Cura Surgical announced that their existing Vizient Contract (number MS11396) has been extended through January 31, 2021. This contract allows a comprehensive line of unique silver-plated nylon dressings in both Silverlon® and TheraBond® product ranges to be available to Vizient members across the nation. Vizient represents a diverse membership base that includes academic medical centers, pediatric facilities, community hospitals, integrated health delivery networks and non-acute health care providers representing more than $100 billion in annual purchasing volume … “We are thrilled to extend enhanced savings on our Silverlon® product line through this contract to Vizient members,” said Raul Brizuela, president and CEO of Cura Surgical and Argentum Medical, provider of Silverlon. “Combating hospital acquired infections, including surgical site infections, remains a top priority to healthcare facilities, and we are proud make a positive impact in this field.” … Silverlon® antimicrobial silver-plated dressings provide 50-100xs more silver than other silver-based antimicrobial dressings, and Silverlon’s efficacy is supported by multiple independent, peer-reviewed and published clinical studies. These studies suggest Silverlon® Dressings can be an important element in wound care and that control of wound bacteria within the dressing may help reduce the risk of infection … read more