Item Name | Findings | Created |
Pending Review
Xtrasorb
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More suitable alternative: NO; ; Produces heat: NO; ; Produces static: NO; ; Low flash point: NO; ; Too much fuel: NO; ; Adverse effect: NO; ; Mechanical: NO; ;
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8/11/22 by Jennifer Perry
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Reviewed
Aquaphor
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More suitable alternative: NO; ; Produces heat: NO; Cover area with moistened gauze.; Produces static: NO; Cover area with moistened gauze.; Low flash point: NO; Cover area with...
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8/9/22 by Jennifer Perry
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Reviewed
Maxorb Extra Silver Alginate Dressing
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More suitable alternative: NO; ; Produces heat: NO; ; Produces static: NO; ; Low flash point: NO; ; Too much fuel: NO; ; Adverse effect: NO; ; Mechanical: NO; ;
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7/25/22 by Jennifer Perry
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Reviewed
Tubular dressing retainer-Xspan
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More suitable alternative: YES; ; made with polyester and spandex-best to remove and hold dressing with rolled gauze and plastic tapeProduces heat: NO; made with polyester and spa...
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7/22/22 by Missy Smith
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Reviewed
Silvadene cream 1%
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More suitable alternative: NO; ; Produces heat: NO; ; Produces static: NO; ; Low flash point: NO; ; Too much fuel: YES; ; Adverse effect: NO; ; Mechanical: NO; ;
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7/22/22 by Missy Smith
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Reviewed
Triamcinolone Acetonide
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More suitable alternative: NO; ; Produces heat: NO; ; Produces static: NO; ; Low flash point: NO; ; Too much fuel: NO; ; Adverse effect: NO; ; Mechanical: NO; ;
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7/22/22 by Missy Smith
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Reviewed
Tegaderm
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More suitable alternative: NO; ; Produces heat: NO; ; Produces static: NO; ; Low flash point: NO; ; Too much fuel: NO; ; Adverse effect: NO; ; Mechanical: NO; ;
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7/21/22 by Missy Smith
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Reviewed
Lap-Band Port
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More suitable alternative: NO; ; Produces heat: NO; ; Produces static: NO; ; Low flash point: NO; ; Too much fuel: NO; ; Adverse effect: NO; ; Mechanical: NO; ;
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7/21/22 by Missy Smith
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Reviewed
Medihoney
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More suitable alternative: NO; ; Produces heat: NO; ; Produces static: NO; ; Low flash point: NO; ; Too much fuel: NO; ; Adverse effect: NO; ; Mechanical: NO; ;
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7/21/22 by Missy Smith
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Reviewed
Granufoam (black)
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More suitable alternative: NO; ; Produces heat: NO; Mitigating measures: cover dressing with moistened gauze. Unclamp tubing place glove at the end of tubing.; Produces static: NO...
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7/14/22 by Jennifer Featherston
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Reviewed
Bard Powerline 6 Fr Dual Lumen Central Line
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More suitable alternative: NO; ; Produces heat: NO; ; Produces static: NO; ; Low flash point: NO; ; Too much fuel: NO; ; Adverse effect: NO; Ensure that the port caps do not c...
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7/14/22 by Jennifer Perry
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Reviewed
Dermatac Drape
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More suitable alternative: NO; ; Produces heat: NO; Recommend covering dressing with moistened gauze or wash cloth.; Produces static: NO; Recommend covering dressing with moisten...
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7/11/22 by Jennifer Perry
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Reviewed
White Foam
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More suitable alternative: NO; ; Produces heat: NO; Recommend covering dressing with moistened gauze or wash cloth.; Produces static: NO; Recommend covering dressing with moisten...
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7/11/22 by Jennifer Perry
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Reviewed
granufoam black
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More suitable alternative: NO; ; Produces heat: NO; recommend covering dressing with moistened gauze or wash cloth; Produces static: NO; recommend covering dressing with moistene...
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7/5/22 by Missy Smith
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Reviewed
Dexcom CGM
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More suitable alternative: YES; ; Bliss et al. studied the Dexcom 6. It is important to note that the study was performed in a chamber pressurized with air (Fi02 21%).There has not...
