Another potential application for Amferia hydrogel comes in the form of a patch that can clear the skin of bacteria before a surgical procedure. A recent study we conducted on human skin demonstrated that Amferia hydrogel kills up to 99.99% bacteria on skin surface within the first three hours of application.
Adhering a protective hydrogel patch to the incision site prior to surgery eradicates skin flora, providing a bacteria free site of surgery. In emergency wards, where patients may be waiting in a non-sterile environment prior to surgery, a bacteria-killing patch can reduce complications and potentially save lives.
