Medical foams

Developing, processing and manufacturing foams for medical applications is a specialised field as there are many factors to consider - including performance, bio-compatibility, sterilisation and skin irritation.

With over two decades' experience of supplying a wide range of medical grade foams, at Technical Foam Services we have an outstanding reputation in the production of PVA, reticulated polyurethane (PU) and hydrophilic foams for a varied range of medical applications.

These include:

Heat and Moisture Exchange (HME)
Wound dressings
Surgical aids
Medical supports and devices
Clean room swabs and wipes
Hydrophilic foams, sponges and surgical pads

HME foams

Used in a range of filter applications, we produce specialised heat and moisture exchange (HME) foams in both dry and calcium chloride impregnated forms.

Manufactured in medical grade reticulated polyurethane (PU), these foams are produced by blowing the cells open to create consistent and exact cell size, enabling precise control.

We can also supply composite HME foams with additional oxygen permeability, bacterial barriers and fluid management where required.

Wound dressing foams

We produce an expansive range of wound dressing foams including, PVA foams, hydrophilic foams, and state-of-the-art reticulated PU foams for use in negative pressure wound dressings.

Our range of PVA foams offer unique properties, ideal for dressing open and moist wounds. When damp, PVA foams are flexible and absorb fluids and bacteria, providing an effective dressing for open, bleeding or seeping wounds, yet when allowed to dry the foam hardens thus allowing the wound to heal without adhering, and allowing easy removal.

Where a moist wound-healing environment is required, we also produce a wide range of non-adhering and non-linting hydrophilic foams, which provide comfort, protection and oxygen permeability

For chronic and acute wounds we also manufacture state-of-the-art open pore products for use in negative pressure treatments. Manufactured from highly flexible medical grade reticulated PU foams, these hydrophobic products can have been developed to draw out bacteria and infection while also promoting cell healing and regeneration.

Supporting the medical profession

In addition to wound dressing, hydrophilic and HME foams, we also develop and manufacture a multitude of other medical foam products such as splints, supports, pads and other devices produced in a wide selection of medical grade foams to meet all the required performance and technical standards.

A focus on detail

With a great understanding of the standard required for medical foam applications, Technical Foam Services is the ideal partner, for all of your medical foam requirements.

We have an established written protocol for the conversion of medical foams, ensuring that our in-house processing always meets the most demanding standards. We also have a close relationship with accredited sterilisation specialists Micronclean (www.micronclean.co.uk), where our foams are cleaned following production, thus enabling us to offer a truly one-stop service - from product development right through to delivery of the finished product anywhere in the world.

Taking an individual approach to each customer, we can also produce composite and custom foams with added properties such as anti-microbial and fluid management characteristics, as required, to ensure that you have the ideal foam product for your precise needs.

Medical Foams from Technical Foam Services

Here at Technical Foam Services we provide a diverse range of medical foams for use in countless applications. We are committed to developing, processing and manufacturing medical foams which can be specified for various needs, so whether you need medical foams for performance or skin irritation, or sterilised foam and bi-compatibility foam products, we can help.

Special Graded HME Foams

We can provide HME foams (Heat and Moisture Exchange) in dry calcium chloride foams and impregnated calcium chloride foams. Our HME foams are manufactured using a medical grade of reticulated polyurethane. HME foams should ideally be used for medical breathing and anaesthesia equipment and systems; therefore, HME foams are a vital component for controlled oxygen and gas intake. We will develop and manufacture your bespoke HME foams for a range of sizes, composite forms and prosperity levels to match each individual project. Also, if required, we can develop a new specialised grade of HME foam and we will work in unison with our trusted raw material suppliers to ensure you receive the best foam product for your project.

Comfortable Wound Dressing Foams

In addition to HME foams, we can also provide you with wound dressing foams, such as hydrophilic foam and PVA foam. Our PVA wound dressing foams are ideal for moist or open wounds, and we can also supply you with wound dressing foams that can provide comfort, oxygen permeability and protection. All our dressings are created from sterilised foam so they will prevent infection from occurring. We also offer state of the art pore wound dressing foam products which can be used for negative pressure treatments on chronic or acute wounds, which act to draw out bacteria and infection whilst aiding the healing of cells and regeneration of the skin. We can also supply wound dressing foams with adhesive backings and polymem non-adhesive wound dressings.

Protective Sterilised Foams

We can provide you with a variety of sterilised foam supplies for any medical or scientific field, such as sterilised foam saliva swabs. We can cater our sterilised foam products to your needs, and will ensure you receive the appropriate sterilised foam products. All our foam products are sterilised by the accredited laundered foam and clean room sterilisation specialists, Micronclean.

Laundered Foam - For Medical and Scientific Projects

Here at Technical Foam Services we provide laundered foam products, such as laboratory laundered foam tips which can be used in medical and scientific laboratories. The accredited laundered foam specialists, Micronclean, ensure high quality clean room products for all our customers across the world.

We have been designing, developing and manufacturing our foam products since 1990, so whether you require HME foams, such as dry calcium chloride foams or impregnated calcium chloride foams, or wound dressings, you can rest assured you will receive the best medical and scientific foams for your project. We are passionate about working with our clients to ensure their individual requirements are catered for and that they receive the best medical foams for their requirements.

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