Bandages & Dressings
New Technology For Post-Op Foot And Ankle Wounds
February 12, 2013 12:36 pm | News | CommentsPreliminary results at four weeks show reduced incidence of infection as well as a greater reduction in scar length, width and height among patients using SilverSeal, compared to those who had the control dressing applied.
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Non-Sterile Elastic Bandages
December 3, 2012 9:55 am | by Tronex | Tronex Healthcare | Product Releases | CommentsTronex recently unveiled its new line of Non-Sterile Elastic Bandages. The 100-percent latex-free bandages feature custom-blended fabrics and leading weave density. This results in superior clinical benefits, including consistent compression hold, durability, elasticity, patient comfort, and convenience.
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AQUACEL Ag EXTRA
November 12, 2012 12:43 pm | Convatec | Product Releases | CommentsConvaTec has announced the AQUACEL® Ag EXTRA™ wound dressing that incorporates strengthening fibers, making it especially appropriate for managing highly exuding wounds when strength and absorbency is needed most.
LISTED UNDER: Bandages & DressingsWittmann Patch
July 30, 2012 5:01 am | Starsurgical, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsStarsurgical, Inc. offers the Wittmann Patch, a temporary adjustable hook and loop mesh for closing acute open abdomens and giant ventral hernias. It prevents lateral retraction, restores midline anatomy and avoids component separation and bridging mesh. A bolster placement technique preserves the midline fascia for final closure.
LISTED UNDER: Bandages & DressingsAQUACEL Foam Dressing
July 27, 2012 4:39 am | Convatec | Product Releases | CommentsConvaTec, has introduced the AQUACEL® foam dressing, a product that combines a soft absorbent foam pad with the benefits of the AQUACEL interface which maintains a moist wound environment and prevents lateral spread of fluids. It has a waterproof barrier that allows for the evaporation of excess moisture and protection against viral and bacterial penetration.
LISTED UNDER: Bandages & DressingsIV Clear Film Dressing
July 16, 2012 10:47 am | Covalon Technologies Ltd. | Product Releases | CommentsCovalon Technologies Ltd. has announced IV Clear™, a breakthrough antimicrobial silicone adhesive film dressing designed for securing vascular intravenous access devices. IV Clear combines the comfort of skin-friendly silicone adhesive technology with the advanced antimicrobial protection of two gold-standard antimicrobial agents– chlorhexidine and silver.
LISTED UNDER: Bandages & DressingsAdhesive Film Dressing
May 15, 2012 7:08 am | Covalon Technologies Ltd. | Product Releases | CommentsCovalon Technologies Ltd. has announced USFDA approval of IV Clear, an antimicrobial silicone adhesive film dressing designed for securing vascular intravenous access devices. IV Clear has bonded two antimicrobials--chlorhexidine and silver--into the actual adhesive of the soft and non-sensitizing silicone that allows the clear film dressing to comfortably secure vascular access devices to the skin while providing antimicrobial protection for up to 7 days.
LISTED UNDER: Bandages & DressingsBurn Dressing Glove
February 13, 2012 6:55 am | Convatec | Product Releases | CommentsConvaTec has announced the introduction of AQUACEL® Ag BURN dressing, including a glove for use specifically in partial thickness burns to hands, where a large number of burn injuries occur. The gloves come in a range of sizes from child to adult. Flat and glove dressings are reinforced with Nylon stitching to offer patients maximum flexibility and range of motion.
LISTED UNDER: Bandages & DressingsBurn Dressing
February 10, 2012 8:50 am | Convatec | Product Releases | CommentsConvaTec, a world-leading developer and marketer of innovative medical technologies for community and hospital care, today announced the introduction of AQUACEL® Ag BURN dressing, a new wound dressing for the management of partial thickness burns (PTBs) and donor sites. AQUACEL® Ag BURN dressing incorporates the company’s proprietary Hydrofiber® Technology, which has been shown in an in-vitro study to lock in fluid and trap bacteria and to contour closely to uneven wound surfaces.
LISTED UNDER: Bandages & DressingsPediatric Immobilizers
December 5, 2011 8:29 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Medi-Kid Co. offers Pediatric Immobilizers, cylindrical devices that prevent children-patients from bending specific limbs can be used for many different circumstances, during surgery, post-surgical protection, nighttime splinting and weight-bearing physical therapy. The Medi-Kid line of pediactric immobilizers can be customized with hundreds of different fabric designs, making it less likely that children will remove or complain about the device.
LISTED UNDER: Bandages & DressingsAction Bandage
November 28, 2011 8:36 am | Rg Medical Diagnostics | Product Releases | CommentsYellow Ribbon Winner - Wound Closure & Healing Category The Action Bandage from RG Medical Diagnostics is a revolutionary new secondary bandage that is designed to hold dressings in place without the need for tape, adhesives or fasteners. Action Bandage is reusable and constructed from a thermo-elastic polymer that conforms to the contours of the body without constricting, hair pulling or tearing of the skin.
LISTED UNDER: Bandages & DressingsThin Absorbent Skin Adhesive
November 18, 2011 5:58 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Avery Dennison® Thin Absorbent Skin Adhesive product platform leverages a patented adhesive formulation that can be used for a broad range of applications, including wound dressings, backing material for electrodes, ostomy flanges and products for direct wound contact. The platform’s initial offering is MED 5567A, an acrylic-coated polyurethane film on a polyester release liner.
LISTED UNDER: Bandages & DressingsProduct Demonstration: Secondary Bandage
August 18, 2011 6:18 am | Videos | CommentsThe Action Bandage from RG Medical Diagnostics is a new secondary bandage that is designed to hold dressings in place without the need for tape, adhesives, or fasteners. Action Bandage is reusable and constructed from a thermo-elastic polymer that conforms to the contours of the body without constricting, hair pulling, or tearing of the skin.
LISTED UNDER: Bandages & DressingsSecondary Bandage
July 26, 2011 6:27 am | Rg Medical Diagnostics | Product Releases | CommentsThe Action Bandage from RG Medical Diagnostics is a new secondary bandage that is designed to hold dressings in place without the need for tape, adhesives, or fasteners. Action Bandage is reusable and constructed from a thermo-elastic polymer that conforms to the contours of the body without constricting, hair pulling, or tearing of the skin.
LISTED UNDER: Bandages & DressingsThin Dressing Designed To Improve Conformability
June 13, 2011 5:52 am | Convatec | Product Releases | CommentsConvaTec introduces a new and improved version of Versiva® XC® dressing. The new Versiva® XC® dressing is thinner and designed to improve the ability to conform to the body. The new and improved Versiva® XC® dressing includes a thinner layer of adhesive, making it 40% more conformable at its border.
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