Antibacterial temporary Fixation devices

The aim of the research are innovative antibacterial and antiadhesive temporary fixation devices, in order to overcome the main current issues: bacterial contamination and tissue overgrowth.

The materials of interest are both Titanium (and its alloys) and Stainless Steel. The coated devices will be able to address the main needs of temporary fixation devices: bacterial contamination and tissue overgrowth by a reduction of bacterial adhesion compared to the traditional uncoated ones, an antibacterial action against the main pathogens involved in prosthetic infections (e.g. S. aureus) and a reduction of tissue overgrowth compared to the standard uncoated ones.

This research activity involves also Prof.M. Ferraris and S. Perero

Funded by MANUNET CALL (EASYFIX Project – DIMEAS - DISAT).

Relevant publication:

Ferraris S., Perero S., Costa P., Gautier di Confiengo G., Cochis A., Rimondini L., Renaux F., Vernè E., Ferraris M., Spriano S. Antibacterial inorganic coatings on metallic surfaces for temporary fixation devices. Appl Surf Sci, 144707, 2019 https://iris.polito.it/handle/11583/2779032#.XjGkezJKh1s