KIMBERLY-CLARK has announced the launch of an innovative microbial barrier designed to reduce the risk of skin flora contamination during a surgical procedure.
It is generally accepted that wound contamination by the patient’s endogenous skin flora is a key factor in the development of surgical site infection (SSI) and absolute skin sterilisation prior to surgery is not possible. Despite highly refined surgical techniques, increased awareness of the need for sterility and the use of preventive antibiotics, infection at the surgical site remains an issue of concern.
InteguSeal microbial sealant has a unique mechanism of action that does not promote bacterial resistance and does not need to be removed for suture or closure. Easy to apply and fast drying, the product can be used with a variety of patient skin preparation treatments and surgical products such as electrocautery, sutures, staples and wound adhesives. The versatile film bonds to skin surfaces with different curvature, haircontent or amount or types of flora present.
