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Dr. Kerriann Greenhalgh, Founder and Chief Science OfficerKeriCure Medical is transforming wound care through advanced touch-free, multifunctional spray technologies that help clinicians and patients manage wounds more effectively from the point of injury through complete healing.
It serves hospitals, wound care centers and home care settings, treating burns and pressure injuries. Beyond traditional wound management, its products are used across elderly care, dermatology, podiatry and medispas to protect vulnerable skin around ostomies, periwound areas and sites prone to skin breakdown. KeriCure Medical also supports active-duty military personnel and Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals in treating traumatic and chronic wounds.
“We span the continuum of care, from injury through home-based treatment to complete healing,” says Dr. Kerriann Greenhalgh, founder and chief science officer.
Integrated Solutions for Pain Relief and Healing
One of KeriCure Medical’s significant innovations is Field Shield Wound Dressing, an FDA-cleared product that combines lidocaine for localized pain relief, antimicrobial silver protection and wound coverage into a single spray-on dressing.
Field Shield’s touch-free application reduces direct contact with the wound, simplifying care for wound, ostomy and continence (WOC) nurses and other clinicians handling high patient volumes. The product can also be sent home, allowing patients and caregivers to continue care outside clinical settings.
In addition, the application reduces dressing changes while eliminating scrubbing and dressing removal between applications, minimizing tissue disruption and skin trauma.
Field Shield was developed with support from the Department of Defense for prolonged military field care and severe burn treatment. The solution has also proven effective in pediatric care, making treatment less painful for children and easier for caregivers.
In one instance, a clinical coordinator partnered with KeriCure Medical to help pediatric patients who repeatedly scratched and reopened wounds during healing. After implementing Field Shield for a child who repeatedly reopened a scalp incision, the product relieved pain and itching while providing antibacterial protection and maintaining moisture balance.
We span the continuum of care, from injury through home-based treatment to complete healing.
KeriCure Medical’s product portfolio is supported by a proprietary nanopolymer drug delivery technology engineered to mimic human skin elasticity. Moving and stretching naturally with the skin, it provides consistent coverage and protection throughout healing.
Applying this proprietary technology across its portfolio, KeriCure Medical also offers KeriCleanz, an antiseptic wound wash that utilizes proprietary silver hydrosol technology, to prep and maintain wounds. Formulated with a low one percent concentration of peroxide, it reduces cytotoxicity while enhancing antimicrobial effectiveness.
When sprayed onto a wound, the product reacts to bacteria or fungi, producing a visible bubbling effect that indicates contamination. It helps reduce infection, biofilm and harmful bacteria, supporting healthier healing.
Expanding its antimicrobial silver portfolio, KeriCure Medical offers Advanced Shield Chronic, which recently received an HCPCS reimbursement code. It enables durable medical equipment providers to distribute the product through reimbursable channels, expanding access for podiatry, home healthcare nurses and other providers while supporting broader clinical adoption.
Beyond human wound care, KeriCure Medical offers a dedicated animal health line with products for both small and large animals.
Expanding Market Access and Strategic Partnerships
By partnering with North American Rescue, a major military and emergency medical distributor, KeriCure Medical is expanding the reach of Field Shield and KeriCleanz within military programs. This is supported by National Stock Number listings and sponsorship from a marine special operations battalion.
KeriCure Medical aims to equip military personnel with self-applicable solutions that combine antimicrobial protection with pain relief to prevent field infections. The company advocates for point-of-injury treatment through immediate antimicrobial care before patients reach treatment centers, where infections may have already developed.
Beyond military healthcare, KeriCure Medical’s commercial presence is expanding through partnerships with veteran distributors serving VA hospitals and with K2 Health Solutions for civilian healthcare. It is exploring long-term opportunities, technology licensing and long-term collaborations with larger wound care companies to support broader adoption.
By combining skin-mimicking technology, touch-free application and multifunctional wound management, KeriCure Medical continues to simplify wound care from the point-of-injury through complete healing.
Why Skin and Wound Care Buying Is Moving Toward Simpler Treatment
A wound care product can fail long before the wound itself worsens. The breakdown often begins in the handoff from emergency treatment to wound care review, then becomes harder to control when a caregiver must continue treatment at home and pain or repeated dressing removal disrupts recovery. For buyers of skin and wound care products, the procurement question is no longer limited to whether a dressing supports healing. It is whether the product can hold up across the messy path between hospital treatment, home management and long recovery cycles.
Staffing pressure has made that question sharper. Wound care nurses are managing frequent dressing changes across chronic wounds, pressure injuries, burns and fragile skin. Products that require physical removal at every application can add time, discomfort and risk of skin disruption, especially when patients have compromised tissue. A practical product should reduce handling without forcing nurses into a different care logic. It should be simple enough for clinical teams to use repeatedly and clear enough for patients or loved ones to reapply after discharge.
