3M Avagard Surgical Hand Antiseptic

Yes, the 3M Avagard is engineered to provide both immediate and sustained antimicrobial protection, meeting or exceeding FDA standards for surgical hand scrubs. The key benefits are:

• Sustained Efficacy: It is proven to suppress microbial re-growth for up to six hours post-application.
• Rapid Kill: It offers rapid antimicrobial kill (in 15 seconds in vitro) using its dual active ingredients: Chlorhexidine Gluconate (1% solution) and Ethyl Alcohol (61% w/w).
• Skin Conditioning: A moisturizing lotion is integrated into the formula to protect and maintain skin barrier integrity, helping to prevent dry, cracked hands often associated with frequent use.

Yes, the 3M Avagard Surgical Hand Antiseptic is specifically formulated with moisturizers and lotion to support skin health, making it ideal for frequent use. Its skin-conditioning properties actively help to:

• Prevent dry, cracked hands.
• Protect and maintain the skin barrier integrity.

Yes, the 3M Avagard Surgical Hand Antiseptic is specifically formulated for broad-spectrum antimicrobial efficacy, which includes rapid eradication of a wide range of microorganisms, including antibiotic-resistant strains.

This high level of protection is achieved through its dual-action formula, which combines Chlorhexidine Gluconate (1% Solution) and Ethyl Alcohol (61% w/w). The product is proven to:

• Deliver greater than 99% microbial kill in 15 seconds (in vitro).
• Provide sustained residual activity for up to six hours post-scrub.

Yes, the 3M Avagard Surgical Hand Antiseptic is explicitly confirmed to be latex glove compatible.

This ensures that the antiseptic can be used safely and effectively during surgical hand preparation without degrading or interfering with the performance of standard latex gloves.

Yes, the 3M Avagard Surgical Hand Antiseptic is engineered for rapid performance. It achieves a greater than 99% microbial kill within just 15 seconds of application, making it highly effective for time-sensitive healthcare environments.

Yes, it is designed for frequent use in high-traffic clinical environments. Because it is formulated with an integrated lotion-based delivery system, it actively conditions the skin and helps maintain your natural moisture barrier, effectively preventing the dryness and cracking often associated with standard soaps or scrubs.

No, the 3M Avagard Surgical Hand Antiseptic is intentionally formulated to be dye-free and fragrance-free. This makes it ideal for users with sensitivities while still meeting strict FDA standards for a surgical scrub.

Yes, the 3M Avagard Surgical Hand Antiseptic is fully compliant and meets or exceeds all relevant FDA standards for clinical use. Its regulatory status confirms its high efficacy and safety profile:

• Surgical Scrub Standards: It meets or exceeds the required FDA standards for surgical scrub protocols.
• Personnel Handwash Approval: It is FDA approved specifically as a Health Care Personnel Handwash.
• Efficacy: The formulation delivers a greater than 99% microbial kill in 15 seconds (in vitro), supporting its use in stringent pre-operative environments.

To support stringent hand hygiene protocols in clinical environments, the 3M Avagard Surgical Hand Antiseptic is designed to be used with the following compatible 3M accessories:

• Avagard Wall Bracket and Foot Pump (#9201): Ideal for hands-free operation in surgical and critical care settings.
• Hand Pump (#9202): A convenient manual dispensing option for standard use.
• Nail Cleaners (#9204): Recommended for use during the first daily application of the surgical hand antiseptic to ensure thorough prep.

Yes, the 3M Avagard Surgical Hand Antiseptic is designed as a brushless, waterless scrub. This formulation simplifies the surgical hand preparation process, offering convenience without compromising efficacy. It combines active ingredients, Chlorhexidine Gluconate and Ethyl Alcohol, with moisturizers to ensure effective disinfection while conditioning the skin.