SMITH & NEPHEW’s UK subsidiary has acquired the Aderma range of dermal pads from Focus Product Development. “Pressure ulcer prevention is one of the focus areas for the NHS to increase care and reduce costs,” commented Simon Beard, UK & Ireland general manager.
“Up to one in ten patients admitted to hospitals will acquire a pressure ulcer, costing potentially £2.1 bn per year. We are excited to add this leading treatment to our portfolio of advanced wound care products and believe it is another step forward in helping our customers to reduce the human and economic costs of wound care.” Developing skin damage causes great discomfort to the patient and depending on the grade of the ulcer can take many weeks to heal while the majority of pressure ulcers can be prevented. The Aderma Dermal Pads are made from a polymer gel that redistributes pressure, allowing clinicians to protect bony prominences to help prevent skin damage.
