Clinical Trial Results on Antimicrobial Effects of Copper Presented to World Health Organization

The use of antimicrobial copper surfaces in intensive care unit rooms resulted in a 97 percent reduction of bacteria that cause hospital acquired infections, according to early results from a comprehensive multi-site clinical trial.


This particular study also found a 40 percent reduction in the risk of acquiring an infection.

Initial study results were presented to the World Health Organization’s first International Conference on Prevention and Infection Control in Geneva, Switzerland, and are to be submitted to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for review and approval.

Read more about the study and the ICPIC conference as it was reported recently by ScienceDaily, one of the Internet’s most popular science news websites.

Decorative elements made from bronze with antimicrobial copper can soon be applied to interior décor in home designs, architectural casegoods and healthcare facilities. deniseSiegelbronze is certified by the Environmental Protection Agency as a manufacturer of cabinetry and furniture handles, pulls, hardware and other products made from bronze with antimicrobial copper.

“Inherant in dSb products made with antimicrobial bronze will be our distinctive beauty, design elegance and sustainability,” said company president Denise Siegel. “We’re very excited that we’ll soon be offering products that additionally feature the bacteria killing capabilities of this material.”

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