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6/17/22 by Heather Adigun
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Reviewed
Cutimed Sorbact WLC
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More suitable alternative: NO; ; Produces heat: NO; ; Produces static: NO; ; Low flash point: NO; Flash point as stated in Safety Data sheet is 230 C; Too much fuel: NO; ; Adve...
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4/26/22 by Jeff Mize
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Pending Review
inplantable defibrillator
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More suitable alternative: NO; ; Produces heat: NO; ; Produces static: NO; ; Low flash point: NO; ; Too much fuel: NO; ; Adverse effect: NO; ; Mechanical: NO; ;
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4/13/22 by Lisa Fischer
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Reviewed
BD Catheter
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More suitable alternative: NO; ; Produces heat: NO; UHMS Safety Committee opinion: The UHMS HBO Safety Committee does not have concern with this item in either the Monoplace or Mu...
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3/18/22 by Jeff Mize
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Reviewed
Adaptic
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More suitable alternative: NO; ; Produces heat: NO; Mitigating measure may include covering with moistened gauze to keep dressing cool; Produces static: NO; Mitigating measure ma...
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3/15/22 by Jeff Mize
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Reviewed
Mepilex Transfer
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More suitable alternative: NO; ; Produces heat: NO; ; Produces static: NO; ; Low flash point: NO; ; Too much fuel: NO; ; Adverse effect: NO; ; Mechanical: NO; ;
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3/3/22 by Jeff Mize
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Reviewed
Woun'Dres Collagen Hydrogel
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More suitable alternative: NO; ; Produces heat: NO; Mitigating measure may include covering the dressing with moistened gauze.; Produces static: NO; Mitigating measure may includ...
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3/3/22 by Jeff Mize
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Reviewed
Ostomy Pouch
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More suitable alternative: NO; ; When considering the treatment of a patient with one of these devices in a hyperbaric chamber, chief concern is the effect of pressure changes on t...
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2/1/22 by Jeff Mize
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Reviewed
FreeStyle Libre Glucose Monitoring System
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More suitable alternative: YES; ; Manufacturer recommends:FreeStyle Libre GMS must be removed prior to MRI, CT. The effect on the system has not been evaluated. No Data for testing...
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1/18/22 by Jeff Mize
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Reviewed
Medtronic MiniMed insertion site connector
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More suitable alternative: NO; ; The Insulin pump is NOT permitted in the chamber. Check blood glucose while disconnected from the pump. Cap luer-lock and Cover the insertion site ...
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11/1/21 by Jeff Mize
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Reviewed
Steri strip
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More suitable alternative: NO; ; Produces heat: NO; ; Produces static: NO; ; Low flash point: NO; ; Too much fuel: NO; ; Adverse effect: NO; ; Mechanical: NO; ;
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8/31/21 by Laneshia Kenser
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Reviewed
Stravix
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More suitable alternative: NO; ; Produces heat: NO; ; Produces static: NO; ; Low flash point: NO; ; Too much fuel: NO; ; Adverse effect: NO; ; Mechanical: NO; ;
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8/31/21 by Laneshia Kenser
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Reviewed
Iodoform
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More suitable alternative: NO; ; Produces heat: NO; ; Produces static: NO; ; Low flash point: NO; ; Too much fuel: NO; ; Adverse effect: NO; ; Mechanical: NO; ;
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8/31/21 by Jeff Mize
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Reviewed
Stravix
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More suitable alternative: NO; ; Human placental tissue products composed of umbilical amnion and Wharton’s jelly of human umbilical cord.Produces heat: NO; Human placental tissue...
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8/31/21 by Jeff Mize
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Reviewed
Acelity Granufoam (black foam)
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More suitable alternative: NO; ; Per the Acelity safety information covering the V.A.C. dressing with a moistened towel is recommended.Produces heat: NO; Per the Acelity safety in...
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8/31/21 by Jeff Mize
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Reviewed
Mastisol Skin Adhesive
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More suitable alternative: NO; ; Mastisol covered with a dresing (kerilx) as well as a compression wrap.Produces heat: NO; Mitigating measure: The dressing should be covered with ...
