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Spandra: a sustained release battlefield wound dressing.

M Szycher1, J A Setterstrom, J W Vincent

  • 1Thermedics, Inc., Woburn, MA 01888-1799.

Journal of Biomaterials Applications
|October 1, 1986
PubMed
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New ultraviolet (UV) curable elastomers enable ultra-fast curing of wound dressings, preserving drug integrity and mimicking skin properties for improved healing and patient comfort.

Area of Science:

  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Biomaterials Science
  • Wound Healing Technologies

Background:

  • Development of ultraviolet (UV) curable elastomers in 1981.
  • Advancement in ultra-fast curing technology (seconds vs. hours).
  • Patent awarded in 1984 for UV-curable elastomer technology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Develop a sustained-release battlefield wound dressing containing antibiotics and coagulants.
  • Utilize UV-curable elastomer technology for drug delivery.
  • Create a wound dressing with properties similar to intact skin.

Main Methods:

  • Incorporation of drugs into an oligomer matrix.
  • Curing of the matrix using UV illumination, avoiding heat, solvents, or water.
  • Development of TECOFLEX materials for wound dressing applications.

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Main Results:

  • Achieved ultra-fast curing of elastomers in seconds.
  • Ensured pharmacological activity of delicate drugs by avoiding heat, solvents, and water.
  • Developed a wound dressing with oxygen, carbon dioxide, and water vapor transmission properties similar to intact skin.
  • Created a dressing that excludes bacteria while maintaining a moist healing environment.
  • Designed a dressing that minimizes pain by preventing dehydration and shrinkage.
  • Incorporated a fabric for enhanced flexibility and ease of application.

Conclusions:

  • UV-curable elastomers offer a rapid and effective method for creating advanced wound dressings.
  • The developed wound dressing technology enhances healing, reduces infection, and improves patient comfort.
  • This technology allows for the theoretical incorporation of any drug for sustained release applications.
  • The dressing's properties and ease of application present significant advantages over existing hospital materials.