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Document | Title | Date |
20080255492 | Absorbent Fiber Material and Use Thereof in Wound Dressings - An absorbent fibrous material comprising fibres prepared by melt spinning, solvent spinning, dry spinning or electro spinning of a polymer composition having a water absorption capacity of at least 10 g/g polymer composition and comprising a thermoplastic hydrophilic block copolymer as well as wound dressings comprising such absorbent fibrous material. | 10-16-2008 |
20080281245 | FILM DRESSING COMPRISING AN APPLICATION AID - The present disclosure relates to a film dressing having a polymer film and an application system for permitting an improved ease of use of said film dressing. The application system is located on the first side of the polymer film and has at least one first and one second supporting film. At least one first grip strip is formed on the first supporting film and at least one second grip strip is formed on the second supporting film. At least the first grip strip has a grip surface that enables the grip strip to be grasped and the first grip strip at least partially overlaps the second grip strip. | 11-13-2008 |
20080287852 | WATER RESISTANT ELASTICIZED RETENTION BANDAGE AND UNDERCAST LINER - A fabric substrate suitable for lining between a cast and a person. The fabric substrate includes a pair of opposing faces formed by pillar and inlay stitches. The fabric is constructed at least in part of hydrophobic, water-resistant yarns configured to provide enhanced water resistance and sufficient stretch in both a length and width direction to facilitate conforming the undercast liner around the anatomical shape without wrinkling during application. An intermediate tying layer spans between the opposing faces, and the tying layer includes elastic yarns stitched in a V stitch pattern such that the elastic yarns extend between one opposing fabric face and the other face. | 11-20-2008 |
20080312572 | Absorbent Article for Application to Human or Animal Skin Surfaces - The invention relates to an absorbent article for application to human or animal skin surfaces in the region of wounds, consisting of an outer covering ( | 12-18-2008 |
20080319367 | METHOD OF USING A HIGHLY POROUS SELF-COHERED WEB MATERIAL - The present invention is directed to methods of using implantable bioabsorbable non-woven self-cohered web materials having high degrees of porosity, particularly at anastomotic sites. The web materials can be formed into a variety of shapes and forms suitable for use as implantable medical devices or components thereof. | 12-25-2008 |
20090005716 | Foam control for synthetic adhesive/sealant - Methods for producing biocompatible compositions are provided. The biocompatible compositions include an isocyanate-functional polyurethane prepolymer in combination with a foam control agent. The foam control agent decreases the formation of bubbles and/or foam in the biocompatible composition, thereby enhancing the physical properties of the biocompatible composition. The presence of the foam control agent does not compromise the strength of the biocompatible composition. The compositions prepared by the methods of the present disclosure may be used as adhesives or sealants for medical/surgical uses. | 01-01-2009 |
20090012440 | WOUND DRESSINGS - A wound dressing comprises a wound-contacting layer composed of a mixture of honey and a moisture-absorbing agent; a water-permeable fabric backing layer; and an intermediate layer comprising water-permeable fabric impregnated with a mixture of honey and a moisture-absorbing agent. | 01-08-2009 |
20090018479 | Absorbable tissue dressing assemblies, systems, and methods formed from hydrophilic polymer sponge structures such as chistosan - Absorbable tissue dressing assemblies are formed from hydrophilic polymer sponge structures, such as chitosan. | 01-15-2009 |
20090024067 | WOUND DRESSING AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING SAME - A multi-layered wound dressing includes a moisture-retaining portion for enhancing the healing of a wound. The wound dressing includes an intermediate layer that has both water soluble and water insoluble fibers. An apparatus that includes a cutting tool and a reservoir of liquid to pre-moisten a portion of the dressing may be used to manufacture the dressings. | 01-22-2009 |
20090024068 | Absorbable tissue dressing assemblies, systems, and methods formed from a Hydrophilic chitosan sponge structure and including a flexible absorbable backing layer of poly-4-hydroxy butyrate - Absorbable tissue dressing assemblies are formed from hydrophilic polymer sponge structures, such as chitosan. | 01-22-2009 |
20090124950 | WOUND DRESSING AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A wound dressing defines bodyside and backside surfaces. The dressing comprises a backing layer defining a center portion and a border portion surrounding the center portion. An absorbent core is connected to a surface of the backing layer within the center portion The absorbent core may be exposed along a bodyside surface of the wound dressing, or various adhesives and non-adhesive substrates may be applied along a surface of the absorbent core so as to define part of the bodyside surface of the wound dressing. | 05-14-2009 |
20090124951 | STAIN MASKING MATERIAL AND ARTICLES MADE THEREFROM - Articles are provided which mask the appearance of stains. The articles utilize a metalized substrate formed from a substrate and a discontinuous metal layer deposited thereon, the metalized substrate having a gloss of at least about 2 gloss units when measured at an angle of illumination of 20°. | 05-14-2009 |
20090137936 | Biodegradable absorbents and methods of preparation - A biodegradable microfiber absorbent comprises a substantially homogeneous mixture of at least one hydrophilic polymer and at least one biodegradable polymer. The absorbent can be prepared by an electro hydrodynamic spinning of a substantially homogeneous polymer mixture. Medical dressings for burns and wounds, cavity dressings, drug delivery patches, face masks, implants, drug carriers that comprises at least one microfiber electrospun from a polymer mixture are provided. The dressings can have variable water vapor penetration characteristics and variable biodegradation times. | 05-28-2009 |
20090192429 | RESORBABLE NANOENHANCED HEMOSTATIC STRUCTURES AND BANDAGE MATERIALS - Methods, systems, and apparatuses for nanomaterial-enhanced hemostatic medical devices are provided. Hemostatic materials and structures are provided that induce coagulation of blood at a wound/opening caused by trauma, a surgical procedure, ulceration, or other cause. The hemostatic materials and structures may incorporate nanostructures and/or further hemostatic elements such as polymers and/or glass beads. The hemostatic materials and structures may be resorbable. Example embodiments include hemostatic bandages, hemostatic plugs, and hemostatic formulations. | 07-30-2009 |
20090216168 | MULTI-LAYER ABSORBENT WOUND DRESSING WITH A HYDROPHILIC WOUND CONTACT LAYER - The present invention relates to wound dressings, particularly for the treatment of medium to severely exudative wounds, and their use in modern wound treatment. As multi-layer wound dressings, these wound dressings contain a carrier layer, an absorbing layer, and a hydrophilic wound contact layer connected to the absorbing layer, wherein the wound contact layer comprises a hydrophilic polyurethane elastomer. | 08-27-2009 |
20090264805 | Incision bandage - Embodiments of the present invention relate to a bandage that has a transparent portion that also includes an arcuate scale for viewing a portion of a wound site underneath the bandage. Additionally, the backing of the bandage may be transparent as well, with a similar arcuate scale, that a user may use after the bandage is removed. | 10-22-2009 |
20090287129 | METHOD OF TREATING A WOUND UTILIZING SUCTION - A therapeutic device for promoting the healing of a wound in a mammal is disclosed. An exemplary device comprises a permeable structure having a plurality of depressions formed in a surface thereof. In use, the surface having the depressions is disposed adjacent a surface of the wound. A method of treating a wound comprises the steps of providing a permeable structure comprising a plurality of randomly disposed fibers and having i) a plurality of wound surface contact elements disposed between end portions of the structure, and ii) a plurality of voids defined by the contact elements; and applying the permeable structure to at least one surface of the wound. | 11-19-2009 |
20090299250 | ANTIVIRAL FILTER AND ITS USE IN AN AIR PURIFIER, AIR CONDITIONER OR AIR HUMIDIFIER - Fiber bed, preferably negatively charged, covered with a cationic polymer having a positive net charge; antiviral filter comprising said fiber bed; and method for the fabrication of said fiber bed having antiviral characteristic. | 12-03-2009 |
