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New ACTICOAT(TM) Silver Coated Anti-microbial Barrier Dressing Receives 510(k) Clearance from the US FDA

Published in Pharma Investments, Ventures and Law Weekly, August 16th, 2009

NUCRYST Pharmaceuticals, a developer and manufacturer of medical products that fight infection and the Advanced Wound Management division of Smith Nephew plc announced that the US Food Drug Administration (FDA) granted marketing clearance for Acticoat™ Flex. Acticoat™ Flex is an antimicrobial barrier dressing designed to conform to body contours and allow for flexible movement for injuries that require sustained antimicrobial activity. Acticoat™ Flex represents a new addition to the Acticoat™ family and is coated with NUCRYST's patented SILCRYST™ nanocrystalline silver technology.

"We are pleased that the US FDA has granted marketing...

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