Sharklet is a completely revolutionary microscopic surface technology that inhibits biofilm formation through a surface pattern alone. The surface doesn't kill bacteria - it keeps it from growing and creating a biofilm formation through topography. This means that it does not contribute to the problem of antibiotic resistance because there are no chemicals or kill-strategies involved. Sharklet may be manufactured onto medical devices or be placed onto surfaces to help prevent the formation of biofilms, and as a result help prevent hospital-acquired infections. Sharklet was discovered by Dr. Anthony Brennan at the University of Florida. He discovered that sharks have skin that inhibits microorganism growth. The Sharklet pattern is inspired by the pattern of sharks.