Archive: 2021

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Essity acquires US orthopaedics and wound care companies

Hygiene and health company Essity has acquired orthopaedics company AquaCast Liner, a provider of waterproof cast liners on the US market.

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Braided suture coat

An improved process for preparing high-consistency, non-absorbable braided surgical suture stock and sutures is disclosed by Surgical Specialties of Westwood, Massachusetts, USA.

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Secondary catheter securement device

A textile sleeve that prevents peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) lines from being dislodged and helps protect them from infection has been launched by Mighty...

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Two baby diaper lines for Fouani Nigeria

Nigerian retailer Fouani Nigeria, a subsidiary of the Fouani Group, has ordered two baby diaper lines for its facilities in Lagos.

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Medical dressing that releases an oil composition

A medical dressing capable of releasing an oil composition to provide improved pressure ulcer prevention and/or microbial functionality has been developed by Mölnlycke Health Care.

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Periocular dressing provides sterile cold compression

A periocular dressing with antibacterial properties that is configured to provide cold compression has been developed by inventors from Dallas, Texas, USA.

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Weaving capability expansion at Aran Biomedical

Medical implants manufacturer Aran Biomedical has expanded its weaving capabilities to include the condensing of high-density woven fabric.

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‘Next-generation’ diaper core technology

A “next-generation” baby diaper core technology has been developed by engineers at Aalst, Belgium-based Ontex and its research and development team in Germany.

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Launch of self-disinfecting medical apparel

Livinguard, a supplier of self-disinfecting hygiene technology, has launched a range of permanent self-disinfecting medical apparel, including scrubs, underscrubs and laboratory coats.

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Compression hosiery with patterned appearance

A method for making improved patterned compression hosiery products is disclosed by BSN Medical of Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, part of Essity’s Medical Solutions business...

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