A Solution for Successful Wound Management: B. Braun Announces Prontosan® Availability at Symposium for Advanced Wound Care Fall Event
Ready-to-use Prontosan® Wound Irrigation Solution and Gel with PHMB (Polyhexanide) now available.
Bethlehem, PA, September 14, 2009 — B. Braun Medical Inc. (B. Braun) said today healthcare professionals can now place orders for Prontosan® Wound Irrigation Solution and Gel with PHMB (Polyhexanide), a solution used for cleaning wounds as well as moistening and lubricating absorbent wound dressings.
A session at the Symposium for Advanced Wound Care (SAWC) Fall Event on September 16 at noon EST will showcase the new product.
“Prontosan® offers a new approach and new hope for patients who suffer from chronic wounds,” said Mike Kelly, Director of Marketing, Infection Control Products for B. Braun Medical Inc. “It’s effective and easy to use. We anticipate a strong demand for it in the marketplace.”
The ready-to-use solution contains PHMB and Betaine, the surfactant for the cleansing and moistening of wounds. PHMB has quickly gained popularity among healthcare professionals as a wound irrigation cleanser. Its non-toxic and biocompatible formula offers excellent skin tolerance.
“Surgical professionals now have a new tool to help them cleanse surgical-sites,” said Stephen A. Brigido, DPM, Coordinated Health. “We’ve found Prontosan® to be cost effective and an excellent product for diabetics and other high-risk patients for whom wound management is frequently problematic and even life-threatening.”
With a shelf life of 28 days after opening, Prontosan® promotes the release of fibrin coatings and residue from wound coatings. The solution’s PVC-free and DEHP-free product containers also make it environmentally friendly.
For more information about Prontosan® Wound Irrigation Solution and Gel with PHMB (Polyhexanide), please call: 1-800-227-2862.
About B. Braun
B. Braun is a leading manufacturer of infusion therapy and pain management products with an environmentally-friendly focus. Guided by the company’s “Sharing Expertise®” philosophy, B. Braun addresses the critical issues of infection prevention, medication safety and environmental responsibility by promoting best practices that help clinicians reduce medication errors, prevent healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs) and achieve sustainability objectives. ??
Consistently recognized by Frost & Sullivan and KLAS for its medical technology and support services, B. Braun employees share their knowledge with colleagues and customers to improve working processes in hospitals and medical practices and to enhance the safety of patients and healthcare professionals. For more information, call 800-227-2862, e-mail us at inquiry.us@bbraun.com or visit B. Braun at www.bbraunusa.com.