Pain control also belongs in the buying discussion rather than sitting outside it as a separate clinical concern. When analgesia, antimicrobial protection, moisture balance and barrier coverage come from disconnected products, treatment becomes harder to standardize. Each added product increases variation in supply use, staff training, bedside routines and home-care compliance. Buyers should favor approaches that combine the functions most likely to affect continuity, particularly when wounds must be managed over several days or weeks outside direct supervision.
"The company also offers spray-on bandage and barrier products, skin protection options, Advanced Shield Chronic with antimicrobial silver and KeriCleanz, an antiseptic wound wash."
Application format deserves the same scrutiny as ingredients. Touch-free delivery can matter in pediatric burn care, elderly care, emergency treatment and field environments where contact with the wound causes distress or slows response. Spray-based products are not valuable because they look different on a shelf. Their value depends on whether they reduce unnecessary wound contact, avoid repeated dressing removal and make reapplication realistic beyond the clinic.
Financial fit cannot be treated as an afterthought. Advanced wound care products must move through hospital purchasing, DME channels, VA systems and home-care reimbursement pathways without creating avoidable friction. A product that performs clinically but stalls at reimbursement or distribution may still fail a buyer’s program goals. The stronger fit is a product line that matches the clinical setting and the purchasing route.
KeriCure Medical fits this buying logic through a focused skin and wound care portfolio built around simplified application. Its Field Shield Wound Dressing combines lidocaine for localized pain relief with antimicrobial silver in a spray-on dressing that forms a protective barrier without requiring direct wound contact. The company also offers spray-on bandage and barrier products, skin protection options, Advanced Shield Chronic with antimicrobial silver and KeriCleanz, an antiseptic wound wash.
Its recent FDA clearance for Field Shield and HCPCS reimbursement code for Advanced Shield Chronic give buyers practical adoption pathways beyond product interest alone. Military development work for prolonged field care and burn treatment further supports its relevance where early antimicrobial action, pain relief and self-application matter. For buyers weighing clinical function against use across hospital-based, home-care, military and field conditions, KeriCure is a disciplined recommendation.
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Skin and Wound Care Products Info
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What Are Skin and Wound Care Products, and Why Are They Important?
Skin and Wound Care Products help protect damaged skin, reduce the risk of contamination, support natural wound healing and improve comfort during recovery. They include liquid bandage products, protective skin barriers and treatments that help soothe irritation or minor burns. Choosing the right product depends on the type of wound, how easy it is to apply, whether it allows the skin to breathe and how well it maintains a clean environment while healing progresses.
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How Does KeriCure Approach Skin and Wound Care Products Differently?
KeriCure developed its Skin and Wound Care Products around a skin-inspired protective barrier rather than conventional topical formulations. Founded by Dr. Kerriann Greenhalgh after a family experience with a severe MRSA infection caused by a minor cut, the company created sting-free, breathable products that help shield wounds from dirt and germs while supporting natural wound healing. Its products are designed, developed and manufactured in Tampa, Florida for both people and animals.
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What Features Should Be Evaluated When Choosing Skin and Wound Care Products?
Effective Skin and Wound Care Products should protect injured skin without interfering with the body's natural recovery process. Look for easy application, breathable coverage, comfortable wear, gentle removal and compatibility with different skin conditions. A flexible protective barrier that keeps the wound clean while allowing normal movement can make everyday cuts, scrapes, blisters and similar injuries easier to manage.
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Can Skin and Wound Care Products Be Used Beyond Minor Cuts?
Yes. Many Skin and Wound Care Products are designed to address more than small cuts. Depending on their intended use, they may help protect burns, cracked skin, blisters, rashes, insect bites and other areas of irritation while reducing exposure to outside contaminants. A liquid bandage or similar barrier can offer added convenience when traditional dressings are difficult to keep in place, while supporting wound healing across a range of everyday skin concerns.
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What Makes KeriCure's Product Development Philosophy Distinct?
KeriCure builds its Skin and Wound Care Products on research-driven design using a proprietary polyacrylate polymer formulated to mimic elastin, the natural polymer that contributes to skin elasticity. The company also maintains close ties with the University of South Florida, supporting biotechnology research and student development while expanding its product portfolio. That combination of scientific research and a durable protective barrier continues to shape its approach to wound healing and product development.
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How Are Skin and Wound Care Products Evolving to Meet User Expectations?
Today's Skin and Wound Care Products place greater emphasis on convenience, comfort and dependable protection while supporting the body's natural healing process. Users increasingly look for products that are breathable, flexible and easy to apply without causing unnecessary discomfort. Manufacturers are responding with materials that create a protective barrier while fitting naturally into home, travel and professional care settings, making everyday skin care simpler and more practical.
