Infection caused by artificial joints and other devices is one of the big challenges facing the medical device industry. It can lead to sepsis, which is often fatal. Researchers at the University of Georgia say they have made a breakthrough by developing a bioplastic that is resistant to bacteria and could be used to combat infections from devices like wound dressings and catheters. "It was found that it had complete inhibition, as in no bacteria would grow on the plastic once applied," said doctoral student Alex Jones. "The bacteria wouldn't be able to live on it." More