Recently added articles from Medical Textiles:
Machine-washable fashion cover overcomes problem of dirty casts.(Orthopaedics)
Jun 01, 2009 ... Cameleone, a new textile cover designed to slip over orthopaedic casts, is claimed to be hygienic, protective and comfortable. The device will keep the immobilization clean, reduce the presence of bacteria and solves the embarrassing problem of dirty casts, according to the developer. ...
Multi-layered ankle support.(Orthopaedics)
Jun 01, 2009 ... A multi-layered ankle support is disclosed in US Patent 7 465 284 by Aaron Huppert of New York, USA. The support device (10) comprises: * a first layer (12) that provides structural stiffness; * a second layer (24) having an adhesive backing layer (70) for adherence ...
Versatile hardenable cast or support.(Orthopaedics)
Jun 01, 2009 ... A cast or support for use in limiting movement of the anatomy to promote healing of an injured body part has been developed by Ossur. Besides offering the required immobilization, the device provides a hardenable, removable support configuration that increases patient comfort and allows ...
Clinician reports fast healing of intractable wounds using Medihoney.(Wound treatment)
Jun 01, 2009 ... Derma Sciences, a US-based provider of advanced wound care products, has revealed details of a recently concluded II-patient venous leg ulcer (VLU) case series involving the use of its Medihoney, a dressing that incorporates sterile, medical-grade honey to achieve wound closure. ...
ConvaTec and HemCon announce co-promotion agreement.(Wound treatment)
Jun 01, 2009 ... ConvaTec, a developer and marketer of medical technologies for community and hospital care, has signed a co-promotion agreement with advanced medical products supplier HemCon Medical Technologies to market advanced wound and critical care products to the US Armed Forces. Under ...
Novel flexible materials for medical implants.(Prostheses)
Jun 01, 2009 ... At the Advanced Textiles '09 event held in Brussels, Belgium, in April 2009, Damien Simons, Head of Research and Development at French technical textile producer MDB Texinov, described novel warp-knitted textile materials for the surgical treatment of a rupture of the anterior cruciate ...
Pre-Market Approval for ventricular septal defect repair implant.(Prostheses)
Jun 01, 2009 ... NMT Medical has received Pre-Market Approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the sale of its STARFlex cardiac septal repair implant in the USA for patients with ventricular septal defects (VSDs), an opening between the right and left ventricle in the lower chambers of ...
Swine flu epidemic sees rising demand for face masks.(Protective garments)
Jun 01, 2009 ... Despite no evidence that ordinary face masks will be able to prevent the spread of the influenza A (HINI) virus, commonly referred to as swine flu, there has been an unprecedented surge in demand for such products over recent months. In the UK, The Guardian (30 April 2009) ...
Absorbent article with odour control.(Hygiene)
Jun 01, 2009 ... An absorbent article in which the liquid-retentive absorbent layer includes an odour controlling member is described in US Patent 7 473 817 by Kao. The invention could be applied to sanitary napkins, disposable diapers, adult incontinence pads and panty liners, etc., which offer high odour ...
Fighting nosocomial disease with Aegis-treated hospital linen.(Antimicrobials)
Jun 01, 2009 ... Textiles used in hospitals are said to be responsible for 17% of nosocomial diseases (hospital-acquired infections). Staff uniforms, patient gowns, hospital linen (bed sheets, blankets and towels, etc.), bandages, compression socks, upholstery and curtains are all significant vectors of ...
Polygiene active odour control for healthcare products.(Antimicrobials)
Jun 01, 2009 ... Swedish company Polygiene is introducing its active odour control technology to the healthcare industry. The Polygiene treatment is claimed to inhibit the growth of bacteria, thereby eliminating the cause of unpleasant odour. The environmentally friendly technology, which is ...
KCI claims partial victory in patent fight against Smith & Nephew.(Business news)
Jun 01, 2009 ... Kinetic Concepts (KCI) has claimed partial victory in its ongoing patent infringement case with Smith & Nephew. According to KCI, the Patents Court of the High Court of Justice of England and Wales entered a written judgement indicating that certain aspects of Smith & Nephew's foam-based ...
PGI completes installation of Mexican spunbond line.(Business news)
Jun 01, 2009 ... Nonwovens producer Polymer Group (PGI) has completed the installation of its new spunbond line in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, to serve hygiene and medical customers in the USA and Mexico. The US$50 million plant expansion was completed as scheduled and increases capacity by ...
NWS selects NSC Nonwoven for medical-grade product line.(Business news)
Jun 01, 2009 ... NonWoven Solutions (NWS), a US producer of felt and needlepunched nonwoven filtration products, has opened a 3700 [m.sup.2] facility in Lakemoor, Illinois, to make good manufacturing practices (GMP) medical-grade certified products. NWS selected Excelle machinery with ProDyn from ...
Advanced textiles for wound care.(Publications)
Jun 01, 2009 ... A new book, Advanced textiles for wound care, has been published by Woodhead Publishing and is edited by Dr Subbiyan Rajendran of the UK's University of Bolton. The 352-page publication is aimed at manufacturers, designers, scientists and producers of wound care materials, and ...
Superior implants for orthopaedic patients using nanotechnology.(Prostheses)
May 01, 2009 ... A new process that could revolutionise the reliability and durability of surgical implants, such as hip and knee replacements, has received recognition for its medical and commercial potential. A team of researchers, led by the UK's Science and Technology Facilities Council ...
Resorbable guidance devices for the regeneration of peripheral nerves.(Prostheses)
May 01, 2009 ... Researchers at the Institut fur Textil- und Verfahrenstechnik (ITV), Denkendorf, Germany, have developed new resorbable guidance devices for the regeneration of peripheral nerves. Speaking at the Industrial Fabrics Association's Advanced Textiles 09 event held in Brussels, ...
Monofilaments for medical use.(Materials)
May 01, 2009 ... Monofilaments producer Luxilon Industries has introduced several new products for the medical sector and is involved in a number of research projects aimed at developing products for niche and developing markets, particularly in the medical and biomedical sectors. A new cooling ...
Irradiated superabsorbent polymers.(Materials)
May 01, 2009 ... Polymer particles that are irradiated with radition from a high energy source have been developed by the Super Absorbent Company of Lumberton, North Carolina, USA. The resulting particles are said to have increased water or other fluid absorbency, and could find application in a number of ...
Low-cost nano-silver dressing.(Wound treatment)
May 01, 2009 ... A low-cost nano-silver dressing with antibacterial and anti-toxic properties has been developed by the Chung-Shan Institute of Science & Technology. The dressing (100) comprises: * a skin-contact layer (101) made from a hydrophilic nonwoven fabric and directly ...