LONDON, November 18, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- ConvaTec, a world-leading developer and marketer of innovative medical technologies for community and hospital care, has received a prestigious product award for continence and stoma care at the inaugural Nursing Times Product Awards, during the publication's awards ceremony in London, UK.
The Nursing Times presented the Platinum Award to ConvaTec for its Flexi-Seal(R) Faecal Management System (FMS) product, a temporary containment device indicated for immobilised, incontinent patients with liquid or semi-liquid stools. The innovative system was designed to safely and effectively divert faecal matter, protect patients' wounds from faecal contamination, and reduce the risk of both skin breakdown and spread of infection, such as C. difficile.
The Nursing Times Product Awards recognise and reward the products that are transforming patient care and helping healthcare professionals work efficiently.
According to one judge: "This Company has really taken on board feedback from nurses and product development. The product ticks all boxes regarding Quality, Innovation, Productivity and Prevention (QIPP) as well as significant potential cost savings."
The finalists were judged by a prestigious panel of clinical and industry experts to determine the winners in each category. Winners and shortlisted entrants were able to network with fellow industry representatives and celebrate during a reception at London's prestigious Hilton Hotel.
The Nursing Times Product awards are organized by the leading weekly magazine, Nursing Times. For more information on The Nursing Times Product Awards go to http://www.nursingtimesproductawards.com.
About Flexi-Seal(TM) Faecal Management System (FMS)
The innovative Flexi-Seal(TM) FMS, a temporary containment device for patients with acute fecal incontinence, was designed to safely and effectively divert fecal matter, protect patients' wounds from fecal contamination, and reduce the risk of skin breakdown and spread of infection. Flexi-Seal(R) FMS is indicated for patients with little or no bowel control, and can be used for up to 29 consecutive days.
Unique features of Flexi-Seal(TM) FMS include: -- A soft, low-pressure balloon designed to aid easy insertion and removal, and minimize the chance of tissue necrosis. -- A closed-end collection bag which may help reduce the spread of infection. -- An entirely latex-free design.
About ConvaTec
ConvaTec is a leading developer and marketer of innovative medical technologies that have helped improve the lives of millions of people worldwide. With four key focus areas - Ostomy Care, Wound Therapeutics, Continence and Critical Care, and Infusion Devices - ConvaTec products support healthcare professionals from the hospital to the community health setting. From its operational headquarters in Skillman, New Jersey, the company conducts business in over 90 countries, serving consumers and their health care professionals on six continents. For more information, please visit http://www.convatec.com.
Contacts Amy Firsching ConvaTec +1-908-904-2088 amy.firsching@convatec.com Kim Gorode Weber Shandwick +1-212-445-8231 kgorode@webershandwick.com Flexi-Seal is a registered trademark of ConvaTec Inc. AP-010641-MM [EM]
SOURCE: ConvaTec
CONTACT: Amy Firsching, ConvaTec, +1-908-904-2088,amy.firsching@convatec.com; or Kim Gorode, Weber Shandwick,+1-212-445-8231, kgorode@webershandwick.com
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