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1 INFECTION PREVENTION SOLUTIONS PDI is committed to helping caregivers maintain the high quality of care all residents deserve. Our comprehensive Infection Prevention solutions for Long Term Care provide innovative products, ongoing education, and point-of-care tools to help improve compliance rates, reduce infection transmission and reduce associated costs.

2 INFECTION PREVENTION SOLUTIONS Sani-Cloth The PDI Sani-Cloth portfolio addresses all your surface disinfection needs, from facility-wide to isolation or situational use by providing safe and efficacious intermediate level disinfectants. Meets American Healthcare Environment (AHE) Center for Disease Control (CDC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Centers for Medicare Services (CMS) Tag F44 guidelines. Sani-Hands PDI Sani-Hands provides convenient and effective hand hygiene solutions for staff, residents and visitors. Proven more effective than alcohol gels alone Friction of wipe helps remove more soil and bacteria than gels and foams 2 FDA Food Code Compliant. Safe to use before eating and drinking. Ideal to use before mealtime Easy-to-use wipes format allows for use in special populations such as dementia or Alzheimer s units Ideal for daily use in fast-paced environments that require short contact times and broad microorganism coverage. 30 Protecting your residents has never been easier. Fragrance free ideal for use around residents and staff, especially those with respiratory sensitivities. 44 Prevantics Prevantics is the first and only 3.5% Chlorhexidine Gluconate and 70% Isopropyl Alcohol skin antiseptic that has demonstrated continued antimicrobial activity for up to 7 days. 3 Ideal for disinfecting high risk areas endemic with Clostridium difficile spores and Norovirus. 50 Prevantics comes in a variety of convenient, ready to use applicators, Swab, Swabstick and Maxi-Swabstick The.0ml Swab is approved for use prior to injection and the.6ml Swabstick and 5. ml Maxi Swabstick are approved for use prior to surgery and injection All applicators are packaged as single use and available for use in kits 2 3 See technical bulletin for complete list Efficacy of Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizers (ABHS): A Hand Wipe (65.9% Ethanol) Exceeds the Killing Capacity of a Gel Rub (62% Ethanol). 2 Efficacy of Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizers (ABHS): A Hand Wipe (65.9% Ethanol) Exceeds the Killing Capacity of a Gel Rub (62% Ethanol). Presented at the 36th Annual Meeting of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology; June 7-9, 2009; Fort Lauderdale, FL. Abstract Natalie D Antonio, M.S., John D. Rihs, B.S., Melissa A. Tosiano, B.S., Janet E. Stout, Pathogens Laboratory, Pittsburgh, PA; Victor L. Yu, M.D., Professor, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA. 3 Swabstick and Maxi-Swabstick only. Prevantics Clinical Compendium.

3 *Follow label directions. 204 PDI. All rights reserved. PDI04762 INFECTION PREVENTION SOLUTIONS Hygea Hygea multi-purpose washcloths are strong disposable washcloths ideal for cleansing and refreshing residents. Education and Compliance Accessories Ensures compliance with evidence based practices with CMS Tag F44 and other accreditation requirements. Suitable to use on all areas of the body, including face Ideal for perinneal use and incontinent care Gentle cleansing formula contains soothing aloe and vitamin E, hypoallergenic, alcohol free and latex free One hand tissue like dispensing. Permits continuous contact between caregiver and resident PDI 3-in- Universal Sani-Bracket for wall/pole mounting of a Sani-Cloth Canister Sani-Canister Caddy for placement on flat surfaces (bilingual) Hygea Flushable Personal Cleansing Cloths ENVIRONMENTAL HYGIENE Flushable pre-moistened washcloth for full body personal cleansing, and incontinence care. NOT FOR USE ON SKIN! NO PARA USO EN LA PIEL! DO NOT FLUSH! NO TIRE EN EL SANITARIO! Disinfects hard, non-porous environmental surfaces in 4 minutes.* Desinfecta superficies ambientales duras y no porosas en 4 minutos.* Cleans and refreshes better than dry bathroom tissue alone Tested to pass through a well-maintained toilet and drain line without clogging Tested to pass through sewer and well-maintained septic systems and are compatible with waste water treatment plants 2,3 Safe for well maintained sewers and septics. Not for use with basement pump systems Latex free Infection Prevention Pak for mobile infection prevention. Holds individual packets, gloves and other personal protective equipment Educational Wall Charts and Signage Ensures proper training for all members of the healthcare team (bilingual) 4 Sani-TAG Equipment ID System Sani-Bracket Deluxe Multi for identification of equipment to Canister Floor Stand 5 ensure the proper wipe is used Ensures availability of hand on a particular piece of equipmentt hygiene in high traffic areas When used as directed 2 Based on the testing guidelines to determine flushability set by the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) 3 Not for use with basement pump systems

