Wound infection presents a great challenge to those in the wound healing field. New therapies are emerging and it is important that practitioners are offered the opportunity to keep abreast of new developments.
Queen’s Award winner for Innovation 2008, ACTIVA HEALTHCARE, announces the launch of the first PHMB moist wound dressing, Suprasorb X + PHMB. Anti-microbially powerful, while remaining gentle on cells, this innovative dressing is indicated for critically colonised or infected wounds. Suprasorb X + PHMB rapidly kills multi-resistant pathogens including MRSA and VRE. PHMB prohibits the cell’s ability to absorb any nutrients or dispose of waste products. Therefore, Suprasorb X + PHMB effectively kills the bacteria without damaging surrounding healthy cells. Activa also has a full range of compression hosiery and bandages for both venous and lymphatic conditions and a comprehensive wound care range.
