ANTISEPTICS CHLORASCRUB SWAB & SWABSTICKS. Long-Lasting, Broad Spectrum Protection for Effective Antisepsis

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1 ANTISEPTICS For pre-injection and pre-operative skin preparation, PDI offers a variety of top quality skin antiseptics to meet the needs of the healthcare professional. CHLORASCRUB SWAB & SWABSTICKS 4 Long-Lasting, Broad Spectrum Protection for Effective Antisepsis Chlorascrub, the first and only 3.15% Chlorhexidine Gluconate (w/v) and 70% Isopropyl Alcohol (v/v) solution, guards against pathogens like most bacteria, fungi/yeast and viruses 1, making it the ideal choice for pre-operative and pre-injection skin preparation. SWAB Pre-injection skin preparation 2 Achieves >2 log 10 in 30 seconds and maintains 2 log 10 bacterial reduction for at least 24 hrs. Easy-to-use prep pad design covers a 6.25 square inch treatment area SWABSTICK Pre-operative and pre-injection 2 skin preparation Achieves >3 log 10 in one minute and maintains a >3 log 10 bacterial reduction for at least 24 hours Square, flat-shaped applicator design allows for better skin contact particularly in moist skin areas Peel-apart 3 packaging ideal for use in sterile environments MAXI SWABSTICK Pre-operative and pre-injection skin preparation Achieves >3 log 10 in one minute and maintains a >3 log 10 bacterial reduction for at least 24 hours Round, flat applicator design for larger area pre-operative skin preparation Peel-apart 3 packaging ideal for use in sterile environments A. Chlorascrub Swab for pre-injection skin preparation B. Chlorascrub Swabstick for pre-operative and pre-injection skin preparation YOUR PARTNER IN INFECTION PREVENTION, EDUCATION AND PATIENT CARE

2 DESCRIPTION (SIZE) REORDER NO. PACKAGING A. CHLORASCRUB SWAB 1.0 ML (3-1/8" x 1-1/8") B /box, 10 boxes/cs B. CHLORASCRUB SWABSTICK 1.6 ML 1 s (1-3/4" x 6-1/2") S /box, 10 boxes/cs C. CHLORASCRUB MAXI SWABSTICK 5.1 ML 1 s (3-1/4" x 8") S /box, 10 boxes/cs 1 Mayhall G.C., Hospital Epidemiology and Infection Control, 3rd Ed p A 15 second application plus 30 second dry time with the Chlorascrub Swab on the forearm resulted in a 2.7 log 10 reduction of microbial count; thus, exceeding FDA requirements of 1(one) log 10 reduction for pre-injection prepping. The Chlorascrub Swabstick contains the same antiseptic solution as the Swabs. 3 Chlorascrub Swabstick and Maxi Swabstick peel-apart in non-kit package. Tear open package if taken from kit. 5 C. Chlorascrub Maxi Swabstick for pre-operative and pre-injection skin preparation

3 ANTISEPTICS ALCOHOL PREP PADS AND SWABSTICKS For Topical Antisepsis Prior To Injection PDI Alcohol Prep Pads and Swabsticks provide rapid-acting skin antisepsis in non-sterile and sterile formulas. Also available, PDI Acetone Alcohol with 10% acetone for easy defatting and skin drying. Manufactured according to current FDA regulations, GMP and USP requirements Meets the highest bacteriological standards Contains 70% Isopropyl Alcohol A. Alcohol Prep Pads Medium B. Alcohol Prep Pads Sterile Medium 6 C. Alcohol Prep Pads Large D. Alcohol Prep Pads Sterile Large YOUR PARTNER IN INFECTION PREVENTION, EDUCATION AND PATIENT CARE

