How antimicrobial additives can help healthcare facilities reduce bacterial growth
December 19, 2024
As more healthcare facilities recognize the critical need to combat the spread of bacteria, the demand for effective antimicrobial solutions for surface materials is rising. Our commitment is to assist healthcare facilities in their battle against bacterial and mold growth, ensuring safer, cleaner spaces for patients and staff alike.
The importance of hygiene in healthcare
Hygiene is critical in healthcare environments such as hospitals, surgery centers, home care and specialized care homes. Even with stringent isolation protocols and hand hygiene practices, and regular cleaning of healthcare surfaces, Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAI) remain a significant patient safety concern.
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), 1 in 31 patients will acquire at least one HCAI during their hospital stay. Microorganisms such as bacteria can survive on surfaces for weeks, months, or even years, making it crucial to select materials and design products that support cleaning and disinfection. Therefore, preventing HCAIs is a top priority because patient safety is the prime focus of healthcare services.
What is an antimicrobial?
An antimicrobial is an agent that prevents the growth of or destroys a wide range of microbes, including bacteria, fungi, and molds. These agents are crucial in maintaining sterile environments, particularly in healthcare settings where the risk of infection is high.
What made us choose Biomaster?
When looking for a partner in preventing bacterial growth, we looked for a product and company that is proven in not only the healthcare marketplace but also leaders in all industries where bacteria-fighting additives are needed.
Broad industry use: Biomaster is utilized worldwide across many different industries including hospitals, dental facilities, surgery centers, care homes, general medical practices, and laboratories.
Proven technology: Biomaster’s silver-ion technology makes it a highly effective material choice for our applications, inhibiting 99.99% of bacterial growth.
Disclaimer: Use of this product does not protect the user from disease-bearing or food-borne pathogens
How does Biomaster work?
The Biomaster antimicrobial additive employs silver ion technology and operates through three modes of action. These mechanisms ensure comprehensive protection against bacterial growth. To understand the process better, watch this informative video.
Biomaster works to prevent bacterial growth in three distinct ways.
Disruption of cell walls: Biomaster binds to the bacterial cell wall, disrupting its growth.
Interference with enzyme production: The silver ions interfere with the production of enzymes, stopping the cell from producing energy.
DNA Disruption: Biomaster interrupts the cell's DNA, preventing replication.
These actions ensure that bacterial cells cannot grow, produce energy, or replicate, leading to their death. The highly active and durable additive is dispersed throughout the material, becoming an integral part of the product finish.
Long-Lasting protection
Since silver is inorganic and non-leaching, unlike organic antimicrobial technologies, Biomaster remains ingrained in the item’s material. The controlled release of the active ingredient provides maximum protection against bacterial growth for the lifetime of the product.
Customer solutions
We always put the customer first by delivering superior customer solutions, globally. Including the Biomaster antimicrobial additive in the range of our patient environment and pipeline, you can rest assured that we have products that help prevent the spread of bacteria.
We prioritize our customers by delivering superior solutions globally. Incorporating the Biomaster antimicrobial additive into our product range provides peace of mind to patients and staff. Our products, including medical gas outlets, zone valve boxes, and medical gas alarms, are designed to prevent the spread of bacteria effectively.
By choosing products with antimicrobial additives like Biomaster, healthcare facilities can significantly reduce bacterial growth, leading to safer and more hygienic environments for everyone.
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