HALOGuard™ Protective Disc with CHG is a sterile, single-use disposable disc infused with the antimicrobial agent chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) to help reduce the incidence of blood stream infections. HALOGuard™ is intended to cover and protect insertion sites on adult patients. Common applications include IV catheters, central venous lines, suction catheters, epidural catheters, PICCs, hemodialysis catheters, orthopedic pins, other intravascular catheters and percutaneous devices. HALOGuard™ prevents contamination of the dressing by inhibiting microbial growth and colonization of the dressing
HALOGuard™ Protective Disc with CHG has undergone applicable in vitro, biocompatibility, sterility, and performance testing for safety and effectiveness. The chemistry, pharmacology, toxicology, metabolism and excretion information are well-known in clinical research for CHG.
HALOGuard™ Protective Disc with CHG helps prevent contamination of the dressing only by inhibiting bacterial growth within the dressing. In-vitro studies have shown that HALOGuard™ Protective Disc with CHG is effective at inhibiting bacterial growth by a 4-log reduction after 4 hours of exposure to the following pathogens:
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WASHING INSTRUCTIONS:
Machine wash separately in cold water on a gentle cycle. Tumble dry separately on low heat. Add QE Home Wool Dryer Balls to reduce wrinkles and increases drying efficiency. Touch up with a low heat iron as needed. Do not bleach or dry clean.
