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BIAKŌS™ Antimicrobial Skin and Wound Cleanser

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BIAKŌS™ Antimicrobial Skin & Wound Cleanser (Spray Bottle), 8oz

BIAKŌS™ Antimicrobial Wound and Skin Cleanser is an antimicrobial wound cleanser

INTENDED USES: intended for mechanical cleansing and removal of debris, dirt and foreign materials, including microorganisms from wounds such as stage I-IV pressure ulcers. diabetic foot ulcers, postsurgical wounds, first- and second-degree burns, grafted and donor sites. 

CLAIMED FEATURES: works synergistically to cleanse and remove microbes from the wound bed to help eliminate planktonic, immature and mature biofilms. Active ingredients: Polyaminopropyl biguanide (preservative: PHMB 0.1% w/w)

OPTIONS: Spray 8oz, irrigation solution 16 oz

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE:

  • Skin Cleansing:  Spray intended area or wet through sterile gauze and apply to site. Air dry for 2 minutes or maintain as a wet dressing.
  • Wound Cleansing: Debride wound, if necessary. Spray BIAKOS™ Antimicrobial Skin & Wound Cleanser onto entire wound bed, including the wound edges. Avoid pooling. Alternative: Wet through sterile gauze pad with BIAKOS™ Antimicrobial Skin & Wound Cleanser and apply to wound site. Cover wound site with a sterile gauze or other appropriate wound dressing. Repeat procedure once a day. Ensure that wound bed remains moist between dressing changes. 

Product Information

Cleansing is a vital component of wound care. Cleansing a wound helps remove dirt and germs that impair the healing process. Cleansers are solutions used to cleanse a wound. They can be antimicrobial or non-antimicrobial. Antimicrobial agents include antibiotics and antiseptics. Antiseptics are thought to prevent the growth of germs, however inadequate use may interfere with the wound healing process. They include products based on chlorhexidine, povidone-iodine, hydrogen peroxide and potassium permanganate, benzoyl peroxide, hypochlorites and gentian violet. Thus, latest clinical research recommends cleaning most wounds with high quality (drinkable) water, sterile water or saline solutions. 

Pricing and Suppliers

Is it covered by Medicare Part B?

Wound Cleansers or Irrigating Solutions for wounds are non-covered under the Medicare Part B surgical dressing benefit. People with Medicare Part B (beneficiaries) who need to change surgical dressings at their homes and who are not being cared for by a home health agency may have specific types of dressings covered by Medicare. Dressings and supplies need to be considered medically necessary for treatment of a surgical or surgically treated wound. Medicare has guidelines that establish what is considered medically necessary and how often an item can be used

Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Local Coverage Determination for Surgical Dressings (L33831) [Internet]. 2016 [cited 2017 Apr 30].

How can I purchase this product?

You can purchase this product directly at pharmacies and medical supply stores. When available, please see pricing in "Other Stores" below.

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If your insurance does not cover this product, you can purchase it directly from any store. A list of online stores and prices is provided below for your convenience. For updated prices, find it on the internet at https://woundreference.com/app/product?id=2457

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