Smith & Nephew has revealed in-vitro study results suggesting ACTICOAT Silver-Coated Antimicrobial Dressings are bactericidal against some antibiotic resistant organisms carrying the NDM-1 enzyme, often referred to as ‘superbugs’.
Wound Care
FDA Clears First-To-Market Simultaneous Anesthetic Infusion and Wound Drainage Catheter System
Vital 5, LLC, a VentureMD portfolio company, has received clearance from the U. S. FDA for ReLeaf™, a first-to-market, dual function catheter system that provides simultaneous anesthetic infusion and wound drainage.
Integra® Flowable Wound Matrix Gets CE Nod For Diabetic Foot And Leg Ulcers
U.S. medtech company Integra has received European CE Mark Certification for its Integra® Flowable Wound Matrix, which it describes as an advanced device for filling deep soft tissue or tunneling wounds, including diabetic foot and leg ulcers.