MWI Veterinary Supply Inc. of Meridian, Idaho has been named the exclusive U.S. distributor for Royer Animal Health’s Matrix III Cisplatin Beads and R-Gel Antibiotic Wound Dressing. Both products are designed to provide veterinary professionals with localized treatment options for cancer, infections and general wound management. Matrix III Cisplatin Beads are indicated for use in the local control of equine sarcoids. Clinical studies have shown the effective use of this product in other tumor types such as melanoma, squamous cell, carcinoma and osteosarcoma, according to Royer Animal Health, a wholly owned subsidiary of Royer Biomedical Inc. R-Gel Antibiotic Wound Dressing is a time-released antibiotic gel that solidifies in situ. The product has been used for a range of small- and large-animal indications, including contaminated wounds, dental abscesses, deep lacerations, bite wounds, necrotic tissue, infected tendon sheaths, septic joints, postoperative orthopedic infections and hoof abscesses. The products, which were recently released, are being used in more than 600 veterinary clinics and by 40 veterinary schools and teaching hospitals worldwide, according to Frederick, Md.-based Royer. <HOME>
