A report in the Archives of Surgery suggests that application of a cyanoacrylate-based microbial sealant prior to incision reduces wound contamination by skin flora and may prevent surgical site infections (SSIs). A group of 166 patients who underwent open inguinal hernia repair were studied to determine the effectiveness and safety of Kimberly-Clark Healthcare’s InteguSEAL. The non-invasive tool kept the wounds sterile.