FDA Grand Rounds - Anti biofilm Technologies for Enhancing the Safety of Medical Device Surfaces

FDA Grand Rounds · February 5, 2026

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S1 welcomed attendees and introduced Dr. Jelika Amarsingh as the day's speaker and microbiologist at the Winchester Engineering and Analytical Center (WEAC) in the Office of the Chief Scientist (first identification of the presenter).

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Dr. Jelika Amarsingh of the Winchester Engineering and Analytical Center presented FDA Grand Rounds on emerging non‑antimicrobial strategies to prevent and disrupt biofilms on medical devices, reporting laboratory results for electrical stimulation against nontuberculous mycobacteria and photothermal gold‑nanorod coatings for Staphylococcus aureus. She emphasized early intervention, further validation, and a clear regulatory pathway for these technologies.

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