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Share repurchase program announced by Synovis Life Technologies

Synovis Life Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: SYNO), a leading biomaterial and surgical products company, today announced that its board of directors has approved a program for the company to repurchase up to 500,000 shares of its common stock.

29 Sep 2009

Oculus launches Microcyn Skin & Wound HydroGel OTC

Oculus Innovative Sciences, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures and markets a family of products based upon the Microcyn Technology platform, which is intended to treat chronic and acute wounds, today launched Microcyn Skin & Wound HydroGel for both the U.S. professional and over-the-counter markets. The Microcyn HydroGel received FDA 510(k) marketing clearance in May of this year.

29 Sep 2009

Wound Management Technologies inks marketing agreement with Pharma Technology International

Wound Management Technologies, Inc., (OTC Bulletin Board: WNDM) a rapidly growing provider of specialty medical products, announced today an agreement with Pharma Technology International, LLC (Pharma Tech) to market, distribute and sell the company's wound care products in the Middle East. Pharma Tech is a joint venture between A&Z Pharmaceutical and BioPharma Management Technologies, Inc., a company recently acquired by Wound Management Technologies.

25 Sep 2009

Oxygen Biotherapeutics submits a patent application for its heart attack treatment device

Oxygen Biotherapeutics, Inc. today announced that the company has submitted a patent application for a new invention that uses Oxycyte(R) perfluorocarbon to deliver oxygen as a first aid treatment for victims of heart attacks and strokes. Oxycyte is the Company's perfluorocarbon (PFC) therapeutic oxygen carrier.

24 Sep 2009

Stay Fresh textiles technology from Quick-Med

Quick-Med Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:QMDT) announced today the development of a proprietary Stay Fresh™ technology and that the Company is seeking partners to commercialize this revolutionary new technology in key segments of the textile market.

23 Sep 2009

One more BARA-MED XD chamber at Comprehensive Healthcare Solutions

Environmental Tectonics Corporation's (OTC Bulletin Board: ETCC) ("ETC" or the "Company") BioMedical Systems today announced the sale of an additional BARA-MED((R)) XD Monoplace Hyperbaric Chamber to Comprehensive Healthcare Solutions, Inc.

23 Sep 2009

New ultra-thin adhesives introduced by Avery Dennison Specialty Tape Division

Avery Dennison Specialty Tape Division, an innovative leader in adhesive materials for the medical sector, introduced two new ultra-thin adhesives and a hydrocolloid and adhesive technology solution at MEDTEC China this week.

19 Sep 2009

Wound Management Technologies acquires BioPharma

Wound Management Technologies, Inc., (OTC Bulletin Board: WNDM) a rapidly growing provider of specialty medical products, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of BioPharma Management Technologies, Inc., a privately held biotechnology company with a platform of proprietary and patented technologies for topical pain management and resorbable orthoses.

18 Sep 2009

National Institute for Health Research funds for wound care research

The University of York's Department of Health Sciences and NHS Leeds Community Healthcare have been awarded a £1.75m grant from the National Institute for Health Research to carry out a study into complex wounds.

17 Sep 2009

OCLS' partnership with V&M Industries to market Microcyn-based skin and wound care products

Oculus Innovative Sciences, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures and markets a family of products based upon the Microcyn Technology platform, which is intended to treat infections in chronic and acute wounds, announced today it has entered into a new strategic partnership with V&M Industries, Inc. for non-exclusive rights to market Microcyn-based skin and wound care over-the-counter products in the United States and Canada while providing Oculus with a significant percentage of those revenues.

16 Sep 2009

NYSDOH blocks U.S.-Egypt study of ozone-based medical therapies for diabetic skin ulcers

A study exploring the healing of diabetic skin ulcers using topical oxygen/ozone gas mixtures could not proceed to completion and was now abandoned, according to Ozonics International, LLC, a veteran-owned biotechnology company engaged in the research and development of ozone-based medical therapies.

15 Sep 2009

HemCon Medical Technologies and Zimmer Dental sign distribution agreement

HemCon Medical Technologies, Inc. (“HemCon”), a leading developer of advanced medical products, is proud to announce the signing of an exclusive global distribution agreement with Zimmer Dental Inc., a leading provider of dental oral rehabilitation products and a subsidiary of Zimmer Holdings, Inc.

