GUIDELINE:
2-step procedure
SaniiSwab has two steps: 1.) Clean 2.) Sanitize
GUIDELINE:
dual prep with two agents
SaniiSwab uses double swabs pre-saturated with a soap surfactant to remove debris, mucus & secretions, increasing the efficacy of Step 2 sanitizer.
And sanitizes with double swabs pre-saturated with alcohol only on cleansed nasal skin.
GUIDELINE:
single-use, disposable
SaniiSwab's single-use, double swab design ensures only one swab enters each nostril and is immediately discarded, never re-used — avoiding cross- & recontamination.
What makes SaniiSwab unique?
1. SaniiSwab follows recommended AORN, AST, WHO & CDC 2-step surgical 'clean/sanitize' protocol
Here's what the AST board of Directors recommends for nasal decolonization:
"….. alcohol-based solution (for skin prep) should not be used when the patient’s skin is dirty or contaminated with proteinaceous materials since that decreases the antimicrobial action of the alcohol. The skin should be prewashed with a non-antimicrobial soap prior to using the alcohol solution.”
—AST Education/Professional Standards Committee, approved by the AST Board of Directors, Standard of Practice III,#5
This recommendation is exactly what the SaniiSwab procedure follows.
Additionally, SaniiSwab's patented columellar guard and anatomically designed swab length ensure correct placement in the lower nasal skin—avoiding nasal mucosa.
SaniiSwab adheres to the strict, scientifically peer-reviewed dual sanitizing procedure used in surgery: 1. Clean 2. Sanitize.
Step 1: Clean
Open easy-tear packet. Place pre-saturated cleaning swabs (one for each nostril to avoid cross-contamination) —against nasal skin and rotate 7 times. This removes secretions, mucous and debris to improve (Step 2) effectiveness. Discard cleansing swab. Never re-use.
Step 2: Sanitize
Open easy-tear packet. Repeat Step 1 action with pre-saturated sanitizing swabs to help reduce germs, bacteria and allergens. Discard sanitizing swab. Never re-use.
2. Patented double-swab design eliminates cross- & recontamination
Cross-contamination occurs when a utensil is used twice to clean or sanitize 2 different areas of skin. Recontamination occurs when a utensil is used twice on the same area. SaniiSwab is designed to avoid both.
SaniiSwab’s pre-saturated, single-use, double swab allows only one swab to enter each nostril simultaneously and is immediately disposed of after the completion of each step.
3. SaniiSwab is easy, quick, discreet (and disposable)
SaniiSwab’s patented nasal guard and double-swab design ensure correct placement in the lower nasal skin only—for maximum efficacy when cleaning and sanitizing.
The SaniiSwab system quickly cleans only the nasal skin surface, never the mucosa—making it safe and easy to use by patients, health-care workers, staff and visitors alike.
SaniiSwab is designed to be discarded immediately after each use.
Why decolonization matters
The human-and financial-toll of HAIs is staggering
How SaniiSwab helps reduce HAIs
HAIs are increasing—so attention is now becoming laser-focused on nasal decolonization.
The nasal cavity is a breeding ground for nasal contaminants that daily nasal cleansing can help reduce.
Daily nasal decolonization of patients, staff and visitors greatly reduces infiltration of contaminants in your facility. SaniiSwab makes this daily process easy, fast and cost effective.
The SaniiSwab story: Meet Dr. John Polley
Craniomaxillofacial surgeon & developer of SaniiSwab
Why this works Surgically proven
“Your nose is a main entry point for infection—which is why daily nasal cleansing is as important as washing your hands.
My 2-step cleaning and disinfecting method—used in over 2,000 nasal procedures with ZERO infections—is now available for anytime, anywhere use...SaniiSwab."
John W Polley, MD, Craniomaxillofacial Surgeon and developer of SaniiSwab
Revolutionizing decolonization
HAI Prevention Tool
SaniiSwab transcends simple nasal sprays and sanitizing devices, offering a new standard for safeguarding public health and helping to reduce hospital acquired infections (HAIs).
Two-Step Method
Step 1 mechanically cleans and removes nasal debris, mucous and secretions, while Step 2 contains an alcohol-based sanitizing solution to reduce the threat of infection from viruses and bacteria, including drug-resistant strains. This replicates the double prep protocol used in surgery.
Dual Swab Design
With just one simple insertion, SaniiSwab effectively cleans and sanitizes both nasal passages simultaneously in each step. This anatomical dual swab design avoids both cross- and re-contamination to further help reduce the spread of infection.
Portable Packets and Columellar Guard
Pre-saturated, disposable design provides portable, convenient nasal cleansing for patients and staff alike. The patented, ergonomic, latex-free columellar guard ensures that the swabs are placed only on the lower nasal skin and not in the mucosa.
