Abstract: An applicator assembly may include a body having a proximal end portion and a distal end portion, an actuator operatively coupled to the body, a container disposed within the body, an application member attached to the distal end portion, and a valve disposed between the container and the application member. Actuation of the actuator opens the valve and places the interior of the container in fluid communication with the application member by way of a compressive force applied to the body. A method of applying a solution to a surface may include actuating the actuator, wherein actuation of the actuator applies a compressive force to the body that opens the valve and places the interior of the container in fluid communication with the application member, and contacting the application member to the surface, thereby applying the solution to the surface.

Abstract: An applicator assembly may include a body having a proximal end portion and a distal end portion, an actuator operatively coupled to the body, a container disposed within the body, an application member attached to the distal end portion, and a valve disposed between the container and the application member. Actuation of the actuator opens the valve and places the interior of the container in fluid communication with the application member by way of a compressive force applied to the body. A method of applying a solution to a surface may include actuating the actuator, wherein actuation of the actuator applies a compressive force to the body that opens the valve and places the interior of the container in fluid communication with the application member, and contacting the application member to the surface, thereby applying the solution to the surface.

Abstract: Aqueous antiseptic solutions and compatible dyes and methods for making and using such solutions are provided. Specifically, in one embodiment, the present invention relates to an antiseptic solution comprising a micellular complex consisting of a cationic excipient and an anionic dye. The antiseptic solution further includes a cationic antiseptic.

Abstract: Aqueous antiseptic solutions and compatible dyes and methods for making and using such solutions are provided. More specifically, in one embodiment, the present invention relates to an aqueous antiseptic solution comprising an aqueous solution of chlorhexidine or a salt thereof, an anionic dye in an amount sufficient to stain a patient's skin when the aqueous solution is applied thereon, and a cationic excipient.

Abstract: Aqueous antiseptic solutions and compatible dyes for staining skin and methods for making and using such solutions are provided. More specifically, in one embodiment, the present invention relates to an aqueous antiseptic solution comprising an aqueous solution of chlorhexidine or a salt thereof and a cationic dye in an amount sufficient to stain a patient's skin when the aqueous solution is applied thereon.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to applicators and a method for reducing the concentration of unwanted chemicals, such as para-chloroaniline (PCA) from an antiseptic solution. More specifically, the applicator includes antiseptic solution in amount sufficient to be applied to a desired surface and to have an antimicrobial effect on the desired surface and a porous element. The porous element selectively removes undesired by-products from the antiseptic solution when the antiseptic solution contacts the at least one porous element.