Concluding the round of approvals with the Japanese patent authorities, 10MD can now summarize the geographical protection of its core radiation protection material, TeXray. The patent has already been approved in USA, Europe, Russia, Australia and Sweden.

This patent describes ways for surgical staff to minimize exposure from X-ray radiation using a radiation protection textile being permeable to air while complying with the high demands for personal protection equipment.

β€œIt is great news that we now can close this patent family to focus 100% on our patent application for a new exciting innovation,” says Fredrik Gellerstedt, CEO of 10MD.

Ten Medical Design AB (10MD) is a medical technology company committed to providing innovative products to healthcare professionals. 10MD has developed the world's first radiation protection textile - TeXray. TeXray enables the design of ergonomic and more comfortable personal protection equipment. 10MD was recently granted patents in the USA and EU for the TeXray material platform.