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Control the pain associated with injections, IV starts, venipuncture, minor surgical procedures and the temporary relief of minor sports injuries. 

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ETHYL CHLORIDE  

The World's First INSTANT Topical Anesthetic

Gebauer's Ethyl Chloride® instant topical anesthetic spray (vapocoolant) is FDA cleared to temporarily control the pain associated with injections, starting IV's and venipuncture, minor surgical procedures and minor sports injuries. 

When topically applied to the skin, Ethyl Chloride creates an instantaneous numbing and cooling effect on the surface of the application site by the immediate evaporation of the product from the skin surface. The cooling sensation produced is directly related to the type of stream and the distance from the point of contact.

ETHYL CHLORIDE BENEFITS

  • Instant onset of action
  • Non-drug
  • Can be applied to intact skin
  • Can be used by any licensed healthcare practitioner without the order of a physician

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ETHYL CHLORIDE SPRAY PRODUCT DETAILS

Gebauer’s Ethyl Chloride® is available in several variations to provide medical professionals with a choice of delivery for instant patient comfort.

  • Fine Stream Spray Glass Bottle - P/N 0386-0001-04
  • Medium Stream Spray Glass Bottle - P/N 0386-0001-03
  • Accu-Stream™ 360 Medium Stream Spray Can - P/N 0386-0001-11
  • Accu-Stream™ 360 Fine Stream Spray Can - P/N 0386-0001-13
  • Mist Spray Can - P/N 0386-0001-02

Gebauer's Ethyl Chloride® spray is the long-time recognized and preferred instant topical anesthetic for pain control by healthcare practitioners in medical practices including sports medicine, orthopedics and podiatry. Each bottle and can of Gebauer's Ethyl Chloride contains pure Ethyl Chloride (CSH5CI) with no additives. When following labeled instructions, sprayed skin can reach a temperature in the approximate range of -11C - 4C.

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Gebauer’s Ethyl Chloride® is available in the ACCU-STREAM 360™ with Sure Lock Technology™. This innovative delivery system allows health care professionals to easily spray the treatment site from almost any angle - even upside down. An easy-to-use safety locking ring prevents accidental spraying. The ACCU-STREAM 360 actuator streamlines the application process, enhancing patient comfort.

 
 

Important Risk and Safety Information:

Published clinical trial results support the use in children 3 years of age and older. Ethyl chloride is FLAMMABLE and should never be used in the presence of an open flame or electrical cautery equipment. Use in a well-ventilated area. Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating or inhaling the contents can be harmful or fatal. Do not spray in eyes. Over application of the product may lead to frostbite and/or altered skin pigmentation. Cutaneous sensitization may occur, but appears to be extremely rare. CAUTION: Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a licensed healthcare practitioner.

 

Frequently Asked Questions Gebauer's Ethyl Chloride

What is the active ingredient in Gebauer’s Ethyl Chloride?
The only ingredient in Ethyl Chloride is the chemical ethyl chloride. As the grade and quality of the chemical ethyl chloride varies significantly from source to source, Gebauer Company only purchases and uses ethyl chloride that meets high quality standards.
Does Gebauer’s Ethyl Chloride contain medication?

Ethyl Chloride is a prescription-only medical device and contains no medication. It can be sold to and used by any healthcare practitioner who is licensed in the state in which they practice. It does not need a doctor’s order to be used on a patient in the healthcare setting.

Ethyl Chloride can be purchased by a patient who receives a prescription or “other order” from a licensed healthcare provider.

How long after opening a bottle/can of Ethyl Chloride does it expire?
The expiration date of Ethyl Chloride is listed on the can/bottle. Since Ethyl Chloride is an FDA- classified medical device it does not fall under the Joint Commission standards for expiration dates of open bottes/vials of medication. Therefore, Ethyl Chloride can be used after opened until the expiration date shown.
How Does Gebauer’s Ethyl Chloride work?
Ethyl Chloride is categorized by the FDA as a vapocoolant. When topically applied to the skin, Ethyl Chloride creates an immediate cooling effect on the surface of the site by the evaporation of the product from the skin’s surface. The cooling sensation produced is directly related to the type of stream and the distance from the point of contact.
How long does the effect of Gebauer’s Ethyl Chloride last?
The anesthetic property of Ethyl Chloride lasts approximately 60 seconds per application.
How is Gebauer’s Ethyl Chloride supplied?

Ethyl Chloride is supplied in a variety of packaging formats: brown bottle, mist can and Accustream. All formats contain the same ingredient and the same amount of product. Ethyl Chloride “brown bottle” comes in fine and medium stream sprays and must be inverted to use. The difference between the two is the amount of product being applied over a similar time frame and the precision of the spray on the skin. They are both effective for cooling the skin at a specific site, For the treatment of myofascial pain caused by trigger points, restricted motion and muscle tension.

