How to Use Avagard™ 9200 / 9200C (Real-World Guide for Clinics & Healthcare Teams)
Let’s be honest — hand hygiene is everything
In healthcare, almost everything comes down to one thing: what’s on your hands.
Every day, providers move from patient to patient, surface to surface. And even with gloves, contamination still happens. That’s why proper hand antisepsis isn’t just a guideline — it’s the frontline defense against infections.
Studies have consistently shown that hand hygiene is the single most important step in preventing infections in healthcare settings.
What makes Avagard different from regular hand scrubs?
Most people think of surgical scrubbing as:
• Water
• Brushes
• Harsh chemicals
• Dry, irritated hands
Avagard changes that completely.
It’s a waterless surgical hand antiseptic that uses:
• Alcohol (61%) → fast, immediate kill
• Chlorhexidine (CHG 1%) → long-lasting protection
In simple terms: fast now, protected later.
Why clinics and hospitals are switching to Avagard
• Works fast – over 99% microbial kill in seconds
• Long-lasting protection under gloves
• Better for skin health
• Improves staff compliance
When should you use Avagard?
Use it:
• Before procedures
• Before gloves
• Between patients
• After removing gloves
How to use Avagard properly
First scrub of the day (3-step method)
Start with clean, dry hands. No water or brushes.
Step 1: 1 pump – clean nails and spread to elbow
Step 2: Repeat other hand
Step 3: Final pump – cover both hands
Let it air dry. Do not wipe.
Regular use:
• 1 pump
• Rub all areas until dry
Why this works better
Traditional scrubs:
• Time-consuming
• Damage skin
• Lower compliance
Avagard:
• Faster
• Easier
• More consistent
Safety
• Flammable
• Avoid eyes
• Do not use on deep wounds
9200 vs 9200C
Same formula. Same performance. Only packaging differs one for Canada (3M9200C ) and one for USA (3M9200)
Final takeaway
If your team’s hands are dry or damaged, infection control is already compromised.
Avagard improves:
• Speed
• Compliance
• Protection
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