Support - Alcavis International FAQs


1. Can I use ExSept Plus on connections, caps or for transfer set changes?

No. The product of choice is Alcavis 50. Alcavis 50 provides a higher concentration of active ingredient (NaOCl) than ExSept Plus. The presence of organic load in the catheter or in the connection may require a higher concentration.
ExSept Plus has been designed to be used exclusively on patients' skin.

2. Can ExSept Plus be contaminated?

No. The ExSept Plus liquid and bottle cannot become contaminated easily in use or during its manufacture. The nature and potency of the antimicrobial ingredient in the product protects the product from contamination. The full potency of the active hypochlorite is available when bacteria, viruses or fungi are exposed to it.

3. Can I sterilize the skin with ExSept Plus?

No. You may achieve a significant (as high as 99.9%) reduction of the bacteria on the skin. Sterilization of the skin cannot be achieved with ExSept Plus or any other antiseptic because many skin bacteria are deep and inaccessible.
You can achieve sterilization of inanimate objects. You cannot achieve sterilization of the skin and in fact, it is not desirable to do so.

4. Do I need to wait after applying ExSept Plus to the site?

Yes. There is a required 2-minute exposure period after application in order to achieve antimicrobial action. However, you do not need to reapply ExSept Plus.

5. Do I dilute ExSept Plus?
No. ExSept Plus is ready to use.