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Document | Title | Date |
20080234618 | Method of Making a Bandage - The present invention provides a method of making a bandage from a fabric such as a knitted fabric, for example. The fabric is steamed, sprayed with a solution containing an antibacterial/antimicrobial agent in a spraying chamber | 09-25-2008 |
20080249453 | ANTIMICROBIAL WOUND CONTACT LAYER - The invention relates to a wound dressing, a wound contact layer and a medicinal composition comprising a hydrophilic base in which hydrocolloids are dispersed, wherein the hydrophilic base comprises at least one emulsifier and the use of said composition for treating wounds. | 10-09-2008 |
20080269658 | Hyperbaric Dressing - A hyperbaric dressing ( | 10-30-2008 |
20090043235 | Composite dressing - A composite dressing including a first polymeric layer, a second polymeric layer, a metal oxide, and a pharmaceutical active material is provided. The second polymeric layer is biocompatible and is disposed on a surface of the first polymeric layer. The metal oxide is distributed inside or on at least one surface of the first polymeric layer, while the pharmaceutical active material is distributed inside or on at least one surface of the second polymeric layer. | 02-12-2009 |
20090149792 | COMPOSITION FOR WOUND MANAGEMENT - A wound dressing composition and a method of using that composition to enhance the protection and isolation of a minor wound. The composition contains at least one ingredient selected from mature Bamboo stalk pulp or derivatives thereof, an adhesive that adheres to skin selected from the families of synthetic and natural elastomers and a hydrophilic compound. | 06-11-2009 |
20090177133 | Reduced pressure dressing coated with biomolecules - A reduced pressure dressing coated with biomolecules including a polymer material layer and at least one biomolecule selected from the group consisting of a hemostatic agent, an antioxidant agent, and a nitric oxide promoter, the at least one biomolecule absorbed into a portion of the polymer material layer. The present reduced pressure dressing coated with biomolecules further includes methods for making same. | 07-09-2009 |
20090192431 | TRANSDERMAL THERAPEUTIC SYSTEM REINFORCED BY ULTRASOUNDS - The invention relates to a transdermal therapeutic system ( | 07-30-2009 |
20090209897 | Photoactivated Antimicrobial Wound Dressing and Method Relating Thereto - A photoactivated antimicrobial wound dressing comprising a photocatalytic membrane is provided. The photocatalytic membrane comprises a bacterial cellulose hydrogel membrane having photocatalytic particles are immobilized within the membrane and are activated when exposed to light, at which time they react with oxygen-based species forming reactive oxygen species. The reactive oxygen species further react with microbes to kill the microbes. | 08-20-2009 |
20090216169 | Layered product with adhesive dressing for non-touch application - A layered product comprising an adhesive dressing allowing transfer of one or more elements, e.g. elements containing an active substance or a hydrogel, to the adhesive surface of the adhesive dressing immediately before the adhesive dressing is applied to the surface, e.g. the skin, of a living being. | 08-27-2009 |
20090240185 | 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 pump is in fluid communication with the absorbent layer to deliver a reduced pressure to the tissue site. A cover is positioned over the 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 pump to inhibit liquid from entering the pump. | 09-24-2009 |
20090247924 | PATCH AND PATCH PREPARATION - The present invention relates to a patch including a backing, a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer formed on one surface of the backing, and a liner having a thickness of T and laminated on the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, in which the liner has a groove formed from the surface opposite to the surface on which the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer is laminated and having a depth of from T/2 to less than T, the groove has a planar shape which enables the liner to be divided into two or more liner pieces by the groove, and the liner has a bending resistance before forming the groove of 50 mm or more. | 10-01-2009 |
20090259157 | Method for imparting antimicrobial characteristics to hydrophilic fabrics - The present invention is directed to a method for imparting antimicrobial characteristics to hydrophilic fabrics. The method involves: (1) providing a hydrophilic fabric; (2) providing a first solution comprising at least one oligodynamic metal ion, wherein the first solution is free of basic nitrogen compounds; (3) contacting the hydrophilic fabric with the first solution to allow the hydrophilic fabric to absorb metal ions from the first solution; and (4) precipitating or reducing the metal ions that have been absorbed by the fabric so that the hydrophilic fabric contains an oligodynamic metal salt or free oligodynamic metal and has antimicrobial characteristics. The invention is also directed to disposable medical cloths having antimicrobial characteristics. | 10-15-2009 |
20090259158 | Antimicrobial fibers embedded with an iodinated resin - The present invention provides a fiber with iodinated resin particles embedded therein. The innovative fibers a show no or negligible leaching of iodine into the atmosphere and thus are not toxic. In one aspect, the antimicrobial fibers can be bonded or woven together to form a filter media. Examples of nonwoven filters are provided. Additionally, an electric charge can be applied across the nonwoven substrate to increase antimicrobial efficacy. | 10-15-2009 |
