Povidone-iodine remains a standard antiseptic for venipuncture, IV starts, dialysis access, and minor invasive procedures. PDI's prep line keeps the workflow simple: a pad for quick prep, a duo-swab for two-step scrub-and-paint procedures, and a remover pad for cleanup.
PVP Iodine Prep Pad
The PDI PVP Iodine Prep Pad is a single-use pad saturated with 10% USP povidone-iodine solution. It is non-stinging and non-irritating, sized at roughly 1.2" x 2.6" — appropriate for venipuncture, IV starts, renal dialysis, and pre-op skin prep. The 100-pack box / 10-box case quantity is well-suited to high-volume infusion and phlebotomy areas.
PVP Iodine Swabstick (Duo-Swab)
For procedures that call for a scrub-then-paint workflow, the PDI duo-swab packages a 7.5% povidone-iodine cleansing scrub swabstick with a 10% povidone-iodine prep swabstick in a single 2-step pack. Both swabsticks are 4" long, which gives staff enough reach for clean technique without contaminating the operative field. A 1-swab variant is also available where only the antiseptic step is needed.
IO-GONE Iodine Remover Pad
Iodine staining on skin and linens is a common complaint after prep. PDI's IO-GONE pad quickly dissolves residual iodine color, which keeps post-procedure skin assessment easier and reduces laundry costs from stained gowns and drapes. Stocking these alongside the prep pads turns cleanup into a single-step process.
Building the Prep Drawer
A practical prep drawer keeps single PVP pads at the front for routine IV starts, duo-swabs in a second compartment for procedures requiring a scrub step, and IO-GONE pads at the back for cleanup. Pair this with alcohol prep pads for patients with iodine sensitivities and you have a flexible kit that covers most outpatient antisepsis needs.
Bottom Line
Standardizing on one manufacturer's iodine line keeps technique consistent and simplifies reorder. The PDI prep pad, duo-swab, and IO-GONE remover form a compact, three-SKU prep program that scales from small clinics to busy infusion centers.