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BIOPATCH™ Protective Disk with CHG is the only polyurethane foam disk proven 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.1,2
The Story of Skin Prep
Within hours of thorough antiseptic application, resident bacteria such as MRSA & MSSA quickly re-colonise the skin surface. Help stop this avoidable patient harm by using BIOPATCH™ EVERY SINGLE TIME. BIOPATCH™ has been shown to reduce catheter‐related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs) by up to 60% in central venous and arterial catheters, even when infection rates are low.1,3
PRE-PREP
POST-PREP
POST-PREP
BIOPATCH™ Indications
BIOPATCH™ Protective Disk with CHG is the only dressing that meets all the following criteria:
- Intended to reduce local infections, catheter related bloodstream infections (CRBSI), and skin colonization of microorganisms commonly related to CRBSI, in patients with central venous or arterial catheters.5,6**
- Is constructed from polyurethane foam allowing quick absorption of fluid decreasing the likelihood of skin maceration.5,6**
- Is designed to deliver chlorhexidine gluconate a full 360 degree around the catheter insertion site providing optimized coverage and protection.5,6**
PICC Lines
Central Venous Catheters
Dialysis Catheters
Arterial Catheters
Epidural Catheters
Implanted Venous Ports
External Fixator Pins
Mid Lines
Peripheral Catheter
Drain
How BIOPATCH™ works
BIOPATCH™ Protective Disk with CHG vs Tegaderm™ CHG
BIOPATCH™ has been shown to exhibit a FASTER RATE OF FLUID ABSORPTION than Tegaderm™ CHG.9***
Tegaderm™ CHG product design has been shown NOT TO PROVIDE 360° COVERAGE OF CHG around the catheter’s insertion site in a porcine model.7,10^
Removing Tegaderm™ CHG dressing from a catheter after ≥5 days requires approximately TWICE AS MUCH FORCE AS REMOVING A TRANSPARENT DRESSING ALONE (such as would be used to secure BIOPATCH™ to the skin), according to ex vivo testing.11
Simple and Easy to Use
Independent Endorsements
A Class B recommendation to “Consider the use of a chlorhexidine-impregnated sponge dressing in adult patients with a central venous catheter as a strategy to reduce catheter related bloodstream infection.”13
BIOPATCH™ was identified as 1 of 108 innovations that has the potential to make a real difference by transforming both quality and value across the NHS.14