20090264806 | TRANSDERMAL DRUG ADMINISTRATION DEVICE - The present invention provides a transdermal drug administration device capable of freely controlling release of the drug. The transdermal drug administration device of the present invention contains a backing layer and a matrix layer provided on at least one surface of the backing layer, wherein the matrix layer contains a region located on a proximal side from the backing layer and a region located on a distal side from the backing layer, and the water-absorbing polymers therein have different weight concentrations, which enables high control of a drug released from the device. | 10-22-2009 |
20090299252 | Breast Skin Care Dressing - The present disclosure is directed to a breast skin care dressing. The breast skin care dressing comprises a moisture barrier layer having an inner surface and a perimeter. An absorbent liner covers at least a portion of the inner surface of the moisture barrier layer. The absorbent liner and the moisture barrier form a three-dimensional cup portion generally shaped for receiving a breast. An adhesive is positioned proximate the perimeter so as to be capable of maintaining a position of the absorbent liner adjacent to the breast. The present disclosure also includes methods of treating a patient using the breast skin care dressing | 12-03-2009 |
20090299253 | BLOOD CLOTTING COMPOSITIONS AND WOUND DRESSINGS - In general, the basic material forming the wound dressing, covering, and/or application system of the present invention for use in blood coagulation comprises a combination of one or more components selected from the group consisting of clay materials, a molecular sieve material, principally zeolite, and inorganic oxide materials. Although the actual process which enables the wound dressing, covering, and/or application system of the present invention to effectively coagulate flowing blood is unknown, it is believed that the molecular sieve material selectively absorbs small molecules, such as water, from the blood. Due to the absorption of the water molecules, it is believed that the rate of blood clotting is increased. | 12-03-2009 |
20090326429 | Custom Patterned Wound Dressings Having Patterned Fluid Flow Barriers and Methods of Manufacturing and Using Same - A custom fabricated (e.g. custom shaped and dimensioned) wound dressing that matches a corresponding, pre-mapped integumentary wound includes one or more liquid flow barriers composed for example of a hydrophobic and high viscosity liquid embedded in a layer of the dressing. One such embedded hydrophobic liquid barrier covers a skin section immediately adjacent to the wound opening so as to protect the skin section from harmful liquids such as exudates or water. In one embodiment, the skin protecting barrier is substantially comprised of a silicone oil having a viscosity in the range of about 100 cSt to 1000 cSt. | 12-31-2009 |
20100081983 | 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. | 04-01-2010 |
20100087768 | TRANSDERMAL DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR LIQUID ACTIVE INGREDIENT - A monolithic device for transdermal administration of an active pharmaceutical ingredient which is selected from propargylamines and rivastigmine and is liquid at 25° C., has an adhesive matrix layer which includes the active ingredient in an acrylic polymer pressure sensitive adhesive without cross-linker agent containing a metal atom, the adhesive having a shear value of between 1.5 and 15 hours, and further includes a non-volatile coadjuvant selected from squalene and triethylcitrate present in the layer in an amount of 1 to 15 wt %. The combination provides good release of the drug in use, reduces loss of the drug during a drying step in manufacture, reduces chemical interaction of the layer with the drug and achieves low level of skin irritation. | 04-08-2010 |
20100087769 | BIOCIDIC MEDICAL DEVICES, IMPLANTS AND WOUND DRESSINGS - The present invention discloses a medical device selected from a group consisting of medical devices, implants wound dressings, comprises at least one insoluble proton sink or source (PSS). The medical device is provided useful for killing living target cells (LTCs), or otherwise disrupting vital intracellular processes and/or intercellular interactions of the LTC upon contact. The PSS comprises, inter alia, (i) proton source or sink providing a buffering capacity; and (ii) means providing proton conductivity and/or electrical potential. The PSS is effectively disrupting the pH homeostasis and/or electrical balance within the confined volume of the LTC and/or disrupting vital intercellular interactions of the LTCs while efficiently preserving the pH of the LTCs' environment. | 04-08-2010 |
