Superbugs Killed By Acticoat™ Silver-Coated Antimicrobial Dressings

Smith & Nephew has revealed in-vitro study results suggesting ACTICOAT Silver-Coated Antimicrobial Dressings are bactericidal against some antibiotic resistant organisms carrying the NDM-1 enzyme, often referred to as ‘superbugs’.

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Research shows that superbugs are killed by ACTICOAT™ silver-coated antimicrobial dressings (via PR Newswire)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., April 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Smith & Nephew (LSE: SN, NYSE: SNN), the global medical technology business, today announced in-vitro study results suggesting ACTICOAT Silver-Coated Antimicrobial Dressings are bactericidal against some antibiotic resistant organisms carrying the…

published: April 9, 2013 in: Academic Studies, Smith & Nephew, Wound Care

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