Cath Lab Digest

The February 2010 issue of TWC features the Product Roundup section on Negative Pressure Wound Therapy products.

Talley Medical
Website: www.talleygroup.com
Contact: (888) 259-9994
Jack Van Dyke administration
jvandyke@talleygroup.com
Chad Van Dyke sales manager
cvandyke@talleygroup.com
Brenda Davis office manager
bdavis@talleygroup.com
Location: The factory is in England, but in the United States the company operates from Lansing Michigan.
Founded: Talley started in London in 1953. Talley builds all products in its dedicated factory.

Product Lines: 3 primary lines: Venturi negative pressure wound therapy; Multicom pneumatic compression devices for venous disorders and dvt prophylaxis, Quattro therapy pneumatic support surfaces for pressure ulcer prevention and treatment.

Products Used in the wound care clinic setting: Multicom compression therapy devices, Venturi NPWT

Product Breakdown: Venturi features two units: Avanti @ 6# w/600cc canister and Compact @2.2# w/300cc canister. Products are used for acute, chronic or non-healing wounds. Multicom devices provide pneumatic compression to treat lymphedema, venous ulcers, venous insufficiency.

Ohio Medical Corporation®
Website: www.OhioMedicalNPWT.com
Contact: (866) 985-NPWT (6798) moblvac@ohiomedicalnpwt.com
Location: Ohio Medical Corporation is located in Gurnee, IL.
Founded: Ohio Medical Corporation was founded in the 1950’s.

Product Lines: Ohio Medical Corporation is a leading worldwide supplier of medical and industrial gas/vacuum delivery systems, oxygen therapy equipment, and negative
pressure wound therapy (NPWT) devices.
Products used in the Wound Care Clinic Setting: Moblvac® Portable Wound Care Pump and TruSealTM Link Kits for NPWT

Product Breakdown: Ohio Medical Corporation understands vacuum technology, having provided wall vacuum regulators, flowmeters, and portable aspirator pumps to leading healthcare institutions for more than 50 years. Utilizing expertise in portable negative pressure pumps allows the company to bring the customer the MolbVac wound care system, the newest member of their product family.
The intuitively designed MoblVac Portable Wound Care Pump for NPWT is used in clinics to treat difficult wounds. The system promotes patient safety, ease of use, and economic value. MoblVac with TruSeal Link technology provides a higher flow rate, which helps creates a quicker seal and may minimize leaks around the edges of the wound bed. The MoblVac pump features continuous or intermittent therapy modes, several patient safety alarms, a large color screen (3”x 4”), and up to 24 hours of battery life. This lightweight pump is easy to grab and weighs only 4 pounds.
The comprehensive wound care kits offer convenience and promote ease of use/training. Designed by WOCNs and staff, kits are compartmentalized into three easy steps with all the components that you need, including antimicrobial gauze. Evidence shows that guaze is:
-at least as effective as foam.
-decreases pain and pain management required.
-saves time spent on dressing application.
-provides significant cost savings.
For references and full details visit www.ohiomedicalnpwt.com/gauze.php
The unique seal kit contains the right products to repair a leak, without wasting a large kit. Accessories are also available. The company also offers 24/7 clinical support and product training.

Prospera®
Website: www.prospera-npwt.com
Contact: Phone: (888) 408-NPWT (6798)
Fax: (888) 674- NPWT (6798)
Email: info@prospera-npwt.com
Location: 2831 Bledsoe Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76107
Founded: Prospera was founded in 2007.

Product Lines: Prospera offers the PRO-III® for institutional use and the PRO-II® for home use. In addition the company supplies a full range of dressing kits, drains, and canisters.

Product Breakdown: Prospera is dedicated to Advancing the Art and Science of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy. Products are engineered based on the latest scientific research and clinical information available to deliver optimal outcomes, and the highest degree of patient comfort at reduced costs.
Based on patient needs and wound etiology clinicians can choose the PRO-III or the PRO-II. PRO-III is both stationary and portable and designed for institutional use, weighs less than 6 lbs and utilizes 800cc disposable canister. PRO-II is a portable unit designed for ambulatory patients and homecare. It weighs 2.65 lbs and utilizes a discreet, 250cc disposable canister.