Barrier Gauze Wound Care Dressings
July 20, 2010 7:16 am | Product Releases | CommentsQuick-Med Technologies, Inc.’s NIMBUS™ (Novel Intrinsically MicroBonded Utility Substrate) employs a family of advanced antimicrobial polymers that destroy bacteria at the cellular level, thereby eliminating the risk of developing drug resistance. Unlike any other microbicide on the market today, NIMBUS works by creating a permanent bond with a multitude of substrates (without leaching) and is less than 10% the cost of similar silver-based antimicrobials.
LISTED UNDER: Bandages & DressingsFlexible Hemostatic Dressing Improves Comfort And Care
June 28, 2010 6:50 am | Hemcon Medical Technologies, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsHemCon Medical Technologies, Inc. introduces the flexible-by-design, HemCon® Patch for use for external, temporary control of bleeding during interventional and diagnostic cardiac catheterization, interventional radiology, electrophysiology and dialysis access procedures.
LISTED UNDER: Bandages & DressingsFoam Wound Dressing
May 5, 2010 8:14 am | Derma Sciences | Product Releases | CommentsDerma Sciences, Inc. introduces its new XTRASORB™ Foam dressing. According to the company, the XTRASORB™ Foam has been designed to provide a marked advancement to standard polyurethane foam dressings. The difference is on the outer facing portion of the dressing.
LISTED UNDER: Bandages & DressingsBarrier Gauze Wound Dressings
February 24, 2010 7:24 am | Derma Sciences | Product Releases | CommentsDerma Sciences, Inc.’s BIOGUARD™ barrier gauze wound dressings have recently been classified by the FDA as Class II medical devices. The newly issued guidance pertains to a wound dressing with permanently bound cationic biocide polyDADMAC, one of the molecular entities covered in nine Quick-Med U.
LISTED UNDER: Bandages & DressingsDissolvable Sinus Dressing
February 23, 2010 6:15 am | Arthrocare Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsArthrocare introduces a new Stammberger Foam dissolvable sinus dressing. According to the company, the dressing: Prevents adhesions within the nasal cavities. Controls minor bleeding and minimizes edema,. Eliminates the need for painful post-op removal of packing.
LISTED UNDER: Bandages & DressingsBarrier Gauze
December 11, 2009 5:46 am | Product Releases | CommentsA study released this month shows this barrier gauze may provide additional safeguards against influenza viruses including H1N1 An independent lab report demonstrated that BIOGUARD™ barrier gauze dressings from Derma Sciences, Inc. exhibit greater than 99.9% inactivation rates against swine flu virus after exposure for 24 hours.
LISTED UNDER: Bandages & DressingsHemostatic Gauze
December 16, 2008 9:36 am | Lifescience Plus | Product Releases | CommentsBloodSTOP® and BloodSTOP iX PLUS Hemostatic Gauzes are hemostatic agents that work to speed the coagulation of blood by expanding into a gel that adheres to the surface when pressure is applied to seal the wound. BloodSTOP is a water-soluble, natural treatment used to cover the wound and halt the flow of blood while protecting the injured area.
LISTED UNDER: Bandages & DressingsDressing for Chronic, Non-Infected Wounds
December 16, 2008 9:36 am | 3M Health Care | Product Releases | CommentsThe 3M™ Tegaderm™ Matrix Dressing with PHI™ technology is indicated for use with chronic, non-infected wounds, including diabetic ulcers, pressure ulcers (stages II-IV) and venous stasis ulcers and has demonstrated favorable results on hard-to-heal wounds. PHI technology consists of a unique blend of cations found naturally in the body, including potassium, zinc, calcium and rubidium.
LISTED UNDER: Bandages & DressingsHemostatic Wound Dressings
December 16, 2008 9:36 am | Hemcon Medical Technologies, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsHemCon dressings control bleeding by becoming extremely adherent when in contact with blood. The adhesive-like action seals the wound and attracts red blood cells to the bandage, forming a seal that stops hemorrhaging independent of the body's natural clotting process. The bandages and dressings provide a barrier against harmful bacteria naturally because when in contact with the bacteria, the chitosan ruptures the cell walls of gram negative bacteria and prohibits reproduction.
LISTED UNDER: Bandages & DressingsAntimicrobial Barrier for Surgical Sites
March 12, 2008 9:46 am | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsACTICOAT Post-Op silver-coated antimicrobial barrier for surgical sites is designed to help manage infection risk following cardiothoracic, orthopedic, soft tissue and other surgical procedures. With potent bactericidal activity and excellent absorption, it can be left in place for up to seven days.
LISTED UNDER: Bandages & DressingsAntimicrobial Wound Dressings
December 17, 2007 4:31 am | Medline Industries, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsSilvaSorb harnesses the power of ionic silver, releasing silver at a controlled level for broad spectrum antimicrobial action, without harming tissue cells. The ionic silver is suspended in the SilvaSorb dressing to control its release over a period of up to seven days. It offers antimicrobial protection over a broad spectrum of bacteria and fungi, including MRSA and VRE.
LISTED UNDER: Bandages & DressingsGauze Packing Strips
April 25, 2007 6:41 am | Covidien | Product Releases | CommentsCurity™ AMD™ woven gauze packing strips have been impregnated with a highly effective yet safe antiseptic, PHMB. They are proven effective against MRSA, VRE and a broad range of bacteria but have no impact on epithelization. AMD Packing Strips come in a one yard package, which makes application easier, minimizes waste and saves time and money.
LISTED UNDER: Bandages & DressingsAdhesion Barrier for Abdominal & Pelvic Surgery
October 11, 2006 7:09 am | Genzyme Biosurgery | Product Releases | CommentsSeprafilm® Adhesion Barrier is a bioresorbable membrane comprised of chemically-modified HA-CMC. It is intended for use following open abdominal or pelvic surgery, including bariatric procedures, serving as a site-specific, temporary adhesion barrier that physically separates tissue and organs during healing.
LISTED UNDER: Bandages & DressingsAntimicrobial Wound Dressing
August 11, 2006 6:16 am | Covidien | Product Releases | CommentsWounds, including surgical sites are one of the most common pathways and breeding grounds for infections. Kendall AMD™ Antimicrobial Wound Dressings help minimize the risk of infection by reducing the number of bacteria that penetrate through and colonize in the dressings. Clinical studies show that Kendall AMD provides an effective barrier to deadly bacteria, helping to protect wounds from infection.
LISTED UNDER: Bandages & DressingsSelf-Sealing Injection Site Bandage
August 11, 2006 6:16 am | Inject-Safe Bandages Llc | Product Releases | CommentsThe Inject-Safe Bandage is a non-latex membrane that seals when a needle is withdrawn from the injection site. It greatly reduces exposure to blood and fluids after an injection by providing a barrier that contains post-injection bleeding and protects the injection site under a sterile pad. To use the Inject-Safe Bandage?, the healthcare worker preps the injection site, removes the bandage from its sterile pouch, peals off the backing and applies the bandage to the patient’s skin.
LISTED UNDER: Bandages & Dressings
