Towards fabrication of 3D printed medical devices to prevent biofilm formation.
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The use of three-dimensional (3D) printing technologies is transforming the way that materials are turned into functional devices. We demonstrate in the current study the incorporation of anti-microbial nitrofurantoin in a polymer carrier material and subsequent 3D printing of a model structure, which resulted in an inhibition of biofilm colonization. The approach taken is very promising and can open up new avenues to manufacture functional medical devices in the future.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Journal | International Journal of Pharmaceutics |
| Volume | 459 |
| Issue number | 1-2 |
| Pages (from-to) | 62-4 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| ISSN | 0378-5173 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2014 |
- Anti-Bacterial Agents, Anti-Bacterial Agents: administration & dosage, Anti-Bacterial Agents: chemistry, Anti-Bacterial Agents: pharmacology, Attachment Sites, Microbiological, Attachment Sites, Microbiological: drug effects, Biofilms, Biofilms: drug effects, Biofilms: growth & development, Equipment Design, Equipment and Supplies, Health Care Sector, Indicators and Reagents, Microbial Sensitivity Tests, Nitrofurantoin, Nitrofurantoin: administration & dosage, Nitrofurantoin: chemistry, Nitrofurantoin: pharmacology, Oxazines, Oxazines: administration & dosage, Oxazines: chemistry, Printing, Spectrophotometry, Ultraviolet, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus aureus: drug effects, Xanthenes, Xanthenes: administration & dosage, Xanthenes: chemistry
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