WEINHEIM - Freudenberg Performance Materials has launched an elastic variant of its flexible superabsorbers for modern wound dressings that are said to increase the comfort level for patients as well as enabling longer wear time, therefore reducing the frequency of dressing changes.
Freudenberg is debuting the elastic superabsorbers at this year’s Compamed in Düsseldorf. Further highlights at the trade fair include components for more sustainable wound care, PU foams with directly applied silicone adhesives, and an innovative hydrophilic debridement foam.
Freudenberg said it used a new technology to manufacture the elastic superabsorbers. Unlike other processes, this does not require perforation or slitting of the material, which results in a high degree of continuous elasticity. It also improves the binding of the superabsorbent fibres into the material. “Our new elastic superabsorbers demonstrate yet again how Freudenberg components help increase comfort for patients, reduce the workload for nursing staff and lower healthcare costs,” said Dr. Henk Randau, SVP and General Manager Global Division Healthcare at Freudenberg Performance Materials. "Our extensive technology platform and our innovative strength are the basis for this."
Sustainable
At Compamed, Freudenberg will also present the M 1714 wound pad component, an example of a sustainable solution that simultaneously delivers on performance. The dressing consists of bio-based fibres and exhibits a smooth wound contact layer. M 1714 has been evaluated for industrial compostability and conforms to ISO 13432. This enables certification of the product biodegradability.
With Freudenberg’s silicone coated foams, manufacturers can also reduce the number of process steps, thereby avoiding waste, saving energy and simplifying the supply chain. Compared with conventional foam dressings, the Freudenberg foam product also offers higher flexibility for optimal wound bed contouring and reduces the risk of infection by preventing exudate pooling. Freudenberg is showcasing the prototype of a bordered dressing with a silicone adhesive border. In addition, the variant with an extra-strong silicone border enables longer wear time, thus generating less waste.
Freudenberg is also showcasing an innovative hydrophilic debridement foam. It is ideally suited for use in wound cavities, offers better cleansing results and reduced risk as well as greater patient comfort.
