Note: Topics to be covered in this deck: Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) Plus SUTURES, including IRGACARE ® MP (triclosan) Integrity Selling Strategy Summary and Key Follow-ups
Note: This is a reminder of the common pathogens implicated in surgical site infections, or SSIs Gram-positive organisms are the most common pathogens, specifically staphylococci ( Staphylococcus aureus and coagulase-negative Staphylococcu s [CNS]), and enterococci. Keep in mind that the incidence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is on the rise Gram-negatives, another type of bacteria, include Escherichia coli , and Pseudomonas and Enterobacter species. The incidence of gram-negative resistance is also on the rise
Note: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, classifies surgical wounds into 4 categories: Class I/Clean Class II/Clean-contaminated Class III/Contaminated Class IV/Dirty-infected
Note: There are a number of factors that contribute to bacterial colonization that can lead to surgical site infections
Note: These SSI risk factors are patient related
Note: These are surgical factors that contribute to SSI risk
Note: During surgery, these factors can contribute to SSI risk
Note: Because SSIs can occur days after surgery, certain postoperative issues are important to consider Discuss targeting the ICU or PA/Residents to determine who changes dressings. A lot of times the resident changes the dressings in the ICU and do not change gloves, which can lead to cross-examination
Note: Many factors play a role in the wound closure environment: the operating room, tools used to close the wound, personnel using aseptic technique, and patient factors (eg, other disease states, the extent of the surgical procedure, and level of immune system function)
Note: There are some additional factors that affect SSI risk
Note: SSIs are a major source of postoperative complications and can result in increased mortality for patients
Note: One factor increasing this trend is the prevalence of patients with comorbidities These patient populations include patients who are immunocompromised (HIV, organ transplants), elderly, in renal failure, or have diabetes, as well as other patient populations
Note: When microorganisms like bacteria attach themselves to the surface of an implanted medical device like a suture, they form biofilms that make themselves highly resistant to antimicrobial treatment and extremely difficult to remove from the surface of the device
Note: SSIs are a deviation from the optimal or “standard” postoperative course When calculating costs related to SSIs, it is important to take into account both direct and indirect costs
Note: Direct and indirect costs of SSIs include decreased patient satisfaction and increased litigation
Note: Sum up the serious and growing problem
Note: IRGACARE ® MP (triclosan) is a biocidal agent used in all Plus SUTURES products IRGACARE MP is a high-purity material that meets United States Pharmacopeia specifications for triclosan and contributes minimally to the background exposure to toxic residues It has demonstrated antibacterial efficacy and a long history of safety. IRGACARE MP is active against the most common pathogens implicated in SSIs, including S aureus , S epidermidis , and others IRGACARE MP is also a great candidate for incorporation into sutures because of its compatibility with suture processing
Note: The mode of action of triclosan is widely unknown The triclosan used in Plus SUTURES is the highly purified form, IRGACARE ® MP Recent studies have shown that it acts as a competitive inhibitor of an essential enzyme in fatty acid synthesis: enoyl-acyl carrier protein reductase
Note: IRGACARE ® MP (triclosan) withstands manufacturing processes, is cost-effective, and has excellent physical and functional properties Coated polyglactin 910 sutures with triclosan appeared to exhibit no difference from traditional polyglactin 910 sutures with respect to tactile smoothness, dry tie-down, and wet tie-down
Note: IRGACARE ® MP (triclosan) has favorable pharmacokinetic properties. It is well absorbed (50% – 100%) by the gastrointestinal tract and well distributed in the body It binds to serum albumin and is present as the sulfate and/or glucuronide conjugate, depending on exposure There is no indication that triclosan accumulates in plasma over time, nor is it stored after single or repeated exposure
Note: IRGACARE ® MP (triclosan) has favorable pharmacokinetic properties. It is well absorbed (50% – 100%) by the gastrointestinal tract and well distributed in the body It binds to serum albumin and is present as the sulfate and/or glucuronide conjugate, depending on exposure There is no indication that triclosan accumulates in plasma over time, nor is it stored after single or repeated exposure
Note: These results support the suggestion that the use of antimicrobial sutures for cerebrospinal fluid shunt surgery wound closure is safe, effective, and may be associated with a reduced risk of postoperative shunt infection