Acteev Launches Antimicrobial Zinc Technology

Acteev has launched Acteev MED, an antimicrobial zinc technology that provides enhanced protection and improved performance in healthcare applications.

Protecting Medical Devices from Damaging Bacteria & Microbes

“Each year, hundreds of millions of patients are affected by health care-acquired infections, leading to significant morbidity and financial loss,” said Cristina M. Acevedo, Ph.D., MBA, Director of Acteev MED. “Our solution protects medical devices from the growth of damaging bacteria and microbes.”
 
Acteev MED offers antimicrobial protection for high-touch surfaces, patient support and transport equipment, wound care dressings, sutures, scrubs, face masks, compression garments and more. The solution is available in many forms, from yarn to nonwovens to engineered plastics.
 
Other antimicrobial solutions on the market rely on chemical coatings or sprays that can wear off over time or an abrasive yarn that creates inefficiencies during  the manufacturing process. Instead, Acteev incorporates zinc ions directly into superior polyamide, a material of choice in high-stakes, health applications. Because it’s embedded into the matrix of the polymer, the protection is permanent and more environmentally sustainable.