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FDA clearance for knitted implantable

1 February 2014
TYRX, based in Monmouth Junction, New Jersey, has received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for expanded indications in marketing the AIGISRx N antibacterial envelope for use with spina
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US Army study on micro-current wound dressings

1 February 2014
A clinical study to investigate the acute wound healing ability of the Procellera wound dressing developed by Vomaris Wound Care, based in Chandler, Arizona, has been launched at the US Army's 4th Ran
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Self-healing battery electrode

1 February 2014
The first battery electrode that can heal itself - opening up a potentially commercially viable path for making the next generation of lithium ion batteries for electric cars, cell phones and other de
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Silver nanowires in 3M touchscreen film range

1 February 2014
3M Electronic Solutions, headquartered in Austin, Texas, plans to ramp up its global touch sensor film manufacturing capacity to more than 600,000 square metres per month in 2014.
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Curves, self-healing and stretch from LG Electronics

1 February 2014
South Korea's LG Electronics has unveiled a new mobile phone handset that is not only characterised by a curved touchscreen, but also a special self healing coating technology to prevent scratches.
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Electrospun membranes for affordable corneal regeneration

1 February 2014
The Electrospinning Company, based in Didcot, UK, has supplied biodegradable, synthetic electrospun membranes to a University of Sheffield team which is developing affordable corneal surface regenerat
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Hartmann Group adds production site in Russia

1 January 2014
The Hartmann Group, a maker of products for adult incontinence and medical applications, has set up a production site in Russia to capitalize on regional growth.
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Force sensor for monitoring sub-bandage pressure

1 January 2014
The principle therapy for treating chronic leg ulceration is considered to be graduated compression bandaging of the diseased limb, but its success largely depends on the amount and distribution of th
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Preventing antibiotic resistance in hospital textiles

1 January 2014
Spanish scientists are exploring technologies for fighting antibacterial resistance, which could have particular relevance for textiles used in hospitals, according to a report in ScienceDaily (18 Nov
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Comformable dressing

1 January 2014
A wound dressing that has improved adhesion to irregularly shaped surfaces has been developed by 3M.
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Kimberly-Clark looking to spin-off Health Care business

1 January 2014
Kimberly-Clark (K-C) has authorized its management to pursue a potential tax-free spin-off of the company's Health Care business.
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Nonwovens for high-performance medical and hygiene applications

1 January 2014
The first international conference on Nonwovens for High-Performance Applications, to be held in Cannes, France, on 5-6 March 2014, will include a session on Medical and Hygiene Applications and featu
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High-strength suture with absorbable core

1 January 2014
A novel high-tensile-strength semi-absorbable composite suture (10) with a core made from a bioabsorbable polymer has been developed by DePuy Mitek of Raynham, Massachusetts, USA.
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Medline launches healing dressings for moist wounds

1 January 2014
Medline Industries has introduced Opticell and Opticell Ag+ with silver to help manage moisture and promote autolytic debridement.
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Three-dimensional printing creates disposable nonwovens

1 January 2014
Three-dimensional (3D) printing technology has been used to create what is described as "revolutionary" nonwoven fabrics for use in feminine hygiene products.
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Coated surgical mesh

1 January 2014
A coated surgical mesh (10) is highlighted in US Patent 8 574 627 by Atrium Medical.
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Jajoo and Investkonsult set up hygiene products joint venture

1 January 2014
Sweden-based Investkonsult and India's Jajoo Surgicals have set up a joint venture (JV) to manufacture hygiene products at Dewas near Indore, India.
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Symbion selects Medline for medical and surgical supplies

1 January 2014
Symbion Healthcare based in Nashville, Tennessee, USA, an operator of ambulatory surgery centres and surgical hospitals, has selected Medline Industries as its exclusive distribution partner for medic
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Duni postpones Rexcell unit closure

1 January 2014
Duni's Rexcell subsidiary will continue to make airlaid nonwovens for the hygiene market for another year, postponing a decision announced earlier in 2013 to exit this market.
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Lidl launches eco-friendly diaper range in the UK

1 January 2014
Germany-based discount supermarket chain Lidl has launched a new diaper range using the latest DryLock technology to the UK market.
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