4 DESCRIPTION (SIZE) REORDER NO. PACKAGING A. PDI ALCOHOL PREP PADS MEDIUM (1-3/16" x 2-5/8") B /box, 10 boxes/cs B /box, 15 boxes/cs B. PDI ALCOHOL PREP PADS STERILE MEDIUM (2" x 2") B /box, 10 boxes/cs B /box, 20 boxes/cs C. PDI ALCOHOL PREP PADS LARGE (1-3/4" x 3-1/2") C /box, 10 boxes/cs D. PDI ALCOHOL PREP PADS STERILE LARGE (2-1/2" x 3") C /box, 10 boxes/cs E. PDI ALCOHOL SWABSTICK 1 S (4") S /box, 10 boxes/cs F. PDI ALCOHOL SWABSTICK 3 S (4") S /box, 10 boxes/cs G. PDI ACETONE ALCOHOL PREP PADS MEDIUM (2" x 2-1/4") B /box, 10 boxes/cs H. PDI ACETONE ALCOHOL SWABSTICK 1 S (1-5/8" x 5-3/4") S /box, 10 boxes/cs E. Alcohol Swabstick 1 s F. Alcohol Swabstick 3 s 7 G. Acetone Alcohol Prep Pads Medium H. Acetone Alcohol Swabsticks 1 s

5 ANTISEPTICS PDI PVP IODINE PREP PADS, SWABSTICKS, OINTMENT & SOLUTION Antimicrobials For Proven Antisepsis I. PVP Iodine Prep Pads Medium PDI Povidone-Iodine provides longer germicidal activity than ordinary Iodine solution and is nonirritating and virtually non-stinging for better patient comfort. Perfect for venipuncture, I.V. starts, kidney dialysis, pre-op prep, and other minor invasive procedures. 8 PADS & SWABSTICKS Prep Pads (I and J) saturated with a 10% USP Povidone-Iodine prep solution (equivalent to 1% available Iodine) to provide proven antisepsis Scrub Swabsticks (N and O) saturated with a 7.5% Povidone-Iodine scrub solution with detergents (equivalent to 0.75% available Iodine) Scrubs away dead skin, dirt, and oil so prep pads and swabsticks can be more effective J. PVP Iodine Prep Pads Large SOLUTION & OINTMENT Solution and ointment (P and Q) kills gram positive and gram negative bacteria, fungi and yeasts Solution (P) contains Povidone-Iodine solution USP 10% (1% available Iodine) to apply as a paint or wet soak Ointment (Q) contains 0.05 oz (1.5 g) (1% available Iodine) in a water soluble topical ointment K. PVP Iodine Duo-Swab YOUR PARTNER IN INFECTION PREVENTION, EDUCATION AND PATIENT CARE

6 DESCRIPTION (SIZE) REORDER NO. PACKAGING I. PDI PVP IODINE PREP PADS MEDIUM (1-3/16" x 2-5/8") B /box, 10 boxes/cs J. PDI PVP IODINE PREP PADS LARGE (1-3/4" x 3-1/2") C /box, 10 boxes/cs K. PDI PVP IODINE DUO-SWAB PREP & S /box, 10 boxes/cs SCRUB SWABSTICK (SET) 1 S (4") L. PDI PVP IODINE PREP SWABSTICKS 1 S (4") S /box, #10 boxes/cs M. PDI PVP IODINE PREP SWABSTICKS 3 S (2-3/4" x 5-3/4") S /box, 10 boxes/cs N. PDI PVP IODINE SCRUB SWABSTICKS 1 S (4") S /box, #10 boxes/cs O. PDI PVP IODINE SCRUB SWABSTICKS 3 S (2-3/4" x 5-3/4") S /box, 10 boxes/cs P. PDI PVP IODINE SOLUTION 3/4 OZ. L /box, 10 boxes/cs Q. PDI PVP IODINE OINTMENT T /box, 4 boxes/cs L. PVP Iodine Prep Swabsticks 1 s M. PVP Iodine Prep Swabsticks 3 s N. PVP Iodine Scrub Swabsticks 1 s 9 O. PVP Iodine Scrub Swabsticks 3 s P. PVP Iodine Solution Q. PVP Iodine Ointment

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