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New antimicrobial coating for medical implants or instruments (08 FR 32j2 0J7D)
The French subsidiary of a German company has developed a new antimicrobial coating offering excellent biocompatible properties. It can be adapted to different kinds of materials. The company is looking for commercial agreements with technical assistance and for technical cooperation with industrial partners willing to integrate a antimicrobial coating for their products.
Country: France
Type: OFFER
Date: 02.08.2011
This company has developed and patented an innovative plasma coating containing silicon oxide and pure silver. It offers a high antimicrobial efficacy against bacteria, yeast and especially again multi-resistant pathogens. The plasma coating is suitable for different applications, offers an excellent biocompatibility for the surrounding tissue and a long-term release of silver ions. A customised adaptation to different materials is possible and the coating is resistant to different sterilisation procedures. The new coating is suitable for all areas where a high level of hygiene is needed, e.g. surgical and dental instruments as well as implants and catheters. By using it, medical devices can be protected effectively against bacteria and other unwanted microorganisms, and as a result, is an effective tool to help reduce disease and the associated healcare costs.
Innovative Aspects:
- high antimicrobial efficacy, especially against multi-resistant pathogens,
- continuous adaptable long-term release of silver ions,
- thin film coating,
- resistant to etO, steam and plasma sterilisation or gamma irridiation.
- customised adaptation to different materials,
- safety of the coating for use in biomedical fields.
Degree of development:
Patents/Rights: Patent(s) applied for but not yet granted
Requested Cooperation: License Agreement, Engineering, Technical consultancy, Joint further development, Testing of new applications, Adaptation to specific needs
- Type of partner sought: Industry
- Specific area of activity of the partner:
Medical instruments, medical devices and implants, electrodes, catheters, cardiovascular products, dental instruments, orthopaedic implants
- Task to be performed:
willing to integrate a new biocompatible and antimicrobial coating
Type of Organisation:
Status: NEW
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