3M Duraprep Surgical Prepping Solution With Applicator

Features of 3M DuraPrep Surgical Solution

• This film serves as a primer that holds incise drapes securely in place
• Creates a better adhesion surface for the surgical drape
• Dries to form a persistent and durable layer of protection on the patient's skin
• Provides both rapid bacterial kill and long-lasting antimicrobial persistence
• Used for preparation of the skin prior to surgery
• Active ingredients:
  • Iodine povacrylex (0.7% available iodine)
  • Isopropyl alcohol, 74% w/w

How to use3M DuraPrep Surgical Solution?

1. Snap or Press

• 8635 (6 mL): With sponge parallel to the floor, snap lever. Allow all fluid to flow into the sponge.
• 8630 (26 mL): With a sponge parallel to the floor, press the cap end of the applicator. The solution will begin to flow into the sponge. Wait for the fluid level to reach the indicator line of the applicator barrel.

 

2. Paint the Surgical Solution

• Beginning at the incision line and working your way out toward the periphery, paint a single uniform coat of solution on the skin.
• Use only light pressure. Do not scrub or go back over areas already prepped.
• If pooling occurs, immediately blot with the sponge applicator and continue.

 

3. Dry the Prepping Solution

• Allow the solution to dry thoroughly on the skin (3 minutes on hairless skin; up to 1 hour on hair).
• As it dries, it turns from a shiny to a dull appearance, making it no longer flammable. Do not use a towel to blot dry.
• Use gauze to wick away any pooling. Once dry, proceed with draping.

 

4. Remove, if desired

• DuraPrep solution continues to kill bacteria for at least 48 hours* after exposure to blood and saline.
• When removal is desired, apply 3M Remover Lotion and wipe away lotion and residue with a disposable towel.

 

What to buy with Wound Prepping Solution

• Medline Povidone Iodine Swabsticks
• McKesson Irrigation Solution Sterile Water for Irrigation
• McKesson Dermal Wound Cleanser

Where to apply Duraprep Wound Prep Solution?

• Large prep areas below the neck
• Thoracic and CV
• Spine
• Total hip and knee
• C-sections and major abdominal surgeries

Note:
Do not use the 26 mL applicator for head and neck surgeries. The volume of liquid is difficult to control in this application. Instead, use the 6 mL applicator.

3M DuraPrep User Guides

• DuraPrep FAQs
• 3M Duraprep Surgical Solution User Manual
• Duraprep Drug Facts

Things to consider while using 3M Prepping Solution

• Keep out of eyes, ears, and mouth. It may cause serious injury if permitted to enter and remain. If contact occurs, flush with cold water right away and contact a doctor.
• To avoid skin injury, care should be taken when removing drapes, tapes, etc., applied over the film.
• Use caution in women who are breastfeeding due to the potential for transient hypothyroidism in the nursing newborn.

Warning:

• Do not use a 26 mL applicator for head and neck surgery.
• Do not use a 26 mL applicator or an area smaller than 8 in. x 10 in. Use a small applicator instead.
• The solution contains alcohol and gives off flammable vapors.
• Do not drape or use an ignition source (e.g., cautery, laser) until a solution is completely dry (minimum of 3 minutes on hairless skin; up to 1 hour in hair).
• Avoid getting solutions into hairy areas. Wet hair is flammable. Hair may take up to 1 hour to dry.
• Do not allow solutions to pool.
• Remove solution-stained material from the prep area.