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Fast, effective surgical solutions to fight SSIs

Our solutions are designed to help reduce the risk of surgical site infections (SSIs), optimise workflows and lower costs, so you can focus on what matters most, patient-centered care. 

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Enhance surgical outcomes with evidence-based solutions 

When it comes to protecting patients, we’re on the same team. You’re at the forefront of care, and we’re here to help you reduce the risk of preventable complications like surgical site infections (SSIs). Why? Because SSIs take a tremendous toll on patients, healthcare professionals and facilities. Therefore, it’s important to take steps to help reduce your patient’s infection risk factors.



Choose from a variety of evidence-based surgical solutions to help you mitigate the risk of SSIs, protect patients and staff and improve outcomes — for every patient, every time.

SSLs occur in 2-5% of all impatients1

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SSI results in LOS of 7-11 days and SSI patients are approximately 5X as likely to be readmitted2

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A single SSI can cost up to $25k AUD per patient3

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Maintain normothermia with our forced-air warming solutions

400M+ patients warmed globally with 3M™ Bair Hugger Warming System

Monitoring and maintaining your patients’ temperature during surgery can be challenging, but you don’t have to do it alone. We’ve developed a comprehensive range of 3M™ Bair Hugger™ Temperature Management Solutions to help you measure, monitor and maintain your patients’ core body temperature before, during and after surgery.



With our warming system and temperature monitoring system behind you, you can aid in maintaining normothermia, and help prevent your patients’ core body temperature from falling below the normal range, which can reduce the risk of surgical complications.

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Surgical skin preparation solutions

Your first line of defense

Every day, you work to combat the risk of SSIs and other healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs) in your operating room. As your trusted partner, we’re committed to supporting you with high-quality surgical supplies to help you perform at your best and improve patients’ lives — one surgical procedure at a time.

 

Solventum have evidence-based solutions to help you protect your patients, minimise cross-contamination and reduce the risk of SSIs and HAIs.

Solventum™ Soluprep™ Antiseptic Surgical Sponges

2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol

Solventum™ SoluPrep™ Sponge 100.27 is a tinted solution of 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol. Indicated for skin antisepsis prior to invasive procedures, this product helps reduce bacteria on skin to diminish the risk of surgical site infection.

50mL tinted solution (each sponge has a treatment area 40cm x 40cm)

50 mL single unit dose

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References:

  1. Smyth ET et al. (2008) Four Country Healthcare Associated Infection Prevalence Survey 2006: Overview of the results. Journal of Hospital Infection; 69:230–48.
  2. Canadian Surgical Site Infection Prevention Audit Month Report. Retrieved from http://www.patientsafetyinstitute.ca/en/toolsResources/Pages/SSI-Audit-Recap-Report-2016-12.aspx 
  3. Royle R, Gillespie BM, Chaboyer W, Byrnes J, Nghiem S. The burden of surgical site infections in Australia: A cost-of-illness study. J Infect Public Health. 2023 May;16(5):792-798. doi: 10.1016/j.jiph.2023.03.018. Epub 2023 Mar 20. PMID: 36963144.
  4. 3M Data on File. EM-05-014815. 
  5. Global healthcare Exchange (Q32013). i. video.
  6. Badia JM, Casey AL, Petrosillo N, Hudson PM, Mitchell SA, Crosby C. Impact of surgical site infection on healthcare costs and patient outcomes: a systematic review in six European countries. J Hosp Infect. May 2017;96(1):1-15. doi:10.1016/j.jhin.2017.03.004

Product availability may vary by country. For specific details regarding availability in your region, please consult with a Solventum representative.

Please note that 3M Healthcare is now operating as Solventum. The products featured on this website are now sponsored only by KCI Medical Australia Pty Ltd. (Level 3, Building A, 1 Rivett Road, North Ryde, NSW 2113), a wholly owned subsidiary of Solventum.