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New device designed to minimize discomfort and pain following ostomy surgery

   ConvaTec (Skillman, NJ) recently launched SUR-FIT Natura® Low-Pressure Adaptor, a new postoperative ostomy device. The product offers clinicians and ostomy patients a simple and gentle solution to manage abdominal pain and tenderness that may last days and weeks following surgery, depending on the patient and the surgical procedure performed. Once tenderness subsides, the adaptor may be removed, creating a lower-profile (closer to the body) system composed of the skin barrier and pouch only.

   The new adaptor is a flexible ring that goes between the skin barrier and pouch to create added finger space, allowing the user to attach the pouch without contact with the abdomen — eg, fingers, not the abdomen, absorb the pressure required to snap the pouch to the barrier.

   For more information, visit www.convatec.com.

Novel polymer-based super absorbent dressing launched

   Derma Sciences Inc (Princeton, NJ) launched its newest product, XTRASORB™ Super Absorbent Dressing. The dressing features a polymer-based core that could help change the way clinicians manage heavily exuding wounds.

   Foam dressings designed specifically for highly exuding wounds comprise the single largest category of moist wound dressings. Dressings that hold more fluid reduce the number of time-consuming and costly dressing changes; however, fluid absorbed by foam dressings is at a high risk of being pushed back onto the wound bed, potentially causing serious complications to the wound. The new dressing can absorb approximately 50% more than even the most absorbent foam dressing and because the polymer-based super absorbent core forms a gel, wound fluid is contained within the dressing and away from the wound.

   For more information, visit www.dermasciences.com.

Improved odor control system now available

    ConvaTec (Skillman, NJ) announced the availability of the Flexi-Seal® Fecal Management System (FMS) Advanced Odor Control. The new management system is specifically designed to help manage odor associated with fecal incontinence.

   The new nylon inner odor barrier holds odor molecules within the silicone catheter, while a charcoal filter in the collection bag deodorizes gas as it is released. The original Flexi-Seal® FMS was designed to safely and effectively divert fecal matter, protect wounds from fecal contamination, and reduce the risk of both skin breakdown and spread of infection, such as Clostridium difficile. The new system retains all of these original product benefits and operates exactly like the company’s original fecal management system.

   For more information, visit www.convatec.com.

Compact system added to NPWT systems portfolio

   Talley Group (Romsey Hampshire, UK) will feature its next generation negative pressure wound therapy system at forthcoming exhibits.