20090299251 | Negative pressure wound therapy device - A wound therapy device which may include a gasket distally spaced from an absorptive pad and an edge of a backing material. The device may also include an adaptor and tube portion with a connector located distally from a port hole in the backing material. In addition, a method of manufacturing a wound therapy device including using a port hole as a registration point. | 12-03-2009 |
20090306569 | TIP BANDAGE - Disclosed is a bandage for healing wounds on a digit of a user. The bandage includes an elongated sleeve and a strip. The elongated sleeve is configured to be received on the digit of the user. The elongated sleeve includes an open end portion and a closed end portion. The closed end portion of the elongated sleeve is received on a tip portion of the digit of the user when the elongated sleeve is received thereon. An inner surface of the elongated sleeve is disposed with a medicament for healing wounds on the digit of the user. The strip is configured on a peripheral edge portion of the open end portion of the elongated sleeve. The strip is adapted to secure the elongated sleeve to the digit of the user for enabling a comfortable fit of the elongated sleeve thereon. | 12-10-2009 |
20100036305 | STERILANT SYSTEM - A two-part sterilant system comprises: (a) a first part comprising a first reagent in an aqueous medium having a first foam promoter dissolved therein and contained in a first dispenser whereby it may be dispensed as a first foam; and (b) a second part which comprises a second reagent in an aqueous medium having a second foam promoter dissolved therein and contained in a second dispenser whereby it may be dispensed as a second foam; wherein the first reagent and the second reagent will react to provide a sterilising composition when the first foam is mixed with the second foam. | 02-11-2010 |
20100042033 | TISSUE SPACER FOR WOUND TREATMENT EMPLOYING REDUCED PRESSURE AND METHOD AND APPARATUS EMPLOYING SAME - A tissue spacer shaped to a general configuration of a projected tissue growth site of a patient for use in conjunction with vacuum suction for medical purposes and reduced pressure device and method employing the same. | 02-18-2010 |
20100069811 | ANTI-MICROBIAL BAMBOO FIBERS AND FABRICS - The invention provides a method for modifying bamboo fibers, yarns, and textiles, by contacting them with a solution of water-soluble components of the Neem tree, azadirachta indica. The modified materials exhibit improved anti-microbial properties. | 03-18-2010 |
20100069812 | WOUND GUARD BANDAGE - A disposable bandage for covering a wound area of a skin surface includes a self adhesive first fastener portion and a second fastener portion, a dome having a generally rectilinear shape and constructed from a thin rigid material, the dome being coupled to the first fastener portion along one edge and coupled to the second fastener portion along a second edge. The dome includes pleats that extend across the dome shape from the top edge to the bottom edge of the dome. A gasket is formed of a stretchable material and extends around the underside of the dome. The gasket is held in contact with the skin surface when the first fastener portion and the second fastener portion are pressed to a user's skin and, when the first fastener portion and the second fastener portion are moved away from each other, the pleats are unfolded and the gasket material is stretched and remains in contact with the skin surface. | 03-18-2010 |
20100076362 | INJECTION AND HEMOSTASIS SITE - A pad of elastomeric material having a softness of no more than about durometer 50 Shore 00. The pad may carry adhesive and/or a housing for adhering the pad to a surface, either directly or indirectly through an envelope which surrounds the pad and carries the adhesive. Such a pad exhibits hemostatic and leak prevention properties against needle puncture holes in the skin or the wall of a hollow medical device. Particularly, hemostasis may be prevented with low pressure application of the pad to the skin. The pad may be previously applied to the skin of the patient or a wall of a medical device such as tubing or a solution bag, and the needle may then penetrate both the pad and the skin or medical device wall, to make a resealable puncture with leakage reduction and hemostasis when the needle is withdrawn. | 03-25-2010 |
20100106069 | WOUND COMPRESS AND METHODS - A method of treating a wound may include introducing a wound compress into the wound and compressing it into the wound. The wound compress may include a sealed, fenestrated pouch, and particles inside the pouch, each particle having a smallest linear dimension larger than the largest linear dimension of the pouch fenestrations. | 04-29-2010 |
20100137773 | ABSORBENT PRODUCTS WITH IMPROVED VERTICAL WICKING AND REWET CAPABILITY - The present invention relates to an absorbent core for use in an absorbent article and methods to make the absorbent core and absorbent articles. The absorbent core has a discrete wicking layer made with compressible fibers such as a eucalyptus or chemically treated fibers. The absorbent core and articles made with it have improved vertical wicking capacity and superior rewet characteristics. | 06-03-2010 |
20100168633 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING TWO DIFFERENT PATTERNED ADHESIVE LAYERS SIMULTANEOUSLY - The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing two different patterned adhesive layers simultaneously, and a wound dressing comprising both the adhesive layers. | 07-01-2010 |
20100249688 | BIOCOMPATIBLE WOUND DRESSING - A multi-layer reduced pressure delivery apparatus is provided for applying reduced pressure tissue treatment to a tissue site. The multi-layer apparatus includes a tissue contact layer, a release layer, and a manifold layer. The tissue contact layer includes a scaffold adapted to contact the tissue site, the release layer includes a water-soluble polymer and a plurality of flow channels, and the manifold layer includes a distribution manifold. The release layer is positioned between the tissue contact layer and the manifold layer to allow easy release of the manifold layer from the tissue contact layer following the administration of reduced pressure tissue treatment. | 09-30-2010 |
20100274167 | WOUND CLEANSING APPARATUS WITH SCAFFOLD - An apparatus for cleansing and applying therapy or prophylaxis to wounds, in which irrigant fluid containing a physiologically active material from a reservoir connected to a conformable wound dressing and wound exudate from the dressing are recirculated by a device for moving fluid through a flow path which passes through the dressing and a means for fluid cleansing and back to the dressing. A biodegradable scaffold underlies the dressing on the wound bed to promote tissue growth. The cleansing means (which may be a single-phase, e.g. micro-filtration, system or a two-phase, e.g. dialytic system) removes materials deleterious to wound healing, and the cleansed fluid, still containing materials that are beneficial in promoting wound healing, is returned to the wound bed. The dressing, an assembly comprising the dressing and scaffold, and a method of treatment using the apparatus. | 10-28-2010 |
20100286582 | SUPERHYDROPHOBIC, DIATOMACEOUS EARTH COMPRISING BANDAGES AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A bandage comprising a substrate having a first surface with a plurality of superhydrophobic particles attached to the first surface. The plurality of superhydrophobic particles can be porous diatomaceous earth particles having a hydrophobic layer conforming to the surfaces of the DE particles, where the hydrophobic layer is bound to the DE particles. The plurality of attached superhydrophobic particles can render the first surface superhydrophobic, while a second surface opposite the first surface can be hydrophilic or hydrophobic. The substrate can be breathable in order to maintain skin health for the tissue underlying the bandage. The substrate can be selected from porous films, apertured films, textiles, nonwoven materials, impregnated composites thereof, and combinations thereof. | 11-11-2010 |
20100305489 | CHITOSAN-BASED FIBER MATERIAL, ITS PREPARATION METHOD AND USE - The invention relates to a medical material, especially to a hemostatic and wound-healing water-soluble chitosan-based fiber material. The water-soluble chitosan-based fiber material comprises carboxymethyl chitosan fiber, hydroxypropyl chitosan fiber, hydroxyethyl chitosan fiber, carboxymethyl hydroxyethyl chitosan fiber or mixtures thereof. | 12-02-2010 |
20100305490 | DRESSING AND METHOD FOR APPLYING REDUCED PRESSURE TO AND COLLECTING AND STORING FLUID FROM A TISSUE SITE - A reduced pressure dressing for applying reduced pressure treatment to a tissue site includes an interface layer adapted to be positioned at the tissue site. An absorbent layer is in fluid communication with the interface layer to absorb liquid from at least one of the interface layer and the tissue site. A non-motor-driven pump is in fluid communication with the absorbent layer to deliver a reduced pressure to the tissue site. A cover is positioned over the non-motor-driven pump, the absorbent layer, and the interface layer to maintain the reduced pressure at the tissue site, and a liquid-air separator is positioned between the absorbent layer and the non-motor-driven pump to inhibit liquid from entering the non-motor-driven pump. | 12-02-2010 |
