Medical and Pharmaceutical Innovations and the Critical Role of Vapour Permeability Testing

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Recent innovations in the medical and pharmaceutical fields, such as implantable sensors, active packaging, bioactive dressings, smart or foam dressings and novel drug delivery systems, heavily rely on vapour permeability testing. The way vapours pass through biological barriers, such as skin, is essential to the efficiency and effectiveness of these advanced systems.

At the forefront of this testing process is Versaperm’s advanced MS (Mass Spectrometer) vapour permeability system. This advanced tool measures the permeabilities of water vapour, oxygen and all other relevant gases with remarkable precision. The system provides fast, accurate results, with measurement capabilities ranging from Parts per Million (PPM) to Parts per Billion (PPB). It can be applied to a wide range of applications, including materials, implants, dressings, foams, capsules, packaging, tubes, personal protective equipment (PPE) and even Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) systems.

The Versaperm system offers the ability to measure multiple samples for multiple vapours simultaneously. For organizations needing only occasional testing, Versaperm provides a fast-turnaround laboratory testing service. Additionally, their consultancy service offers expert guidance to help businesses navigate the complexities of vapour permeability.

This system is ideal for testing biocompatible, implantable medical devices like glucose sensors, pacemakers and prosthetics, which require precise moisture and gas exchange within tissues post-implantation. It is equally important in active packaging systems, where antimicrobial or antioxidant agents need controlled release and in bioactive, smart and foam dressings that regulate moisture for optimal wound healing. Furthermore, vapour permeability testing supports transdermal drug delivery systems, ensuring the timed release of medications while preventing contamination.

Additional applications include sterile barrier systems for medical devices, such as syringes, catheters and surgical tools, as well as PPE, where vapour permeability is key to both wearer protection and wearability.

By leveraging the Versaperm system, vapour permeability can drive innovation across pharmaceuticals, medical devices and wound care - ultimately improving patient outcomes and safety.

The latest iteration of the Versaperm system sets a new standard in the industry, delivering results in as little as 30 minutes for select materials.

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Note: The measurement of certain restricted gases, such as radioactive or toxic vapours, can only be performed under licensed and safe conditions.

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