Protective, absorbant or hygienic foam to suit
all sectors of the medical industry.
It is inevitable in modern life that at some stage our bodies will become injured or worn. Our foams help to protect, absorb impact, act as a cleaning medium for surfaces, wounds and air.
There are many uses for these foams, some of which have been tested to ISO 10993 and approved for use, though most are dependant on the individual client testing and specific requirements.
All of our medical grade foam can be laminated to special films and adhesives for use in all types of applications. We work to a clean environment protocol and can offer a Laundering service to remove and Bio-burden and debris created during the conversion process of the basic foam prior to any lamination.
Hydrophilic Polyurethane foam
These foams are produced as a white foam and used in applications where the foam's ability to absorb fluids is required; such as woundcare, medical wipes and can be created with active ingredients within them, such as soaps, detergents for a controlled release mechanism.
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Reticulated foam
Completely open cell foams with a controlled cell structure and porosity. Available in a range of pore sizes for filtration applications such as blood filters, or a special grade for HME filters for anaesthesia. The fine cell versions are non-linting and used for swabs and wipes. The new Q100 ppi foam has excellent edge weldability for creating swabs, and filters for tracheostomy applications. There are also grades that are developed for HME filters for use in anaesthesia equipment.
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Polyethylene foam
Most of our medical grade PE foams have FDA approval, and can be used in situations where they are likely to come into contact with food and medical implants as packaging. They are closed cell and have a wipe clean surface, Some have an outer skin for improved cleanability. There is also a grade which has an anti-microbial additive in it. Medical Adhesives can be applied to create a single or double sided tape or pads.
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Visco Elastic foam
These foams are used for absorbing energy or for conforming to the body's shape through conformability in the presence of body heat. Uses include podiatric applications, wheelchair and bed cushions, wrist rests for manual typing, head restraints.
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Microcellular PU foam
Shock absorbing foams with a quick recovery and used in shoe insoles for such things as diabetic foot. They also exhibit breathability and can be laminated to other products.
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PVA foam
Poly Vinyl Alcohol foams with highly absorbent capacities, ideally suited for keeping wounds clean.
It is used on fresh wounds when primary wound closure is impossible and on infected injury wounds, for chronic ulcers, acute and chronic osteomyelitis, covering the stump after open amputations and third degree burns.
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