Bactisure™ was specifically designed to remove structurally resistant forms of bacteria (biofilm) through physical deconstruction of the extracellular polymeric substance (EPS) matrix, making bacteria more susceptible to traditional antibiotics and the body's normal defense mechanisms.
Bactisure is a surgical lavage that is used to remove debris, including microorganisms, from wounds using pulsed (jet) lavage. This clear, colorless, low-odor solution has received FDA 510(k) clearance.
Active ingredients in Bactisure include ethanol (solvent), acetic acid (pH modifier), sodium acetate (buffer), benzalkonium chloride (surfactant) and water.
Several species of bacterial biofilm were irrigated for two minutes with Irrisept®, Betadine® and Bactisure. Compared to its competitors, Bactisure application resulted in a greater log reduction of all bacterial species, outpacing Irrisept and Betadine by nearly double.
Bactisure is licensed and sold through Zimmer Biomet, a Next Science partner.