Potent bactericidal efficacy of copper oxide impregnated non-porous solid surfaces.

Background: The role of fomites and the environment in nosocomial infections is becoming widely recognized. In this paper we discuss the use of Cupron copper oxide impregnated non-porous solid surface in the hospital setting and present in vitro testing data via USA Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved testing protocols that demonstrate the efficacy of these products to assist in reduction in environmental contamination and potentially nosocomial infections.

Results: The two countertops tested passed all the acceptance criteria by the EPA (>99.