Three product categories emerge from the revolutionary Cell View™ technology: Splints, Casts, and Vascular Therapy.

There are two primary types of raw materials used in the formation of a cast: plaster and fiberglass. Plaster splints are made from gauze material impregnated with plaster which has the distinct advantage of molding to the individual’s anatomy but it is heavy, bulky, messy and difficult to work with. Once the plaster is set, water must be avoided.

Fiberglass and fiberglass-like materials have emerged as new raw materials in an effort to make a lighter, less bulky cast. Casts made from fiberglass are lightweight, dry quickly, are not as messy as plaster and can tolerate more contact with water. On the other hand, fiberglass is more expensive and, although it cures quickly, it does not allow exact anatomic molding.

Aqueous™ water wearable cast is a waterproof, adjustable cast that utilizes Cell View™ technology. Cell View™ technology utilizes a hexagonal design comprised of a semirigid material that allows for ventilation, visual inspection, physical accessibility and reinforcement to the injured area. “Seeing the skin without having to remove the cast is important for monitoring the progress of the healing wound. This technology is also more user friendly in that the open design allows for skin ventilation and can be worn in the water,” says Richard Watson, MD.

The Cell View™ technology allows for proper splinting and casting of appendages as well as stabilization of the skeletal structure for patient transport. The Cell View™ technology can also be adjusted for a custom fit once swelling has subsided.