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8/25/21 by Jeff Mize
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Reviewed
silvadene cream 1%
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More suitable alternative: NO; ; Produces heat: NO; Conditions to Avoid: Fine particles (such as dust and mists) may fuel fires/explosions. Incompatible Materials: As a precautio...
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8/13/21 by Matthew Rychener
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Reviewed
Total Contact Cast - TCC-EZ #TCC23002
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More suitable alternative: NO; ; Safety Data sheets are not readily available. The manufacturer has been contacted and the SDS has been requested. Produces heat: NO; Safety Data...
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7/22/21 by Jeff Mize
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Reviewed
SECURA - Extra Protective Cream (EPC)
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More suitable alternative: NO; ; Produces heat: NO; ; Produces static: NO; ; Low flash point: NO; ; Too much fuel: NO; ; Adverse effect: NO; ; Mechanical: NO; ;
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7/6/21 by Jeff Mize
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Reviewed
Mepitel
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More suitable alternative: NO; ; Produces heat: NO; ; Produces static: NO; No information provided on the safety Data Sheet; Low flash point: NO; Safety Data Sheet states: Flash...
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6/8/21 by Jeff Mize
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Reviewed
Duoderm Lite
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More suitable alternative: NO; ; Produces heat: NO; ; Produces static: NO; ; Low flash point: NO; ; Too much fuel: YES; The impact on the total fuel load is dependent on the si...
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5/14/21 by Jeff Mize
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Reviewed
prisma
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More suitable alternative: NO; ; Produces heat: NO; ; Produces static: NO; ; Low flash point: NO; ; Too much fuel: NO; ; Adverse effect: NO; ; Mechanical: NO; ;
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4/8/21 by Elizabeth Meyer
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Reviewed
Adult Diaper
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More suitable alternative: NO; ; Flammable Limits: Non-flammable/Combustible per SDSProduces heat: NO; ; Produces static: NO; ; Low flash point: NO; ; Too much fuel: YES; ; Adv...
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3/25/21 by Jeff Mize
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Reviewed
PICC Line Dressing - Tegaderm
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More suitable alternative: NO; ; The PICC dressing is tegaderm. The SDS is attached, limited information is provided.Produces heat: NO; ; Produces static: NO; ; Low flash point: ...
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3/25/21 by Jeff Mize
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Reviewed
Aquaphor Ointment
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More suitable alternative: NO; ; Produces heat: NO; The information provided from the Safety Data Sheet does not include information regarding heat production. The Active Ingredi...
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3/8/21 by Jeff Mize
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Reviewed
Male Urinal
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More suitable alternative: NO; ; The product is composed of plastic. NO SDS was found. Produces heat: NO; ; Produces static: NO; ; Low flash point: NO; ; Too much fuel: NO; ; ...
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2/18/21 by Jeff Mize
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Reviewed
Non-Rebreather Mask
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More suitable alternative: NO; ; Produces heat: NO; ; Produces static: NO; ; Low flash point: NO; ; Too much fuel: NO; ; Adverse effect: NO; ; Mechanical: NO; ;
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2/18/21 by Matt Rascon
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Reviewed
vaseline
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More suitable alternative: NO; ; Produces heat: NO; ; Produces static: NO; ; Low flash point: NO; ; Too much fuel: NO; ; Adverse effect: NO; ; Mechanical: NO; ;
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2/4/21 by Erin E, RN
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Reviewed
iodoflex
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More suitable alternative: NO; ; Produces heat: NO; ; Produces static: NO; ; Low flash point: NO; ; Too much fuel: NO; ; Adverse effect: NO; ; Mechanical: NO; ;
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2/4/21 by Erin E, RN
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Reviewed
lotion
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More suitable alternative: NO; ; Produces heat: NO; ; Produces static: NO; ; Low flash point: NO; ; Too much fuel: NO; ; Adverse effect: NO; ; Mechanical: NO; ;
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2/4/21 by Erin E, RN
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Reviewed
Air activated heat patch (Thermacare Patch)
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More suitable alternative: NO; ; Produces heat: YES; remove air activated heat patch before every session; Produces static: NO; ; Low flash point: NO; Main component is iron fil...
