In Vivo Patient Preoperative Skin Prep Persistence

Assessment of Antimicrobial Persistence of 3M CHG/IPA Preoperative Skin Preparation Against Resident Flora on the Abdominal and Inguinal Regions

The objective of the study is to demonstrate persistence of the CHG/IPA Prep on skin flora of the abdominal and inguinal regions of human subjects.

The objective of the study is to demonstrate persistence of the CHG/IPA Prep versus a saline placebo on skin flora of the abdominal and inguinal regions of human subjects as measured by change in microbial flora relative to baseline.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Subjects of any race
• Subjects in good general health
• Minimum skin flora baseline requirements on abdomen and groin

Exclusion Criteria:

• Any tattoos, scars, breaks in the skin, or any form of dermatitis, or other skin disorders (including acne) on the applicable test areas
• Topical antimicrobial exposure within 14 days prior to screening and treatment days
• Use of systemic or topical antibiotics, steroid medications, or any other products known to affect the normal microbial flora of the skin within 14 days prior to screening and treatment days