Innovotech offers a suite of ASTM standard test methods to evaluate the antimicrobial properties of surfaces, polymeric materials, wound dressings, and device coatings. All testing is performed in our ISO 17025:2017 accredited laboratory by experienced microbiologists.
Antimicrobial Surface Testing
This method evaluates the antimicrobial activity of agents incorporated into polymeric or hydrophobic materials using an agar slurry inoculation model. Innovotech has tested strong biofilm model performance with this approach. Microbial recovery increases progressively over time (0 < 4 < 24 hours), confirming biofilm maturation and testing the system for antimicrobial surface evaluation.
Contact Transfer Testing
This method quantifies microbial transfers between surfaces via contact, a critical measure for high-touch materials, device housings, and antimicrobial surface treatments. Innovotech has developed an effective model for comparing contact-mediated microbial transfer across different substrates (e.g., glass, Teflon, resin) and between surfaces of the same material with different textures or coatings.
Wound Dressing Testing
This method assesses the ability of wound dressings to act as a physical microbial barrier using an in vitro wound model (agar surface). Innovotech has demonstrated its utility for evaluating wound dressings against a range of clinically relevant organisms, including bacteria and fungi.
Antimicrobial Surface Testing
This method evaluates biofilm formation and recovery on polymeric material surfaces — essential for demonstrating anti-adherence or anti-biofilm claims on medical devices and implant materials. Innovotech has established capability to run this method, achieving measurable differentiation between material types.
Our accredited laboratory and experienced team deliver data you can rely on for product development and regulatory submissions.
ASTM E2180 evaluates the antimicrobial activity of agents incorporated into a polymeric material (e.g., embedded silver ions), while ASTM E3371 measures how well a surface resists bacterial adherence and biofilm formation — relevant for anti-adherence coatings and low-fouling materials.
Yes. For all four ASTM methods, we accept client-supplied coupons, dressings, or device components. Contact us to discuss sample dimensions, quantities, and shipping requirements.
We maintain a broad collection of standard test organisms including S. aureus, P. aeruginosa, E. coli, C. albicans, and others. Clinical and environmental isolates can also be accommodated. In our library, we have over 1,000 different microbial strains. Contact us for specifics info@innovotech.ca
Yes. Testing performed in our ISO 17025:2017 accredited laboratory generates documentation suitable for inclusion in 510(k) submissions and other regulatory dossiers. We provide detailed study reports upon completion.
Turnaround varies by method and study design — typically 2–4 weeks from sample receipt. Contact us for a project-specific timeline and quote.
