Indicator Systems International, Inc.

Jon Booher

Joel R Gorski

Ram W Sabnis

An apparatus and method are provided for visually monitoring, detecting, and/or determining the presence, absence, and/or growth of harmful or potentially harmful bacterial microorganisms beneath a wound dressing, in one example used to cover an indwelling central venous catheter or other catheter. A bacteria detection apparatus includes a barrier membrane, a permeable membrane for placement proximate a wound or a catheter insertion site, and an indicator between the barrier membrane and the permeable membrane for indicating the presence of bacteria proximate the permeable membrane. A method of using a bacterial growth detection apparatus is also provided.

Apparatus and method for detecting bacterial growth beneath a wound dressing

Polymeric indicators are provided for visually monitoring, detecting, and/or determining the presence of metabolic byproducts from harmful or potentially harmful microorganisms.

Polymeric indicators for detecting the presence of metabolic byproducts from microorganisms

Polymeric indicator films and pH indicating wraps are provided for visually monitoring, detecting, and/or determining the presence of metabolic byproducts from harmful or potentially harmful microorganisms. Also provided are methods of use and preparation of the polymeric indicator films.

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Advance, NC, United States of America

Jon Booher