Category: Medical Textiles
Supercritical CO2 batch system for UHMWPE
The production of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) has until now involved the use of large volumes of hazardous solvents However, a more sustainable, cost-effective and…
Electrospun polymer fibre mats for controlled release of antibacterials
Scientists at the Institute of Nuclear Physics of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Kraków, Poland, have developed wound dressings composed of electrospun polymer mats…
Trade bodies respond to report on pesticides in tampons
EDANA, the global association for the nonwovens and related industries, together with the Absorbent Hygiene Product Manufacturers Association in the UK, the Center for Baby…
Needle-punched nonwoven containing superabsorbent fibres
A needle-punched nonwoven containing superabsorbent fibres for a wound dressing has been developed by Carl Freudenberg, part of technology company Freudenberg Group of Weinheim, Germany.
Dressing material for puncture
A dressing material that allows puncture by a puncture device, such as a catheter under ultrasound guidance, has been developed by Nichiban, a manufacturer of…
Bra project prevents wounds in women after sternotomy
A nurse-led initiative at a US hospital led to fewer complications for female patients recovering from open-heart surgery and decreased the wound incidence rate following…
Bioabsorbable textile for joint function restoration
A bioabsorbable textile for the restoration of the joint function, in particular rotator cuff tendon repair, has been developed by Anika Therapeutics of Bedford, Massachusetts,…
Layered yarn and weighted blanket for deep pressure therapy
A weighted material that can be used as a weighted blanket to provide deep pressure therapy has been developed by Bearaby.
Double coating for wound dressings retains exudate
A wound dressing claimed to have improved capabilities to retain wound exudate in a porous layer is disclosed by Mölnlycke Health Care.
Dangerous hospital ‘superbug’ found to digest medical plastic
A dangerous hospital “superbug” has been found to digest plastic, specifically the kind used in some sutures, wound dressings, stents and implants inside the human…
Bacteria-produced PHA fibres aid bone healing
A recent doctoral thesis from the University of Borås, Sweden, has explored an innovative method for bone healing using bacteria-produced fibres, eliminating the need to…
Medtrade Products rebrands as Celox Medical
Medtrade Products, a provider of advanced haemostatic and wound care solutions, has rebranded and is now trading as Celox Medical.
Peijia Medical collaborates with dsm-firmenich to create groundbreaking innovative medical device products
SPONSORED On 1 April, Peijia Medical Technology (Suzhou) Co Ltd held a strategic innovation co-operation signing ceremony and a press conference to announce the research and…
Dressing comprising a gel pad for pressure ulcer mitigation
A medical dressing comprising a gel pad that is suitable for the prevention of pressure ulcers, particularly in the sacral region, is disclosed by Mölnlycke…
Dressings with improved extensibility and elasticity
Dressings such as bandages or tapes having improved extensibility and conformability to human skin and joints have been developed by Johnson & Johnson, a producer…
Article for fixation of a primary wound dressing
A medical article for the fixation of a wound dressing is disclosed by Hartmann, a manufacturer of medical and care products.