Table 3 Typical procedure supplies for in-office insertion
Category | Supplies |
|---|---|
Surgical attire | Cap, gown, gloves, mask |
Room requirements | Exam table, tray, table/tray cover |
Skin preparation | Patient drape, chlorhexidine topical cleanser with applicator or scrub brush, marker |
Anesthetic | Syringe with needle, anesthetic (specifically, lidocaine-epinephrine or lidocaine alone) |
Incision | Scalpel, sponge gauze |
Insertion | Insertion tool set (included with ICM) |
Wound closure | Forceps, suture needle with or without driver and counter, sutures, scissors, topical skin adhesive/strips or wound dressing |