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.
Sharklet addresses the complex and serious problem of hospital-acquired infections. Because hospitals and other health care facilities are among the places that carry the highest risk for Staph a. and other dangerous bacteria, a solution is needed to help prevent this bacteria from affecting patients and keeping them safe from hospital-acquired infections.
First, the health care community needs solutions for preventing hospital-acquired infections. Bacterial infection is the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S.
Second, biomimicry - that is technology inspired by nature - is advancing. As opposed to trying to "beat" nature, Sharklet and other biomimetic technologies help humans and nature co-exist.
The continued use of kill technologies and antibiotics is making bacteria stronger - or in other words - contributing to bacterial resistance. If new solutions such as Sharklet aren't applied, the problem of antibiotic resistant infections and bacterial resistance could grow worse.
Sharklet is in the advanced stages of testing. The technology is in the process of commercialization.
Sharklet may be applied via manufacturing to medical devices such as catheters. Catheter infections account for 41 percent of hospital-acquired infections. It also may be applied to existing surfaces.
Numerous studies have been written about Sharklet's effectiveness by leading research journals. The leadership team as well as the scientist who discovered Sharklet can speak to its effectiveness and the discovery of the technology.
See Biointerphases - http://tinyurl.com/5w2m9k
See Langmuir Study - http://tinyurl.com/67sktw
Visit the Sharklet media room at Sharklet Technologies' website: http://www.sharklet.com/mediaroom.html
Call Sarah Eder at 303-933-0258 for more information.