How much does Irrisept cost?

How much does Irrisept cost?

The cost of using IrriSept at $60 on 500 patients is $30,000. With the average cost of a single SSI at $30,000, a reduction of just one SSI occurrence could cover the total cost of using IrriSept on approximately 500 patients.

What is Irrisept irrigation?

Irrisept offers an alternative to traditional irrigation. Irrisept is a wound debridement and cleansing system that contains 0.05% Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) in sterile water for irrigation. Irrisept has successfully completed testing for cytotoxicity, skin irritation and sensitization/immune allergic response.

How do I use Irrisept?

Directions For Use:

1. Grasp bottle top firmly and twist quickly in ONLY ONE direction, until seal cap snaps off.
2. Attach applicator to bottle.
3. Invert bottle. Using manual compression, direct stream into wound, ensuring complete coverage.
4. Wait for approximately one minute, rinse with normal saline for irrigation.

Can Irrisept be warmed?

A13: Irrisept may be warmed up to 40 0C (104 0F) and should not exceed 7 days before removal from the temperature-controlled warming cabinet. Once removed, Irrisept should be used within 24 hours or discarded.

How do you use vashe wound cleanser?

Cleanse the peri-drain/tube skin with 2×2 solution-soaked gauzes. Thoroughly pat dry the peri-drain/tube skin. Apply appropriate drain gauze dressing. Use daily for wound or peri-drain/tube skin cleansing.

What is Bactisure?

Bactisure Wound Lavage is used to remove debris, including microorganisms, from wounds using pulsed (jet) lavage. The clear, colorless, low-odor solution is a FDA 510(K) cleared device.

What is Irrisept?

chlorhexidine gluconate
Irrisept is a jet lavage system, containing low concentration chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG*) 0.05% in sterile water for irrigation. Irrisept is an FDA-cleared (K080779), Class II Medical Device.

How long is sterile water good for once opened?

Because of the single-use labeling, the bottle of irrigation fluid cannot be labeled with the date and time opened and used as needed for up to 24 hours before discarding. Please discard any unused irrigation fluid immediately after initial use.

Is vashe an antiseptic?

Vashe serves several roles in wound bed preparation. Its action is derived from its in vitro antibacterial and antifungal properties and its use as a soak and gentle debrider when the soaked tissue is wiped away from the wound7. This effectively removes debris, slough, and bacteria from the wound.