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Antimicrobial Activity of Polymers Coated with Iodine-Complexed Polyvinylpyrrolidone

K.G. Kristinsson

Hygiene-Institute University of Cologne Cologne, Germany

B. Jansen

Hygiene-Institute University of Cologne Cologne, Germany

U. Treitz

Hygiene-Institute University of Cologne Cologne, Germany

F. Schumacher-Perdreau

Hygiene-Institute University of Cologne Cologne, Germany

G. Peters

Hygiene-Institute University of Cologne Cologne, Germany

G. Pulverer

Hygiene-Institute University of Cologne Cologne, Germany

Polymer-associated infection is a problem of increasing importance in modern medicine. In a new approach to prevent such infections we have modified polyvinylfluoride (TEDLAR) films by graft copolymerization with N-vinylpyrrolidone to which iodine can be complexed. Grafting reaction was performed by the preirradiation technique using an electron accelerator. Grafted films were then treated in Lugol's solution for at least 24 h. Release of free iodine from the films was determined either by titration or using the agar disc diffusion test, showing an iodine release for up to 4-5 days. The antimicrobial activity of the films was tested in bacterial adhesion measurements. Bacterial and fungal cells in the range of 103 to 106 cfu/cm2 polymer were found on control samples without iodine, whereas on iodine-complexed films no viable cells could be detected at least for 5 days or even longer. Thus, microbial adhesion and growth can be inhibited by iodine-containing polymers.

Journal of Biomaterials Applications, Vol. 5, No. 3, 173-184 (1991)
DOI: 10.1177/088532829100500303
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