20100318012 | BACTERIOSTATIC TEXTILE BASED ON POLYAMIDE 11 - The present invention relates to a bacteriostatic textile material of polyamide 11 where said polyamide 11 has an inherent viscosity of from 0.5 to 1.7 and contains no impurities with a diameter greater than 5 μm. The bacteriostatic textile material is useful in the fields of medicine, hygiene, baggage, clothing manufacture, clothing, household equipment and goods, upholstery, carpets, automobiles, industry, notably industrial filtration, agriculture and/or building construction. | 12-16-2010 |
20100324464 | WOUND-COVERING HYDROGEL MATERIAL - A wound-covering hydrogel material which has excellent stretchability and absorbs exudates from wounds. It can maintain over long a wet environment which is suitable for accelerating the healing of wounds. There is no fear of causing pain or damaging the regenerated skin when the wound-covering hydrogel material is replaced with a fresh one. The wound-covering hydrogel material prepared by spreading a hydrogel comprising a water-soluble semi-synthetic polymer, glycerol and water, on a laminated two-layer film composed of a polyurethane film and hydrophobic fibers. The covering material has a moisture permeability as measured by the cup method in accordance with JIS Z0208 of 500-2,000 (g/m | 12-23-2010 |
20100331751 | Burn Glove and Sock - An improved burn glove and sock is presented comprised of non-biological materials produced with a series of regularly-spaced pores and uniform three dimensional nylon structure/weave netting. Incorporated into the silicone/nylon weave structure are collagen peptides and other biological and non-biological agents selected for their therapeutic effect on burn wounds. | 12-30-2010 |
20110054374 | POST-NIPPLE RECONSTRUCTION PROTECTOR - An improved post-operative dressing for providing both breast and, notably, nipple reconstruction and which in particular establishes custom lateral supporting of the nipple annulus. A body is constructed of a medical grade silicone and exhibits a three dimensional shape adapted for placement over the reconstructed breast and an aperture defined by an inner rim configured within the body is adapted to seat therethrough an associated nipple graft in a laterally supporting and non-pressure applied fashion. A number of secondary advantages incorporated into the body include each of apertures for breathability, suction/adherence properties, and impregnation or entrainment within the body inner surface of any form of anti-infection medicine. | 03-03-2011 |
20110092869 | ARTICLES HAVING ZONED BREATHABILITY - Articles having zoned breathability such as personal hygiene articles are provided having controlled regional breathability with high MVTR regions and low MVTR regions. The zoned breathability articles comprise organic acid-modified ionomer resins. | 04-21-2011 |
20110092870 | COMPOSITION INCLUDING METAL OXIDE AND POLYMER - Novel compositions, as well as related methods, coatings, and articles, are disclosed. | 04-21-2011 |
20110105975 | WATER-DISPERSIBLE AND MULTICOMPONENT FIBERS FROM SULFOPOLYESTERS - Disclosed are multicomponent fibers derived from a blend of a sulfopolyester with a water non-dispersible polymer wherein the as-spun denier is less than about 6 and wherein the water dispersible sulfopolyester exhibits a melt viscosity of less than 12,000 poise measured at 240° C. at a strain rate of 1 rad/sec, and wherein the sulfopolyester comprising less than about 25 mole % of residues of at least one sulfomonomer, based on the total moles of diacid or diol residues. The multicomponent fiber is capable of being drawn at a relatively high fiber speed, particularly at least about 2000 m/min, and may be used to produce microdenier fibers. Fibrous articles may be produced from the multicomponent fibers and microdenier fibers. Also disclosed is a process for multicomponent fibers, nonwoven fabrics, and microdenier webs. | 05-05-2011 |
20110130696 | Post Mountable Bandage Device - A bandage system capable of being held to an upstanding post attached to a wound site is disclosed. The bandage system includes a flexible retainer portion and a cushion portion. The flexible retainer portion includes at least one aperture through which the upstanding post can be inserted for maintaining the bandage system in a position adjacent to the wound site. The aperture is defined by a plurality of inwardly radiating petals that provide clamping force against the post, and allow the flexible retainer to be positioned at varying locations along the post | 06-02-2011 |
20110137222 | HEALING WOUND BANDAGING KIT AND METHOD - A wound healing bandaging kit includes a plurality of bandages, each with a flexible layer having a patient-contacting-surface and an outer surface. The outer surface on one of the bandages in the kit includes visual indicia portraying a neutral or negative message, and the outer surface on one of the bandages in the kit includes visual indicia portraying of a positive message. In the preferred embodiment, the visual indicia of a neutral or negative message includes the graphical image of a person's face with a neutral expression or a frown, and the visual indicia of a positive message includes the graphical image of a person's face with a smile. A method of treating a wound includes the steps of providing a wound healing bandaging kit with a plurality of bandages, one of which portrays a neutral or negative message, and another of which portrays a positive message. The bandage with the visual indicia portraying of a neutral or negative message is applied initially after a cut, bruise, surgical incision or trauma; the bandage with the visual indicia portraying a positive message is then applied after the cut, bruise, surgical incision or trauma has had an opportunity to heal. | 06-09-2011 |
20110166492 | HYDROGELS WITH RELEASE ELEMENT - An adhesive hydrogel dressing as well as methods of applying the dressing to a patient. The dressing generally comprises an adhesive hydrogel pad, a backing layer, and an adhesive layer on the backing layer facing the hydrogel pad. The adhesive layer and backing layer form a perimeter around the hydrogel pad and hold the hydrogel pad in place on an application surface. A release element is in contact with at least a portion of the edge of the hydrogel pad proximate the area that the hydrogel pad and release liner separate during liner removal. | 07-07-2011 |
20110184327 | TRACHEOSTOMY DRESSING - A tracheostomy dressing ( | 07-28-2011 |
20110196278 | ADHESIVE FILM DRAPE FOR USE WITH NEGATIVE PRESSURE WOUND THERAPY DEVICE - A therapeutic adhesive film drape includes an outer transparent layer which has a printed grid across an outer surface thereof and an inner layer for application adjacent a wound which includes a semi-permeable transparent adhesive cover removably connected to the outer transparent layer. A method of treatment employs the therapeutic drape. | 08-11-2011 |
20110213286 | WOUND CARE ARTICLE, COMPRISING A PORTION OF MODIFIED NATURAL FIBERS OR SYNTHETIC FIBERS - The invention relates to a wound treatment item having a proportion of modified natural fibers or synthetic fibers with a high dehydrating capacity. | 09-01-2011 |
20110218472 | NON DRUG BASED WOUND DRESSING POLYMER FILM AND A METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME - The various embodiments herein provide a polymer wound dresser in which no drug is used and a method of producing the same. According to an embodiment, a wound dressing film comprises a base polymer film and a laminated backing layer on the base polymer film. The base polymer film includes a natural polymer, a biopolymer and an artificial water absorber polymer. The natural polymer is a chitosan having a preset weight percentage. The biopolymer comprises one or more element selected from a group comprising of a gelatin having a preset weight percentage and a collagen having a preset weight percentage or a combination thereof. The artificial water absorber polymer is selected from a group comprising of a hydrophilic material having a preset weight percentage. The wound dressing film is a single film or a double layered film or a three layered film. | 09-08-2011 |
20110230809 | PATTERNED NEO-EPITHELIALIZATION DRESSINGS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - Systems, methods, and apparatuses are presented that involve forming patterns on neo-epithelium that allow increased functionality and may more nearly resemble the original epithelium. In one instance, a patterned neo-epithelium dressing for treating a tissue site having granulation tissue includes an interface member for placing proximate the granulation tissue and a plurality of three-dimensional features formed on a second, patient-facing side of the interface member. Other systems, methods, and apparatuses are disclosed. | 09-22-2011 |
