TCC-EZ™ Cast System Provides Additional Support and Stability 

       MedEfficiency (Westminster, Colo) introduces the TCC-EZ™ Total Contact Cast System, a total contact cast (TCC) that attempts to assist patients with diabetic foot ulcers with the task of offloading. The TCC-EZ consists of a fishnet mesh cast technology made of a single layered cast reinforced by an outer shell, which provides additional support and stability for patients.
       The TCC-EZ is faster and easier to apply than the traditional total contact cast system, providing patients with the ability for full weight bearing in almost 20 minutes.
       Visit http://www.medefficiency.com for more information.

Medline’s Packaging Design Becomes a 2-Minute Course™ in Wound Care

       Medline (Mundelein, Ill) recently launched a new wound care focused educational packaging system. This system provides improved delivery and communication systems to help healthcare professionals better understand and deliver wound care.
       The new packaging system was designed with much regard to clinical feedback and displays information on the outer box and inner pouch in an effort to provide a clear 2-minute course on advanced wound care.
       Visit http://www.medline.com or call 1-800-MEDLINE for more information.

Manuka Honey Wound Care Dressing Approved for Use in Canada

       Derma Sciences, Inc. (Princeton, NJ) obtained clearance from Health Canada to market and sell its line of API-MED™ Antimicrobial Dressings with active Manuka honey.
       Manuka honey is one of the only species of honey that has strong antimicrobial activity continuity even in the presence of a catalase, making it an effective and commercially viable topical antimicrobial for use on wounds and burns.
       API-MED is currently under review by the US Food and Drug Administration.
       Visit http://www.dermasciences.com for more information.

DermaClose™ RC Tissue Expander Helps Close Acute and Chronic Wounds  

       Wound Care Technologies (Eden Prairie, Minn) introduces the DermaClose™ RC Continuous External Tissue Expander. The device facilitates closure of wounds up to 15 cm in diameter by automatically expanding the skin around the wound until it is adequately stretched for suturing.
       Ten skin anchors and a tension controller applies a constant, measured pulling force, which expands the skin around the wound as well as a clutch mechanism that prevents over tightening.
       Visit http://www.woundcaretech.com for more information.

CryoLife Receives Patent for Wound Sealing Foam