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KCI boosts research and development capabilities KCI has announced the creation of an Advanced Research and Technology (ART) centre that will lead the company’s efforts to develop new wound healing, regenerative medicine and therapeutic support system technologies and treatments. The ART will investigate emerging medical therapies and technologies to fuel product development and
commercialisation. It will support the company’s goal of restoring patients to healthy lives while helping providers reduce the overall cost of care. The ART will focus on:
n n n Conducting applied research to develop new clinical applications Combining elements of KCI’s current technologies to create new therapies that address unmet clinical needs
Investigating emerging trends and medical technologies that show significant potential to advance the science of wound healing and tissue regeneration
n Developing collaborative relationships with leading universities around the world to identify future technologies. Specific priorities include developing mobile and compact wound healing technologies for home care settings
and identifying new clinical applications for KCI’s regenerative medicine business beyond the repair of soft-tissue defects. David J McQuillan has been appointed Senior Vice President and will lead the centre. McQuillan has worked at
KCI for 10 years. He most recently served as the vice president of research and development for the company’s LifeCell business unit, where he led the development of innovative regenerative medicine products including the Strattice® Reconstructive Tissue Matrix. He is a leading expert in the fields of biochemistry and tissue regeneration. For more information visit:
http://www.kci1.com/KCI1/home
Company: Mölnlycke Health Care USA. Introduction of Mepilex®
Border Ag
Mölnlycke Health Care USA has released a new product, Mepilex® Border Ag antimicrobial bordered foam dressing with Safetac® technology. Mepilex Border Ag is a new antimicrobial all-in-
one wound dressing. It incorporates a powerful silver performance that inactivates wound-related pathogens within 30 minutes and sustains its antimicrobial effect for up to seven days. The Safetac® layer seals the wound edges and
allows exudate to pass into the absorbent core. This minimises the risk of maceration. Mepilex Border Ag features a multilayered absorbent foam pad consisting of compressed foam and a fibre layer for fluid retention. This combination absorbs spreads and retains exudate while allowing the silver to be released. Mepilex Border Ag is useful for medium to high
exuding wounds that require a moist environment, exudate management, gentle fixation and antimicrobial action, including leg and foot ulcers, pressure ulcers, superficial and partial thickness burns, traumatic and surgical wounds. For more information on this product, please visit:
www.molnlycke.us
3Mrelaunches professional skin care line 3M™ Skin and Wound Care has relaunched the Cavilon™ Professional Skin Care line, a full range of products to help clinicians and caregivers protect the skin from moisture, friction and adhesive trauma. The Cavilon brand has been updated with new packaging to help patients and clinicians easily identify the right product for a specific need. Widely known for Cavilon™ No Sting Barrier Film, 3M
also plans to introduce new products, starting later this year with an antifungal cream. This new product will relieve redness, irritation, scaling, itching, discomfort and burning due to athlete’s foot and ringworm. It will also offer a barrier against moisture and soothe affected areas.
Convatec receives award Nursing Times has presented its Platinum Award to ConvaTec for its Flexi-Seal® Faecal Management System (FMS), a temporary containment device indicated for immobilised, incontinent patients. The innovative system was designed to safely and effectively divert faecal matter, protect patients’ wounds from faecal contamination and reduce the risk of both skin breakdown and spread of infection. For more information visit: www.
nursingtimesproductawards.com
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