THE COPPER REVOLUTION
IN WOUND HEALING
REGENERATIVE DRESSINGS FOR THE
SHIFT TO COPPER FIRST
MedCu is proud to be the first company
to gain FDA and CE clearances for marketing
copper-based antimicrobial wound dressings.
MedCu Technologies pioneered the world’s first biologically active copper dressings — designed not only to protect wounds, but to support healing progression.
Copper has been demonstrated to stimulate granulation tissue formation, angiogenesis, collagen secretion and stabilization, and tissue renewal. Backed by years of research and global patents, MedCu is helping lead the shift toward Copper First in advanced wound care.
The Power Of Copper
ANTIMICROBIAL
Provides sustained broad-spectrum antimicrobial protection, including against antibiotic resistant organisms.
NOT LIMITATION IN USE
Non-toxic and biocompatible, suitable for pediatric, elderly, and pregnant patients. No time limit on repeated useage
COST EFFECTIVE
Supports more efficient wound management through extended wear time, fewer dressing changes, and reduced clinician burden.
IMAGING COMPATIBLE
Designed to remain safely in place during MRI, CT, and X-ray procedures.
NON-IRRITANT
Biocompatible and gentle on skin without sensitization.
AUTOLYTIC DEBRIDEMENT
Copper supports the body’s natural removal of devitalized tissue, helping stalled wounds progress toward healing.
UP TO 7-DAY WEAR TIME
Extended wear time for each individual dressing, may reduce dressing changes and clinician contact time.
VERTICAL ABSORPTION
Manages exudate effectively while protecting surrounding tissue (avoiding periwound maceration).
REGENERATIVE SUPPORT
Copper is known to support granulation, angiogenesis, collagen formation, and tissue repair.
Are you ready to go #CopperFirst?
Unlike passive antimicrobial dressings that focus primarily on infection control, MedCu’s dressings are designed to support the wound healing environment from the outset, by optimizing the wound environment to support the natural wound healing processes.
#CopperFirst approach reflects a shift in wound care thinking — placing regenerative support at the beginning of treatment rather than only escalating to advanced therapies after wound deterioration.
By combining sustained antimicrobial protection and moisture balanced wound environment, MedCu dressings support granulation, angiogenesis, collagen formation, and tissue regeneration, early in the wound journey.
In some clinical settings, transitioning to copper-based wound management has been associated with reduced dressing change frequency, lower clinician burden, and substantial overall cost savings.
RANGE OF PRODUCTS
MedCu dressings are wound dressings with an internal absorbent layer and one or two external non-adherent layers, all impregnated with copper oxide microparticles.
Available in multiple configurations, with or without adhesive contour, the dressings are designed to support an optimal wound healing environment throughout the healing process.
MedCu dressings are easy to apply and remove and are suitable for a wide variety of wounds:
- Diabetic wounds
- First & Second-Degree Burns
- Pressure Ulcers
- Surgical Wounds
- Leg & Foot Ulcers
- Arterial Ulcers
- Venous Stasis Ulcers
- Pyoderma Gangrenosum
Two Layers
2 layers of copper for optimal performance in standard wounds. Copper (orange) layer facing the wound and absorbent (white) layer. Fits small – large wounds.
Centimeters
Inches
5 x 6 cm
2” x 2.4”
10 x 12 cm
4” x 4.5”
10 x 20 cm
4” x 8”
20 x 20 cm
8” x 8”
Two Layers with Adhesive
2 layers of copper dressing with strong adhesive border. Well suited for post-op and superficial wounds.
Centimeters
Inches
10 x 10 cm
(Pad 5 x 5)
4” x 4”
(Pad 2 x 2.2)
10 x 25 cm
(Pad 5 x 20)
4” x 10”
(Pad 2 x 7.8)
Three Layers
Copper layer on both sides of the dressing to optimally care for cavity, tunnel, & deep wounds. Available as ribbon filler and as a larger dressing that can be cut to perfectly fit.
Centimeters
Inches
10 x 12 cm
4” x 4.5”
2.5 x 18 cm
1” x 4.5”7
Resources
Peer reviewed Articles
- Breaking the chronic wound inflammatory cycle by Copper Dressings enabling progression towards wound healing
- Efficacy of copper-impregnated wound dressing for wound healing in repeat cesarean section: A randomized controlled trial
- Journey of Copper-Impregnated Dressings in Wound Healing: From a Medical Hypothesis to Clinical Practice
- Noninferiority of Copper Dressings to Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in Healing Diabetic Wounds: A Randomized Clinical Trial
- Continuum of care in hard-to-heal wounds by copper dressings: a case series
- Enhanced Healing of Wounds that Responded Poorly to Silver Dressing by Copper Wound Dressings.
- Using copper to fight microorganisms
- Safety of copper oxide
- Could chronic wounds not heal due to too low local copper levels?
