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• Inhibitsbacterialfattyacid synthesis (Membrane de-
stabilizer)
• Gram +/- organisms
• Bacterio-static/-cidal
• Eluted from a ureteral stent
• Inusefor>40yrs:
– Toothpastes & soaps – Surgical scrubs
– Children’s toys
– Vicryl suture
Triclosan
• Triumph® Stent (Boston Scientific)
• Local antibiosis and high concentration at device surface
