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May 26, 2009 -
While normally BEDROOM Magazine
does not report on non-retail or
non-commercial product
innovations and developments,
when a new mattress/bedding
solution that could be
eventually used in the
commercial area, then we think
retailers should know what could
be coming in the future.
In April 2009,
Foamex, a leading producer
of polyurethane foam-based
solutions and specialty comfort
products, introduced its new
BodyZone™ and BodyZone™ Ultra to
the healthcare bedding sector as
new solutions to pressure ulcer
prevention, treatment and to
achieve an optimum level in
patient care.
With its signature approach of
using the most advanced
technology and engineering in
the industry, Foamex has
developed these series of new
products to reduce the clinical
occurrence of pressure ulcers
that can result from long-term
bed care.
In independent testing, the
BodyZone support surfaces
demonstrated superior
performance over other brands by
neutralizing pressure, heat,
moisture, friction and shear –
the factors that lead to dermal
and tissue breakdown.
“The healthcare market is a key
pillar of our growth strategy at
Foamex, and we are committed to
bringing innovative solutions to
this segment that can enhance
patient care and maximize
facility operations,” said Jack
Johnson, Foamex President and
CEO.
The Problem With Pressure
“The magnitude of the pressure
ulcer occurrence coupled with
the recent changes in the Center
for Medicare and Medicaid
Service (CMS) reimbursement
rules has increased the need for
a more effective, creative and
comfortable solution”, said
Mario Neto, Foamex Director of
Business Development.
In order to prevent pressure
ulcers before they start, Foamex
engineers worked with innovative
designs and the Company’s latest
generation of highly breathable
memory foams to enhance the
performance of its support
surfaces portfolio.
Independent testing of these
advancements illustrated that
BodyZone’s technology delivers
the lowest average and maximum
pressure readings and the
highest body envelopment scores
for better comfort and care.
These new support surface
solutions are manufactured
utilizing Foamex’s patented
VPFSM, or Variable Pressure
Foaming, the most
environmentally friendly
manufacturing process available
globally which has virtually
zero emissions.
In addition, Foamex’s Surface
Modification Technology (SMTSM)
helps reduce friction and shear,
offering additional protection
to the skin.
Foamex has an excellent track
record of developing new
products for medical device
applications including: dressing
for vacuum assisted wound
closure, applicators for
preoperative skin preparation,
blood oxygenators, products for
breast cushioning during
mammogram and instrument
protection products to reduce
the cost of replacing delicate
and expensive surgical
instruments.
Expert Input
Foamex introduced BodyZone at
the 22nd Annual Symposium on
Advanced Wound Care and Wound
Healing Society (SAWC/WHS)
Meeting, which was held April
26-29, 2009, in Dallas. The SAWC/WHS
show is regarded industry-wide
as the premier educational wound
care-focused program. Beyond the
BodyZone exhibit at SAWC/WHS,
Michel Hermans, M.D., also
presented a white paper on the
benefits and protection
capabilities of the new Foamex
advancements. Dr. Hermans is a
well-known key opinion leader in
the wound care arena with
expertise in general surgery,
trauma care and burn care.
For more information about
BodyZone by Foamex and to
download Dr. Herman’s paper,
please visit
www.foamex.com/html/04_healthcare_support.php.
About Foamex
Foamex, headquartered in Media,
PA, is the world’s leading
producer of polyurethane
foam-based solutions and
specialty comfort products. The
Company services the bedding,
furniture, carpet cushion and
automotive markets and also
manufactures high-performance
polymers for diverse
applications in the industrial,
aerospace, defense, electronics
and computer industries.
For more information,
visit the Foamex website at
www.foamex.com.
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