Cytotoxicity test of medical device with silver nanoparticles

Objective:Assess cytotoxicity of medical device with silver nanoparticles and assay the reason of the cytotoxicity.Method:The nine kinds of silver nanoparticle samples in three types were tested by MTT cytotoxicity method.Result:The test showed that the cytotoxic ity in 9 final samples all were grade 3 to 4;the gels and dressings which are semi-finished products without silver nanoparticles,were grade 1 of cytotoxicity;patches were grade 4 of cytotoxicity;patches without adhesive were grade 1 of cytotoxicity.Conclusion:Silver nanoparticle medical devices in the present test showed moderate or severe cytotoxicity.Gels or dressings only which without silver nanoparticle showed slightly cytotoxicity.Patches only which without silver nanoparticle showed severe cytotoxicity,and adhesive is the main reason of the cytotoxicity.Whether the severe cytotoxicity will induce persist cell damage,and the detail mechanisms of silver nanoparticle or adhesive-induced cytotoxicity need further investigation.