Innovative Medical Products Announces More Durable, Sleeker, Pressure Redistribution Gel Products

Dec. 27, 2010 - PRLog -- PLAINVILLE, Conn. – Innovative Medical Products, a global leader in patient positioning and protection, has announced a more durable pressure redistribution TUFFease® gel product that is better for the environment. The new IMP gel is a proprietary, plant oil-based formula – a renewable resource product that can eventually be disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner. Most other gel pads on the market are made with petroleum-based formulas.

Besides the environmental benefit, the new TUFFease® gel shaped product’s bottom surface is more durable than other pressure redistribution products because of an added thickness that helps prevent damage or tearing when the pad is being moved or placed in storage. The increased durability can lead to longer use in hospital operating and recovery rooms and in long-term healthcare facilities where pressure redistribution products are necessary to help prevent pressure ulcers. These gel products simulate an immersion floatation experience for the patient, lessening and redistributing pinpoint pressure.

In addition to its tougher bottom surface, the new IMP gel pad has been produced with a sleeker, shinier, surface material where the pad makes contact with the patient. The slicker surface reduces friction, thus alleviating skin shear. The nearly wrinkle-free cover also makes the gel pad easier to clean with all approved topical hospital cleansers.

“We are always looking for ways to ensure more effective patient protection from pressure ulcers,” said Greg Prentiss, gel product manager at Innovative Medical Products. “Our new-formula TUFFease® gel products not only advance that commitment to patient protection but also make it easier for hospital personnel to store and clean. Both patient and provider will benefit from this IMP advancement.”

The new TUFFease® pressure redistribution gel products can be ordered online through the Innovative Medical Products’ website: http://shopping.impmedical.com/gel-pads.htm.

About Innovative Medical Products  
Established in 1983, Innovative Medical Products supplies products that are designed to provide accuracy for the surgeon, save time for operating room personnel, and benefit the overall patient surgical experience. For more information, visit http://www.innovativemedical.com.

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Innovative Medical Products is focused on developing innovative products to benefit and improve efficiency in the operating room and hospitals where patient stability and positioning are required.