20100100023 | INTEGRATED WOUND DRESSING SYSTEM - An integrated wound dressing system and method including a bandage and a self-contained receptacle that stores treatment material for the care and treatment of wounds. The treatment material is easily accessible and can be removed from the receptacle through an exit. The treatment material can then be used to control bleeding and/or clean the wound before dressing. The bandage may include a layer of plastic that acts as an occlusion barrier to reduce heat loss and maintain moisture levels at the wound site. The occlusion barrier also acts to prevent the passage of air into or out of the wound site. The bandage also includes fasteners that act to prevent unintentional unraveling and to secure the bandage during final packaging. These fasteners help facilitate the wrapping of amputations, stumps, and extremities. The integrated wound dressing system provides an all-in-one system for treating and dressing wounds and reduces the time required to do so. | 04-22-2010 |
20100121244 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR THE DELIVERY OF MOLECULAR SIEVE MATERIALS FOR THE FORMATION OF BLOOD CLOTS - An apparatus for promoting the clotting of blood and controlling bleeding comprises a receptacle for retaining molecular sieve material in particulate form therein. A pad for controlling bleeding comprises a mesh structure and a rigid or semi-rigid support attached to the mesh structure to facilitate the application of pressure to the pad and the wound. A bandage applicable to a bleeding wound comprises a mesh structure and a flexible substrate attached to the mesh structure, the substrate being a cloth or plastic member that may be adhesively attached to cover a wound. In any embodiment, at least a portion of the receptacle or mesh structure is defined by a mesh having openings therein, and at least a portion of the particulate molecular sieve material is in direct contact with blood. | 05-13-2010 |
20100198127 | Layered materials for use as wound dressings - The invention provides a wound dressing comprising a layered material comprising a hydrophilic foam layer formed from a first polyurethane and a hydrogel layer formed from a second polyurethane, wherein the hydrogel layer is laminated to the hydrophilic foam layer. The invention also provides methods for preparing a layered structure for use as a cavity wound dressing comprising the steps of: providing a first, foamed polyurethane layer by reacting an isocyanate-capped prepolymer with water and optionally one or more compounds selected from polyurethane chain extending or terminating compounds other than water and catalysts for the polymerisation of isocyanate; providing a second, hydrogel polyurethane layer by reacting an isocyanate-containing prepolymer with one or more compounds selected from water, other polyurethane chain extending or terminating compounds and catalysts for the polymerisation of isocyanate; laminating the second layer to the first layer; curing and drying the polyurethane layers to provide the layered material, wherein the method further comprises slitting the layered material before said step of curing and drying is complete. | 08-05-2010 |
20100234784 | INTERPENETRATING NETWORK OF PVA HYDROGEL COOL-COMPRESSION BANDAGE - The present invention is directed to a compression bandage for the treatment of pain and inflammation, comprising a support substrate and an interpenetrating network of PVA disposed within the support substrate. The bandage provides cooling and delivery of therapeutic compounds. The bandage comprises an open cell foam matrix carrying an incorporated PVA hydrogel and optionally at least one additional therapeutic agent. | 09-16-2010 |
20100292624 | Mineral Technologies (MT) for Acute Hemostasis and for the Treatment of Acute Wounds and Chronic Ulcers - Compositions comprising clay minerals and methods for their use in promoting hemostasis are provided. The compositions comprise clay minerals such as bentonite, and facilitate blood clotting when applied to a hemorrhaging wound. Electrospun or electrosprayed materials (e.g. bandages, micron beads, etc.) which include clay minerals, and methods for the treatment of acute hemorrhage, are also provided. | 11-18-2010 |
20100305491 | TWO-PIECE BANDAGE SYSTEM, SWAB AND COTTON PRODUCT - A bandage for covering an affected area of the skin is provided. The bandage including: a first bandage having an adhesive for adhering to the skin and an opening for exposing the affected area; a second bandage for covering the opening; and a releasable attachment system for releasably securing the second bandage to the first bandage to cover the opening. Also provided is a swab including: a tubular body having a conduit and a breakable wall portion disposed in the conduit; a fluid disposed in the conduit; and a cotton swab disposed at an end of the tubular body; wherein bending of the tubular body breaks the breakable wall portion allowing the fluid to flow into the cotton swab. Still further provided is a cotton product including: a cotton body; and a breakable capsule disposed in the body, the breakable capsule having a cavity filled with a fluid. | 12-02-2010 |
20110009792 | Wound dressing and preservation of exit site of an orthopedic pin or tube extruding from the skin - Two “U-Shaped” or “V-Shaped” or slit plasters/adhesive tape to be placed opposite one another over a pad placed around the extruding object from the skin to completely surround the extruding object and adhere the pad securely at the exit site. | 01-13-2011 |
20110028879 | AMINOGLYCOSIDES AND PREGELATINIZED AMINOGLYCOSIDES COVALENTLY CONJUGATED TO COTTON - Described are cotton fibres, yarns and fabrics functionalized with aminoglycoside antibiotics and a gelatin, for the production of bandaging for skin wounds and lesions which, by allowing a lengthy period of protection from infection risk, require less frequent changing than traditional bandages, and enable a better and faster healing of the wounds or lesions. | 02-03-2011 |
