Wound Care Looking Towards Nature.

MESQUITE, Texas (September 19, 2008)--Brady Medical, a global contract manufacturer is utilizing Alginate Dressings comprised of seaweed fibers for use in  wound care.

Alginate is made of soft non-woven fibers derived from seaweed. These non-woven fibers are formed into pads which are used in island dressings. Alginates are known to have healing and haemostatic properties.

The dry dressing is lightweight and able to absorb large amounts of wound exudate. When wet, the alginate forms a gel like covering over wounds or burns. Since the dressing does not adhere to the wound, removal of the dressings is easy and pain free.

"Alginate dressings provide a moist, warm environment which promotes faster healing", said Mike Stewart, Business Development Manager for Brady Medical. "In addition the Alginate forms a gel when absorbing exudate and conforms to the wound bed, providing a cushioning effect over the wound site".

The fibres of the alginate dressing are durable both wet and dry. Alginate promotes blood clotting, making wounds heal twice as fast as other products.

This type of dressing does not physically inhibit wound contraction as would gauze.

Brady Medical Solutions is a global die-cut and packaging solutions provider experienced in serving the medical and consumer markets. Brady offers one source design, engineering, contract manufacturing, packaging and regulatory support.

The company has medical facilities in the U.S. , Germany and China. All facilities are FDA registered and ISO 9001:2000 certified. For more information, please visit www.bradymedical.com

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