Towards fabrication of 3D printed medical devices to prevent biofilm formation
N Sandler, I Salmela, A Fallarero, A Rosling… - International journal of …, 2014 - Elsevier
International journal of pharmaceutics, 2014•Elsevier
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.
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.
Abstract
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.
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