Scandinavian Reports
Independent studies carried out by universities in Denmark and Norway evaluated the bactericidal efficacy of Endurocide® Antimicrobial Plus Curtains.
Denmark report: University Study
Evaluation of bactericidal efficacy |
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Summary:In this trial, Endurocide® Antimicrobial Plus Curtains material and untreated polypropylene were both tested to determine their bactericidal properties against gram positive, gram negative and spore forming bacteria. Testing methodSamples of both fabrics were inoculated with the microorganisms and imprints were taken on agar plates after 1 minute and 30 minutes. Results |
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Bacteria |
Test time |
Endurocide® Antimicrobial Plus Curtain (cfu's) |
Untreated polyproylene (cfu's) |
Spore forming bacteria:
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1 minute |
5 |
5,500 |
Gram positive bacteria:
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1 minute |
0 |
30,000 |
Gram negative bacteria:
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1 minute |
271 |
13,000 |
| 30 minutes |
2 |
13,000 |
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Norway report: Hospital University Study
Comparison of bacterial loading in-situ |
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Summary:In this trial, Endurocide® Antimicrobial Plus Curtains were compared with untreated traditional cotton curtains to test their bacterial loading. Testing methodEndurocide® Antimicrobial Plus Curtains and traditional cotton curtains were hung on opposite sides of the same ER ward. After 10 days, swabs were taken from the edge of each curtain at the natural point for drawing. These swabs were tested for Staphylococcus aureus. Results |
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Curtain type |
No. cfu's |
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>150,000 |
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<30 |
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Please note: we are currently seeking approval from the hospital which held this trial to publish their full report - the attached report has been redacted until this has been received. |
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