Latest Silicone Stories

ASAPS asks "What are the important lessons and questions from half a century of clinical use?" New York, NY (PRWEB) October 01, 2012 Few medical devices are still in use nearly 50 years after introduction. Silicone gel breast implants – despite the controversies over the years – are one of the exceptions. Half a century after silicone gel breast implants were first introduced clinically, what are some of the lessons that plastic surgeons have learned about these devices,...

STEWARTVILLE, Minn., Oct. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Rochester Medical Corporation (NASDAQ:ROCM), the world's leading developer and manufacturer of silicone catheters for continence care, today announced its next generation of male external catheters with the launch of the Spirit(TM) Hydrocolloid Adhesive Sheath. Spirit is the first and only male external catheter to combine the moisture-wicking properties of a hydrocolloid adhesive with the superior breathability of silicone....

GREENVILLE, S.C., Sept. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Lau Rubber and Plastics has announced the location of its North American sales and operations office in the Greenville, South Carolina area. The company manufactures and supplies rubber and plastic molded parts to a host of global companies and brands in the automotive, computer, communications, aviation, household appliance and packaging industries. The company will manage sales, marketing, and North American operations from the...

Reports nReports.com adds new report on synthetic polymers “Global Silicone Market by Type, Application & Geography – Forecasts up to 2017” to its store. Dallas, Texas (PRWEB) September 18, 2012 Silicones are synthetic high performance polymers made from silicon and oxygen, two of the most common elements found on the surface of the earth. Silicones are one of the most versatile polymers in existence today. These exist in various forms, ranging from fluids, resins, gels to...

HARLEYSVILLE, Pa., Sept. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Pecora Corporation®, a leading manufacturer of weatherproofing products since 1862, is pleased to announce a Companion Warranty Program with Sto Corp., the North American subsidiary of Sto, the world's largest manufacturer of Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS). Under this agreement Pecora Corporation and Sto Corp. will issue companion warranties for Sto's Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) and qualified Pecora...

MINNEAPOLIS, MN, Sept. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Inolex, a leader in the development of innovative ingredients for the personal care and cosmetics industries has launched a new range of 100% natural and sustainable emollients, using bio-based succinic acid from BioAmber.  These succinate emollients have the highly appealing and differentiated sensory feel of silicone fluids, including feeling silky, powdery, light, dry and non-greasy to the touch.  This sensory experience meets the...

DALLAS, September 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The report "Global Silicone Market by Type, Application & Geography - Forecasts up to 2017" defines and segments the global silicone market with analysis and forecasting of the global volumes and revenues for silicones. It also identifies driving and restraining factors for the global silicone market with analysis of trends, opportunities, winning imperatives, and challenges. The market is segmented and revenues are forecast on...

MISSISSAUGA, ON, Aug. 28, 2012 /CNW/ - Mr. Brian Pedlar, President and CEO of Covalon Technologies Ltd. (the "Company" or "Covalon") (TSXV: COV), an advanced medical technologies company, is pleased to provide the following update. "We continue to expand our distribution channel in the United States, Middle East and Asia.  During the nine months ended June 30, 2012, Covalon signed new distribution partners for wound care and antimicrobial product and moved new products through...

MISSISSAUGA, ON, Aug. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Covalon Technologies Ltd. (the "Company" or "Covalon") (TSXV: COV), an advanced medical technologies company, today announced United States Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") clearance of SurgiClear(TM) antimicrobial silicone adhesive film dressing designed to cover and protect wound sites and wound closure devices, as well as secure other primary dressings to a patient's skin. With its proven ability to kill over 99.99% of bacteria...

MANCHESTER, England, August 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Thousands of women across the UK placed their faith in their Breast Implants which turned out to be defective. A North West Law firm has launched a dynamic micro website aimed at women concerned about PIP Breast Implants, who may be eligible for compensation claims, http://www.mypipbreastimplants.co.uk The French company that designed and sold PIP breast implants containing the wrong type of silicone, no longer...