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Follow on Google News | Breakthrough Used In Hospitals For Instant Bleeding Control Now Available At Tampa WalgreensWoundSeal guarantees to stop bleeding instantly through the creation of an instant scab. Product is clinically proven to work on all ages, even those on blood thinners. Product retails for $6.99 for four applications and is only at Walgreens.
By: Scott Carpenter Developed by Sarasota-based Biolife, WoundSeal is a non-prescription topical powder designed to stop bleeding cuts and skin tears in seconds for anyone... even people on blood thinners. Previously the product was only available to medical professionals before its consumer debut in a 50 store test market in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties. “Across this community, Walgreens is a trusted resource for innovative pharmacy, health and wellness solutions. This is especially true for our senior customers,” states Matt McLaughlin, Walgreens District Manager. “We were quite pleased with the reception WoundSeal received in our test and amazed by our customer’s positive reaction when they came back to get more. With this product expansion, we’re confident that WoundSeal adds to our mission of helping people get well, stay well and live well.” When a cut or laceration occurs, the WoundSeal powder forms an instant seal or scab once it is poured directly onto the bleeding wound. This scab stops the bleeding, seals the wound, and allows the body’s own mechanism to begin healing. The product has passed all FDA required safety tests. Jim Simpson of Port Charlotte was first introduced to the product during a doctor’s visit and was part of the test consumer group to try the product. “As a person who takes blood thinning medications, I found that the simplest of cuts took 3 to 4 hours to stop bleeding,” states Simpson. “With WoundSeal, I simply pour the powder onto the wound and it stops the bleeding in seconds. We now carry it every-place… Louis Guzzi, M.D., internal medicine at a leading Orlando hospital, states that while the product can work for anyone, anywhere, anytime, it’s the community’s senior citizens, like Simpson, on blood thinners or those with thin skin that will appreciate WoundSeal’s innovative solution the most. “Through my own use in the hospital and practice, I’ve seen how great it works for patients on anticoagulants… Dr. Guzzi states that the scab, or external seal, created when WoundSeal is added to a bleeding wound forms independently of the blood clotting cascade, which is important for people on blood thinners. In addition to stopping bleeding, the topical powder helps prevent infection by creating a microbial barrier over and around the wound surface. In most cases after the bleeding is stopped, gauze, dressings and other anti-bacterial ointments are not necessary; hence making wound care quick, safe and efficient in the home or on the go. “This is an exciting time for our company as WoundSeal enters the retail market,” states Sam Shake, president of Biolife. “After successful sales results were recorded during our test market, the Walgreens/Biolife team knew we had something that needed to be geographically expanded to help more people deal with nuisance and prolonged bleeding incidents.” WoundSeal is available at Walgreens for $6.99 for a pack of four applications. The product is also available for purchase at http://www.woundseal.com. About Walgreens Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) About Biolife, LLC Biolife, L.L.C. is a privately-owned company that manufactures and distributes a patented topical powder that stops bleeding and forms a seal over an external bleeding wound or an access site. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Sarasota, Florida, Biolife's powder products are sold to leading hospitals, occupational workplaces, professional sports teams, and consumers across the country. The company's mission is to develop and market products that improve the consumer's quality of life. For more detailed information on Biolife, LLC please call toll free 1-800-722-7559 or visit http://www.woundseal.com. End
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