Patent ID: 11925768
Assignee: AVADIM HEALTH IP, INC.
Field: Medical technology (Instruments)
Classification: CPC A | IPC A

Claim 11:
12. A method for decolonizing a mammal of infectious agents by topically applying a non-antibiotic, zwitterionic, mildly acidic, antiseptic solution the mammal's skin, the skin comprising one or more of the stratum corneum, perineum, meatus, mucosa, wounds, infected areas, and combinations thereof, the method comprising the steps of:
(a) topically applying to a perineum of the mammal's skin an antiseptic solution that is non-antibiotic and zwitterionic, has a pH of from about 4.0 to 6.5, does not require rinsing, and has properties of supporting the barrier function of stratum corneum skin tissue; wherein the solution is an aqueous composition comprising at least one surfactant, at least one anti-inflammatory agent, at least one non-foaming agent, at least one cell growth promoting agent, at least one fast acting antimicrobial agent, and at least one different ingredient selected from the group consisting of immune system enhancing agents, absorption facilitating agents, humectants and emollients, free radical scavenging agents, and healing promoting agents; wherein the solution comprises citrus-based antimicrobial stabilizers, zwitterionic surfactants with quaternary ammonium ions, and colloidal silver and has a pH of from about 4.4 to 5.5;
(b) topically applying the solution to exterior portions of a catheter before insertion into the mammal;
(c) inserting the catheter;
(d) repeating step (a) every 4 to 12 hours to reduce the opportunity for infection; whereby the mammal is decolonized of infectious agents; and
(e). wiping the perineum with the solution after removal of the catheter.