20110245748 | WOUND CARE DEVICE - A wearable article formed of a gelatinous elastomer composition having 100 parts by weight of triblock copolymer of the general configuration poly(styrene-ethylene-butyiene-styrene) wherein the styrene end block to ethylene and butylene center block ratio is within the range of from between 31;69 to 40:60, from about 300 Io about 1,600 parts by weight of a plasticizing oil and having a gel rigidity of about 20 gram to about 700 gram Bloom. | 10-06-2011 |
20110264024 | ADHESIVE INJECTION SITE - A pad of elastomeric material having a softness of no more than about durometer 30 Shore 00. The pad may carry adhesive for adhering the pad to a surface, either directly or indirectly through an envelope which surrounds the pad and carries the adhesive. Such a pad exhibits hemostatic and leak prevention properties against needle puncture holes in the skin or the wall of a hollow medical device. Particularly, hemostasis may be prevented with low pressure application of the pad to the skin. The pad may be previously applied to the skin of the patient or a wall of a medical device such as tubing or a solution bag, and the needle may then penetrate both the pad and the skin or medical device wall, to make a resealable puncture with leakage reduction and hemostasis when the needle is withdrawn. | 10-27-2011 |
20110319803 | BANDAGING SYSTEM - A bandage includes a body portion and a gauze pad, the body portion being shaped, sized and configured depending upon the wound covering application, the gauze pad having three or four primary corners, the primary corners of the gauze pad in most instances being oriented towards edges of the body portion or length or width tangents of the body portion, preferably mid-points or mid-sections of the length or width tangents or body portion edges. | 12-29-2011 |
20120046587 | FILM FOR COVERING A WOUND - Embodiments of the invention relate to a wound covering having a first strip-like element forming a first periphery and a second strip-like element that faces away from the first periphery, runs approximately parallel thereto, forming a second periphery, and is joined to the first strip-like element, there being formed between the first inner periphery of the strip-like element, facing away from the first periphery, and a second inner periphery of the second strip-like element, facing away from the second periphery, a drainage chamber, the depth of which in a depth direction extending at right angles to the periphery ensures a capillary action on bodily fluids received in the drainage chamber, in particular exudates. | 02-23-2012 |
20120065565 | Tender Skin Bandage - A disposable wrap for treating a wound without tearing tender skin. The wrap is designed with an opening so that a band aid can be placed on top of it the opening so that the adhesive will not touch the skin. The soft wrap is fastened to fit with Velcro. When bandage needs changing, this complete wrap can be thrown away. This will keep the elderly patients skin from being torn with the removal of the band aid as the adhesive will never touch the skin. The wrap and band aid will be packaged together for convenience. | 03-15-2012 |
20120078153 | WOUND DRESSINGS - A dressing for covering a wound of a patient comprises a sheet member adapted to be adhered to the patient's skin in use to provide an airtight seal around the wound, wherein the skin-adhesion is provided by a hydrogel layer | 03-29-2012 |
20120083723 | Wound Dressing with Advanced Fluid Handling - A wound dressing for managing wound fluids includes a porous contact layer for positioning adjacent a wound. An internal open window extends through the contact layer exposing a distal side of an absorbent member. The absorbent member is disposed in a superimposed relation to the window of the contact layer and is dimensioned to extend laterally beyond the window such that a portion of the absorbent member overlaps and is secured to the contact layer. A drape layer is disposed on a proximal side of the absorbent member, and is adhesively coated to fasten the drape layer to the absorbent member. A cover layer disposed over the drape layer defines an internal open window such that the open window is adjacent the absorbent member. A distal side of the cover layer is adhesively coated to secure the cover layer to the contact layer. | 04-05-2012 |
20120089066 | DISPOSABLE STERILIZED CUPPING THERAPY APPARATUS - According to the present invention, a disposable sterilized cupping therapy apparatus comprises: an expansion part consisting of a foldable material, the inner volume of which corresponds to the inner volume of a cupping therapy device when expanded; and a resilient coupling part configured on a perimeter of the expansion part, wherein the expansion part is arranged within the cupping therapy device, the coupling part is resiliently pressed against and coupled to a bottom of the cupping therapy device, and the skin of a person receiving therapy that is within the cupping therapy device is sealed from the air outside the expansion part by means of the latter. | 04-12-2012 |
20120116279 | MULTILAYER COMPOSITIONS AND DRESSINGS - The invention provides a layered composition comprising: a first layer comprising a first material, wherein the first material comprises a gel material; a second layer comprising a second material, wherein the second material is harder is than the first material; and a third layer comprising a third material, wherein the third material has a lower tensile modulus than the second material, wherein the second layer is disposed between the first and third layers. The composition may be used in a wound dressing, in which preferably the first layer is in fluid flow communication with the wound. | 05-10-2012 |
20120116280 | HEMOSTATIC FABRIC - Disclosed herein are hemostatic fabrics that include agents, including metal fibers or powders, that can control bleeding and contribute to faster wound healing. | 05-10-2012 |
20120143113 | WOUND HEALING APPARATUS FOR PROMOTING GRANULATION AND EPITHELIALISATION AT A TISSUE SITE - An apparatus for promoting granulation and epithelialisation at a tissue site having a substantially gas impermeable, flexible mat. A plurality of projections extend from a surface of the substantially gas impermeable, flexible mat, and each projection has a first end connected to the surface and a second end opposing the first end. A flexible membrane is positioned adjacent the second end of at least a portion of the plurality of projections and the flexible membrane is sufficiently flexible to allow deformation of the flexible membrane by the at least the portion of the plurality of projections when a biasing force exerted on the substantially gas impermeable, flexible mat or the plurality of projections is greater than or equal to a threshold force. | 06-07-2012 |
20120143114 | DRAPE HAVING MICROSTRAIN INDUCING PROJECTIONS FOR TREATING A WOUND SITE - Systems and apparatuses for administering reduced pressure treatment to a tissue site include a reduced pressure source, a drape having a plurality of projections for contacting the tissue site, and an adhesive connected to at least a portion of the drape for sealing the drape to a portion of a patient's intact epidermis. | 06-07-2012 |
20120150087 | SOLID DRESSING FOR TREATING WOUNDED TISSUE - Disclosed are solid dressings for treated wounded tissue in mammalian patients, such as a human, comprising a haemostatic layer consisting essentially of a fibrinogen component and thrombin, wherein the thrombin is present in an amount between 0.250 Units/mg of fibrinogen component and 0.062 Units/mg of fibrinogen component. Also disclosed are methods for treating wounded tissue. | 06-14-2012 |
20120157904 | TEXTILE FABRIC - The invention relates to a textile fabric made of a fleece comprising a super absorbing activation, to a method for producing the textile fabric, to a covering surrounding the textile fabric, to a cooling system using the covering and to a covering designed as a cooling item. | 06-21-2012 |
20120191026 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR WOUND PROTECTION AND EXUDATE MANAGEMENT - The present invention provides systems and methods for protecting a wound and managing exudate released from the wound comprising a dressing having a support cushion for surrounding the wound and periwound region; a wicking strip for application in the periwound region between the support cushion and the wound; and a reservoir for application over the wicking strip, the wicking strip configured to transfer exudate from the wound to the reservoir, where the exudate is sequestered. Various alternative embodiments are described in which the wicking strip may be custom-fit to approximate an irregular wound margin, to apply a preferred pressure gradient to the periwound regions, to periodically apply fluids to the wound bed or to apply negative pressure wound therapy. Methods of applying the dressing also are provided. | 07-26-2012 |
