Bioactive Microfibre Gelling™ (BMG) Technology – In Vitro Testing of This New Innovative Dressing with Inherent Bioactive and Antimicrobial Properties

Publication Details:

Edwards-Jones, V. (2023) Bioactive Microfibre Gelling™ (BMG) technology – In vitro testing of this new innovative dressing with inherent bioactive and antimicrobial properties. Wound Care Today, 2023.

Wound Details

Key Findings and Data:

  • The dressing exhibited excellent antimicrobial activity, reducing the risk of infections.
  • Excellent anti microbial activity was demonstrated with a >4 log reduction of bacterial numbers of major wound pathogens including drug-resistant strains within 24hrs.
  • Shrinkage of the dressing was minimal and wet tensile strength was >3 Newtons; 3 times stronger than competitor dressing..
  • The volume of fluid absorbed in a 10x10cm dressing was 80-85ml; twice the volume of a leading competitor
Bioactive Microfibre Gelling™ (BMG™) Technology: In Vitro Testing of this New Innovative Dressing

Key Insights

  • The combination of chitosan’s inherent antimicrobial properties and innovative microfibre structure makes this dressing highly effective for wound care.
  • The study confirms that MaxioCel, utilizing BMG technology, provides superior exudate management, infection control, and bioactive wound healing properties, making it a valuable advanced wound care solution.
  • The findings suggest that this dressing could significantly improve healing outcomes in chronic and complex wounds.

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