MISSISSAUGA, On, June 4, 2012 /CNW/ - Covalon Technologies Ltd. (the
"Company" or "Covalon") (TSXV: COV), an advanced healthcare company,
today announced that it is presenting its latest breakthrough
antimicrobial products, including the recently United States FDA
cleared IV Clear™, at the 2012 Association for Professionals in
Infection Control and Epidemiology, Educational Conference and
International Meeting ("APIC") from June 4 to 6 in San Antonio, Texas.
Covalon will be showcasing its latest products such as ColActive® Plus
Ag, which is cleared for use by the FDA in the management of diabetic
ulcers and other chronic wounds, IV Clear antimicrobial silicone
adhesive dressing for vascular access and SurgiClear™, its unique
antimicrobial transparent silicone adhesive surgical dressing. Covalon
will also present several vascular access, urological and implantable
medical devices coated with Covalon's antimicrobial CovaCoat™
technology.
"APIC 2012 is a great opportunity for Covalon's North American,
European, and Asian customers, medical professionals, and potential
business partners to see our innovative infection prevention and
control products" said Brian Pedlar, Covalon's Chief Executive Officer.
APIC's Annual Educational Conference and International Meeting is one of
the largest annual gatherings of infection preventionists in the world.
It showcases the latest innovative products, technologies and services
and provides unparalleled opportunities to engage with infection
prevention experts. The 39th Annual Educational Conference &
International Meeting brings together professionals from across the
healthcare continuum, with more than 200 companies and 2,700 attendees
expected at this year's event.
To learn more about Covalon's products and services, please visit us at
booth #235 in the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio,
Texas from June 4 to 6, 2012 or contact Covalon directly:
About Covalon
Covalon Technologies Ltd. researches, develops and commercializes new
healthcare technologies that help save lives around the world.
Covalon's patented technologies, products and services address the
advanced healthcare needs of medical device companies, healthcare
providers and individual consumers. Covalon's technologies are used to
prevent, detect and manage medical conditions in specialty areas such
as wound care, tissue repair, infection control, disease management,
medical device coatings and biocompatibility. To learn more about
Covalon, visit our website at www.covalon.com
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