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The Benefits of Ready-to-Use Wound Irrigation in the OR

There is no room for compromise in the OR.

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Surgery Blog Post

In the operating room (OR), every second matters. From pre-operative prep to post operative care, surgical teams rely on smooth and consistent workflows to keep procedures on track. One area that can improve operational efficiency but is often overlooked is wound irrigation.

Why Wound Irrigation Matters

Wound irrigation is a routine part of many surgical procedures, yet the way it’s handled can vary. Irrigation solutions that require manual mixing are prone to inconsistency, and every
variation in preparation can lead to increased risk. In addition, irrigation products which
are not specifically labeled as “sterile” may increase the risk of compromising sterility in the OR.

Key Benefits of Ready-to-Use Irrigation

  1.  Time Savings in the OR: Ready-to-use solutions may reduce the time spent prepping a solution manually. By eliminating the need for measuring, diluting, and mixing, healthcare teams can dedicate more time to patient care rather than product preparation, increasing overall efficiency in the operating room.
  2. Streamlined Workflow: During cases, manual prep takes staff away from other important responsibilities. By switching to ready-to-use solutions, hospitals can reduce the need for manual prep and free-up valuable resources for other tasks.
  3. Fewer Opportunities for Error: The use of ready-to-use wound irrigation reduces the risk of preparation errors, which can lead to challenges in the OR. With ready-to-use options, you can reduce variability in wound irrigation processes and practice, improve control, confidence and quality assurance.
  4. Reliability & Quality Assurance: Ready-to-use wound irrigation delivers reliable performance you can count on. This level of consistency supports surgical teams’ confidence in irrigation performance.

Why Choose BD® Surgiphor™ Irrigation System?

BD® Surgiphor™ Antimicrobial Irrigation System is a pre-mixed, terminally sterile povidone-iodine (PVP-I) wound irrigation solution. It delivers a dilute PVP-I lavage to mechanically loosen and remove debris and foreign materials, including microorganisms from wounds, during surgery. Here are some of the key benefits you could offer your patients and team with the BD® Surgiphor™ Irrigation System:

  • Provides 99.99% reduction of bacteria with PVP-I as a preservative in the solution*^†,1
  • Faster time to complete kill of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus compared to the CHG preservative in Irrisept (15 seconds vs. 5-minutes)#,2
  • Reduces the risk of unwanted microbial growth in the solution up to 24 hours after the bottle is opened*^,1
  • Aligns with current guidelines from the CDC3, WHO4 and SHEA5  to use dilute PVP-I for surgical wound irrigation

 

In today’s high-pressure surgical environment, every step that can be simplified matters. Ready-to-use wound irrigation cuts prep time, may reduce contamination risk, and delivers predictable results—so your team can focus on what truly matters: patient safety.

To learn more about Surgiphor™ Antimicrobial Irrigation System, reach out to us today.

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References

*At initial time point of 7 days. Product should be used only within 24 hours of opening per IFU. ^Preservative solution with 0.5% PVP-I tested against Candida albicans (ATCC #10231), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (ATCC #9027), Aspergillus brasiliensis (ATCC #16404), Escherichia coli (ATCC #8739) and Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC #6538). # Shown by the in-vitro antimicrobial efficacy of the PVP-I preservative in the BD Surgiphor™ solution. 

†PVP-I is an antimicrobial preservative contained within the bottled solution. The Surgiphor solution is not indicated for use as an antimicrobial at or within the wound site.

  1. Surgiphor Solution Preservative Effectiveness Report. Orthopor LLC; 2019.
  2. Antimicrobial Efficacy Evaluation of 0.5% PVP-I and Irrisept® by In Vitro Time-Kill Assay. Internal report. Sidhu, P; 2021.
  3. Berríos-Torres SI, Umscheid CA, Bratzler DW, et al. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Guideline for the Prevention of Surgical Site Infection. JAMA Surg. 2017;152(8):784–791. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2017.0904
  4. World Health Organization (WHO). Global Guidelines for the Prevention of Surgical Site Infection, 2nd edition. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2018. Accessed September 6, 2022, at https://apps.who.int/iris/rest/bitstreams/1168437/retrieve
  5. Calderwood MS, et al. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023;44(5):695–720. doi:10.1017/ice.2023.67

Surgiphor™ Antimicrobial Irrigation System

Product description. Surgiphor™ Antimicrobial Irrigation System is an antimicrobial irrigation system containing 0.5% povidone iodine (PVP-I) in phosphate-buffered saline, potassium iodide and Vitamin E TPGS. PVP-I acts as a preservative to help inhibit microbial growth in the irrigation solution. Indication for use. Surgiphor™ Antimicrobial Irrigation System is intended to mechanically loosen and remove debris, and foreign materials, including microorganisms, from wounds. Contraindications. Surgiphor™ Antimicrobial Irrigation System should not be used in patients with known allergic reaction to any of the ingredients in the solutions. Surgiphor™ Antimicrobial Irrigation System should also not be combined with other irrigation or antiseptic solutions due to potential reactions and reduction in the effectiveness of the system. Not for use in neonates. Warnings. Do not use or mix with other cleansers, soaps, lotions, or ointments. Do not use for injection or infusion. Do not swallow. Do not use in eyes or ear canals. Discontinue use immediately if irritation or an allergic reaction occurs. Do not use if packaging is damaged or if seal integrity is compromised. Do not reuse Surgiphor™ solution after 24 hours. Precautions. Surgiphor™ solution may cause a temporary irritation and/or burning sensation on exposed skin in very rare cases. Surgiphor™ solution may cause allergic reactions such as rash or skin irritation in patients with iodine allergy. Anaphylaxis with the use of Surgiphor™ solution may occur in patients with severe iodine allergy. Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a licensed physician. Single patient use only. Not for at-home use.

Please consult product insert for complete indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, safety information and instructions for use.

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