Kimberly-Clark has launched the KimVent MICROCUFF Subglottic Suctioning Endotracheal Tube, which is the first to be FDA-cleared for saline use.
Topical cream can replace multiple wound care products
Feb 07, 2012
TapeRelief is a topical cream that provides a barrier between human skin and medical tape and adhesives. This innovation can replace multiple products commonly used for wound care and skin protection,...
New skin protectant can help with incontinence
Feb 07, 2017
3M™ Cavilon™ Advanced Skin Protectant is a new, high-endurance skin protectant designed to stop, reverse and prevent the damaging effects of moderate to severe incontinence associated dermatitis.
Skin closure system debuts
Dec 20, 2017
Chemence Medical Inc. announced it has received Food and Drug Administration clearance to market and sell Exofin Fusion®, a new skin closure system for medium to large wounds.
Personal care applications add active ingredient
Feb 28, 2017
DuPont Industrial Biosciences said it has created the DuPont™ GENENCARE® OSMS MI, a natural active ingredient for personal skin care applications.
3M creates new tape
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 03, 2019
3M™ has debuted its Extended Wear Medical Transfer Adhesive, 4075, with an extended wear pressure sensitive adhesive. The 4075 features excellent initial skin adhesion with up to a 14-day wear time,...
Hydrating ointment, moisturizing cream released
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 01, 2019
Dynarex has added two new personal care products to the “We Care” brand.
Study supports absorbent products with curly fiber
Jun 21, 2016
A new study supports absorbent products with curly fiber to reduce incontinence-associated skin damage (IASD), according to HARTMANN.
Updates made to adult washcloth
Jun 28, 2017
HARTMANN announced it had updated its pre-moistened adult washcloth formula in its skin-friendly incontinence products portfolio.
Kinesiology tape helps alleviate PPE skin issues
By
Kimberly Marselas
Apr 15, 2020
The faces of healthcare workers completing long shifts sport more than the weariness expected in the midst of a major health crisis. Photos of red, bruised and damaged skin — the result of wearing personal...