Skinman 90

Features

Skinman 90 contains 90% w/w Ethanol in a water clear solution and is an antiseptic hand rub for surgical hand disinfection.
Skinman 90 is registered with the TGA for use as both a pre-surgical hand rub and hygenic hand rub.
Skinman 90 is a TGA registered surgical rub with a 90 second application, only well designed alcohol based products achieve the superior performance threshold required by EN 12791 which ensures the highest efficacy first time every time.
Skinman 90 achieves > 2 log (99%) reduction in resident skin flora on initial 90 second application as per EN 12791.
Skinman 90 provides sustained microbial reduction under gloves for a period of 3 hours as per EN 12791.
Skinman 90 achieves a > 5 log reduction in transient flora following an initial 20 second application when tested in-vivo as per EN 1500.
WHO and ACORN guidelines recommend the use of alcohol based formulations for pre-operative hand preparation given their superior antimicrobial efficacy.
Reduced application time – A 90 second rub with Skinman 90 complies with the requirements of EN12791. In addition, no rinsing with water is required and no drying of hands is required as the alcohol air dries.
Improved skin compatibility – Alcohol preparations have clearly demonstrated superior skin compatibility, where as Aqueous based (Povidone-Iodine & Clorhexidine) solutions are known to be associated with skin irritation.
Skinman 90 offers a waterless, brush free scrub free which reduces skin abrasions and lowers risk of infectivity with minimal skin reactions on sensative skins.
Skinman 90 supports environmental management initiatives: eliminating the need for scrubbing brushes, rinsing with water or drying hands post application with sterile towel as the alcohol air dries.

Product Code	Product Description	Pack Size
7100102	Skinman 90	24 x 500 mL
7100103	Skinman 90	12 x 1 L
7101051	Skinman 90	8 x 1.2 L

Safety Information

Do not mix with any other products. For further information, safety instructions and health warnings, see product label and Safety Data Sheet.
ALWAYS READ THE LABEL. FOLLOW DIRECTIONS OF USE.

Directions For Use

Surgical Hand Disinfection

All skin sufaces of the hands and forearms including subungual areas are to be cleaned using a non-medicated soap and running water before use.
Subungual areas can be cleaned using a nail pick or brush.
All skin surfaces are to be thoroughly dried prior to commencing surgical rub.
Surgical hand disinfection time is 90 seconds.
Apply sufficient product to ensure complete coverage of the hands and forearms.
Maintain coverage by applying as many portions of product on to hands as necessary to keep them wet for 90 seconds.
At completion allow hands to completely air dry before donning sterile gloves.
Refer to the latest ACORN Clinical Standards and the Skinman 90 procedure chart and product label for detailed application protocol.