Systagenix appoints President of Europe as it drives to expand its European wound care business

27th January 2009

Systagenix Wound Management, a new portfolio company, is expanding its senior team as it aims to become the leading wound care company, committed to providing innovative products, which enhance patient recovery.

The appointment of Frank DiLazzaro as President of Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) will strengthen the European and global management teams. Frank's remit is to make Systagenix Wound Management the number one choice for wound care products in EMEA. He has an exceptional track record in wound care having played a significant role in the transformation of the negative pressure wound therapy business at Kinetic Concepts, Inc.

Frank has worked in both public and private equity settings, and this wealth of experience coupled with his academic background in Economics will stand him in good stead as he starts to drive the dynamic vision set out by Systagenix to grow and build its internationally renowned advanced and general wound care product portfolios.

Steve Atkinson, CEO of Systagenix Wound Management, commenting on Frank's appointment, says, "I am delighted that Frank is joining our team and look forward to his success in driving the Systagenix business forward in these markets. Our aim is to be the strongest and most admired wound care company in the world and Frank, with his exceptional track record will be a key player in us achieving this objective."

Frank DiLazzaro commenting on his new appointment, says, "I am delighted to be joining Systagenix at this critical stage in leveraging the company's profile and reputation to the highest level. There is a huge opportunity to grow the business, make Systagenix the leading force in innovative wound care solutions, which meet the demands and needs of our customers, to improve and transform the lives of patients. We have an impressive, advanced, diverse and unique product portfolio, and I am looking forward to building our position in the market place as we accelerate towards the number one wound care solution position."

Portfolio Details

Professional Advanced Wound Care Products:

ACTISORB® Activated Charcoal Dressing with Silver

helps to manage infection through its unique mode of action that traps and kills bacteria and eliminates malodors. The first commercialized silver dressing available at the time of its launch in 1980. The safety and efficacy of ACTISORB® Dressings is now supported with published clinical evidence in over 13,000 patients.

ADAPTIC® Non-Adhering Dressing

helps to protect regenerating tissue and minimizes patient pain and trauma during dressing changes.

PROMOGRAN® Matrix Dressing

a unique, clinically proven combination of collagen and oxidized regenerated cellulose ("ORC"); facilitates tissue granulation through modulation of the wound environment.

PROMOGRAN PRISMA™ Balancing Matrix Dressing

combines collagen and ORC with an optimal level of silver; helps restore the normal wound-healing environment by reducing bacterial levels without causing harm to host cells.

REGRANEX® (becaplermin) Gel 0.01%

a gel containing recombinant human platelet derived growth factor; the first and only growth factor approved for clinical use in the U.S. and Europe to heal and close lower extremity diabetic neuropathic ulcers.

SILVERCEL® Anti-microbial Alginate Dressing

provides a controlled, balanced and sustained release of silver that helps manage infection and exudates while offering superior dressing tensile strength for easy, intact removal.

TIELLE® Hydropolymer Dressings

a broad range of foam dressings handling different levels of exudates to reduce wound maceration and leakage while optimizing cost effectiveness through increased dressing wear time.

Professional General Wound Care Products:

TOPPER® Drain Swab and TOPPER® Non-Woven Fabric Swab

a unique rayon/polyester, non-woven sponge that provides improved strength, absorbency, and scrubbing texture compared to traditional gauze.

RELEASE® Low-Adherent Dressing

utilizes a unique perforated film design that directs exudates away from the wound; minimizes discomfort and tissue damage during dressing changes.

REGAL® Filmated Non-Woven Swab

a multi-layer absorbent swab covered with a film of viscose fibers to disperse exudates and to provide enhanced absorption capability.