- Molecular mechanisms of enhanced wound healing by copper oxide-impregnated dressings
- Copper ions ameliorated thermal burn-induced damage
- Stimulation of Healing of Non-Infected Stagnated Diabetic Wounds
- Healing of Chronic Wounds 10 Case Studies
- Copper oxide impregnated wound dressing
- The Journey of Copper-Impregnated Dressings in Wound Healing: From a Medical Hypothesis to Clinical Practice
- Effective Management of Venous Leg Ulcers by Copper Dressings – Case Series
- Shifting the clinical paradigm: Copper versus silver wound dressings
- Healing hard-to-heal wounds and improving quality of life
Certificates
Case studies
- The use of the copper dressing in difficult-to-heal wounds
- Fracture with acute wound (trauma cases): copper dressing is used inside the cast
- Significant improvement of large burn wound after 10 days
- Copper dressings prevent amputation in SLE patient
- Dramatic improvement of a venous ulcer infected with multidrug-resistant bacteria
- Necrotizing fasciitis arm ready for skin grafting in two weeks
- Closure of a 6-year indolent chronic wound in IDDM patient
- Exposed bone covered by granulation tissue in ischemic diabetic patient
- 35% wound area reduction/week following angioplasty of the left leg
- Increased epithelization in heel
- Clearance of infection, induction of granulation and epithelization
Posters
- EWMA 2025- Effectiveness of a Copper Dressing on a Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- EWMA 2025- Copper Dressings Treating Microbial Burden
- EWMA 2025- Effectiveness of copper dressings in wound healing in diabetic patients
- EWMA 2023: Wound rescue with copper dressing after everything else failed
- EWMA 2023: Copper dressings: Much more than an antimicrobial…
- EWMA 2023: Wound dressing with the addition of copper
- EWMA 2023: Non-inferiority of copper oxide dressings management to negative pressure wound therapy of DFU
Events
MedCu will attend MEDICA 2027, 16 – 19 November, in Düsseldorf, Germany.
MedCu will attend the 36th Conference of the European Wound Management Association (EWMA 2027) in Helsinki, Finland, from May 26–28, 2027
News
6-8. 5. 2026
MedCu attends EWMA 2026 in Bremen, Germany.
8–12. 4. 26
MedCu presents at SAWC Spring 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA.
28.1.26
MedCu holds its 2026 annual kickoff meeting for all its distribution partners throughout the world
1.2026
MedCu launches its new ‘ribbon’ dressing size 2.5×18 cm.
26.3.25
MedCu attends EWMA 2025 in Barcelona
Executive Team
Danny Lustiger, CPA
Co-Founder & CEO
Over 20 years of high-tech and biomed experience, financials and general management. Previously was President and CEO of Cupron, a developer of copper embedded products into healthcare, consumer, industrial, and military applications. Before working at Cupron, Danny was CFO of Shikun & Binui, a global infrastructure corporation and GM and president of Optibase Inc.
Gadi Borkow, PhD
Co-Founder & CMO
Dr. Borkow is a Biochemist, Microbiologist and a world expert in Copper and its medical applications. As the Chief Medical Scientist of Cupron, Dr. Borkow has published over 130 manuscripts in scientific journals, serves as a reviewer of more than 50 scientific journals and NIH forums, and is on the Editorial Board of seven scientific journals.
Amir Carmeli
Chief Commercial Officer
Responsibility over MedCu’s sales, marketing and business development. Vast experience promoting technologies in different markets worldwide. Previously served as regional vice president at Gilat (NASDAQ: GILT) and executive vice president sales at Amos-Spacecom (TLV: SCC).
scientific Advisory Board
Dr. Robert Scott Kirsner, MD, PhD
Dr. Kirsner is a tenured professor, Chairman and holds the endowed Harvey Blank Chair in Dermatology in the Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Dr. Kirsner serves as director of the University of Miami Hospital Wound Center and as Chief of Dermatology. He serves on the Board of the American Academy of Dermatology and the Wound Healing Society.
Dr. Eyal Melamed, MD
Dr. Melamed established the Foot and Ankle Service Department at the Rambam Health Care Campus, as well as the Foot Pain Multidisciplinary Clinic.
Dr. Melamed is Secretary of the Israel Foot and Ankle Society. He is a member of the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society as well as the American Pain Society.
Dr. Michael Pinzur, MD
Dr. Pinzur specializes in the field of orthopedic surgery. He is affiliated with Loyola University Hospital, Rush Oak Park Hospital, and Highland Park Hospital.
Dr. Pinzur is an active member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, American Orthopedic Association, and the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society.
Prof. Josef Haik, MD, MPH
Prof. Haik is a plastic surgeon, Active Director, the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Director of the Burn Center, the Sheba Medical Center. Prof. Professor at the Sackler School of Medicine, Faculty of Surgery.
Prof. Haik is the Chairman of the Israeli Burn Association, a member of the American Burn Association and a member of the International Association for aesthetic surgery.
Dr. Navit Ogen-Shtern PhD
Dr. Ogen-Shtern is Head of the Dead Sea Branch & Scientific Director, The Skin Research Institute and Research Services Unit, at the Dead Sea & Arava Science Center; adjunct professor at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. Dr Ogen-Shtern’s work focuses on burn and wound healing, and the influence of marine and herbal plants on skin integrity.