4 INFECTION PREVENTION SOLUTIONS: ORDER INFORMATION Product Description Reorder No. Wipe Size Case Pack Case Weight Case Cube Pallet TI/HI Super Sani-Cloth Large Canister Q x 6.75" 60/can, 2 can/cs lbs.54 0/3 Extra-Large Canister Q x 5" 65/can, 6 cans/cs 4.30 lbs.02 0/4 Large Individual Packs H x 8" 50/box, 0 box/cs 7.72 lbs /5 Extra-Large Individual Packs U x.75" 50/box, 3 box/cs 8.00 lbs /3 Sani-Cloth AF3 Large Canister P x 6.75" 60/can, 2 can/cs lbs.4 0/3 Extra-Large Canister P x 5" 65/can, 6 cans/cs 5.30 lbs.00 0/4 Large Individual Packets H x 8" 50/box, 0 box/cs 7.99 lbs /4 Extra-Large Individual Packets U x.75" 50/box, 3 box/cs 7.6 lbs /3 Portable Pack M928S x 9.8" 00/pk, 9 pks/cs lbs /4 Pail P450P 7.5 x 5 60/pail,2 pails/cs /5 Refill P2450P 7.5 x 5 60/pail,2 pails/cs /3 Sani-Cloth Bleach Large Canister P x 0.5" 75/can, 2 can/cs lbs.55 0/3 Extra- Large Canister P x 5" 65/can, 6 can/cs 20.5 lbs.02 0/4 Large Individual Packets H x 7" 40/box, 0 box/cs 8.0 lbs /5 Extra-Large Individual Packets U X.75" 40/box, 3 box/cs 8.2 lbs /3 Pail P7007P 7.5 x 5 60/pail,2 pails/cs /5 Refill P700RF 7.5 x 5 60/pail,2 pails/cs /3 Sani-Hands Clinical Expertise and Industry Partnerships Dedicated Medical Science Liaisons with clinical expertise in Infection Prevention and Control, Microbiology, and Long Term Care. Extensive Partnerships with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Association for the Healthcare Environment, and National Association Directors of Nursing Administration in Long Term Care. Continuing Education Programs available for Nurses on a variety of Infection Prevention Topics relevant to Long Term Care. Large Canister P x /can, 6 can/cs.83 lbs /5 Medium Canister P x /can, 2 can/cs 2.40 lbs /5 Individual Packets D x 8 00/box, 0 box/cs 9.86 lbs /7 Bedside Pack P x /pk, 48 pk/cs.2 lbs /6 Prevantics Swab.0 ml B0800 N/A 0/pk, 00 pks/cs 4.30 lbs /7 Swabstick s 3. ml S40750 N/A 0/pk, 50 pks/cs 7.30 lbs /3 Maxi Swabstick s 5. ml S4950 N/A 0/pk, 30 pks/cs 2.90 lbs.53 5/5 Hygea Premium Multi-Purpose Washcloths Solo SoftPack J443.5 x /pk, 6 pks/cs.00 lbs /7 Multi-Purpose Washcloths Solo SoftPack J408 2 x 8 60/pk, 9 pks/cs 3.30 lbs /6 Multi-Purpose Washcloths Solo SoftPack J x 8 96/pk, 6 pks/cs 3.30 lbs /6 Multi-Purpose Washcloths Resealable SoftPack J x 8 48/pk, 2 pks/cs 3.30 lbs /6 Personal Cleansing Washcloths-Individuals U x 0 400/box, box/cs 8.70 lbs.56 6/4 Flushable Wipes A500F x 5.5 2/pk, 48 pks/cs 9.40 lbs /5 Education and Compliance Accessories PDI 3-in- Universal Bracket Sani-Bracket P0090 N/A.75 lbs /4 PDI 3-in- Universal Bracket Sani-Bracket P00900 N/A lbs /4 PDI 3-in- Pole Accessory Kit P00600 N/A.65 lbs /4 PDI 3-in- Locking Accessory for Sani-Bracket P00300 N/A lbs /4 PDI Infection Prevention Pak P7WS N/A lbs /5 PDI Infection Prevention Pak P6WS N/A lbs.80 6/3 Sani-Bracket for Extra Large Box (Sani-Cloth) P4420 N/A 0.70 lbs /8 Sani-Bracket Deluxe Multi Canister Floor Stand (Sani-Hands) P03600 N/A 4.00 lbs 8.0 2/2 Sani-Canister Caddy (Super Sani-Cloth) P0260 N/A lbs 0. 30/0 Sani-Canister Caddy (Super Sani-Cloth) P02600 N/A 0.50 lbs /6 Sani-Canister Caddy (Sani-Cloth AF3) P0520 N/A lbs 0. 30/0 Sani-Canister Caddy (Sani-Cloth AF3) P05200 N/A 0.50 lbs /6 Sani-Canister Caddy (Sani-Cloth Bleach) P030 N/A lbs 0. 30/0 Sani-Canister Caddy (Sani-Cloth Bleach) P0300 N/A 0.50 lbs /6 Sani-TAG Equipment ID System-Clean Tag Dispenser Box P02200 N/A 8/00 s 5.50 lbs /5 Sani-TAG Equipment ID System-Soiled Tag Dispenser Box P0200 N/A 8/00 s 5.50 lbs /6 6 7 Sani-TAG Equipment ID System-Clean With Sani-Cloth Bleach P280SS N/A 50/20 s 0.75 lbs 0.43 N/A Sani-TAG Equipment ID System-Disinfect With Sani-Cloth Plus Q890SS N/A 50/20 s 0.75 lbs 0.43 N/A Sani-TAG Equipment ID System-Disinfect With Super Sani-Cloth Q55SS N/A 50/20 s 0.75 lbs 0.43 N/A Sani-TAG Equipment ID System-Disinfect with Sani-Cloth AF3 P38SS N/A 50/20 s 0.75 lbs 0.43 N/A

5 PDI helps reduce preventable infections, control healthcare costs, and ultimately help save lives by delivering a broad range of evidence-based, market leading environmental hand hygiene and patient care solutions. Our expertise in making a difference in the community and healthcare environments extends throughout the United States and worldwide. Two Nice-Pak Park + Orangeburg, NY ISO 900:2008 Certified Phone: (845) Fax: (845) Professionals Disposables International, Inc. All rights reserved. PDI054753

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