BETHLEHEM, Pa., May 24, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- B. Braun Medical Inc., which offers ostomy, urinary, and wound care products, will showcase its chronic care products and its new myosto ™ resource at the 50 th annual Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses (WOCN) Conference from June 3-5 in Philadelphia.
The recently launched myosto resource includes a website ( myosto-mylife.com ) and toll-free phone numbers that provide access to educational information, support, and product information for people living with ostomies, their caregivers, and healthcare professionals. The website is designed to help individuals navigate the ostomy care journey and includes daily living tips, as well as patient stories describing lifestyle and product experiences. Requests for product samples are also available through the website.
B. Braun will sponsor two Innovation Theater presentations at WOCN in the Exhibit/Poster Hall, Pennsylvania Convention Center:
- Lessons from a Grateful Patient , 6:30 p.m., Sunday, June 3 Rolf Benirschke*, an ostomate, former NFL player, and co-founder of Legacy Health Strategies*, will share stories and lessons he has learned as an ostomate. He also will explore the advantages of WOC nurses and ostomates connecting with myosto.
- Go With the Flow: Evolution of Managing High Output Stomas , 2 p.m., Monday, June 4 A presentation, roundtable discussion, and question-and-answer session will be led by Julie Bauer, RN, BSN, Clinical Manager, Business Development, OPM Division, B. Braun; Paula Erwin-Toth, MSN, RN,CWOCN, FAAN; and Marina Trago, RN, BSN, CWCN. The B. Braun High Output System for managing high output stomas will be featured.
In booth #817, B. Braun will feature these products:
- Flexima ® 3S ostomy products, which includes a two-piece mechanical coupling system offering convex, flat standard wear, and flat base plates with tape border as well as closed, Roll'Up (drainable), urostomy and high output pouches.
- Actreen ® Mini , a ready-to-use, single-use, pre-lubricated (hydrophilic) 3.5-inch female intermittent catheter. The Actreen Mini Catheter and Actreen Mini Set are designed for simple and convenient use, and discretion.
- Prontosan ® Wound Solutions and Gels , designed for wound management. The Prontosan family of products offers two ingredients in the wound solutions and gels that combine to maximize cleansing power. PHMP (Polyhexanide) functions as a preservative (also found in contact lens solution) that inhibits the growth of micro-organisms within the product. Betaine (surfactant) is a surface-active cleanser that provides immediate debridement.
*Legacy Health Strategies is a third party service provider for B. Braun Medical Inc. myosto™ is a trademark of B. Braun Medical Inc.
About B. Braun B. Braun Medical Inc., a leader in infusion therapy and pain management, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative medical products and services to the healthcare industry. Other key product areas include ostomy and wound care, dialysis, nutrition, pharmacy admixture and compounding. The company is committed to eliminating preventable treatment errors and enhancing patient, clinician and environmental safety. B. Braun Medical is headquartered in Bethlehem, Pa., and is part of the B. Braun Group of Companies in the U.S., which includes B. Braun Interventional Systems, Aesculap ® and CAPS ® .
Globally, the B. Braun Group of Companies employs more than 61,000 employees in more than 64 countries. Guided by its Sharing Expertise ® philosophy, B. Braun continuously exchanges knowledge with customers, partners and clinicians to address the critical issues of improving care and lowering costs. To learn more about B. Braun Medical, visit www.BBraunUSA.com .
Contact: Jason Ford B. Braun Medical Inc. 610.997.4722 jason.ford@bbraunusa.com
