Antiseptic product

Abstract

This product comprises a micro-porous sponge for single use, impregnated with an antiseptic solution (2) and is housed in an impermeable container (3) of a flexible material. The container (3) is made up from a thermo-formed base (31) that has a concave shape (31 a) and by a flexible lid (32) fixed onto the base (31) forming a seal closure to the container (3). The antiseptic solution (2) can be made from iodized povidone, sodium hydroxide, anhydrous monosodium phosphate, nonilphenol 9-10 etoxylate and distilled water, or an alcohol type antiseptic can be used.

Description

[0001] 1. Field of the Invention[0002] The present invention refers to, as its title indicates, an antiseptic product of the type which includes iodized povidone as the active ingredient and which is used for the disinfection of the skin, specifically in operatory field disinfection, and in the cleaning and preparation for tapping and injecting.[0003] 2. Description of the Related Art[0004] Within the medical-surgical field, it is normal to use liquid antiseptics topically for the disinfection of the skin, and they are used specifically in operatory field disinfection and in the cleaning and preparation for tapping or injecting.[0005] In order to carry out the disinfection of the skin liquid antiseptics in containers are normally used, these being poured onto gauze, cotton wool or any other material that is suitable for this application. One of the problems presented by this application of liquid antiseptics is that once the container is open, it circulates around the hospital area ...

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Benefits of technology

[0011] The pack containing the sponge with the antiseptic solution prevents microbiological contamination during storage of the product in hospitals and up to the moment of use, being kept sterile until the pack is opened and the sponge is extracted.

[0016] In accordance with the invention, the thermo-formed base of the container is made from a sheet of colored plastic material in order to prevent the water based antiseptic solution housed on the inside and the impregnated micro-porous sponge becoming deteriorated by sunlight and external agents.

[0019] The use of this double sheet on the lid prevents the inks used for the printing on the product, especially those with natural resins, from passing through to the inside of the container and producing any type of contamination of the antiseptic solution contained on the inside of it.

Problems solved by technology

One of the problems presented by this application of liquid antiseptics is that once the container is open, it circulates around the hospital area where there is a significant concentration of viruses and bacteria, and it can be contaminated and lose its antiseptic properties.

This operation poses several problems, such as the pouring out of a significant amount of the product, with the consequent expense, both in the product itself and equally the subsequent cleaning of the operating theater, the waste of time, the possibility of bacteriological contamination of the antiseptic contained in the bowl and the inconvenience of the application.

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