20120191027 | BARBS FOR FIXATION OF BIOLOGIC PLASTICS - The invention pertains to bioresorbable barbs and spikes designed to affix biologically-active blood plasma-derived plastics adjacent to injured tissue for wound coverings, patient implantation devices, or in other medical applications where such affixation is required. | 07-26-2012 |
20120220911 | WOUND CARE - A method for treating a wound, and a dressing for wound care management comprising a three-dimensional body of glass-based fibers comprising one or more glass-formers selected from the group consisting of P | 08-30-2012 |
20120226211 | Gelatin-Transglutaminase Hemostatic Dressings and Sealants - An adhesive material for medical use comprising gelatin and a non-toxic cross-linking material such as transglutaminase. An optional embodiment of the invention includes dressings in which a layer of a transglutaminase is sandwiched between a first and second layer of gelatin. The hemostatic products are useful for the treatment of wounded tissue. | 09-06-2012 |
20120226212 | TISSUE CONTACTING MATERIAL - A tissue contacting material comprising a plurality of regions comprising an outer region serving as a protective barrier, one or more inner regions, and a tissue contacting region. The plurality of regions each comprise one or more of a plurality of polymers selected from the group consisting of a first polymer comprising a crosslinked hydrophilic polymer and a second crosslinked polymeric matrix, formed of a crosslinkable polymer adapted to incorporate the first polymer without substantially reacting or crosslinking with the first polymer. The first and/or second polymers provide the respective regions with one or more properties including swellability in the presence of water, active agent content, permeability to the diffusion of active agent from or through the layer, moisture vapor permeability, and adhesion to tissue. | 09-06-2012 |
20120310132 | AID FOR PREVENTION OF WOUND DEHISCENCE - A dehiscence preventive member is adapted to cover up a wound and surrounding tissues. A plurality of holding members are adapted to hold the dehiscence preventive member closely upon the wound and the surrounding tissues, and a contraction preventive member keeping the dehiscence preventive member suitably expanded in a dehiscence direction and of preventing the expanded dehiscence preventive member from contracting. The contraction distance of the dehiscence preventive member in the dehiscence direction is equal to or greater than a contraction distance of the holding member in the dehiscence direction. The dehiscence preventive is closely applied to the wound and surrounding tissues after expansion in the dehiscence direction such that the contraction distance of the dehiscence preventive member in the dehiscence direction is equal to or greater than the contraction distance of the dehiscence preventive member in a direction normal to the dehiscence direction. | 12-06-2012 |
20120310133 | Conformable Therapeutic Shield for Vision and Pain - A conformable covering comprises an outer portion with rigidity to resist movement on the cornea and an inner portion to contact the cornea and provide an environment for epithelial regeneration. The inner portion of the covering can be configured in many ways so as to conform at least partially to an ablated stromal surface so as to correct vision. The conformable inner portion may have at least some rigidity so as to smooth the epithelium such that the epithelium regenerates rapidly and is guided with the covering so as to form a smooth layer for vision. The inner portion may comprise an amount of rigidity within a range from about 1×10-4 Pa*m3 to about 5×10-4 Pa*m3 so as to deflect and conform at least partially to the ablated cornea and smooth an inner portion of the ablation with an amount of pressure when deflected. | 12-06-2012 |
20120330208 | Bandage for prevention of skin erosion - A cushioning bandage with absorbent properties, configured to permit easy positioning over a wound. The bandage comprises a highly lofted lamb's wool pad attached to variable lengths of elastic material. The bandage is configured for easy application to patients. | 12-27-2012 |
20130012857 | Wound Dressing - A microfibrillar cellulose substrate having a defined morphology and optimized concentrations of free radicals formed by milling a source material containing alpha cellulose with non-metalic cutting surfaces into a sterilized fine powder with a particle size of approximately 20 to 35 micrometers. A gauze selected from the group consisting of a woven, nonwoven, and extruded netting substrate for supporting the microfibrillar cellulose substrate. The microfibrillar cellulose substrate may be carried between a first layer of the gauze and a second layer of the gauze by affixing the first and second gauze layers closed around their perimeter. | 01-10-2013 |
20130023811 | BANDAGE FOR THE PREVENTION OF A BOIL - A bandage for aborting an infection caused by staph bacterium (a “staph spot”) at its incipient stage preventing the emergence of a boil, comprising: a pad having a central aperture; an adhesive covering strip long enough to cover the pad attached to the top thereof at only one point for attachment to the subject's skin having a width less than that of the central aperture to form an air chamber and at least one tunnel which passes through the wall of the pad from outside to inside to the central aperture. The bandage is used by affixing the pad and one end of the adhesive covering strip to the skin, with the central aperture encircling the staph spot without touching it and taping down the other end of the strip for affixing the strip at both its ends from atop the pad onto the subject's skin. | 01-24-2013 |
20130030341 | THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE, METAL-BASED BANDAGES TO AID IN MEDICAL HEALING AND METHODS OF USE - The inventive disclosure contained herein is generally directed to a class of medical bandages that in many embodiments are effective in the treatment of various types of tissue burns, whether be burns due to thermal burns, sun exposure, or rashes. Such products can include a plurality of specialized bandages and wraps that incorporate an extremely thin layer of thermally conductive metal (often aluminum) at the base of a substrate adapted to be in direct contact with a burn wound, while manufacturing the top side of the aluminum substrate to have a heat-dissipation-enhancing topography to help cool burns faster by enhancing thermal-convection properties. The bandage can also feature a thermochromic indicator for users to realize the thermal-cooling status of a burn to which a bandage has been applied. | 01-31-2013 |
20130046223 | Long Term Wound Dressing - A long term wound dressing with a semi-permeable membrane containing a plurality of raised capillaries with internal capillary channels. A closable aperture, such as a slit, runs parallel to the capillary channels. The closable apertures open upon increased pressure caused by flushing fluid or other fluid between the dressing and the wound, allowing the fluid to drain away from the wound. The long term wound dressing may contain additional apertures for attaching flushing and drainage tubes. | 02-21-2013 |
20130096478 | WOUND DRESSING GARMENT - A wound dressing garment is provided. The wound dressing garment includes a wearable garment including a portion having a hole configured to receive a wound dressing therein in combination with the wound dressing. The wound dressing includes a border connecting the wound dressing to the wearable garment where the border extends around the perimeter of the hole to locate the wound dressing therein. The wound dressing may include one or more additional layers including a hydrogel layer. A method for treating wound or preventing bed sores using the wound dressing garment is also provided. | 04-18-2013 |
20130102944 | WOUND AND BANDAGE PROTECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - This invention concerns wound/bandage protectors. In particular, the invention relates to a wound/bandage protector configured as a wrap, a sock/mitten, or a bandage, which may be made out of stretchable material. The wrap may have one or more fastening straps as well as possibly a first catch fastening surface. The sock/mitten may have a fastening strap and a sheath. The WTap, the sock/mitten, and the bandages may have apertures and aperture covers. In addition, the wound/bandage protectors as well as the bandages may have diamond or triangular gauze configurations with the gauze pad having three or fourprimary corners, the primary corners of the gauze pad in most instances being oriented towards edges of the body portion or length or width tangents of the body portion, preferably mid-points or mid-sections of the length or width tangents or body portion edges. | 04-25-2013 |
