3M Health Care announces infection alliance

3M Health Care has today (March 17th) announced it has joined forces with Kimberly-Clark Health Care to provide best-in-class surgical and infection prevention solutions.

As a result of the alliance, Kimberly-Clark will offer 3M Steri-Drape fabric and plastic speciality drapes taking advantage of the benefits of the firm's Ioban 2 Antimicrobial Incise Film, which is noted to improve adhesion throughout the surgical site and help reduce the risk of contamination of the wound following any required surgery.

In addition to this new offering, 3M's Steri-Drape surgical drapes will continue to be available as stand-alone products through existing distribution channels.

Chris Lowery, global vice-president of healthcare sales and marketing at Kimberly-Clark, said the company has "long admired 3M's track record of innovation". 

Silvia Perez, global business vice president of 3M's infection prevention division, added: "3M's history of innovative products paired with Kimberly-Clark's expertise will create an exceptional offering for our healthcare customers."