3M DuraPrep™ Sponge Tip Plastic Shaft Sterile Impregnated Swabstick, 20 EA/CS

DuraPrep™ Sponge Tip Plastic Shaft Sterile Impregnated Swabstick, 20 EA/CS

DuraPrep sponge tip sterile impregnated swabsticks are preoperative skin prep applicators with a sponge tip and plastic shaft. They fit surgical and procedural settings that need a sterile, single-coat prep approach aligned with AORN and CDC guideline references for reducing surgical site infections. This case includes 20 swabsticks, and each applicator has 26 mL of solution with 74% isopropyl alcohol and 0.7% iodine povacrylex.

Good Fit For

• Preoperative skin preparation in surgical settings
• Facilities following AORN and CDC skin prep guidance
• Procedural areas that prefer sterile applicators
• Case purchasing for routine surgical prep supply

Key Features

• Sterile impregnated swabstick helps support preoperative skin prep workflows
• Sponge tip helps apply the prep solution in a painted coat
• 26 mL applicator volume suits broader skin prep coverage needs
• 74% isopropyl alcohol and 0.7% iodine povacrylex formulation for surgical site preparation
• Plastic shaft offers a familiar rigid applicator format
• Latex-free design may help facilities standardize for latex-sensitive environments

Applications and Usage

• Applying a single painted coat for preoperative skin preparation
• Skin prep for abdomen procedures
• Skin prep for groin procedures
• Stocking sterile surgical prep applicators in perioperative supply rooms

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This swabstick uses an alcohol and iodine povacrylex formulation, so buyers should confirm the prep protocol matches facility preferences.
• The 26 mL volume may be more appropriate when broader prep coverage is needed than with smaller applicators.
• Case purchasing may fit departments that want to keep consistent sterile prep applicators on hand.

FAQ

• Is this swabstick sterile? Yes. This DuraPrep swabstick is sterile.
• What solution is in the applicator? The impregnated swabstick uses 74% isopropyl alcohol and 0.7% iodine povacrylex.
• How much prep solution does each swabstick have? Each applicator has 26 mL.
• What type of tip and shaft does this applicator use? This version has a sponge tip and a plastic shaft.
• Is this product latex free? Yes. This DuraPrep swabstick is latex free.

From DuraPrep by 3M.