The DOs and DON’Ts
of BIOPATCH Dressing Application
DO
DON’T
DO Apply BIOPATCH after cleansing
with Chloraprep and allowing it to
dry. Place Biopatch so pre-cut slit is
oriented near or under the catheter,
facing toward end of the catheter.
Ensure edges remain together to
maximize effectiveness
Don’t place Biopatch on wet Chloraprep. Allow it to dry! Lay BIOPATCH
Dressing on top of the catheter hub.
It needs 360 ° skin contacts around
the catheter for maximum efficacy
DO Make sure the edges of the
slit meet, to ensure full contact
with skin
Don’t suture catheter too close to
entry point. Providing enough room
for BIOPATCH Dressing will allow for
proper skin antisepsis at each dressing change.
DO REMEMBER:
Blue side UP!
For easy removal- Place slits towards end of catheter and if Biopatch sticks use Normal Saline
DO Cover BIOPATCH Dressing
with a bioclusive dressing and
date it. The Biopatch is good for
7 days if it is dry and intact.
Don’t apply BIOPATCH dressing with
the white foam side facing up. If you
notice that BIOPATCH Dressing has
been applied with the white side up,
change it.
Don’t leave a wet, bloody or loose
dressing unchanged
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Reference
1. Maki DG, Mermel L, Genthner D, Hua S, Chiacchierini RP. An evaluation of BIOPATCH
Antimicrobial Dressing compared to routine standard of care in the prevention of catheter-related bloodstream infection. Johnson & Johnson Wound Management, a division of ETHICON, INC. 2000. Data on
file.
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