Producing fiber-based products such as nonwoven fabrics, electro-technical paper, medical fiber materials, Finland's Ahlstrom-Munksjö launched TrustShield, a medical fabric that provides protection against surgical lasers, chemicals and powerful chemotherapy drugs.
Ahlstrom-Munksjö specifically designed TrustShield products for growing market trends. Lionel Bonte, Medical Vice President of the company, said: “Although there are many benefits to using lasers in surgical procedures, there are risks. Fires can occur at the operating room if the laser contacts flammable objects. Lasers not only cause a fire, but can also cause thermal burns in contact with the skin. Most surgical gowns and drapes on the market offer some protection against skin laser exposure, but most tend to be flammable, so we developed the TrustShield Laser. The TrustShield Laser is specially designed as a laser-resistant medical fabric that can be used to make surgical gowns or drapes. Having a laser-resistant surgical drape and gown that is protected against viruses, bacteria and fluids is essential to keeping patients and healthcare workers safe. ”
Health Professionals Will Be Protected From Hazard
High level of protection is critical not only in a surgical environment, but also in other healthcare environments where high-impact chemotherapy drugs are applied, Bonte said, ‘’The use and application of chemotherapy drugs is a danger to health because most of these drugs are considered hazardous when exposed to health care workers. TrustShield Chemo was developed to prevent penetration by creating a barrier against the most powerful chemotherapy drugs on the market. For high-risk, intensive fluid-type surgeries, TrustShield Absorbent fabric is a solution for maximum protection and fluid management. It is very absorbent and maintains its strength and homogeneity even in wet conditions.’’
