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Infection Prevention Made Easier With Enhanced ChloraPrep(R) Frepp(R) Applicator

Gentle Patient Application Delivered by Innovative Softer Foam Sponge

Medi-Flex, Inc. announced today the development of a softer foam sponge for its ChloraPrep® Frepp® 1.5 mL single-dose applicator skin antiseptic. This product enhancement creates an even gentler application process for patients being prepped for medical procedures such as IV insertions, blood cultures, and small biopsies.

A leader in infection control products, Medi-Flex continues to raise the bar for the industry and its own product line. With approximately 30 percent more pores-per-inch, the new foam sponge in the Frepp applicator is much softer, with the same excellent flow rate, coverage, and effectiveness healthcare professionals expect from the ChloraPrep Frepp applicator.

Product testing with the new ChloraPrep Frepp applicator reports greater nurse satisfaction. "Nurses and other healthcare professionals are always looking for ways to provide better patient care," said James Mitchum, president and COO of Medi-Flex. "We see this enhancement as particularly beneficial for the elderly and patients undergoing cancer treatments and dialysis. These patients' skin can be easily bruised and irritated by the numerous medical interventions they encounter during the course of their treatments."

Since the introduction of ChloraPrep in November 2000, millions of applicators in a variety of sizes have been used in hospitals and healthcare settings.

The use of ChloraPrep has been clinically proven to significantly reduce the number of bacteria on intact skin. ChloraPrep is the first 2 percent chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70 percent isopropyl alcohol (IPA) patient preoperative skin preparation to meet the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) strict clinical requirements for an approval of the New Drug Application (NDA). Additionally, the persistent activity provided by 2 percent CHG is highly recommended for use in more than 10 evidence-based guidelines, including guidelines published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). ChloraPrep kills more bacteria than traditional iodophors or alcohol, and provides healthcare professionals with the utmost confidence when prepping their patients' skin for small, invasive procedures such as IV insertion.

About ChloraPrep

ChloraPrep's unique formulation is the first-of-its-kind. Because it combines the CDC recommended percentage of chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70 percent isopropyl alcohol (IPA), ChloraPrep exhibits rapid and persistent bactericidal properties. In clinical trials, ChloraPrep was found to possess superior immediate, residual, and cumulative antibacterial activity than the current standard, traditional iodophors, and other commonly used antiseptics, such as alcohol. While alcohol kills 99.99 percent of bacteria in 30 seconds, clinical studies have shown that CHG continues to kill bacteria for a minimum of 48 hours. This dual action is the key to reducing infection-causing bacteria on the skin. ChloraPrep was first introduced in a unique 3 mL applicator, and since then, Medi-Flex has developed the Frepp 1.5 mL, Sepp 0.67 mL, Swabstick, 10.5 mL One-Step and With Tint, and 26 mL With Tint applicators.

About Medi-Flex, Inc.

Medi-Flex is the leader in providing innovative products and clinical education that improve quality of healthcare. From peripheral IV insertion to major surgery, Medi-Flex is the only company that provides a full line of chlorhexidine gluconate antiseptic skin preps that meet the unique needs of each hospital department. Founded by Chief Executive Officer Joe Brandmeyer in 1985, Medi-Flex has a 20-year history of leading innovative clinical formulation and development of antiseptic skin products. In addition to producing millions of ampoules, unit-dose antiseptics, Medi-Flex also provides private label manufacturing services for a number of nationally recognized first-aid and industrial products and companies. Medi-Flex is based in Leawood, Kan., with manufacturing and distribution facilities in El Paso, Texas, and sales associates located throughout the United States.

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