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Current procedural technology code created for multi-layer systems.(Compression)
Dec 01, 2009 ... The American Medical Association has created a new Category I Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code that describes the application of 3M Coban 2 Layer Compression System: CPT code 29581-"Application of multi-layer venous wound compression system, below the knee". The code will become ...
Gauze-based NPWT comparable to foam-based treatment.(Wound treatment)(Clinical report)
Dec 01, 2009 ... The Advanced Wound Management Division of Smith & Nephew has highlighted the results of a multi-centre study demonstrating that gauze-based negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) achieves many of the common treatment goals defined for foam-based NPWT systems. These include a reduction in ...
Elastic knee joint bandage.(Orthoses)
Dec 01, 2009 ... An elastic knee joint bandage has been developed by Bauerfeind of Zeulenroda-Triebes, Germany. Described in US Patent 7 517 331, the bandage (1) features a specially shaped insert (5) that surrounds the kneecap (7) with a central cut-out. The insert can be made from, for ...
Low-profile reclosable dressing system.(Wound treatment)
Dec 01, 2009 ... A low-profile reclosable wound dressing system has been developed by a US researcher. The wound covering can stay in place for several days, thus decreasing the need to pull tape off the skin in order to change a bandage. According to Alfred LaGreca of Hingham, Massachusetts, ...
Advanced wound care potential.(Fibres)
Dec 01, 2009; ... The value of the global wound care market was estimated at US$10 billion in 2007, according to Steve Law of Speciality Fibres & Materials (SFM), Coventry. This market is generally segmented into basic wound care (products for acute and surgical wounds) and advanced wound care (mainly ...