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Cardium Gains Exclusive Access to Novel Polymer-Based Nitric Oxide Technology for Expansion of Wound Healing Product Portfolio

KCI Boosts Research and Development Capabilities with Launch of Advanced Research and Technology Center

  Kinetic Concepts Inc ([KCI] San Antonio, TX) announced the creation of an Advanced Research and Technology (ART) center that will lead the company’s efforts to develop revolutionary new wound healing, regenerative medicine, and therapeutic support system technologies and treatments. KCI has an enviable history of developing products that offer differentiation and deliver great patient outcomes. The KCI ART will serve as an innovation center that investigates emerging

KCI Launches V.A.C. Via^™Advanced Mobile Healing Technology

  Kinetic Concepts, Inc. (San Antonio, TX) recently introduced V.A.C. Via^™ Therapy System, a next-generation negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) solution that offers clinicians and patients a mobile healing technology with the proven benefits and outcomes of V.A.C.^®Therapy. The new system’s design and engineering brings a combination of the lightest, most mobile, and most intuitive technology in this space to date. For patients, its portable, discreet, easy-to-operate des

KCI Launches the Prevena™ Incision Management System in Europe and Canada

     Kinetic Concepts ([KCI] San Antonio, TX) announced the initial European and Canadian launch of the Prevena™ Incision Management System, the first and only powered negative pressure product designed specifically for the management of surgically closed incisions. Studies have shown that the system may reduce the risk of post-operative complications, such as infection.

     The incision management system is now available for use in hospitals throughout Europe and Canada

Carolon Begins New Partnership with sorbion AG

     Carolon (Rural Hall, NC) has recently forged a partnership with sorbion AG (Germany) to act as the exclusive distributor for the sorbion sachet S in the United States. The sorbion sachet S is indicated as a primary dressing for moderate to highly exuding wounds. The dressing utilizes a revolutionary new concept known as Hydration Response Technology. This technology combines physically modified cellulose fibers with gelling agents. The unique interaction of these two components assures an active regulation of the wo

Synovis Life Technologies to Distribute MicroClip™ Globally

     Synovis Life Technologies Inc (St. Paul, Minn), a biomaterial and surgical products company recently announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Synovis Micro Companies Alliance Inc (Synovis MCA) has received exclusive worldwide distribution rights to sell the GEM™ SuperFine™ MicroClip™. The new product is the smallest clip on the market that is specially designed to stop bleeding during surgical procedures. Microsurgeons will use the clip in various specialties such as, plastic and reconstructi

Derma Sciences’ Bioguard Barrier Gauze Demonstrates Efficacy Against Influenza Virus

     Derma Sciences, Inc (Princeton, NJ) recently released an independent laboratory report indicating that the company’s Bioguard barrier gauze dressings exhibit high antiviral efficacy against virulent bacteria such as Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). BCS Laboratories Inc (Gainesville, Fla) exposed two varieties of the dressings to several quantities of the Influenza A (H1N1; ATCC VR-1469) virus over a 24-hour period. At the conclusion of the interval, quant

Anodyne Therapy Develops New Device To Treat Foot and Leg Pain Associated With Diabetes

     Anodyne Therapy (Tampa, Fla), recently launched Anodyne® Freedom 300, their newest product designed to allow patients to affordably and effectively treat foot and leg pain associated with diabetes. Utilizing cutting edge technology, the design of the new device allows patients to quickly and correctly apply it for maximum results. The device is particularly effective for patients whose pain is associated with impaired circulation to the feet and legs by more than 100%. The c

Systagenix Wound Management Introduces New Silvercel® Non-Adherent Dressing

     Systagenix Wound Management (Quincy, MA) recently unveiled Silvercel® Non-Adherent dressing, a new antimicrobial silver dressing with a nonadherent layer that controls infection and minimizes trauma with each dressing change. With some dressing changes, removal can cause trauma to the wound bed causing severe discomfort to the patient. Additional problems reported by clinicians are dressing fibers or residue left in the wound following dressing change that can lead to damaged newly f

Smith & Nephew Launches Antimicrobial Dressings

     Smith & Nephew’s Advanced Wound Management division (Hull, United Kingdom), is launching two extensions to the Allevyn Ag™ range of dressings—Allevyn Ag™ Gentle Border and Allevyn Ag™ Gentle. These dressings will combine the antimicrobial protection of silver with the gentleness of silicone and soft gel adhesives that have been specifically designed to minimize patient pain and trauma to the wound at dressing removal. These two new Allevyn Ag variants are available in a range of sizes and offer patients a