A Mission To China

However, reports suggest that in 2009, the country announced a $124 billion investment over three years to reform its healthcare system. As a result, future market opportunities are considered substantial.

To assist UK companies make the most of the development opportunities, the UKTI is arranging a mission to the 5th International Wound Dressings Conference in Beijing. Super Absorbent Fibre (SAFTM) manufacturer Technical Absorbents (TAL) will join the mission for the first time, as it aims to promote the benefits of its technology to this growing sector.

The conference will take place between 9 and 13 September and is highly-targeted, senior-level event, which brings together China’s wound care industry, R&D organisations, hospitals and policy makers. As well as an individual meeting programme and full logistical support, TAL will also have an exhibition space and will make a presentation during the event.

TAL provides extremely high levels of innovation and product development expertise to the advanced wound care market with its SAFTM technology. Being fibre-based it can be precisely tailored into a diverse range of medical fabric formats that offer the potential for enhanced design and performance.

SAFTM based medical fabrics have been extensively developed for use in advanced moist wound care dressings. Such dressings provide a therapeutic effect and aid healing, especially when used in the treatment of wounds with high exudates, e.g. chronic wounds and burns. Such wound dressings are designed to present correct moisture conditions around the wound, but not result in actual wetting. The integration of a SAFTM -based fabric, results in the rapid uptake and retention of exudates from the infected area. This is essential in creating an optimum environment to aid the healing process, and prevent further bacterial growth.

“Selecting SAFTM as the absorption component affords significant benefits to medical device producers, patients and carers,” explains Business Development Manager, Dave Hill. “Its fibrous form creates lightweight, soft and flexible fabrics. These offer precise absorbency control, fluid retention and porosity, with low dust and shedding performance. Enhanced absorption and retention levels also mean dressings need changing less frequently. This reduces time pressures on clinicians and helps enhance patient comfort. SAFTM-based medical fabrics are available in a wide range of formats and can also provide different levels of anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory performance.

“TAL is already involved in extensive development projects within advanced wound care sectors, and welcomes the opportunity the conference will afford for dialogue with key Chinese end product manufacturers.”

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