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1/22/21 by Elaine Horibe Song
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Reviewed
Viscopaste Zinc Oxide 10%
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More suitable alternative: NO; ; Viscopaste contains Bleached cotton fabric bandage, impregnated with a white mass containing Zinc Oxide BP 10% or leg ulcer treatment. Often covere...
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10/21/20 by Tiffany Hamm
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Reviewed
Iodoform
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More suitable alternative: NO; ; Produces heat: NO; No data available in MSDS; Produces static: NO; No data available in MSDS; Low flash point: NO; No data available in MSDS; To...
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5/26/20 by dmaniuszko@gbmc.org
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Reviewed
Hydrogel
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More suitable alternative: NO; ; Produces heat: NO; No data available in MSDS; Produces static: NO; No data available in MSDS; Low flash point: NO; No data available in MSDS; To...
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5/26/20 by dmaniuszko@gbmc.org
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Reviewed
Iodosorb
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More suitable alternative: NO; ; Produces heat: NO; Autoignition temperature not determined; Produces static: NO; ; Low flash point: NO; NFPA Flammability classification: 1; Too...
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5/26/20 by dmaniuszko@gbmc.org
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Reviewed
Gentamycin sulfate cream
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More suitable alternative: NO; ; Produces heat: NO; ; Produces static: NO; ; Low flash point: NO; ; Too much fuel: NO; ; Adverse effect: NO; ; Mechanical: NO; ;
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5/26/20 by dmaniuszko@gbmc.org
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Reviewed
Calmoseptine
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More suitable alternative: NO; ; Produces heat: NO; ; Produces static: NO; ; Low flash point: NO; ; Too much fuel: NO; ; Adverse effect: NO; ; Mechanical: NO; ;
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5/26/20 by dmaniuszko@gbmc.org
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Reviewed
medihoney
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More suitable alternative: NO; ; Produces heat: NO; ; Produces static: NO; information not found on msds; Low flash point: NO; Information not found on MSDS; Too much fuel: NO; ...
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3/10/20 by CHERI COOK
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Reviewed
KCI NPWT Foam Dressing
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More suitable alternative: NO; ; Produces heat: NO; HIGH TEMPERATURES SPARKS OPEN FLAMES; Produces static: NO; INFORMATION NOT PROVIDED ON MSDS; Low flash point: YES; INFORMATIO...
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11/15/19 by Andrea E., LPN
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Reviewed
SNAP VAC DRESSING
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More suitable alternative: NO; ; Produces heat: YES; INFORMATION NOT PROVIDED ON MSDS ; Produces static: YES; INFORMATION NOT PROVIDED ON MSDS ; Low flash point: YES; INFORMATIO...
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11/15/19 by Andrea E., LPN
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Reviewed
TOTAL CONTACT CASTING SYSTEM
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More suitable alternative: NO; ; Produces heat: YES; MSDS ONLY AVAILABLE FOR CASTING WAX NOT ENTIRE SYSTEM ; Produces static: YES; MSDS ONLY AVAILABLE FOR CASTING WAX NOT ENTIRE ...
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11/14/19 by Andrea E., LPN
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Reviewed
CAST PADDING
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More suitable alternative: NO; ; Produces heat: YES; NO DATA AVAILABLE ; Produces static: YES; NO DATA AVAILABLE ; Low flash point: YES; NOT APPLICABLE ; Too much fuel: YES; NO...
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11/14/19 by Andrea E., LPN
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Reviewed
NU GAUZE PLAIN PACKING
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More suitable alternative: NO; ; Produces heat: YES; MSDS NOT AVAILABLE ; Produces static: YES; MSDS NOT AVAILABLE ; Low flash point: YES; MSDS NOT AVAILABLE ; Too much fuel: YE...
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11/14/19 by Andrea E., LPN
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Reviewed
soft roll
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More suitable alternative: NO; ; Produces heat: NO; information not found; Produces static: NO; information not found; Low flash point: NO; information not found; Too much fuel:...
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11/14/19 by Kris Butler
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Reviewed
ace wrap
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More suitable alternative: NO; ; Produces heat: YES; information not found; Produces static: YES; information not found; Low flash point: YES; information not found; Too much fu...
