Silver Foam Technologies Healing Research Program
Abstract
The purpose of this research is the development of a hemostatic antimicrobial hydrophilic foam bandage capable of reducing the bacterial bioburden, blood product requirements and facilitate the definitive surgical intervention to close the wound. Successful accomplishments to date have been the development of a medical grade hydrophilic foam capable of absorbing fifteen time its weight in fluid and having hemostatic properties allowing for the absorption and coagulation of heparinized human blood. The antimicrobial and biocompatibility tests are presently being evaluated and it is anticipated that clinical testing will begin in January of 2009.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 2008
- Accession Number
- ADA575147
Entities
People
- Michael F. Moore