There are three types of SSIs, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): superficial incisional SSI, organ/space SSI, and deep incisional SSI. Superficial incisional SSIs are usually infections that only affect the cut-into subcutaneous tissue. It usually causes pain, localized swelling, heat, or redness. While, a deep incisional SSI occurs within 30 days of operation, if there is no implant in place, or within a year if an implant is in place. It usually affects the deep soft tissues of the surgical site. Space/organ SSIs are similar to deep incisional SSIs, except that the former happens in the anatomy instead of the site of incision, affected organs or spaces that were open or manipulated during the operation.

This results in the rising demand for technologically advanced products, also credited to the rising geriatric population, which is more prone to infections. Therefore, there is a high requirement for antibiotic prophylaxis products, wound supplementary care products, patient-warming products, wound irrigation products, and other products to treat and prevent SSIs. Healthcare facilities most commonly utilize antibiotic prophylaxis products to prevent infections and contamination.

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Various health disorders and diseases and patients lifestyle habits increase the chances of encountering SSIs. Risk factors include diabetes, obesity, cigarette smoking, or colonization. People who have undergone a cardiac surgery is also at a higher risk of SSIs due to their high postoperative serum glucose levels. Cigarette smoking interferes with wound healing and causes tissue hypovolemia and hypoxia. Around 20% to 30% colonization of S. aureus (a type of bacterium) is found in the nostrils of healthy humans, which could be a key reason behind SSIs involving this pathogen.

Therefore, the increasing prevalence of SSIs leads to a surge in the demand for effective prevention products, to avoid extended hospital stays, which lead to increased bills.