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- There is robust evidence that the BD vascular care solution and skin antiseptic for peripheral intravenous catheters used in the CLEAN3 randomized clinical trial can help improve patient outcomes
- Compared with standard approaches, the BD vascular care solution reduced the relative risk of catheter failure by 27%, resulting in longer catheter dwell time without complications
- The use of 2% CHG 70% IPA single use, sterile applicator skin antiseptic reduced the risk of infectious complications (catheter colonization and local infection) by 92% compared with 5% povidone iodine (PVI) 69% ethanol
FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX), a leading global medical technology company, today announced that new clinical data have found robust evidence that using a vascular care solution can help improve outcomes for patients requiring peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs).