New Products and Industry News

American Urological Association launches patient information website

   Many questions about urologic health can be answered discreetly and with authority through a website launched by the American Urological Association. The web site was written and reviewed by the world's leading urology experts in partnership with the American Foundation for Urologic Disease (AFUD), whose mission is to prevent and cure urological diseases through the expansion of research, education and public awareness.

   The site was designed to promote urological health and educate patients about all aspects of urology.

   Information available on the website includes the fact that more than 15 million Americans, mostly women, suffer from urinary incontinence. In women over 65, the incidence rate is 25% and in men over 65, the incidence rate is 15%. Visitors to the site can search by adult or pediatric conditions or by entering a keyword search. Written text and medical illustrations explain the conditions. The content is intended to educate individuals on urologic issues, but is not intended to be a substitute for a consultation with a urologist. Visitors to the site also can use it to locate a physician.

   For questions or comments, e-mail urologyhealth@auanet.org.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy to be reimbursed

   The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recently announced coverage dates and guidelines of hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy for the treatment of diabetic wounds of the lower extremities. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is one piece to the puzzle in treating the already compromised non-healing diabetic wounds. With Medicaid and third party coverage of this therapy, people with diabetes can hope to recover more quickly from an otherwise devastating amputation. This Program Memorandum can be downloaded at: https://hbomedtoday.com/news.html.

Catheter has aloe and kink-resistant nozzle

   Mentor Corporation (Santa Barbara, Calif.) has introduced its new Clear Advantage® with Aloe and Kink Resistant Nozzle catheter. The product is a 100% latex-free silicone, self-adhering one-piece male external catheter designed for maximum wear time. The addition of aloe helps promote healthier skin. The kink-resistant nozzle features a shorter design that provides a more accurate fit to the connection tube that prevents kinking and urine back-ups that weaken adhesive strength and create catheter "blowoffs." Mentor Freedom Clear® catheters also now include kink-resistant nozzles.

   For more information, please call (805) 879-6256. 

Skin barriers added to ostomy products line

   Genairex, Inc. (Clearwater, Fla.) has introduced Securi-T Extended Wear Ostomy Skin Barriers. These two-piece skin barriers can be used with the complete line of Securi-T two-piece pouches, including drainable, closed and urostomy pouches.

   Like other products in the company's line, the skin barriers are equivalent to the leading ostomy brands in design, quality, and performance, but are significantly less expensive. The complete product range includes two-piece wafers and pouches, one-piece pouches, convex appliances, stoma paste, conformable seals, and solid skin barriers.

   For more information, call (877) 726-4400 or visit www.genairex.com. 

New wound gel manages pain

   MPM Medical, Inc. (Irving, Tex.) has introduced its new wound gel that combines advanced wound healing with pain management. Regenecare™ with 2% Lidocaine is indicated for the management of pressure ulcers, superficial wounds and scrapes, and first and second degree burns. The product contains collagen (humectant), pure aloe vera extract (moisturizer), vitamin E (antioxidant), and lidocaine HCl 2% (topical anesthetic). It facilitates a moist wound environment, which promotes autolytic debridement. Also, it has been shown to reduce pain intensity without side effects.

   For more information, please call (800) 232-5512 or visit www.mpmmedicalinc.com.