15 Sep 2009

Wake Pharma to present clinical evidence in the treatment of wounds using Wound-Be-Gone at SAWC

Wake Pharma US announced today that clinical evidence in the treatment of wounds using Wound-Be-Gone® will be presented at the fall Society for Advance Wound Care Conference. The SAWC is being held in Washington, DC from September 16-18, 2009. The clinical evidence and data will be presented through posters on display during the meeting.

15 Sep 2009

Misonix receives donation from anonoymous patient to buy SonicOne ultrasonic wound care system

Misonix, Inc. (Nasdaq: MSON), a developer of minimally invasive ultrasonic medical device technology, which in Europe is used for the ablation of tumors and worldwide for other acute health conditions, has announced that a patient, who wishes to remain anonymous, donated the majority of the funds necessary for Christus St. Vincent Medical Center, Santa Fe, NM, to purchase a SonicOne(R) Ultrasonic Wound Cleansing and Debridement System. The System was shipped and installed during the second half of August 2009.

15 Sep 2009

B. Braun Medical to showcase its Prontosan Wound Irrigation Solution at the SAWC Fall Event

B. Braun Medical Inc. (B. Braun) said today healthcare professionals can now place orders for Prontosan(R) Wound Irrigation Solution and Gel with PHMB (Polyhexanide), a solution used for cleaning wounds as well as moistening and lubricating absorbent wound dressings.

From B. Braun Melsungen AG 14 Sep 2009

Dresner Partners advises CCHHS in its partnership with HHG

Dresner Partners, a FINRA-registered, middle-market investment bank, and IMAP member firm, announced today that it advised Care Collaborative Home Health Services, Inc. (CCHHS) in its recent strategic partnership with Home Health Group, LLC (HHG), a holding company focused on investments in the home health industry.

14 Sep 2009

Restated 2008 and 2009 financial results released by The Center for Wound Healing

The Center for Wound Healing, Inc. (OTCBB:CFWH), a leading operator of comprehensive wound care treatment centers that offer hyperbaric oxygen therapy as well as other advanced wound care treatment modalities, today announced that the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the quarter ended March 31, 2008 and for the year ended June 30, 2008 need to be restated as described below, and that investors should no longer rely upon those consolidated financial statements. The Company will file an amendment to the 2008 Form 10-QSB and 2008 Form 10-KSB to restate the 2008 Financial Statements as soon as practicable.

11 Sep 2009

Pergamum to develop Karolinska dermatology and wound healing companies

Pergamum AB has announced its formation; Pergamum will commercialize the Karolinska Development dermatology and wound healing interests, and create a broad-based therapeutic company in its focus areas.

11 Sep 2009

ThermoGenesis releases results for fourth quarter and fiscal year 2009

ThermoGenesis Corp. , a leading supplier of innovative products for processing and storing adult stem cells, today reported results for the fourth quarter and all of fiscal 2009.

10 Sep 2009

MHLW to grant regulatory approval for KCI to enter Japan market

Kinetic Concepts, Inc. (NYSE: KCI) announced today that it has been informed by the Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) in Japan that in October the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) will grant regulatory approval for KCI to begin market development activities in Japan for its innovative V.A.C.® Therapy product.

9 Sep 2009

Wound Care News and Research

Share repurchase program announced by Synovis Life Technologies

Oculus launches Microcyn Skin & Wound HydroGel OTC

Wound Management Technologies inks marketing agreement with Pharma Technology International

Oxygen Biotherapeutics submits a patent application for its heart attack treatment device

Stay Fresh textiles technology from Quick-Med

One more BARA-MED XD chamber at Comprehensive Healthcare Solutions

New ultra-thin adhesives introduced by Avery Dennison Specialty Tape Division

Wound Management Technologies acquires BioPharma

National Institute for Health Research funds for wound care research

OCLS' partnership with V&M Industries to market Microcyn-based skin and wound care products

NYSDOH blocks U.S.-Egypt study of ozone-based medical therapies for diabetic skin ulcers

HemCon Medical Technologies and Zimmer Dental sign distribution agreement

Wake Pharma to present clinical evidence in the treatment of wounds using Wound-Be-Gone at SAWC

Misonix receives donation from anonoymous patient to buy SonicOne ultrasonic wound care system

B. Braun Medical to showcase its Prontosan Wound Irrigation Solution at the SAWC Fall Event

Dresner Partners advises CCHHS in its partnership with HHG

Restated 2008 and 2009 financial results released by The Center for Wound Healing

Pergamum to develop Karolinska dermatology and wound healing companies

ThermoGenesis releases results for fourth quarter and fiscal year 2009

MHLW to grant regulatory approval for KCI to enter Japan market

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