Previously known as Innovative Chemical Technologies and as Innovative Chemical/Environmental Technologies, ICET, Inc. is an R&D company developing technologies in the areas of energy, environment, and biomedicine. ICET's major strength is in electrochemistry, catalysis, and surface modification of polymers and inorganic materials. With biocompatible, antimicrobial and anticalicifaction characteristics, this a platform technology relevant for use in a large array of medical devices. Comparative multidrug resistant in vitro bacterial challenge tests of a coated catheter shows distinct superiority over the two existing products. The preclinical evaluation of a certain device was found to be promising. Preliminary safety biocompatibility tests have been successfully completed.
