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71info@intersurgical.com • www.intersurgical.comAnaesthetic Breathing Systems • Silver Knight™Silver Knight™ anti-microbial breathing systemsHelping in the fight against Hospital Acquired InfectionsH2O Ag+The addition of Silver Ion anti-microbial additive to Intersurgical breathing system tubing greatly reduces the viable microbial count level over time. The tubing has demonstrated a long lasting anti-microbial affect against a broad range of micro-organisms responsible for Hospital Acquired Infections.References: 1. Intersurgical Ltd. Certified Independent Test Results, 2019.Protect with Silver KnightIn the continued fight against Hospital Acquired Infections, Intersurgical has developed the Silver Knight range of systems with an anti-microbial additive to further enhance patient safety. This anti-microbial, silver-based ion additive has been introduced to a range of breathing systems for both anaesthesia and intensive care use. Testing to ISO Standard 22196 shows a reduction in bacterial viable count by 99.9% against controls.1How does it work?Silver Knight is an anti-microbial additive that uses silver ions to disrupt the normal enzymatic activities of bacteria. It functions as a safe, quick and effective catalyst to deactivate pathogenic bacteria and prevent their proliferation.The silver ions bind with the bacteria and damage the cell wall, disrupting normal cellular functions and preventing further proliferation of the bacteria. The silver ions work through catalytic oxidation therefore they are not used up following a single reaction, it may catalyse an innumerable number of reactions. This is one reason for the effectiveness of silver as an anti-microbial agent. Silver Knight is proven¹ to help reduce the incidence of MRSA infection and other organisms including Staphyloccus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acinetobacter calcoaceticus and Escherichia coli. As shown in the graphs below, this technology will reduce microbial growth within, and on, the surface of the breathing systems. Silver Knight breathing systems are all validated for up to seven days use, and remain active, in unopened packaging, for up to five years.Bacterial cells Inside and outside surfacesSilver ions disablethe bacteriaComparisonSilver Knight tube versus standard tube with no anti-microbial for a range of micro-organisms.Standard tube with no anti-microbialSilver Knight tubeEscherichia coliMRSAKlebsiella pneumoniaeAcinetobacter calcoaceticusStaphylococcus aureusPseudomonas aeruginosa7.007.007.007.007.007.006.006.006.006.006.006.005.005.005.005.005.005.004.004.004.004.004.004.003.003.003.003.003.003.002.002.002.002.002.002.001.001.001.001.001.001.000.000.000.000.000.000.00Time (days)Time (days)Time (days)Time (days)Time (days)Time (days)111111000000222222333333444444555555666666777777Average of Logarithm viable bacteria Average of Logarithm viable bacteriaAverage of Logarithm viable bacteria Average of Logarithm viable bacteriaAverage of Logarithm viable bacteria Average of Logarithm viable bacteriaContact usFind out more Watch the video