STOCKHOLM, Nov. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Ahlstrom-Munksjö
announces the launch of TrustShield™, a versatile portfolio of
medical fabrics that can be used to provide protection against
surgical lasers, chemicals and potent chemotherapy drugs.
TrustShield™ products were specially designed around growing
market trends. The evolution of laser technology in a surgical
environment has significantly advanced as their usage has become
widespread for numerous specialties. Although there are many
benefits to using lasers for surgical procedures, there are also
risks. Operating room fires can occur if the laser comes in contact
with combustible objects. Lasers not only can cause fires but
they can cause thermal burns if they have skin contact.
"Most surgical gowns and drapes on the market offer some
protection from skin exposure to laser beams but most of them tend
to be flammable, that's why we made TrustShield™ Laser.
TrustShield™ Laser was specifically designed as a laser resistant
medical fabric that can be used for the construction of surgical
gowns or drapes. Having a surgical drape and gown that has
protection against viruses, bacteria and fluids as well as being
laser resistant, is a must in order to keep patients and health
care workers safe," says Jason
Beard, product platform leader, Ahlstrom-Munksjö.
A high level of protection is not only critical in a surgical
environment but in other health care settings where harsh
chemotherapy drugs are being administered. Handling and
administering chemotherapy drugs pose a health hazard as most of
these drugs are considered hazardous if the health care worker is
exposed. TrustShield™ Chemo was developed to prevent any permeation
by providing a barrier against the strongest chemotherapy drugs on
the market.
For those high risk, fluid intense surgeries, TrustShield™
Absorbent fabric is the solution for the ultimate protection and
fluid management. It is highly absorbent and maintains its strength
and uniformity even when wet.
TrustShield™ offers a comprehensive product portfolio that meets
stringent industry standards to ensure the utmost protection
against several potential health risks. TrustShield™ medical
fabrics provide impervious (AAMI level 4) viral protection, have
low lint, are durable for easier converting and resist punctures
and tears.
"Our priority in the medical business unit is to deliver
high performance medical fabrics that fully protect health care
workers and patients globally. TrustShield™ is an example of
how we continue to strengthen and enhance our medical product
portfolio" commented Lionel Bonte,
Vice President, Medical, Ahlstrom-Munksjö.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: visit TrustShield™ at
www.ahlstrom-munksjo.com/trustshield or contact us at
medical@ahlstrom-munksjo.com.
Ahlstrom-Munksjö in brief
Ahlstrom-Munksjö is a global leader in fiber-based materials,
supplying innovative and sustainable solutions to its customers.
Our mission is to expand the role of fiber-based solutions for
sustainable everyday life. Our offering includes filter materials,
release liners, food and beverage processing materials, decor
papers, abrasive and tape backings, electrotechnical paper, glass
fiber materials, medical fiber materials and solutions for
diagnostics as well as a range of specialty papers for industrial
and consumer end-uses. Our annual net sales are about EUR 3 billion and we employ some 8,000 people.
The Ahlstrom-Munksjö share is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki and
Stockholm. Read more at
www.ahlstrom-munksjo.com.
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