Microbiology & Antimicrobial Testing
Evaluation of Antimicrobial Efficacy
Antimicrobial efficacy testing is crucial for assessing the performance and safety of antimicrobial solutions and products used in clinical settings. These tests evaluate the products’ ability to prevent or inhibit the growth of microorganisms, reducing the risk of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and ensuring patient safety. They provide a systematic approach to assess the products’ effectiveness…
Read MoreUsing the AATCC 100 Method to Evaluate Antimicrobial Efficacy for Wound Care Products
Why does the AATCC 100 test method hold the FDA’s attention when evaluating the efficacy of wound care products? In the realm of wound care, the prevention of infections is paramount for supporting patient healing. According to Abdullah Ibn Mafiz, PhD, and Principal Investigator at iFyber, antimicrobial wound care products act as defenders of the…
Read MoreAntimicrobial Solutions Articles Published
iFyber scientists worked with Allergan Aesthetics on two articles in Aesthetic Surgery Journal evaluating antimicrobial solutions used in breast implant soaking and breast pocket irrigation. Part 1 looked at efficacy against planktonic bacteria, Part 2 at biofilm-associated bacteria. https://doi.org/10.1093/asj/sjaa309 https://doi.org/10.1093/asj/sjaa308
Read MoreCandida auris biofilm model
iFyber has added Candida auris to the list of pathogens available on our ex vivo model of mature biofilms. C. auris is a drug resistant fungus that is responsible for a number of potentially lethal infections worldwide. iFyber has brought the organism in-house and to allow our clients access to the ability to test their…
Read MoreArtificial Sputum Biofilm Model
iFyber now offers an artificial sputum in vitro biofilm model. This model is particularly useful for antibiotic developers evaluating their therapies against the types of biofilms found in the CF lung. Read more here and contact us for more information.
Read MoreJournal of Applied Microbiology Paper
iFyber team members and collaborators were published in a paper on dispersing pathogenic bacterial biofilms with NO-releasing polyacrylonitrile. View the abstract here.
Read MoreiFyber Releases Applications Note on Anti-biofilm Evaluation
In an applications note by Deborah Diel and Nina Bionda, iFyber looks at using the MBEC assay to evaluate anti-biofilm properties of ciprofloxacin.
Read MoreiFyber Findings: Antimicrobial Properties of Copper
iFyber scientists publish findings on the antimicrobial properties of copper coatings in leading scientific journal…more
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