{"title":"Profend","description":"\u003ch1\u003eProfend Nasal Antiseptic Swabs\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfend nasal decolonization swabs deliver povidone-iodine antisepsis directly to the anterior nares, where \u003cem\u003eStaphylococcus aureus\u003c\/em\u003e — including MRSA — frequently colonizes. For surgical teams and infection preventionists working to reduce surgical site infections, this is a targeted step that fits into pre-op protocols without the multi-day patient compliance burden of mupirocin ointment regimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eProfend Impregnated Nasal Swabs (Povidone-Iodine, X12048)\u003c\/strong\u003e come pre-saturated, so there's no mixing, no measuring, and no reliance on the patient to self-administer at home. Each single-use applicator is packaged for a straightforward bilateral application, typically performed shortly before a procedure. Povidone-iodine's broad-spectrum activity works quickly and, unlike some antibiotic-based approaches, doesn't carry the same concerns about driving resistance — a reason many facilities have shifted toward antiseptic nasal decolonization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCommon questions from buyers center on timing and use: Profend is intended for perioperative nasal antisepsis and is applied by a clinician as part of a bundled SSI-prevention strategy alongside skin prep and hand hygiene. It's a fit for operating rooms, ambulatory surgery centers, and pre-admission testing areas. Because the swabs are individually packaged and shelf-stable, they store easily and reduce waste compared to bulk solutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo build out a complete pre-procedure infection-control workflow, pair these swabs with related supplies in our Skin Preparation and Antiseptics \u0026amp; Germicides collections, or browse the broader Infection Control category for gowns, drapes, and hand hygiene products that support the same protocols.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"profend-impregnated-nasal-swabs","title":"Profend Impregnated Nasal Swabs","description":"Profend Impregnated Nasal Swabsticks are a patient-friendly solution for nasal decolonization, particularly for S. aureus and MRSA-positive patients in high-risk hospital areas. These single-use swabsticks come pre-saturated with 0.75 mL of Povidone-Iodine (PVP-I) solution, effective in killing 99.7% of S. aureus within 1 hour and reaching 99.9% elimination at 12 hours. The neat, dry-handle design minimizes mess during application, while the small nasal swab size ensures patient comfort. Each Profend Impregnated Nasal Swabstick Kit includes 4 swabsticks for convenient multi-day use.","brand":"Profend","offers":[{"title":"Box (12)","offer_id":53142253207868,"sku":"M467331","price":225.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Case (48)","offer_id":53142253240636,"sku":"M191950","price":902.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/3735\/5324\/files\/fc138e32-0ba4-26c4-bd1a-456217d963af_m.jpg?v=1781866223"}],"url":"https:\/\/honestmed.com\/collections\/profend.oembed","provider":"Honest Medical","version":"1.0","type":"link"}