Category: Medical Textiles
Composite filament for surgical suture
A composite filament core made of collagen and polycaprolactone for use in a surgical suture or scaffold has been developed by medical equipment supplier Cannuflow.
Bioelectronic suture for monitoring suture tension
A bioelectronic surgical suture for monitoring suture tension has been developed by researchers at Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
Plant-based wound dressing fights infection before it takes hold
A new dressing made from plant-based materials can deliver antibiotics directly to wounds during critical early stages of infection, according to researchers from the UK’s…
Compression sock with integrated biosensors
A foot covering that provides compression with an integrated biosensor system is disclosed by SickFit of Louisville, Kentucky, USA.
Adhesive bandage with metal layer
An adhesive bandage that includes a metal layer to increase the bandage’s antiseptic and antimicrobial effect has been developed by LCP Medical Technologies.
Bionic cooling skin dressing speeds healing of infected wounds
A research team led by Hong Kong Polytechnic University has developed a bionic “cooling skin” dressing that combines infection control, temperature reduction and tissue‑regeneration support…
Hernia-repairing and adhesion-preventing mesh
A hernia-repairing and adhesion-preventing composite mesh made of textile surfaces has been developed by researchers at Bursa Uludag Üniversitesi in Bursa, Türkiye.
Improved bandage backing sheet
An improved medical bandage backing sheet that distributes blood from a wound site throughout the absorption pad is disclosed by Dimitrije Stojanovki of Shelby Township,…
Funds raised for dressing for chronic wounds
Estonian medical technology company Nanordica Medical has raised a major sum to launch its wound dressing, which uses its proprietary Premotiv nanotechnology to accelerate the…
Novanta to acquire Riverpoint Medical from Arlington Capital Partners
The deal will expand Novanta’s position in minimally invasive surgical consumables and advances its strategy to increase recurring medical revenue.
Nanofibre multi-drug treatment shows promise for glioblastoma
US researchers with the University of Cincinnati and Johns Hopkins Medicine have developed a potential treatment for brain cancer that uses nanofibres embedded with a…
Shrouding blankets provide dignity and support after the loss of a child
A small wool blanket wrapped around a baby who is stillborn or lost during pregnancy can make a significant difference in an acute situation of…
Braided multi-lumen surgical textile
A braided textile for various surgical applications that includes one or more interconnected tubular structures has been developed by medical device company Arthrex of Naples,…
Sacrum silicone absorbent dressing for pressure injury care
Dimora Medical has introduced Sacrum Silicone Absorbent Soft Dressing, designed to improve the management of pressure-prone areas, specifically for the sacral region.
Collaboration to scale wool-based hygiene nonwovens
Woolchemy, the New Zealand-based materials company that transforms sheep wool into high-performance, sustainable hygiene materials, has signed a collaboration agreement with BCNonwovens, a family-owned Spanish…
Upper body and arm compression garment system
A compression garment system for applying pressure to various parts of the body in the treatment of lymphoedema and oedema and for wound healing has…