Ethyl Chloride is also available in a can that is sprayed upright as a mist. The mist is most effective for general cooling of the skin where precise contact is not indicated.

Accustream 360 is available in fine and medium stream. The Accustream can be sprayed at any angle.

With what type of procedures can I use Gebauer’s Ethyl Chloride?
Ethyl Chloride is an FDA cleared prescription medical device intended to instantly and temporarily control the pain associated with needle procedures (such as immunizations, IV starts, venipuncture and subcutaneous and intramuscular injections) and minor surgical procedures (such as lancing boils, I&D of small abscesses) and minor sports injuries (such as contusions and bruises). Ethyl Chloride is to be used on intact skin only. Fine and medium streams are also intended for the treatment of myofascial pain caused by trigger points, restricted motion and muscle tension.
How do I apply Gebauer’s Ethyl Chloride?

Ethyl Chloride is sprayed immediately prior to starting the procedure. For needle and minor surgical procedures, get the equipment ready, prep the site according to the facility protocol, spray as directed below, and perform the procedure.

When using the brown bottle:

  • Hold the bottle inverted, 3-9 inches away from the treatment site (about a bottle’s length away)
  • Depress the spring valve completely
  • Spray the site for 3-7 seconds, or until the skin begins to turn white, whichever comes first.
  • Do not frost the skin or spray longer than 7 seconds

When using the can:

  • Hold the can upright 3-9 inches away from the treatment site (about a can’s length)
    • Accustream 360 can may be held in any direction
  • Depress the actuator completely
  • Spray the site for 4-10 seconds or until the skin begins to turn white, whichever comes first.
  • Do not frost the skin or spray longer than 10 seconds.

For temporary relief of minor sports injuries, determine the extent of the injury and apply Ethyl Chloride using it as you would ice.

Is Gebauer’s Ethyl Chloride sterile?
Ethyl Chloride is not sterile. However, Ethyl Chloride has been shown to be free from harmful microorganisms. Microbial Limit Testing in accordance with United States Pharmacopeia (USP) <61> and <62> demonstrate that Ethyl Chloride is negative for aerobic bacteria growth, mold and yeast growth, and the presence of Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia Coli, and Salmonella. Additionally, a published clinical trial concluded Ethyl Chloride will not introduce or add microorganisms to a site prepped with an antiseptic.
Can Gebauer’s Ethyl Chloride be used with children?
Published clinical trials support the use in children three years of age and older. Ethyl Chloride is not cleared for use with neonates.
Does Gebauer’s Ethyl Chloride cause cancer?
When used as intended, the long-term toxicity due to exposure is very low. There is no recorded data of carcinogenicity in humans. The EPA has not classified the chemical ethyl chloride as a carcinogen. Ethyl Chloride falls under California’s Proposition 65, and therefore has the same labeling requirements as many drugs, cosmetics, food and consumer goods. The ethyl chloride studies for Prop 65 were done at high dosing and chronic exposure levels that are not representative of Gebauer’s Ethyl Chloride’s intended uses.
Can Gebauer’s Ethyl Chloride be used during pregnancy?
Ethyl Chloride has not been formally assigned to a pregnancy category by the FDA. There is no controlled data available for use in human pregnancy.
Are there any contraindications or precautions for using Gebauer’s Ethyl Chloride?
Ethyl Chloride is contraindicated in individuals with a history of hypersensitivity to the chemical ethyl chloride. If skin irritation develops, discontinue use. Consult the instruction for use for a full listing of all warnings and precautions.
Is it safe to be in the room when Gebauer’s Ethyl Chloride is used?
When used as directed, Ethyl Chloride’s toxicity due to exposure is low and well below OSHA guidelines. For an average spray of 3-7 seconds, exposure would be minimal for both patients and professionals due to the small does applied to the skin.
Is Gebauer’s Ethyl Chloride flammable?
Ethyl Chloride is flammable and should never be used in the presence of an open flame or electrical cautery equipment.
Does Gebauer’s Ethyl Chloride need to be stored in a fireproof cabinet?
According to OSHA (29CRF 1910/106), Ethyl Chloride glass bottles and cans can be left outside of flammable closets. It is recommended that Ethyl Chloride be stored away from high-frequency ultrasound equipment or non-explosion proof electric equipment. It should be stored in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area.
How do I dispose of empty or expired bottles or cans of Gebauer’s Ethyl Chloride?
Since Ethyl Chloride is considered a hazardous material, it can be disposed of in the same manner as a variety of other hazardous goods such as sharps and expired pharmaceuticals, in compliance with local, state and national regulations.
How many applications are in a bottle or can of Gebauer’s Ethyl Chloride?
There are approximately 40 to 50, 5-second spray applications per bottle or can.

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