Medela Healthcare, Inc. Launches Institutional Wound Therapy Rental Program

Main Category: Dermatology
Also Included In: Medical Devices / Diagnostics
Article Date: 17 Jan 2008 - 2:00 PDT

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Medela Healthcare, Inc., a global medical technology and breastfeeding organization, announced the launch of the Medela ValuFlex™ Institutional Rental Program.

Medela's ValuFlex program is a rental plan that allows healthcare facilities to lease Medela's Invia™ Healing System, a negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) system used to safely and effectively heal chronic and acute wounds. The ValuFlex program is designed to help maximize healthcare providers' return on investment by providing a more affordable, low maintenance way to provide quality wound care to patients.

"As medical technology continues to evolve, our ValuFlex customers will always have access to the newest, cutting-edge wound care equipment on the market," said Bernie Laurel, vice president, Medela Healthcare Americas. "ValuFlex allows healthcare providers and its customers access to the highest quality wound care products that meet their needs at any given time."

Medela's ValuFlex™ leased equipment rates range from $69 to $50 a day based on continuous rental on a specific aspirator. In addition to offering healthcare providers active savings, the ValuFlex program requires no commitments on length of rental or volumes, and the program is billed retroactively. The use of retroactive billing allows facilities to control their cash flow for up to 120 days following placement of the pump.

Medela's Invia Healing System was introduced to the market earlier this year. The system's infection-preventing dual mechanism includes antimicrobial properties and an advanced wound dressing kit that controls infection and promotes healing. The system can be leased by extended care, long term care, and home care health providers.

"We're committed to improving the life of patients by offering the NPWT market increased choice with flexible-priced, high-quality, products," adds Laurel.

About Medela

Medela, a privately-held company, operates in the field of Medical Technology and Breastfeeding for use by patients and healthcare professionals across a wide range of therapies and care settings. Medela focuses on providing research-based innovations for its customers. Medela, headquartered in Switzerland, serves customers through its 12 subsidiaries and a worldwide network of distribution partners in more than 90 countries.

http://www.medelasuction.com

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