Irriclens: a sterile wound cleanser in an aerosol can

Irriclens (ConvaTec) is the first wound cleanser to be presented in an aerosol can. Wound cleansing has become a ritualistic task; however, it should only be carried out if specifically required. Antiseptics have traditionally been used for wound cleansing, but in many areas are now being replaced by normal saline. Irriclens is a sterile, aqueous 0.9% sodium chloride solution, which can be used to cleanse a wound or for irrigation. Irriclens has the potential to be cost-effective as it prevents wastage and reduces the need for supplementary equipment.