20130102945 | PROTECTIVE WOUND SHIELD - A light-weight, semi-rigid wound shield protects wounds and intradermal therapy ports from impacts between therapy sessions. The wound shield comprises a domed cover forming a concave cavity above the wound or therapy port. A flange surrounding the cavity presses against the patient's skin to deflect and distribute the force of impacts. The flange may include a self-adhesive layer on its bottom, or it may be secured with medical tape or a fitted bandage that overlaps the flange and the surrounding skin. A peel-away membrane covers the adhesive layers. A tunnel through the flange may connect to the cavity to accommodate a therapy tube which remains in place while the shield is worn. In an alternate embodiment, a base coextensive with the flange adheres to the patient's skin and the wound shield removably couples to the base by its flange. The assembly comes in a sterile envelope or package. | 04-25-2013 |
20130116612 | WEARABLE LIGHT THERAPY APPARATUS - Optical rods which transmit light exteriorly of their length are coupled to one or more lasers at ends. The optical rods are mounted on various carriers or as part of an optical bandage to provide therapeutic light to a portion of a human body. The lasers may be activated at various times in a 24-hour period, while the optical rods are worn by a user. | 05-09-2013 |
20130131571 | GAUZE FORMED IN CONTRASTING COLORS - A colored gauze scheme helps locate a gauze pad in low light, resulting in cost savings by minimizing lost gauze. Moreover, the colored gauze scheme can provide a method of matching a color to a particular day, allowing medical staff to quickly identify the day the gauze was applied and quickly identify when to change the gauze, thereby reducing the risk of infection. | 05-23-2013 |
20130150763 | ELECTRO SPUN NANOFIBROUS WOUND DRESSING AND A METHOD OF SYNTHESIZING THE SAME - The various embodiments herein provide an electro spun wound dressing comprising three nano fibrous layers and a method of synthesizing the same. The outer polymeric layer acts as a support layer for the other two layers and is hydrophilic in nature. The middle layer comprises a genipin cross linked reservoir layer loaded with a herbal extract of | 06-13-2013 |
20130165835 | BANDAGES - A skin guard apparatus for protecting a part of an anatomy is provided herein. The apparatus includes a covering member configured to correspond to the part of the anatomy, wherein the covering member does not touch the part of the anatomy, a raiser member, the raiser member configured to raise the covering member off the part of the anatomy, and one or more positioning members configured for the part of the anatomy. | 06-27-2013 |
20130184630 | FIRST AID STRIPS - The disclosed First Aid Strips are a cost effective and economical method for treating any systemic illness or topical skin condition such as boil, bruise, or burn, using first aid strips, by providing a pouch which provides a means to use medication in the form of cream or gel. The provision of a pouch prevents medication from escaping when applied on the body with an adhesive first aid strip. Thus a measured amount of any medication when applied stays where it is applied and not lost. A ring made of rubber/latex may be used to create the said pouch, when placed on the first aid strip. | 07-18-2013 |
20130245526 | BANDAGE AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A bandage for covering a wound treated with an allograft can include a liquid permeable skin adherent layer having a wound facing surface with an adhesive thereon for adhering to skin proximate the wound. A compressible support section can be supported by the skin adherent layer for maintaining the allograft in place on the wound, and an absorbent section can be positioned over the compressible support section. The absorbent section can be comprised of a liquid absorbent material and can aid in keeping the allograft hydrated. The compressible support section can be positioned intermediate the skin adherent layer and the absorbent section. A liquid permeable covering layer can be positioned over the absorbent section, and attached to the skin adherent layer. | 09-19-2013 |
20130245527 | ABDOMINAL WOUND DRESSING WITH APPLICATION AID - The invention relates to a wound dressing and to a device for use in negative-pressure wound therapy, in particular for wounds in the abdominal region, and also to methods for producing the device. The wound dressing comprises at least one flexible film for application onto the wound bed, more particularly onto exposed internal organs or onto the greater omentum, and furthermore at least one pocket, which is present on the side of the wound dressing that faces away from the wound during use and which simplifies the uniform application and placement of the wound dressing on the wound bed. The invention furthermore relates to a surgical instrument for applying a wound dressing. | 09-19-2013 |
20130253401 | REDUCED-PRESSURE, WOUND-TREATMENT DRESSINGS AND SYSTEMS - A wound-closing dressing, which is suitable for use as part of a reduced-pressure, wound-treatment system, may include a sealing drape, one or more contracting elements, and a gripping member. The contracting element may be coupled to the sealing drape and is configured to contract when activated and to generate a closing force. A gripping member is coupled to the sealing drape and is configured to transmit the closing force to a patient's epidermis. Other dressings, systems, and methods are also disclosed. | 09-26-2013 |
20130261526 | HYDROGEL COMPOSITIONS - Hydrogel compositions are provided (a) that have a continuous hydrophobic phase and a discontinuous hydrophilic phase, (b) that have a discontinuous hydrophilic phase and a continuous hydrophilic phase, or (c) that are entirely composed of a continuous hydrophilic phase. The hydrophobic phase, if present, is composed of a hydrophobic polymer, particularly a hydrophobic pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA), a plasticizing elastomer, a tackifying resin, and an optional antioxidant. The discontinuous hydrophilic phase, if present, is composed of a crosslinked hydrophilic polymer, particularly a crosslinked cellulosic polymer such as crosslinked sodium carboxymethylcellulose. For those hydrogel compositions containing a continuous hydrophilic phase, the components of the phase include a cellulose ester composition or an acrylate polymer or copolymer, and a blend of a hydrophilic polymer and a complementary oligomer capable of hydrogen bonding thereto. Films prepared from hydrogel compositions containing or entirely composed of the aforementioned continuous hydrophilic phase can be made translucent, and may be prepared using either melt extrusion or solution casting. A preferred use of the hydrogel compositions is in wound dressings, although numerous other uses are possible as well. | 10-03-2013 |
20130267880 | BLOOD CLOTTING SUBSTRATE AND MEDICAL DEVICE - A blood clotting substrate and device which has a plurality of oxygen plasma-treated polypropylene pillars extending from the surface of a polypropylene film. | 10-10-2013 |
20130310725 | First Aid Pain Free BandAid - The invention provides a uniquely designed band-aid that is pain free upon removal from skin surface by featuring gauze in between the top part of the strap and the bottom layer of the Punctured adhesive surrounded by a breakable tubing filled with alcohol or other liquid. The device provides a band-aid capable of being easily removed from the skin by saturating the adhesive prior to removal, thereby inflicting no pain on the user. | 11-21-2013 |
20140046236 | CHITOSAN BIOMIMETIC SCAFFOLDS AND METHODS FOR PREPARING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a layered chitosan scaffold wherein said layered scaffold comprises at least two fused layers, wherein at least one of the fused layers comprises a chitosan nanofiber membrane and the other fused layer comprises a porous chitosan support layer. Moreover, the present invention provides a layered chitosan scaffold characterized by (i) a good adhesion between the porous and nanofiber layers, (ii) a tuneable porosity of the nanofiber layer by tuning the distance between the nanofibers, (iii) a stable nanofibers and porous morphology even when immersed in water or other solvents and a process for the preparation of such layered chitosan scaffold. The present invention also provides a process for the preparation of the layered chitosan scaffold. | 02-13-2014 |
20140046237 | THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE, METAL-BASED BANDAGES TO AID IN MEDICAL HEALING AND METHODS OF USE - The inventive disclosure contained herein is generally directed to a class of medical bandages that in many embodiments are effective in the treatment of various types of tissue burns, whether be burns due to thermal burns, sun exposure, or rashes. Such products can include a plurality of specialized bandages and wraps that incorporate an extremely thin layer of thermally conductive metal (often aluminum) at the base of a substrate adapted to be in direct contact with a burn wound, while manufacturing the top side of the aluminum substrate to have a heat-dissipation-enhancing topography to help cool burns faster by enhancing thermal-convection properties. The bandage can also feature a thermochromic indicator for users to realize the thermal-cooling status of a burn to which a bandage has been applied. | 02-13-2014 |
