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Medigel® is visco-elastic gel (≥ 0.8 g/cc density & ≥ 170% oil swelling), rebounds in less than fraction of second. It’s core tensile strength is ~14 Kg/cm3 with elongation strain withstanding ability of ≥ 500 %. It’s tear strength is ~3.5kM/m with less than 4% compression set. Accordingly it is an ideal elastomeric cushion able to distribute pressure equally in all directions. It can withstand up to -25°C with no cracks and hypoallergenic (doesn’t support any fungal growth). It is latex, silicone and polyurethane free, inert/organic and reusable. The use of synthetic perfumes with medigel products is prohibited. Products are CE Approved, available in 04 sizes with acceptance from FDA (India). Products are developed in WHO-GMP certified Indian manufacturing facility, complied with ISO 9001: 2016; ISO 13485: 2016 and Make in India standards. The technology is joint ventured product of Gel Craft Healthcare (P) Limited and SR Creations (Canada). It is also referred as C3I Gel or Organic Gel or Organogel technology.

Gel Craft Healthcare (P) Limited, a technology partner of DRDO in Ultraswachh technology, is an original manufacturer of Viscoelastic Gel technology. Viscoelastic Gel is material brand with high elastomeric potential with softness/ shore OO value limits to zero, an extreme cushioning & comforting gel. This possesses ideal properties for utilizing it in Operation Theatre Positioning Devices for preventing any pressure or illicit physiological response.

In 2020, DRDO has taken initiative in development of Ultraswachh technologies using ozone as primary sterilant and to ensure prevention of its leakage in cabinet or portable unit design assembly, viscoelastic gel was found to be effective being inert with enhanced elastomerism. DRDO has integrated another technology referred as Covid Coat by evolving it to Covid Coat+ by upgrading its formulation using an adhesive binder such that it can be coated into Viscoelastic Gel aka C3I Gel (Medigel) so that no biofouling is feasible as expected in high infectious zones in hospitals or Isolated Wards. The resultant technology is referred as Viscoelastic Gel with Covid Coat+ (VeGCC+). The same provides an exclusive and unique series of Operation Theatre Positioning Devices that can be used in standard OTs as well as during management of contaminated or infected patients. It is available with and without film in Sapphire Blue color.

Features of VeGCC+ Technology

• Elastomeric cushioning works on principle of counter reaction to pressure on bony prominences of body such that it is distributed equally in all directions

• Unlike memory foam, it releases back faster thus effective for positioning devices preventing neuromuscular injuries

• Unlike rubber, latex, foam, silicone and any other product, it induces no pressure on any aligned or relieved body parts

• Ideally designed and contoured for multiple positions including Prone Positions

• Product’s design and comforting positioning complies with SOPs laid down by Association of Surgical Technologists (AST-SOPs)

• OT Gel Sheet can be cut into desired shapes and no gel product leaks

• Product’s touch perception is natural skin like yet completely inert

• Tested for contamination removal being extremely hydrophobic layers

• Covid Coat+ coating ensures no microbial growth for 90 days or 365 days based on variant used

• Products are cured using Ultraswachh technology during production and can be disinfected using same, if need be.

VeCC+ = C3I Gel + CC+

Now Both VeCC+ and C3I Gel are referred commonly as Medigel (brand name) with one difference that former has anti-microbial coating while latter don't have. To bring clarity for our customers, in general practice former is sold as supreme category in Sapphire Blue color while latter sold in Green color in Indian Market. Based on requirement of clients, specific shades of natural colors can even be derived.