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Prevantics Maxi Swabstick

Prevantics Maxi Swabstick is a topical antiseptic swab that disinfects skin prior to medical procedures using chlorhexidine gluconate and isopropyl alcohol.

Prevantics Maxi Swabstick is a topical antiseptic swab that disinfects skin prior to medical procedures using chlorhexidine gluconate and isopropyl alcohol. Used for Skin antisepsis prior to medical procedures including injections and catheter insertion.

At a glance

Mechanism of action

The swabstick combines chlorhexidine gluconate, a broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent, with isopropyl alcohol to provide rapid and sustained skin antisepsis. Chlorhexidine disrupts bacterial cell membranes and denatures proteins, while the alcohol component provides rapid antimicrobial activity. This combination is used to reduce the risk of infection at injection sites, catheter insertion sites, and other medical procedure sites.

Approved indications

• Skin antisepsis prior to medical procedures including injections and catheter insertion

Common side effects

• Skin irritation
• Contact dermatitis
• Allergic reaction

Key clinical trials

• Pilot Evaluation of Two Test Materials With a Positive Control When Used as a Patient Preoperative Skin Preparation (PHASE3)
• Preoperative Skin Preparation Study to Evaluate the Antimicrobial Capabilities of Four Test Substances (PHASE3)
• Comparative Study of Antimicrobial Effectiveness (PHASE3)

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