20140121580 | DRESSING - A dressing is provided. The dressing includes a back layer, a composite substrate, and a gel layer. The back layer has a surface. The composite substrate is disposed on the surface of the back layer, and includes a substrate layer and at least one barrier layer. The barrier layer is disposed between the back layer and the substrate layer. The gel layer is disposed on the composite substrate, wherein the substrate layer is located between the gel layer and the barrier layer. The barrier layer prevents liquid from permeating from the substrate layer to the surface of the back layer. | 05-01-2014 |
20140135676 | TUBULAR BANDAGE - Tubular bandage, in particular a finger or toe bandage which is formed as a tube comprising an outer layer which is connected to an inner layer, and wherein the outer layer has a diameter and an elasticity such that the bandage can be clamped adhesive-free around the body part to be treated, in the particular, said finger or said toe, and wherein the inner layer is made of an elastic wound-protective material, wherein said outer layer is made of an air-permeable and water-repellent material, and wherein, at the open endings, said outer layer extends in the longitudinal direction over the inner layer over a distance of more than 0.5 mm, such that the outer layer touches the body part to be treated, in particular a finger or toe, with its endings when applied. | 05-15-2014 |
20140155800 | EYE COVERINGS FOR CORNEAL HEALING AND METHODS OF USE - Methods for providing faster visual and functional recovery of patients following ocular therapy such as ocular therapy involving manipulation of the ocular tissue and/or associated with a lesion external to the optical region and ocular therapy involving incising the ocular tissue and implanting a device within the optical region are disclosed. Methods of healing a trauma wound to a cornea and methods of protecting an eye of a patient from potential injury are also disclosed. The disclosed methods comprise providing a covering to the eye of a patient wherein the covering comprises an inner portion having an inner rigidity and at least one inner radius of curvature; and an outer portion having an outer rigidity and at least one outer radius of curvature; wherein the inner rigidity is greater than the outer rigidity. | 06-05-2014 |
20140163445 | LATTICE STRUCTURE MADE BY ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING - The present invention relates to free-form structures made by additive manufacturing, and methods for the manufacture thereof. The rigid free-form structures comprise a lattice structure which is impregnated by a polymeric or other material. The rigid free-form structures may be used in wound treatment, e.g. as a facial mask. | 06-12-2014 |
20140171848 | CLAY-BASED HEMOSTATIC AGENTS AND DEVICES FOR THE DELIVERY THEREOF - A hemostatic device for promoting the clotting of blood includes a gauze substrate, a clay material disposed on the gauze substrate, and also a polyol such as glycerol or the like disposed on the gauze substrate to bind the clay material. When the device is used to treat a bleeding wound, at least a portion of the clay material comes into contact with blood emanating from the wound to cause the clotting. A bandage that can be applied to a bleeding wound to promote the clotting of blood includes a flexible substrate and a gauze substrate mounted thereon. The gauze substrate includes a clay material and a polyol. A hemostatic sponge also includes a gauze substrate and a dispersion of hemostatic material and a polyol on a first surface of the substrate. | 06-19-2014 |
20140194802 | Protective Bandage Device - The present invention relates to a protective bandage device and to methods of use thereof. | 07-10-2014 |
20140200500 | COMPRESSION BAND AND METHOD OF USE TO MITIGATE SWELLING AND DISCOMFORT AT A MESOTHERAPY TREATMENT AREA - A device and method for mitigating swelling and discomfort in a mesotherapy treatment area is disclosed. A compression band is wrapped around the treated area multiple times a day for a period of about 1 hour for each session after undergoing mesotherapy treatment. | 07-17-2014 |
20140221896 | ALUMINUM-BASED BANDAGES TO AID IN MEDICAL HEALING AND METHODS OF USE - The inventive disclosure contained herein is generally directed to a class of medical bandages that in many embodiments are effective in the treatment of various types of tissue burns, whether be burns due to thermal burns, sun exposure, or rashes. Such products can include a plurality of specialized bandages and wraps that incorporate an extremely thin layer of aluminum at the base of a substrate adapted to be in direct contact with a burn wound, while manufacturing the top side of the aluminum substrate to have a heat-dissipationenhancing topography to help cool burns faster. The bandage can also feature a thermochromic indicator for users to realize the thermal-cooling status of a burn to which a bandage has been applied. | 08-07-2014 |
20140296763 | DEVICES FOR PROTECTING VULNERABLE SITES ON PATIENTS FROM LIQUID CONTAMINATION AND RELATED DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - A protective device configured in accordance with a particular embodiment includes a cover including a first region that extends over a vulnerable site on a patient and a second region that extends over an area on the patient peripheral to the vulnerable site. The first region of the cover is at least generally impermeable to liquid water. The device further includes an adhesive film and a liquid-absorbing element. The adhesive film is configured to form an adhesive bond between the second region of the cover and the patient. The bond has an inner edge portion positioned toward the vulnerable site and an outer edge portion positioned away from the vulnerable site. The liquid-absorbing element is configured to absorb liquid contamination at the outer edge portion of the bond and/or liquid contamination approaching the outer edge portion of the bond when the cover is operably positioned on the patient. | 10-02-2014 |
20140296764 | USE OF A SEMI-OCCLUSIVE FLEXIBLE FLAT WOUND DRESSING FOR TREATING WOUNDS IN ANIMALS - The invention relates to the use of a semi-occlusive flexible flat wound dressing having a wound contacting layer consisting of an elastomer or a thermoplastic elastomer component in which hydrophilic polymers are embedded, for treating contaminated wounds in animals, in particular in the region of the body limbs. | 10-02-2014 |
20140371650 | Multi-Function Emergency Bandage - A unique multi-functional emergency bandage is introduced, wherein bleeding is stopped by: (1) optimizing mechanical properties and preventing ischemia and/or necrosis while applying enough pressure to help stop bleeding, and (2) incorporating inorganic anti-bleeding nano-structures (embedded within a gauze and/or microbial cellulose) with almost infinite life-time. Additionally, pathogen passage through the bandage is prohibited (via an intermediate filter layer). Together with the overall anti-microbial character of the bandage, the unique multi-functional bandage offers all these vital features within a single design. The unique bandage can be applied by using a single hand and bandaging direction can be changed using a unique binding apparatus. Visual aids, such as printed rectangles, on the final fabric provides the user with an indication of how to control the amount of stretch, as vertical rectangles would turn into horizontal rectangles when stretched too much, whereas rectangles turn to squares around the optimum region of the stress-strain curve. | 12-18-2014 |
20150025436 | WOUND PROTECTING AND FIXING DEVICE - A wound protecting and fixing device includes at least a protecting and fixing layer ( | 01-22-2015 |
20150038892 | PATCH STRUCTURES FOR CONTROLLED WOUND HEALING - The invention relates to an active surface element ( | 02-05-2015 |
20150045710 | Breathable Veterinary Bandage and Method - A breathable bandage is provided for covering a portion of an animal without contacting a wound. The animal may be an equine. The bandage may include a wrapping, window, spacer, and breathable material. The wrapping may at least partially contact a body surface of the animal and may be stretchable and/or cloth. The spacer may be located between the wrapping and the body surface substantially about the window to elevate window above the body surface. The breathable material may be attached to the wrapping that covers the window to promote air flow and restrict passage of objects. A method is provided for applying a breathable bandage. | 02-12-2015 |
