• 3M SoluPrep Small Swab (2% CHG/ 70% IPA) 1.6ml (Box of 50s)
  • 3M SoluPrep Small Swab (2% CHG/ 70% IPA) 1.6ml (Box of 50s)
  • 3M SoluPrep Small Swab (2% CHG/ 70% IPA) 1.6ml (Box of 50s)
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3M SoluPrep Small Swab 2% CHG / 70% IPA 1.6ml – Box of 50

3M SoluPrep Small Swab 2% CHG / 70% IPA 1.6ml – Box of 50

$59.90 SGD
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Clinical Summary: 3M™ SoluPrep™ Small Swab (Solventum, REF 102.03) is a single-use, sterile pre-saturated antiseptic swab containing 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA), supplied 1.6 mL per swab in a box of 50. The dual-active formulation provides rapid broad-spectrum kill of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, MDROs, and yeasts with persistent antimicrobial activity, indicated for pre-injection and minor pre-procedural skin antisepsis.

Product Overview

3M SoluPrep Small Swab is a small-format pre-saturated applicator engineered for hand-held single-site skin antisepsis prior to venipuncture, peripheral IV cannulation, capillary blood sampling, port access, and minor dermatological procedures. The combination of 2% chlorhexidine gluconate and 70% isopropyl alcohol delivers immediate IPA-mediated bactericidal action and prolonged CHG-mediated residual activity that binds to the stratum corneum, in line with CDC, SHEA, and APIC guidance for skin antisepsis prior to vascular access and invasive device insertion.

Each swab carries 1.6 mL of antiseptic solution and is supplied as a sealed individually wrapped sterile unit packaged 50 swabs per dispensing box. The applicator is intended for single use and must be discarded after a single skin-prep cycle. Allow the applied solution to air-dry completely before needle insertion or skin incision; tabulated dry-time is required for the CHG bactericidal effect and to avoid alcohol-related fire risk during electrosurgery.

Specifications

Manufacturer Solventum (formerly 3M Health Care)
Brand 3M™ SoluPrep™ Small Swab
Catalogue / REF 102.03
Active Ingredients Chlorhexidine gluconate 2% w/v + Isopropyl alcohol 70% v/v
Volume per Swab 1.6 mL
Tint Tinted (orange) for visual application coverage check
Sterility Sterile (gamma or filter sterilised), single use
Latex Content Latex-free
Regulatory US FDA OTC Drug Monograph (NDA 21-669); CE Mark (EU MDR 2017/745); ISO 13485 manufacture; HSA Singapore registered medical device; complies with EN 13727 and EN 1276 antimicrobial-efficacy standards
Storage Store at 15–30 °C; protect from heat and ignition sources; do not use after expiry
Packaging 50 individually wrapped sterile swabs per dispensing box

Clinical Indications

  • Skin antisepsis prior to peripheral intravenous cannulation, midline insertion, and capillary blood sampling
  • Skin preparation prior to subcutaneous injection (insulin, anticoagulant, vaccination) and intramuscular injection
  • Antisepsis of central venous access device hubs, needle-free connectors, and Y-sites prior to access (per institutional scrub-the-hub protocol)
  • Skin preparation prior to lancet capillary sampling, fingerstick glucose, and arterial blood gas puncture
  • Pre-procedural skin antisepsis for minor dermatology and aesthetic procedures (small-area applications)
  • Skin antisepsis at port-a-cath access sites and implanted-device entry points

Frequently Asked Questions

Why CHG/IPA rather than alcohol-only or povidone-iodine?
2% CHG combined with 70% IPA is the antiseptic of choice for skin antisepsis prior to vascular access in the CDC HICPAC Intravascular Catheter-Related Infections guideline and in EPIC3 and SHEA compendium recommendations. CHG provides residual antimicrobial activity beyond the immediate IPA kill, reducing recolonisation between application and device dwell.

How long must the solution dry before insertion?
The site must be allowed to air-dry completely. For small-volume applicators on intact skin, this is typically 30 seconds; do not blot, fan, or wipe. Dry-time is essential for the bactericidal effect and to avoid alcohol vapour ignition under electrocautery or laser.

Is this swab suitable for paediatric patients?
3M SoluPrep CHG/IPA formulations are recommended for patients 2 months of age and older per the FDA Drug Facts label. For neonates and infants under 2 months, follow institutional neonatal skin-antisepsis policy — povidone-iodine or aqueous-CHG protocols are commonly preferred.

Can the swab be used on mucous membranes or open wounds?
No. CHG/IPA antiseptic swabs are indicated for intact skin only. Do not apply to mucous membranes, eyes, ears, or open wounds. Avoid contact with neural tissue and middle-ear cavities.

What is the regulatory status in Singapore?
The product is registered with Singapore's Health Sciences Authority under the Medical Devices Act and is supplied to public hospitals, restructured hospitals, private hospitals, day-surgery centres, polyclinics, and licensed clinics. Essential Medical International Supplies Pte Ltd is the appointed Singapore distributor; bulk pricing and contract supply are available for procurement teams.

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