Spi-Argent™ is a nanocrystalline silver-based antimicrobial coating that can be applied to polymeric, ceramic or metallic medical devices. This minimally-leaching film reduces the potential for bacterial colonization without the drawbacks of other antimicrobials and antibiotics.
Benefits
- Antimicrobial
- Prevents bacterial colonization
- Broad spectrum antimicrobial activity
- Nanocrystalline
- Minimally-Leaching
- Long-lasting performance
- Less irritating to tissue
- Biocompatible
- Applicable to Finished Devices
- Adherent and durable
- Low friction
- Flexible
- Deposited by a low temperature process
- Cosmetically appealing
Representative Applications
- Vascular grafts
- Dental implants
- Wound closure devices and dressings
- Orthopedic implants
- Fixation devices
- Central venous catheters
- Infusion ports
- Subcutaneous cuffs
- Urological stents & catheters
- Drug delivery systems
- Peritoneal dialysis devices
- Hemodialysis products
- Wound drainage catheters
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