Medical foams
HME foams, Wound dressing 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.
Contact us to discuss your individual requirements with our technical team.