UK-based medical device manufacturer Sky Medical Technology Ltd tells us its wearable geko device is now reimbursed in the UK. This means better access … continue reading “Venous Leg Ulcer Treatment Options Expanded with UK Reimbursement Grant”
Wound Care
NovoSorb® BTM Synthetic Wound Matrix Launches at MEDICA
PolyNovo UK Ltd officially launch its NovoSorb® BTM synthetic dermal scaffold at MEDICA 2021 in November. Background Surgical and traumatic … continue reading “NovoSorb® BTM Synthetic Wound Matrix Launches at MEDICA”
Revolutionary ‘Nanotech’ Solution to Global Antimicrobial Resistance Crisis
Delivering microparticles loaded with antimicrobial agents, direct to infective site, avoids problems of antibiotic resistance
Tissue Regenix Spreads dCELL® Platform Technology Wings Into Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Regenerative medicine platform technology has potential in areas beyond wound care
Last Hurdle Jumped as FDA Approves Integra® Omnigraft™ Dermal Regeneration Matrix Packaging
FDA green light for commercialisation of diabetic foot ulcer graft
Integra LifeSciences Completes TEI Acquisition
Bolting on TEI will enhance Integra’s position and allow it to expand into attractive adjacent markets
More Evidence Needed Before UK’s NICE will Support Spray-on Skin and Pressure Ulcer-Reducing Garments
Two technologies that promise a lot in burns treatment and wound care respectively need more evidence before UK’s NICE will support their adoption.
Hopes Dashed as Smith & Nephew “Spray-On-Skin” For Leg Ulcers Flops In Trial
Has the truth serum that is a double blinded, placebo controlled study uncovered the real effect (or lack of) of a previously hopeful new treatment?
Is Smith & Nephew Really Going all EasyJet in U.S?
Smith & Nephew is to offer a no-frills service to joint customers in the U.S., but what this amounts to other than not having the rep in attendance, is unclear.
FDA Clears PicoSure™ for Treatment of Acne Scars
Cynosure, Inc., has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its flagship PicoSure Picosecond Laser Workstation for the treatment of acne scars.
EU Launch for KCI Cellutome™ Skin Graft Harvester
Kinetic Concepts, Inc. has announced the EU launch of its CelluTome™ Epidermal Harvesting System, delivering an automated, precise and reproducible process of harvesting autologous epidermal tissue for grafting.
Newly Approved Device Targets GunShot Wound Hemostasis
A newly FDA approved syringe-based dispenser of absorbent sponges aims to stop the flow of blood from gunshot wounds.
FDA 510(k) Clearance for Devon Medical’s extriCARE® 3600 High-Flow NPWT System
The U.S. FDA has granted 510(k) clearance for Devon Medical Products to market its extriCARE® 3600 Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) pump and foam dressing kit.
Triple Whammy of Global Device Approvals for Zip® Surgical Skin Closure
ZipLine Medical says its Zip® Non-invasive surgical skin closure device is faster than sutures, can produce superior cosmesis compared to staples and reduce the risk of surgical site infection.
UK’s NICE Opens Consultation on ‘Spray-on Skin’ Device for Healing Burn Wounds
The UK’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has opened its consultation on draft guidance for a ‘spray-on skin’ device that aims to help improve the healing of acute burns.
New Surgiseal Twist™ Topical Skin Adhesive Breaks Cover at AORN 2014
Healthcare products company Medline is showcasing many products at AORN this weekend, but is using the event to launch Surgiseal Twist, a new delivery device for a cyanoacrylate topical skin adhesive.