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3D Bioplotter Research Papers
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Biocompatibility analysis of an electrically-activated silver-based antibacterial surface system for medical device applications
Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine
2013
Volume 24, Issue 3, Pages 755-760
The costs associated with the treatment of medical device and surgical site infections are a major cause of concern in the global healthcare system. To prevent transmission of such infections, a prophylactic surface system that provides protracted release of antibacterial silver ions using low intensity direct electric current (LIDC; 28 μA system current at 6 V) activation has been recently developed. To ensure the safety for future in vivo studies and potential clinical applications, this study assessed the biocompatibility of the LIDC-activated interdigitated silver electrodes-based surface system; in vitro toxicity to human epidermal keratinocytes, human dermal fibroblasts, and normal human…