Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Parabens used in small amounts are commonly found in preservative systems for many medical and pharmaceutical grade products, and common cosmetic products, such as shampoos and conditioners.

The following PDI products are hypoallergenic:
– Hygea® Premium Multi-Purpose Washcloths (SKU J14143)
– Hygea Multi-Purpose Washcloths (SKUs J22750, U12095)
– Hygea Flushable Personal Cleansing Cloths (SKU A500F48)
– PDI® Unscented Baby Wipes (A62640, M41580)

Sani-Hands wipes have a 24 month expiration date from the date of finished product manufacturing.

Perioperative nurses who care for patients prior to surgery and nursing staff in other areas of the hospital,ie. ICU, are the primary users of the Profend Nasal Antiseptic Kit,. Profend offers unique features valued by clinicians – a preference study showed that over 90% of nurses preferred Profend over other PVP-I nasal antiseptic products.

SOURCE: PDI user acceptance study.

The Profend Nasal Antiseptic Kit can be used anywhere in a healthcare facility where there are patients who may be nasally colonized with S. aureus and therefore have an elevated risk of developing an SSI or other HAIs.

The Profend Nasal Antiseptic Kit is a pack of four swabsticks that are pre-saturated with 10% (w/w) Povidone-Iodine antiseptic solution and are applied to the nostrils/anterior nares of the nose to proactively defend patients against Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus), other bacteria that can cause Surgical Site Infections (SSIs), and other healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs).

By using an antiseptic to disinfect the needleless access site, you are decreasing the risk of the patient acquiring a bloodstream infection (BSI) which can be fatal to the patient. According to the CDC, “Disinfection of the devices with chlorhexidine/alcohol solution appears to be most effective in reducing colonization”.*

*2011 CDC Guidelines for the Prevention of Intravascular Catheter-Related Infections p.56.

70% IPA is the most compatible formulation for sensitive touch screen equipment in healthcare. It is the most referenced formula in equipment manufacturer’s instructions for use. PDI has performed extensive compatibility work on touch screen materials and equipment to confirm compatibility. Easy Screen wipes are compatible with polycarbonate, glass, aluminum silicate, acrylic, stainless steel and more!

[Cleaning the screen of your mobile device with a wipe containing alcohol may reduce the lifespan of any anti-fingerprint coating. Please check your device manufacturer’s cleaning instructions.]

Not necessarily. If clinicians follow all existing infection prevention and control measures, such as hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment, use of chlorhexidine-based skin antisepsis, etc. then the use of an alcohol impregnated cap may not be clinically indicated. This would be evaluated by ongoing surveillance of HAI rates.

Dry sites are areas where there are no skin folds, such as the abdomen, back and forearm, and no evidence of moisture caused by diaphoresis. Wet sites are areas with skin folds, such as the groin area, under arms, and under breasts, as well as areas that may be moist due to diaphoresis.

An occlusive dressing is a non-permeable dressing, which means that no air or moisture can penetrate in or out. A semi-occlusive (semi-permeable, transparent) dressing allows the wound to “breathe” (air can penetrate in and out) but at the same time, protects the wound from outside liquids. Commonly used dressings in vascular access are semi-occlusive, transparent dressings.

NFPA 30 applies to the storage of flammable and combustible liquids. PDI products, including Sani-HyPerCide® wipes, Sani-Cloth® Prime wipes, Super Sani-Cloth wipes, and Sani-Cloth Plus cloth, as well as Easy Screen® Cleaning Wipe, are exempt from the requirements of NFPA 30. This is because the scope of NFPA 30 (Section 1.1) states that it applies to the storage, handling, and use of flammable and combustible liquids. Even though our products contain liquids that have been classified as flammable on the SDS, the wipes themselves are not classified as liquid products. Rather, they are wipes impregnated with flammable liquids, even though there may be a small amount of free liquid in the bottom of the canister. According to the EPA, wipes are classified as a mixture product containing solids and liquids. The NFPA has also confirmed that wipes are not considered to be liquid for the purposes of NFPA 30. In addition, NFPA Section 9.1.4(4) states that it does not apply to “medicines, foodstuffs, cosmetics and other consumer products that contain more than 50 percent by volume of water-miscible liquids, with the remainder of the solution not being flammable where packaged in individual containers that do not exceed 5L (1.3 gallons) capacity.” For the above reasons, NFPA 30 does not apply to PDI products. Please verify these storage requirements against your insurance carrier requirements since they may be more stringent than NFPA 30.