Antimicrobial Parylene Technology – SCS microRESIST

A new antimicrobial coating technology available from Specialty Coating Systems: SCS microRESIST Antimicrobial Parylene Technology offers a breakthrough that combines the benefits of biocompatible Parylene with antimicrobial properties to eliminate harmful microorganisms on coated devices effectively.

Pathogens that cause healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) pose an ongoing and increasing challenge to hospitals, resulting in more deaths than AIDS, auto accidents and breast cancer combined in the US.^1,2

SCS microRESIST technology can be applied to a variety of medical devices and applications to effectively eliminate microorganisms. Tested per JIS Z 2801, microRESIST has demonstrated greater than Log 5 reduction on 14 of the most common microorganisms. It has also demonstrated 7- and 15-day kill effectiveness (greater than Log 5) on E. coli.

^{1. Hidron et al. Antimicrobial-Resistant Pathogens Associated with Healthcare Associates Infections: Annual Summary of Data Reported to the National Healthcare Safety Network at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 2006-2007. Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology. November 2008. Vol. 29, No 11.}

^{2. Safe Care Campaign. Infection facts you need to know. http://www.safecarecampaign.org/Facts.html (accessed June 10, 2013).}

^{microRESIST is a trademark of Specialty Coating Systems, Inc.}