Medline 2-Ply Alcohol Prep Pads - Sterile 70% Isopropyl Alcohol Antiseptic Wipes

Sterile 2-Ply Alcohol Prep Pads for Topical Antiseptic Use

These professional-grade sterile alcohol prep pads are expertly designed as topical antiseptics to help reduce bacteria on the skin, making them ideal for use prior to injections, blood draws, IV insertions, and other medical procedures requiring skin antisepsis. Each soft, highly absorbent, nonwoven pad is thoroughly saturated with 70% isopropyl alcohol USP, providing effective antimicrobial action that helps minimize the risk of infection at injection sites and other skin puncture locations. The convenient single-use sterile packaging ensures that each pad remains uncontaminated until the moment of use, supporting infection control protocols in healthcare facilities, clinical settings, and home care environments. Whether you're administering insulin injections, performing finger sticks for glucose monitoring, preparing skin for vaccinations, or cleaning minor wounds, these reliable alcohol prep pads deliver the antiseptic performance and convenience you need for safe, hygienic medical care.

70% Isopropyl Alcohol USP for Effective Antimicrobial Action

Each prep pad is saturated with 70% isopropyl alcohol USP (United States Pharmacopeia grade), the optimal concentration for effective antimicrobial activity against bacteria, viruses, and fungi on skin surfaces. This concentration has been scientifically proven to provide superior disinfection compared to higher or lower alcohol concentrations, as the presence of water in the 70% solution allows the alcohol to penetrate bacterial cell walls more effectively before evaporating. The isopropyl alcohol works rapidly to denature proteins and dissolve lipids in microbial cell membranes, killing bacteria and reducing the microbial load on skin prior to invasive procedures. This antimicrobial action is critical for preventing healthcare-associated infections, reducing contamination risks during injections and blood draws, and maintaining aseptic technique in medical procedures. The USP-grade formulation ensures pharmaceutical quality and purity, meeting stringent standards for medical and healthcare applications.

Ideal for Pre-Injection Skin Preparation

These alcohol prep pads are specifically designed and widely used for skin preparation prior to injections, including subcutaneous insulin injections for diabetes management, intramuscular vaccinations, intravenous catheter insertions, and blood draws for laboratory testing. The antiseptic action helps reduce the bacterial population on skin surfaces before needle insertion, significantly decreasing the risk of introducing pathogens into the body through the injection site. This pre-injection antisepsis is a critical infection prevention measure recommended by healthcare organizations and medical protocols worldwide. The pads are equally valuable for preparing skin before finger sticks for glucose monitoring, applying transdermal patches, inserting medical devices, or performing minor surgical procedures. The convenient single-use format ensures that healthcare providers, patients, and caregivers can maintain proper antiseptic technique with minimal effort and maximum reliability.

Effective for Removal of Oils and Residue from Skin

Beyond their antimicrobial properties, these alcohol prep pads excel at removing oils, dirt, residue, and contaminants from skin surfaces, providing thorough cleansing that enhances the effectiveness of subsequent medical procedures or treatments. The alcohol's solvent properties dissolve and lift away sebum, cosmetics, lotions, adhesive residue, and other substances that can interfere with medical adhesives, transdermal medications, or diagnostic procedures. This cleansing action is particularly valuable when applying EKG electrodes, pulse oximeter sensors, continuous glucose monitors, insulin pump infusion sets, or other medical devices that require clean, oil-free skin for proper adhesion and function. The thorough cleansing also improves the accuracy of certain diagnostic tests and ensures optimal contact between skin and medical equipment, supporting better clinical outcomes and device performance.

Soft, Absorbent 2-Ply Nonwoven Construction

The prep pads feature a premium 2-ply nonwoven construction that provides exceptional softness, absorbency, and durability during use. The dual-layer design creates a thicker, more substantial pad that holds more alcohol solution than single-ply alternatives, ensuring thorough saturation and effective cleansing with each application. The soft nonwoven material is gentle on skin, making these pads suitable for use on sensitive skin, elderly patients with fragile tissue, children, and individuals who require frequent injections or blood glucose monitoring. The absorbent fibers hold the alcohol solution effectively, releasing it gradually during application to provide thorough coverage and adequate contact time for antimicrobial action. The nonwoven construction also resists tearing, shredding, or leaving lint on skin, ensuring clean, professional application without debris or fiber residue that could compromise sterility or interfere with medical procedures.

Sterile Single-Use Packaging for Maximum Convenience and Safety

Each alcohol prep pad is individually packaged in a sterile, sealed packet that maintains product sterility and alcohol saturation until the moment of use. This single-use packaging format is essential for infection control, as it eliminates the risk of cross-contamination between patients or uses that can occur with multi-use containers or bulk packaging. The sealed packets prevent alcohol evaporation, ensuring that each pad remains fully saturated and effective regardless of how long it's been stored. The convenient tear-open design allows quick, easy access to the prep pad without requiring scissors or special tools, supporting efficient workflow in busy clinical settings or emergency situations. The compact, portable packets are ideal for storage in medical bags, first aid kits, diabetes supply cases, or home medicine cabinets, providing ready access to sterile antiseptic pads whenever and wherever they're needed.

Key Features and Benefits

• 70% Isopropyl Alcohol USP: Optimal concentration for effective antimicrobial action
• Topical Antiseptic: Reduces bacteria on skin prior to injections and procedures
• 2-Ply Nonwoven Pads: Soft, absorbent, and gentle on skin
• Sterile Packaging: Individual sealed packets maintain sterility until use
• Single-Use Format: Convenient, hygienic, prevents cross-contamination
• Oil and Residue Removal: Cleanses skin for better adhesion and device performance
• Pre-Injection Use: Ideal for insulin, vaccinations, blood draws, IV insertions
• Versatile Applications: Medical procedures, wound care, device preparation
• FSA/HSA Eligible: Qualifies for flexible spending and health savings account reimbursement

Versatile Applications Across Healthcare Settings

• Diabetes Care: Pre-injection skin prep for insulin administration and glucose monitoring
• Vaccinations: Skin antisepsis before immunizations and injections
• Hospitals: IV insertions, blood draws, catheter placements, surgical prep
• Clinics: Routine injections, blood tests, minor procedures
• Home Healthcare: Self-injection preparation, wound care, device application
• First Aid: Minor wound cleansing and skin preparation
• Medical Devices: Skin preparation for CGM sensors, insulin pumps, EKG electrodes
• Laboratories: Phlebotomy and specimen collection procedures

Product Specifications

• Product Type: Alcohol Prep Pads
• Construction: 2-ply nonwoven
• Solution: 70% isopropyl alcohol, USP
• Sterility: Sterile
• Packaging: Single-use sealed packets
• Use: Topical antiseptic for external use only
• Applications: Pre-injection skin prep, oil removal, antiseptic cleansing
• FSA/HSA: Eligible for reimbursement
• SKU: MEMDS090670-MI
• Manufacturer Part Number: MDS090670
• Brand: Medline

Quality and Safety Standards

Manufactured to meet healthcare industry standards for sterile medical supplies and topical antiseptics. The 70% isopropyl alcohol USP formulation provides pharmaceutical-grade quality, while the sterile single-use packaging supports infection control protocols in medical facilities and home care settings. This product is intended for external use on the body only and should be used according to healthcare provider instructions and established medical protocols.