prep can help lower your patients’ risk of SSIs.

FDA-approved surgical prep with sterile solution and applicator5,6:
  • A convenient skin prep with the efficacy you can depend on1
  • Maintains antimicrobial persistence for at least 96-hours post-application*
  • Contains the same active ingredients as the leading CHG and alcohol surgical skin prep competitor

SoluPrep S sterile antiseptic solution is the right choice for preparing patients' skin before surgery, providing safety and protection against potential infections.

*Study was performed on healthy volunteers under simulated surgical conditions.

The choice you can trust: SoluPrep S Sterile Antiseptic Solution

When you have only one option, you don’t have to choose. But now, you have a choice. Choose our SoluPrep S sterile antiseptic solution — a sterile CHG/IPA surgical skin prep — designed to prepare a patient’s skin prior to surgery. It rapidly and safely helps reduce bacteria that can potentially cause skin infection.

Expect more from your surgical skin prep solution

SoluPrep S sterile antiseptic solution has the same active ingredients as the leading competitor, plus added benefits to help protect your patients.

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*Compared to skin prepped with ChloraPrep® with 3M™ Ioban™ 2 Antimicrobial Incise Drapes in a simulated knee surgery model, 2019.

**Compared to ChloraPrep®, 2021.

***BD website accessed June 10, 2024.

Performance that adds value

Improve incise drape adherence²*

When used with an incise drape, SoluPrep S sterile antiseptic solution contains an ingredient that can improve incise drape adherence, ensuring it remains securely in place to help reduce the risk of bacteria migrating into the surgical wound.

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Visible on a variety of skin tones³

The Brite Green tint is designed to be visible on a variety of skin tones to help ensure the surgical site has been prepped thoroughly. 

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60% more coverage area⁴**

SoluPrep S sterile antiseptic solution provides 60% more coverage area compared to other CHG and alcohol surgical prep with the same size applicator.4

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Improve workflow efficiency⁵

Quickly and easily activate the applicator for your convenience. The foam sponge controls the flow of solution during application to minimize drip.

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Neutral color selection

Brite Green tint is intentionally chosen as a neutral color, preventing associations with critical physiological conditions like cyanosis, jaundice, or inflammation.

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Alignment with human eyesight

Aligning with the evolution of human eyesight, the yellow-green spectrum is recognized as the range to which human eyes are most sensitive, emphasizing SoluPrep S's commitment to thoughtful design and enhanced patient care.

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Stable supply alternative

 In today's market, relying on a single source can be risky. SoluPrep S provides a versatile option for hospitals looking to diversify their surgical prep supplies, ensuring that clinicians always have access to the surgical prep solutions they need.

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How to master applying SoluPrep S Sterile Antiseptic Solution

In this video, we’ll guide you through the correct technique for applying the SoluPrep S sterile antiseptic solution. For more information, please refer to the detailed product indications, warnings, safety information and directions in the Drug Facts section before use.

Application tip:  The applicator does not require pre-activation. The sponge is designed to fill quickly with solution. To avoid pooling and dripping, activate the applicator immediately prior to use.

Resources

Product brochure

Discover the evidence behind SoluPrep S sterile antiseptic solution. Learn how to properly prepare the skin before surgery and help in your fight against surgical site infections. 

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Health economics flyer

Learn more about how we can help you calculate a hypothetical savings plan and potentially lower the total cost of care.

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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. TECH-REPORT-05-943704, EM-014753, EM-05-014733.
4. 3M Data on File. EM-05-014815.
5. 3M Data on File. DC-VER-05-726184, TECH-REPORT-05-742505, TECH‑REPORT-05-757564.
6. 3M Data on File. SV-HEAT-05-764865.
7. 3M Data on File. SV-EO-05-679401.