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New Ag foam wound dressing
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Not sure if we need another Ag foam dressing but here is the news - MediPlus Ag Silver Foam Wound Dressings Now Available. See MediPlus Ag Silver Foam for more details.
Mon 09 Jan 2012 by Perry Lesion |
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PICO gets FDA green light in USA
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FDA has cleared Smith and nephew's newest device, PICO. A single-use negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) system. PICO offers several advantages especially in terms of patient mobility. Read more at PICO.
Mon 09 Jan 2012 by Perry Lesion |
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Silver Use Grows With Infection Control Products
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WASHINGTON, DC--(Marketwire - Jul 13, 2011) - A huge increase in silver usage in medicine and health-related products, has been announced by The Silver Institute - Washington DC - , which tracked increased usage.
It is claimed that silver's use in hygiene and medicine is expected to reach over six million ounces by 2015. Read more at Silver on the up
Wed 11 Jan 2012 by Perry Lesion |
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New take on FDA 510(k)
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FDA issues major new 510(k) guidance.
The document, titled The 510(k) Program: Evaluating Substantial Equivalence in Premarket Notifications [510(k)], includes a revised and simplified version of its 1986 510(k) decision-making flowchart.
The draft addresses the reform process, including when clinical data might be needed in a 510(k). Comments are due April 27. Read more at Medical Devices Today.
Wed 11 Jan 2012 by Perry Lesion |
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Grape seed extract for VEGF
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It is claimed Grape seed extract (GSE) promotes expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in keratinocytes. Read about this and more at herbs and the skin for more details.
Mon 09 Jan 2012 by Perry Lesion |
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