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Next-Generation Silver Technology Offers Dramatic Improvements in Treating Wounds and Burns

National Wound Care Technology Expert, Bruce L. Gibbins PhD, Shares Latest Findings Showing SilvaSorb Antimicrobial Gel Highly Effective Even Against Antibiotic-Resistant Staph


PORTLAND, OR -- March 7, 2005 -- Technological advancements in the use of silver for fighting infections has resulted in next-generation medical products that offer breakthroughs in treating wounds and burns, according to national wound care technology expert, Bruce L. Gibbins, PhD.

Dr. Gibbins shared some of the latest findings in the wound-care field, at the annual "John A. Boswick, MD, Burn and Wound Healing Symposium" held last week at the Maui Prince Hotel, in Maui, Hawaii.

According to Gibbins, founder of AcryMed, a medical device company specializing in wound care and infection control technology, one of the biggest breakthroughs in these products is their ability to sustain the super infection-fighting properties of silver through time-release formulas. Products like AcryMed's SilvaSorb Gel now remain effective in fighting bacteria for many days rather than hours. As a result, dressings require significantly less frequent changing and reapplication. Wounds and burns heal faster and the incidences of infection are greatly reduced with an overall increase in patient comfort.

"Silver has long been recognized by medical specialists as a valuable infection-fighting agent for treating burns," said Gibbins. "New technology extends these natural benefits to make next-generation silver antimicrobial products more effective and easier to use than ever before. The ultimate result is faster healing and lower medical costs; both of which can have a real impact on the way medical professionals treat wounds and burns."


Kills Super Bugs
Studies show that silver applied in the form of SilvaSorb Gel is highly effective against MRSA, a strain of Staphylococcus aureus (Staph) that is resistant to traditional antibiotics including methicillin. The resistance of MRSA against antibiotics has concerned the health care industry and many have worried that nothing would control the so-called Super Bugs.

As the only silver antimicrobial product available today in a gel form, SilvaSorb Gel also offers other significant advantages. It is easy-to-apply on most types of wounds and burns making it a uniquely multipurpose antimicrobial. Reapplying the gel does not require the sometimes painful and time consuming removal of previous applications so healing wounds are left undisturbed.

SilvaSorb is currently being distributed in the U.S. by Medline Industries.


SOURCE: Medline Industries

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