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11/14/19 by Kris Butler
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Reviewed
Cavilon Advanced Skin Protectant
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More suitable alternative: NO; ; Produces heat: YES; Not Stated in MSDS; Produces static: YES; Not Stated in MSDS; Low flash point: YES; 17 Degress Ferinheit; Too much fuel: YES...
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11/13/19 by Andrea E., LPN
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Reviewed
ChloroPrep
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More suitable alternative: NO; ; Produces heat: NO; ; Produces static: NO; ; Low flash point: YES; Flash Point: 67°F, Evaporation Rate: Not Determined; Too much fuel: YES; ; Ad...
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11/13/19 by Jeff Mize
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Reviewed
Dakin's
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More suitable alternative: NO; ; Produces heat: NO; unknown; Produces static: NO; unknown; Low flash point: NO; per MSDS no data available; Too much fuel: NO; unknown; Adverse ...
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11/11/19 by Kris Butler
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Reviewed
bacitracin
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More suitable alternative: NO; ; Produces heat: NO; unknown; Produces static: NO; unknown - not considered flamable; Low flash point: NO; no information available; Too much fuel...
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11/11/19 by Kris Butler
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Reviewed
resta silver gel
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More suitable alternative: NO; ; Produces heat: NO; unknown; Produces static: NO; unknown; Low flash point: NO; per MSDS - flash point - "not considered to be a fire hazard"; To...
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11/11/19 by Kris Butler
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Reviewed
bactroban
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More suitable alternative: NO; ; Produces heat: NO; unknown; Produces static: NO; unknown; Low flash point: NO; per MSDS a flashpoint has not been established; Too much fuel: NO...
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11/11/19 by Kris Butler
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Reviewed
desitin
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More suitable alternative: NO; ; Produces heat: NO; unknown; Produces static: NO; unknown; Low flash point: NO; flashpoint - no information available per MSDS; Too much fuel: NO...
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11/11/19 by Kris Butler
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Reviewed
Collagenase (Santyl R)
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More suitable alternative: NO; ; Produces heat: NO; unknown; Produces static: NO; unknown; Low flash point: NO; flashpoint >390*F/>199*C; Too much fuel: NO; unknown; Adverse ef...
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11/11/19 by Kris Butler
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Reviewed
xeroform
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More suitable alternative: NO; ; Produces heat: NO; ; Produces static: NO; ; Low flash point: NO; Flash point for xeroform not stated in the SDS, however petroleum jelly is the ...
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11/11/19 by Kris Butler
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Reviewed
Acticoat
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More suitable alternative: NO; ; Produces heat: NO; ; Produces static: NO; unknown; Low flash point: NO; melting/sublimation point: 120*C; Too much fuel: NO; unknown; Adverse e...
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11/11/19 by Kris Butler
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Reviewed
Adaptic
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More suitable alternative: NO; ; Produces heat: YES; NO DATA AVAILABLE ; Produces static: YES; NOT AVAILABLE ; Low flash point: YES; GREATER THE 160 DEGREES CELSIUS ; Too much f...
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11/8/19 by Andrea E., LPN
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Reviewed
betadine
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More suitable alternative: NO; ; Produces heat: YES; NO DATA AVAILABLE ; Produces static: YES; NOT AVAILABLE ; Low flash point: YES; NOT AVAILABLE ; Too much fuel: YES; NOT AVA...
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11/7/19 by Andrea E., LPN
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Reviewed
A and D Ointment
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More suitable alternative: NO; ; Produces heat: YES; NO DATA AVAILABLE ; Produces static: YES; NO DATA AVAILABLE ; Low flash point: NO; 93.3 DEGREE CELSIUS; Too much fuel: YES; ...
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11/6/19 by Andrea E., LPN
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Reviewed
Nystatin Powder
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More suitable alternative: NO; ; Produces heat: YES; NO DATA AVAILABLE ; Produces static: YES; NOT AVAILABLE ; Low flash point: YES; NOT APPLICABLE; Too much fuel: YES; NOT AVA...
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11/6/19 by Andrea E., LPN
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Reviewed
Triamcinolone
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More suitable alternative: NO; ; The following assessment is for Triamcinolone only. Triamcinolone is commonly utilized in the form of a compound (e.g. Eucerin cream/ Triamcinolon...
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11/6/19 by Andrea E., LPN
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