3M Avagard Surgical and Healthcare Personnel Hand Antiseptic with Moisturizers, 16.9 fl oz

3M Avagard Surgical and Healthcare Personnel Hand Antiseptic with Moisturizers is a waterless, brushless hand scrub for surgical hand antisepsis and healthcare personnel hand antisepsis, in a 16.9 fl oz (500 mL) wedge bottle, formulated with Chlorhexidine Gluconate 1% solution and Ethyl Alcohol 61% w/w. It is an FDA approved surgical hand antiseptic (NDA 21-074, approved June 7, 2001). The alcohol provides rapid antimicrobial kill of a broad spectrum of microorganisms, including some antibiotic resistant strains, with greater than 99% kill in 15 seconds in vitro, while the chlorhexidine provides persistent and cumulative antimicrobial protection. A liquid crystalline formulation prevents the moisturizing emollients from breaking down in the alcohol, so the scrub conditions the skin, helping to promote healing and prevent skin from dryness and cracking. The formula contains no parabens, oils, mineral oil, petrolatum, fragrances or dyes, and is latex glove and CHG compatible.

Key Features and Benefits

• FDA approved surgical hand antiseptic (NDA 21-074, approved June 7, 2001)
• Waterless, brushless application: no water, no brushes, and no prescrub for the first scrub of the day
• Greater than 99% kill in 15 seconds in vitro across a broad spectrum of microorganisms, including some antibiotic resistant strains
• Persistent and cumulative antimicrobial protection from the chlorhexidine
• Moisturizes and protects: helps promote healing and prevent skin from dryness and cracking
• Meets the surgical hand antiseptic guidelines of the CDC, AORN, WHO and INS
• Contains no parabens, oils, mineral oil, petrolatum, fragrances or dyes
• Latex glove and CHG compatible

3M Avagard Surgical and Healthcare Personnel Hand Antiseptic with Moisturizers, 16.9 fl oz Chart

Application

Surgical hand antisepsis. Apply to clean, dry hands. No water, no brushes. Avagard can be used for the first scrub of the day and every scrub of the day. For the first application of the day, clean under the nails with a 3M Avagard Nail Cleaner; no prescrub is required. Three-pump application: dispense one pump (2 mL) into the palm of one hand, dip the fingertips of the opposite hand into the hand prep and work under the fingernails, and spread the remaining hand prep over the hand and up to just above the elbow. Dispense one more pump (2 mL) and repeat the procedure with the opposite hand. Dispense the final pump (2 mL) of hand prep into either hand and reapply to all aspects of both hands up to the wrists. Allow to dry. Do not use towels. Per the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Rule, wash hands with soap and water after the surgical procedure.

Healthcare personnel antisepsis. Apply to clean, dry hands. Dispense one pump (2 mL) into the palm of one hand, apply the hand prep evenly to cover both hands up to the wrists, paying particular attention to the spaces between the fingers and under the fingernails, and rub the hand prep briskly into the hands until completely dry.

Precautions

Flammable, keep away from fire or flame. For external use only. Do not use if you are allergic to chlorhexidine gluconate or any other ingredient in this preparation. When using this product, do not touch the eye with hands that have been treated with this preparation. Keep out of eyes, ears and mouth. May cause serious and permanent eye injury if permitted to enter and remain in the eye. If contact occurs, rinse with cold water right away. Do not use routinely if you have wounds which involve more than the superficial layers of the skin. Stop use and ask a doctor if irritation, sensitization or allergic reaction occurs. These may be signs of a serious condition. Use with care in premature infants or infants under 2 months of age. These products may cause irritation or chemical burns. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.