Medical device infections and clinical Biofilm treatment using BioFlux system

Medical devices such as indwelling catheters present special challenges in microbial infection, since the devices are kept in place for extended periods.
KEY BIOFLUX ADVANTAGES FOR MEDICAL DEVICE INFECTION STUDIES:

• Microfluidic platform allows for reduced sample, volume-enabling the use of primary media including: saliva, plasma, urine, and tears
• Silicone bottom plates feature all-PDMS flow channels to address the need for research regarding biofilms that attribute to medical device infections
• Custom substrate plates feature the ability to add any material to the bottom of microfluidic flow chambers, and enable a full range of experimental protocols utilizing custom substrates
• Control physiological parameters and observe bacterial attachment and biofilm growth over a variety of substrates
• Research can include infections of dental implants; orthopedic implants; in-dwelling device surfaces; and environmental biofilms in industrial settings

Learn more, read the Biofilms dedicated section!