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Brighten the picture on SSIs
with Steriwave®
The threat of Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) from nasal pathogens
69% of SSIs are caused by microbes that can be found in the nose.2 Surgical site infections (SSIs), which are a common type of HAIs, present a serious risk and affect around 11 in 100 patients.1
These infections also carry a significant financial burden, with the superficial SSI costing about £10,000 and an organ-space SSI cost of up to £100,000.3
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What is Steriwave?
The Steriwave® Nasal Photodisinfection System (NPS) is a laser-based antimicrobial device and formulation intended for the decolonisation of potentially pathogenic microorganisms from the anterior nasal passages.
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How Steriwave works
Steriwave® is a potent light-activated antimicrobial that binds specifically to microbes upon application. When activated with red light, it generates reactive oxygen species that rapidly destroy a broad spectrum of microbes within moments, including MRSA, without harming human tissue. This brief, five-minute** treatment which replaces a seven-day protocol is non-invasive and does not involve the use of antibiotics.
** Four minutes treatment time + one minute nursing time.
References
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1. Romo et al. in vitro data on file, Ondine.
2. Wertheim et al. The role of nasal carriage in Staphylococcus aureus infections. Lancet Infect Dis 2005 Dec;5(12):751-62.
3. GIRFT Surgical Site Infection Survey. 2019 survey results. 2019 Apr;p:15.