Antibacterial PVA packs.[HydroPore.sup.TM] [Bac-T.sup.TM] Bacteriostatic bacteriostatic /bac·te·rio·stat·ic/ (bak-ter?e-o-stat´ik) inhibiting growth or multiplication of bacteria; an agent that so acts. PVA PVA polyvinyl alcohol. packs are now available from InHealth Technologies. Bac-T packs are made with a safe, patented material that inhibits the growth of bacteria on the packs for up to 7 days, including: Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Yersinia Yersinia A genus of bacteria in the Enterobacteriaceae family. The bacteria appear as gram-negative rods and share many physiological properties with related Escherichia coli. Of the 11 species of Yersinia, Y. pestis, Y. enterocolitica, and Y. entercolitica, Serratia marcescens and Bacillus subtilis. Bac-T Nasal, Sinus and Epistaxis epistaxis /ep·i·stax·is/ (-stak´sis) nosebleed; hemorrhage from the nose, usually due to rupture of small vessels overlying the anterior part of the cartilaginous nasal septum. ep·i·stax·is n. packs are extremely hydrophilic and fast-wicking, absorbing up to 25 times their weight in fluids. All packs are double-compressed for ease of insertion and can be trimmed for a custom fit. Bac-T's unique surface promotes easy removal. |
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