The entrepreneur Fulvia Lazzarotto, back from a long American experience in the Medical Device field, with the former founding partner Franco de Bernardini, gave life to an innovative and all-Italian-made project: in the heart of Umbria, Welcare Industries S.p.A. was founded. “We have always been very attentive to people's needs. In the early 2000s, we found that hospital acquired infections were on the rise," highlights Welcare’s Managing Director, Fulvia Lazzarotto, who explains: "good hygiene prevents infections – traditional washing with soap and water does not. We had the solution". The first two lines of Medical Devices able to effectively cleanse and moisturize the skin, whether if it is intact or injured, were launched in the European market. Helping healthcare professionals in the care of hospitalised patients was our first goal. It is no coincidence that since 2005 our Medical Devices have become reference points in major hospitals and clinics across Italy. At the same time, the range of Welcare products has also expanded, thus covering not only skin care, but also hair hygiene and eye hydration. In compliance with the highest quality standards, since 2006, the production of Medical Devices has taken place in the so-called "clean rooms" ISO7 and ISO8, production environments in which the air is from 10,000 up to 50,000 times cleaner than normal air, and where, the respect for health and hygiene rules is fundamental. Furthermore, the machinery used, designed according to the company's guidelines, is completely dedicated to the production of Medical Devices. "Our roots are deeply anchored in the Umbria region, but we believe that the most ambitious goals may be reached only with an open door to the world. For this reason, in 2006 we approached Europe participating at the major trade fairs in the sector, "says Fulvia Lazzarotto. “We had the first contacts with Germany and Israel. The second step was to cross European borders by embracing the Gulf countries, South America and South Africa ". To respond to even the most specific needs in the treatment of skin diseases, we created the UCS Debridement product line. It is specifically designed for the treatment of acute and chronic wounds, such as skin ulcers or bedsores, most frequent in the ageing population. With the innovative line, Welcare contributes to a significant improvement in the quality of life of patients suffering from these pathologies, as well as reducing associated pain. The UCS Debridement line achieved immediate and widespread success abroad. A specific wet steam sterilisation process is carried out inside the Welcare plant to ensure the sterility of the Medical Devices produced for the treatment of chronic injuries. The in-house sterilisation allows strict quality control in respect of the characteristics of the device. It also reduces CO2 emissions.