Abstract:
Single-use devices configured to sanitize accessible surfaces of needleless medical valves at risk of contamination with infectious agents are described, as are methods for making and using such devices. Such devices include a sanitizing element securely attached to an inner surface of at least one of the two or more layers that make up the container inside of which the sanitizing element is stored until it is ready to be used. Examples of containers include laminated foil pouches or packets.
Abstract:
The present invention provides novel compositions comprising: (a) protamine sulfate and (b) benzalkonium chloride or a silver containing particle; and (a) sodium metaperiodate and (b) 5-fluorouracil or chlorhexidine and uses thereof for the preparation of devices, and in particular medical devices, susceptible to colonization by biofilm forming bacteria.
Abstract:
A washer disinfector (1 ) for disinfecting or sterilizing a device (D), comprises a washing chamber (2) which is adapted for housing said device (D), and an arrangement (34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44) for supplying a haloperoxidase, hydrogen peroxide, chloride and/or bromide ions, and ammonium ions to said washing chamber (2). A method of disinfecting or sterilizing a device (D) in a washer disinfector (1 ) comprises supplying a haloperoxidase, hydrogen peroxide, chloride and/or bromide ions, and ammonium ions to the washer-disinfector (1 ).
Abstract:
The present invention relates to uses, compositions, devices, and methods involving the utilisation of nitric oxide to hinder, impede, inhibit, or prevent transmission of infectious viral particles to host cells.
Abstract:
A device for retaining sharps includes a sharps retaining block made of a viscid material. The block has an adjacent layer made from material that presents greater resistance than the resistance of the viscid material to penetration by the sharps, and is located substantially opposite a surface of the sharps retaining block designated for sharps insertion. The device also includes at least one elongated handle extending from the sharps retaining block.
Abstract:
An electrolytic device and method for generating a disinfecting solution that utilizes an electrical circuit and storage battery. The electrical circuit preferably conditions the power received from a variety of power sources to charge the storage battery and conditions the power stored in the storage battery to provide the appropriate power to maximize the disinfection efficacy of the disinfecting solution. The device may incorporate one or more other devices such as an LED, an electrical power takeoff, a clock, a compass, a transmitter device, a receiver device, a position locating device, a direction indicating device, and/or a camera.
Abstract:
Bleached shellac and methods for producing the bleached shellac are disclosed. The bleached shellac comprises reduced salts, reduced water soluble and water insoluble contaminants, reduced microbial contamination, enhanced shelf life, enhanced hardness, and enhanced scratchability. Coatings comprising a bleached shellac of the disclosure and coated substrates comprising said coatings are also disclosed.
Abstract:
The invention is based on the recognition that known antimicrobial compounds, such as nisin or other lantibiotics, can be made to form a long lasting antimicrobial surface coating by linking the peptide with a block polymer, such as PLURONIC? F108 or an end group activated polymer (EGAP) in a manner to form a flexible tether and/or entrap the peptide. The entrapped peptide provides antimicrobial action by early release from entrapment while the tethered peptide provides longer lasting antimicrobial protection. Antimicrobial gels and foams may be prepared using the antimicrobial peptide containing block copolymers.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to novel bacteriocin-producing lactic acid bacteria strains Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis MM19 accession number NML-080508-01and Pediococcus acidilactici MM33 accession number NML-080508-02 isolated from the human gut. The strains L. lactis subsp. l actis MM19 and P. acidilactici MM33 and the bacteriocins produced by these strains are useful for inhibiting microbial growth in food products, and for inhibiting microbial infection or colonization of a mammal.
Abstract:
The present invention presents a biocidic packaging for cosmetics and/or foodstuffs, comprises at least one insoluble proton sink or source (PSS). The ackaging is provided useful for killing living target cells (LTCs), or otherwise disrupting vital intracellular processes and/or intercellular interactions of said LTC upon contact. The PSS comprises, inter alia, (i) proton source or sink providing a buffering capacity; and (ii) means providing proton conductivity and/or electrical potential. The PSS is effectively disrupting the pH homeostasis and/or electrical balance within the confined volume of the LTC and/or disrupting vital intercellular interactions of the LTCs while efficiently preserving the pH of said LTCs' environment. The present invention also discloses a method for killing living target cells (LTCs), or otherwise disrupting vital intracellular processes and/or intercellular interactions of said LTC being in a packaging, especially cosmetic or foodstuffs' packaging.