The first company to gain FDA and CE clearances for marketing copper-based wound dressings.
MedCu Technologies is the world’s first provider of wound dressing products that are impregnated with copper oxide microparticles.
Leveraging copper’s potent antibacterial properties, MedCu provides a unique proposition to address acute, critical and chronic wounds. The copper-based wound dressings follow the successful commercialization of copper compounds impregnation into various fabrics and polymers after 15 years of research and protected by multiple patents worldwide.
Efficient, Rapid and Sustained Results.
MedCu wound dressings are the only FDA and CE cleared antimicrobial wound dressings impregnated with copper oxide particles in the market. These are single use dressings designed to address acute, post surgical and chronic wounds.
NATURE + SCIENCE = BETTER WOUND CARE
Sustained release of copper ions endows the dressing with potent wide spectrum antimicrobial properties
- Strong protection against a broad spectrum of wound pathogens (including resistant bacteria)
- Easy adhering and removal
- Sustainable - can be used for up to 7 days
- Cutting option for optimal fit
- No need to prewett
- Cost effective compared to alternatives on the market
MedCu dressings are easy to apply and remove and are suitable for a wide variety of wounds:
- Diabetic Wounds
- Leg & Foot Ulcers
- Pressure Ulcers
- First and Second-Degree Burns
- Surgical Wounds
- Continuum of Care in Hard to Heal Wounds by Copper Dressings
- Enhanced healing of wounds that responded poorly to silver dressing by copper wound dressings: Prospective single arm treatment study
- Using copper to fight microorganisms
- Safety of copper oxide
- Could chronic wounds not heal due to too low local copper levels?
- Molecular mechanisms of enhanced wound healing by copper oxide-impregnated dressings
- Copper ions ameliorated thermal burn-induced damage
- Stimulation of Healing of Non-Infected Stagnated Diabetic Wounds
- Healing of Chronic Wounds 10 Case Studies
- Copper oxide impregnated wound dressing
- Case Study - 35% wound area reduction/following angioplasty of the left leg
- Case Study - Closure of a 6-year indolent chronic wound
- Case Study - Exposed bone covered by granulation tissue in ischemic diabetic patient
- Case Study - Necrotizing fasciitis arm ready for skin grafting in two weeks
- Case Study - Fracture with acute wound (trauma cases): Copper Dressing is used inside the cast
- Case Study - Clearance of infection - granulation and epithelialization
- Case Study - Peripheral Vascular Service
- Case Study - Copper dressings prevent amputation in SLE patient
MedCu Frequently Asked Questions
What are MedCu Wound Dressing made from?
MedCu copper dressings are antibacterial absorbent 2- or 3-layer sterile, soft, non-adherent, single use wound dressings consisting of the following:
- An internal absorbent cellulose and polyester layer containing copper oxide
- One or two external non-adherent nonwoven polypropylene layers containing copper oxide
- Adhesive contour (in some of the models)
What are MedCu indications?
Prescription (Rx only) use for the dressings: Partial and full thickness wounds, Pressure ulcers (stage I-IV), Diabetic ulcers, Venous stasis ulcers, Arterial ulcers, 1st and 2nd degree burns, Surgical wounds, Vascular access or peripheral IV sites, Orthopedic external pin sites, and Acute wounds such as lacerations, abrasions, and skin tears.
What should you do to prepare the wound before applying the dressing?
Cleanse and dry peri-wound area thoroughly before dressing application as per facility protocol.
If necessary, debride necrotic tissue before applying dressing. Hydrate wounds with low or no exudate as per facility protocol. If necessary, treat infection as per facility protocol.
How is the dressing applied?
- Choose the appropriate size and form dressing
- Peel-open the sterile pouch from the top side
- Remove aseptically the wound dressing
- If using the MedCu 3-layer wound dressings (orange on both sides), apply either side directly onto the wound. Cover with a secondary dressing and secure with fixation tape or a wrap.
- If using the MedCu 2-layer wound dressings (with one side orange) apply the orange side of the dressing to the wound site. Cover with a secondary dressing and secure with fixation tape or a wrap.
- If using the MedCu wound dressings with adhesive contour, no additional fixation, tape or wrap, are needed
*The clinician should evaluate each wound and patient to determine the best fixation method for the MedCu dressings. The clinician may choose any fixation method per institutional protocols.
How often should the dressing be changed?
Frequency of wound dressing change may vary according to wound exudate and condition and clinician considerations. MedCu copper dressing may be left in place for up to 7 days.
The wound dressings may be used for a maximum of 30 days total, including reapplications.
