We're here to transform your surgical scrub routine with a solution that protects both your patients and your skin.In addition to two active ingredients — alcohol for rapid bacteria kill and CHG for persistent antimicrobial activity — 3M™ Avagard™ (Chlorhexidine Gluconate 1% Solution and Ethyl Alcohol 61% w/w) Surgical and Healthcare Personnel Hand Antiseptic with Moisturizers also includes gentle emollients for skin conditioning.
Protecting your patients from Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) with an effective surgical scrub doesn't have to come at the cost of your skins health. 3M™ Avagard™ (Chlorhexidine Gluconate 1% Solution and Ethyl Alcohol 61% w/w) Surgical and Healthcare Personnel Hand Antiseptic with Moisturizers is FDA NDA approved brushless, surgical waterless hand antiseptic that contains both alcohol for rapid kill and CHG for persistent antimicrobial activity along with a proprietary lotion formula to prevent dry, cracked skin. Not only does this formula help maintain skin health, but it has even been shown to enhance skin hydration.
Rapid antimicrobial kill
Scrub for surgery without missing a beat with a hand antiseptic that contains alcohol and kills a broad sprectrum of microorganisims, including antibiotic-restartnt strains, with over 99% effectiveness in 15 seconds in vitro.
Sustained bacterial growth supression
Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) suppresses bacterial growth for up to 6 hours, helping you take the time you need while reducing infection.
Skin conditioning
Contains emollients that moisturize hands, help prevent dry cracked skin and help maintain the integrity of the skins natural barrier which can help to increase hand hygiene compliance.