BioSeal Systems

Medical Equipment ManufacturingCalifornia, United States0-1 Employees

Edward L. McWilliams, President/CEO, launched Barrier Products LLC in 1994 after several discussions with San Diego County medical examiner Dr. Brian Blackbourne regarding the need for an airtight, long-lasting method for sealing dead bodies. The solution was to create a lightweight, flexile pouch employing a patented poly-aluminum foil-poly co-extruded laminate that when heat-sealed creates a seamless metal container that handles like a paper bag. This material's interior foil barrier contains all fluids and vapors, while the exterior layer provides strength and durability. Additional product configurations have been introduced, including the Mass Fatality Response Pak™, which has been used in the aftermath of plane crashes and other disasters, including the September 11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon and the recent Asian Tsunami. Working to improve air cargo security while offering a higher level of safety to passengers, crew and terminal staff, Mr. McWilliams developed the Standardized Human Remains Shipping Procedure in 2004. The procedure institutes a safer transport method utilizing both primary and secondary containment of human remains for all cargo transporters. In 2007, the following major airlines approved BioSeal™ Systems for primary containment of human remains on their aircraft: US Air, Continental Airlines, Alaska, American Airlines and Northwest Airlines. Barrier Products has clients worldwide, including: the Israeli Defense Ministry, U.S. Army Mortuary Affairs, the FBI, county sheriffs and coroners nationwide. BioSeal® Systems are in place in Australia, Asia, Japan, Israel, Europe, Canada and United States.

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