One of Israel's largest health care centers, Rambam Medical Center in Haifa, plans to adopt a pioneering wound care system created by Israeli biomed startup Nanomedic Technologies in the treatment of wounds and burns, the company announced this week.
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Nanomedic Technologies' Spincare Wound Care System creates an artificial skin layer using a customized matrix of nano polymers that adheres precisely to a wound or burn. This allows for more mobility without damaging the new skin. The artificial layer is both waterproof and transparent.
"Nanomedic's Spincare System has many advantages, including protection against infection from contaminating bacteria and properties that allow it to optimally adhere to the injury in a way that regular dressings cannot," Chair of the Surgical Department and Director of the Plastic Surgery department at Rambam hospital Prof. Yehuda Ullmann said. "The biggest benefit for patients is the avoidance of the pain often incurred from changing bandages, especially when treating children."
Rambam's trauma center treats thousands of burns each year, many of which result from accidents at home or the workplace. One such example, a 42-year-old worker who suffered second and third-degree burns to his upper body when a pressurized hot water tank exploded, was rushed to Rambam for treatment.
"I arrived at the trauma center in excruciating pain with half my body covered in bandages," said the patient, identified as Ilan S. "Just two weeks after the Spincare treatment, my skin had already started to grow back and replace the artificial skin. Today, the improvements following the treatment can be seen clearly."
Given the portability of the Spincare System, it is expected to soon be available for use in clinics and emergency rooms in addition to trauma centers.
"Because the device is portable and easy to operate, burns that do not require hospitalization can be treated immediately in the emergency room, where the doctor can spray the substance on the patient's burn," Dr. Danny Kruchevsky of the Department of Plastic Surgery explained.
While Rambam Health Care Campus is the first hospital in Israel to formally adopt the system for its trauma department, the device is also being used in clinics throughout Europe.
"We are delighted to support Rambam Hospital in its effort to provide patients with the most advanced solutions for wound healing and skin regeneration and look forward to helping other facilities bring this important technology to their patients and physicians as well," said Nanomedic CEO Dr. Chen Barak said.
"We are rapidly expanding across Europe and planning to enter the US market later this year, as well," Barak added.
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