Owens & Minor Launches ARMOR-FLEX* Sterilization Wrap for Operating Rooms

RICHMOND, Va., Oct. 14, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Owens & Minor, a global healthcare solutions company, has launched a new innovation in the operating room with the introduction of ARMOR-FLEX*, a sterilization wrap designed to enhance patient safety and streamline surgical procedures. This new product, now part of the Halyard® product portfolio, is the result of nearly 50 years of operating room innovation, starting with the introduction of the first SMS single-use sterilization wrap in 1978. Developed in-house and manufactured in America, ARMOR-FLEX* is a significant advancement over traditional heavyweight sterilization wraps.

According to the company, ARMOR-FLEX* is stronger, more flexible, and more bacteria-resistant than its predecessors. The patent-pending ASSURE-DRY* technology and proprietary manufacturing techniques used in ARMOR-FLEX* are key to its enhanced performance. This new wrap is designed to maintain a sterile operating room environment, which is critical to infection prevention and patient outcomes. The product is intended to protect surgical instruments from contamination during transfer, from the point of sterilization to the operating table.

Traditional heavyweight wraps, while providing protection, can add unnecessary weight, making them more difficult to work with, slower to dry, and more prone to incidents that may impact sterility. ARMOR-FLEX* addresses these issues by offering better protection without the added weight. The company emphasizes that ARMOR-FLEX* supports clinicians while offering superior protection for patients.

For Owens & Minor, being a good healthcare partner means developing unique solutions that address the real-world needs of clinicians and better support their ability to provide patient care.

Owens & Minor has a long history of innovation in the healthcare industry, with over 140 years of service to hospitals, health systems, and research centers worldwide. The company continues to operate as a private standalone company under the Owens & Minor name, carrying on the legacy of excellence and service it has long been known for. On December 31, 2025, Owens & Minor announced a new chapter in its long and storied history: the medical distribution, products, and technology services business, formerly referred to as Products & Healthcare Services (P&HS), is now part of the Platinum Equity portfolio. The company continues to operate as a private standalone company under the Owens & Minor name, carrying on the legacy of excellence and service the company has long been known for.