Antimicrobial Coating for Surgical Implants and Method of Manufacturing

摘要

A surgical mesh has a therapeutic amount of an antimicrobial substance attached to the mesh. The surgical mesh is then stabilized by either freeze drying or keeping cold after attaching the antimicrobial substance. The surgical mesh is then sterilized with an electron beam. The stabilization of the surgical mesh allows the mesh to be used up to a year after the antimicrobial substance is attached and still be effective against bacteria.