Sijibio Donates Foam Dressing 'EasyForm' to Earthquake Damage Site in Indonesia

A nurse from WOCARE in Indonesia is opening the product to use 'Easyfoam' on an injured person caused by the Cianjur earthquake.
[Photo by CGBio]

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwan-joo] CJ Bio, a bio-regenerative medicine specialist company, recently announced on the 5th that it donated 'EasyFoam,' a non-adhesive foam dressing used for wound care, to WOCARE (Wound Ostomy Continence Care), an association of wound and ostomy continence specialist nurses in Indonesia, to treat victims of the earthquake in Cianjur, Indonesia.

This donation was made to assist wound treatment following a magnitude 5.6 earthquake that occurred on the 21st of last month in the Cianjur area of West Java, Indonesia, which resulted in 321 deaths, about 8,000 injuries, and approximately 70,000 displaced people. The donated supplies were quickly delivered to emergency relief tents in Cianjur and used for acute wound care of the injured.

EasyFoam consists of a semi-permeable polyurethane film and an absorbent layer made of polyurethane foam that absorbs exudate. The polyurethane film is semi-permeable, regulating moisture evaporation, while the polyurethane foam appropriately absorbs exudate from the wound area, keeping the wound moist. This not only protects the wound but also aids in faster wound healing and scar prevention. It can be widely used for various acute wounds such as cuts, abrasions, first- and second-degree burns, surgical wounds, and diabetic ulcers.

Yoo Hyun-seung, CEO of CJ Bio, said, "Through the donation of EasyFoam, we hope to provide some comfort and help to the residents of Cianjur suffering from the earthquake, and we will continue to actively support the improvement of public health and treatment environments in Indonesia."

CJ Bio has consistently contributed to improving treatment environments in Indonesia, having conducted medical volunteer activities for about 1,000 Indonesian firefighters in 2019, and last year delivering relief supplies necessary for burn treatment such as protective suits, masks, and moisturizers to 13 medical staff at seven hospitals in Indonesia.