Rynel - Foam Follows Function

Customer's request leads to a new standard in tear-resistant medical foam:

A large medical device manufacturer approached us to create a product that was soft and conformable; could absorb large volumes of post-operative exudates; and had extraordinary tear strength when fully saturated. Our customer evaluated a number of PVA devices, none of which met their specifications.

Solution:
Rynel's medical grade of hydrophilic polyurethane foam met our customers requirements for softness, comfort, and absorption, but required additional reinforcement or modification to meet the tear strength requirement.

We developed a unique method of incorporating a layer of polyester mesh reinforcement in the foam. The final product had a tear strength that exceeded the customer's specifications and expectations. In the process, we invented a method to round and seal the edges of the product, which protected the patient from exposure to any abrasive polyester mesh.

Rynel foams are the first choice of the major medical suppliers and manufacturers throughout the world.

Medical Products:
Product Development Through Partnership

We work with our customers to design foams for a wide variety of medical applications, including wound care, surgical aids, and device components. The foam and engineered composites using films and other foams provide oxygen permeability, bacterial barriers, and fluid management, while minimizing surrounding skin maceration and irritation.

  • ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 13485:2003 certified
  • FDA-registered
  • FDA 510K registration for proprietary formulations
  • Incredibly absorbent—will retain up to 20 times its own weight
  • Non-toxic—safe and effective in medical and personal care environments
  • Extremely soft and elastic, yet very strong
  • Can incorporate active ingredients including antimicrobials
  • Controlled MVTR
  • Non-adhering
  • Non-linting
  • Semi-occlusive
  • Soft/Comfortable/Conformable
  • Protects wounds while controlling exudate
  • Promotes a moist wound healing environment
  • Provides both oxygen permeability and a bacterial barrier
  • Is more than 30% stronger when wet, compared to similar hydrophilic foam materials

Product Examples:

  • Foam wound dressings
  • Composite wound dressings
  • Surgical pads
  • Anti-scar applications
  • Pediatric devices
  • Post-operative dressings

Contact Rynel to learn more about our wide range of manufacturing capabilities for medical foam products.