Povidone Iodine (PI)-Sterile Packaging-ADI Medical Brand-Veterinary Surgery

Sterile 10% Povidone-Iodine USP
Ethylene Oxide Sterilized 3/4oz (22.5ml) Liquid Packets-Case of 50

• Povidone-iodine came into commercial use in 1955 and is on the World Health Organization’s list of essential medicines. PI is effective to kill bacteria and bacteria do not develop resistance
• Low cytotoxicity compared to other antiseptics used in wounds
• Preclosure Povidone-Iodine 0.35% solution lavage is an efficacious method to lower the risk of infection* (Refer article link in Citation below)
• Preclosure povidone-iodine lavage is cost effective*
• The 22.5 ml sterile 10% povidone-iodine solution in the packet is added to 500 ml of sterile isotonic saline in a sterile lavage bowl so it is diluted to 0.35% lavage solution**

Citations:

*Israel SK, Jaramillo E, Liska WD. Preclosure povidone-iodine lavage in total hip replacement surgery: Infection outcomes and cost-benefit analysis. Veterinary Surgery, 2023: 52(1):33-41.doi10.1111/vsu.13910; pg33-Conclusion; pg34 2.2 Lavage Protocol)

**Brown NM, Cipriano CA, Morie M, Sporer SM, Della Valle CJ. Dilute betadine lavage before closure for the prevention of acute postoperative deep periprosthetic joint infection. J Arthroplasty. 2012; 27:27-30.