20150051531 | DRESSING STRUCTURE - A dressing structure comprising a composite substrate layer and a gel layer is provided. The composite substrate layer comprises a first substrate layer and a second substrate layer. The first substrate layer comprises a plurality of first pores. The second substrate layer comprises a plurality of second pores. The second substrate layer and the first substrate layer are flat and unwrinkled. The gel layer is at least disposed between the first substrate layer and the second substrate layer. | 02-19-2015 |
20150141895 | MEDICINAL PRODUCT FOR THE CARE OF AN INDIVIDUAL - The invention relates to a medicinal product ( | 05-21-2015 |
20150290042 | THERMALLY-CONDUCTIVE, METAL-BASED BANDAGES WITH HYDROGEL SUBSTRATE - The invention is a class of medical bandages that are effective for use in the treatment of various types of tissue burns, such as burns due to heat, chemicals, or sun exposure. The inventive bandages are comprised of a thin metal substrate in combination with a heat-sink. The inventive bandages incorporate a metal substrate (such as aluminum) having a burn-facing side for direct contact with the burn to draw heat away from the burn by conduction, and a heat-sink facing side opposite the burn-facing side for contact with a hydrogel to draw heat away from the metal layer by conduction. The thin aluminum layer and associated hydrogel heat-sink ensures flexibility and effective heat-transfer characteristics to rapidly cool a burn wound. | 10-15-2015 |
20150290044 | Bubble bandage for wound protection - Varying sizes of raised surfaces that are located outside an area affected by a blister, cut, wound or stitches that will absorb the pressure created from an outside force and eliminate pain from the pressure of said source. | 10-15-2015 |
20150313593 | ATRAUMATIC WOUND CARE AND CLOSURE SYSTEM - An article useful for atraumatic care and/or closure of wounds, as well as for repairing torn or ripped fabric is provided. The article comprises a substrate having opposing first and second major surfaces, a plurality of raised anchoring members disposed across the first major surface, and an optional adhesive pre-mounted adjacent the second major surface. A separate adhesive could also be used to mount the article to the desired underlying surface to be repaired. The substrate is a flexible and conformal continuous web that can be cut into pieces to custom fit the wound or fabric opening. Using the anchoring members and a thread, the pieces can be drawn together to correspondingly draw the tissue or fabric on either side(s) of the opening together, thereby closing the opening without piercing or suturing/sewing together the underlying tissue or fabric. Methods for the atraumatic care and/or closure of wounds, as well as for repairing torn or ripped fabric are also provided, including kits to facilitate the same. | 11-05-2015 |
20150335492 | CHEMICALLY MODIFIED SEACELL FIBRES, WOUND DRESSING MADE THEREFROM AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF - The present invention relates to a chemically modified cellulose/alginate co-spun (seacell) fibres, wound dressing made therefrom and preparation method thereof. The seacell fibres are subject to a chemical modification through which a hydrophilic carboxymethyl group is introduced into the cellulose structure making the chemically modified seacell fibres more absorbent. The modified cellulose has a degree of substitution of 0.05-0.5; the seacell fibres have a linear density of 0.5-5 dtex and a fibre length of 5-180 mm. The present invention enables seacell fibres to have hygroscopic and gel-forming properties, while retaining its active ingredient of algae particles. The dressing made from this material can provide a combined benefit of CMC and alginate to the chronic wounds, enhancing the benefits of the moist wound healing environment. | 11-26-2015 |
20150342788 | Bandage Assembly - A bandage assembly for covering a wound without sticking to the wound includes a strip that may be positioned over a wound. The strip has a concavely arcuate area with respect to a bottom surface of the strip. The concavely arcuate area of the strip does not contact the wound. An adhesive layer is coupled to the bottom surface of the strip. The adhesive layer engages a user's skin. The strip is retained on the user's skin. | 12-03-2015 |
20150351971 | PROPHYLACTIC DRESSING AND USE OF SAME IN THE PREVENTION OF INFECTION - Wounds and temporary appliances can be protected against liquid contamination using a prophylactic dressing. The dressing includes a liquid resistant sheet and disposed thereon a first liquid barrier/adhesive strip and a second liquid barrier/adhesive strip wherein the first and second liquid barrier/adhesive strips are concentric; located at or near the periphery of the liquid resistant sheet; and are separated from one another by a gap. Adsorbent's and liquid indicators can be employed within the gap to add further functionality to the dressing. Also disclosed herein is a support useful for stabilizing leads to transcutaneous or percutaneous devices. | 12-10-2015 |
20160015569 | ANISOTROPIC DRAPES AND SYSTEMS - An anisotropic wound drape for treating a wound on a patient includes a flexible sheet for placing over a tissue site. The flexible sheet includes a first isotropic zone, and a second isotropic zone. The first isotropic zone and the second isotropic zone are configured to provide the flexible sheet with anisotropic stretching properties. The anisotropic drape may used as part of a reduced-pressure wound treatment system. Other systems and methods are also presented. | 01-21-2016 |
20160022501 | FINGERSTALL - A fingerstall, in particular for treatment of defects of the distal phalanx of the finger with a closed distal end, an open proximal end, and an interior. Provision is made that a chamber is formed 5 in the fingerstall at the distal end thereof, wherein the chamber is in liquid communication with the interior of the fingerstall. | 01-28-2016 |
20160067103 | THERMOPLASTIC SHEET FOR MOLDING A MASK ON A PERSON'S BODY - The present invention provides a thermoplastic sheet material for skin cosmetic treatment and/or skin medical treatment, comprising a thermoplastic composition layer having an upper surface and a lower surface; and a support layer bonded on at least one surface of the thermoplastic composition layer, wherein said support layer comprises silicone. | 03-10-2016 |
20160067104 | WOUND CARE DEVICES, APPARATUS, AND TREATMENT METHODS - A wound care device for delivering topical oxygen therapy, negative pressure wound therapy, and a low intensity vacuum therapy for treatment of a wound. The wound care device may include an oxygen supply MEA, an oxygen consuming MEA, a vacuum pump and motor, a pressure sensor, and a power supply and electronic controls. A dressing may be connected to the wound care device for administering topical continuous oxygen therapy and simultaneous negative pressure wound therapy to a wound. A canister or exudate trap may be positioned between the dressing and the vacuum supply port of the vacuum pump to collect and store exudates from the wound. The canister may be combined with the dressing. | 03-10-2016 |
20160067109 | CONFORMABLE THERAPEUTIC SHIELD FOR VISION AND PAIN - A conformable covering comprises an outer portion with rigidity to resist movement on the cornea and an inner portion to contact the cornea and provide an environment for epithelial regeneration. The inner portion of the covering can be configured in many ways so as to conform at least partially to an ablated stromal surface so as to correct vision. The conformable inner portion may have at least some rigidity so as to smooth the epithelium such that the epithelium regenerates rapidly and is guided with the covering so as to form a smooth layer for vision. The inner portion may comprise an amount of rigidity within a range from about 1×10-4 Pa*m3 to about 5×10-4 Pa*m3 so as to deflect and conform at least partially to the ablated cornea and smooth an inner portion of the ablation with an amount of pressure when deflected. | 03-10-2016 |
20160100987 | MOISTURE INDICATING SYSTEM - Device which indicates wound exudate loading within a wound dressing. | 04-14-2016 |
20160151211 | Garment | 06-02-2016 |
20160166439 | Long-Term Effective Patch Structure | 06-16-2016 |
20160374861 | THERMALLY-CONDUCTIVE, METAL-BASED BANDAGES WITH HYDROGEL SUBSTRATE - The invention is a class of medical bandages that are effective for use in the treatment of various types of tissue burns, such as burns due to heat, chemicals, or sun exposure. The inventive bandages are comprised of a thin metal substrate in combination with a heat-sink. The inventive bandages incorporate a metal substrate (such as aluminum) having a burn-facing side for direct contact with the burn to draw heat away from the burn by conduction, and a heat-sink facing side opposite the burn-facing side for contact with a hydrogel to draw heat away from the metal layer by conduction. The thin aluminum layer and associated hydrogel heat-sink ensures flexibility and effective heat-transfer characteristics to rapidly cool a burn wound. | 12-29-2016 |
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