20110028880 | PATCH - Provided is a patch containing a drug, a metal salt, an adsorbent and a pressure-sensitive adhesive base, where the metal salt is a salt containing a substance capable of forming a drug salt by bonding to the drug or a component thereof, a content of the metal salt is the same or less number of moles of the substance capable of forming a drug salt by bonding to the drug or a component thereof when a drug salt is formed, and the adsorbent is an adsorbent that adsorbs a polar solvent contained in the patch. | 02-03-2011 |
20110046532 | COMPOSITION INCLUDING A SILICONE-BASED POLYMER AND A METHOD OF TREATING SKIN DISORDERS USING THE COMPOSITION - A composition is formed by the step of feeding a molecule that has an active oxygen-forming species into a silicone based polymer. The silicone-based polymer is substantially free of pendant groups that are reactive with active oxygen species. Silicone-based polymers have proven scar-healing properties. As such, the composition is useful for treating skin disorders, especially scars, to reduce the appearance of the scars. Furthermore, bacteria and infections may contribute to the formation of scars. The active oxygen-forming species form active oxygen species, which oxidize pathogens including bacteria, viruses, and fungus to sterilize an area in contact with the composition. As a result, the appearance of scars treated with the composition may be even further reduced due to the presence of the molecule having the active oxygen-forming species. | 02-24-2011 |
20110054375 | Dressing comprising polyacrylate particles and use thereof - The invention relates to dressings comprising a particle mixture of polyacrylate particles for using in modern wound treatment. The invention especially relates to a dressing comprising a particle mixture of polyacrylate particles, which contains a particle fraction for inhibiting proteases in a wound and a particle fraction for absorbing or eliminating aqueous liquids. | 03-03-2011 |
20110077572 | Medical Equipment and Products using Chlorine, Hydrogen Peroxide, and Anti-Viral, Anti-Bacterial, Anti-Fungal, Agents, usage Method Improvements Dread Disease Cures, Remissions, and Anti-Infective Treatment Measures, Disease Treatment and Prevention System - Chlorine and Hydrogen Peroxide Medical Therapies including Ear Dropper Multiple Vile Medicine Mixing Cool Mist Vaporizer with detachable Inhalation Hose and Facemask Double Density Air Filter, 3-Speed Motor with On/Off Switch, Home and Hospital Models with Atomizer and an Orifice for attachment to and Oxygen Tank, Pre-Wrapped Bandages, Gauze Stick-On Strips or Squares or Strip-less Gauze Pads with Liquid or Gel, Chlorine or Hydrogen Peroxide also, Lotions for Skin Infections and Cancers, Chemical Injections and Patient Baths, and Wellness Therapies | 03-31-2011 |
20110105976 | HAND SANITIZING PATCH - The invention provide a topical adhesive patch having a flexible backing having a front side and a back side; a first formulation positioned on at least a portion on the front side of the backing, in at least a portion on the front side of the backing, or on and in at least a portion on the front side of the backing; a second formulation positioned on at least a portion on the back side of the backing, in at least a portion on the back side of the backing, or on and in at least a portion on the back side of the backing; the first formulation comprises an adhesive; and the second formulation comprising an antibiotic agent, anti-fungal agent, anti-viral agent, or combination thereof, and uses therefor. | 05-05-2011 |
20110118645 | Wound Dressing Applicator - A wound dressing applicator ( | 05-19-2011 |
20110118646 | WOUND DRESSING, INGREDIENT DELIVERY SERVICE AND IV HOLD-DOWN, AND METHOD RELATING TO SAME - An adhesive device used as a wound dressing, ingredient delivery device or IV hold-down in which inadvertent edge release of these devices along the periphery of the polymeric film layer is minimized when the handling layer, which is adhered to the polymeric film layer, is removed after application of the polymeric film layer to the patient. | 05-19-2011 |
20110184328 | JOINT PAIN TREATMENT BANDAGE - The invention relates to a medical bandage, which comprises at least two transdermal patches, and wherein said at least two transdermal patches each comprise a pain-relieving pharmaceutically active substance such as an NSAID. | 07-28-2011 |
20110224592 | Method and apparatus for hemostasis - Devices and methods are disclosed for achieving hemostasis in traumatized patients. Such haemostatic packing devices and methods are especially useful in the emergency, trauma surgery or military setting. In such cases, the patient may have received trauma to abdominal viscera, the thoracic cavity or the periphery. The devices utilize fluid impermeable outer surfaces and distributed pressure to achieve tamponade and hemostasis, primarily by exertion of pressure. The devices come in a variety of configurations including sheet, rolled sheet, folded sheet and polygonal solids including extruded shapes. The devices are capable of serving as carriers for thrombogenic or antipathogenic agents. The devices are flexible, bendable, and conformable in their wet or dry state so that they exert distributed pressure on the wound. Peripheral haemostatic packing devices include optional adhesive hemostatic barriers to cover the entire wound area over the hemostatic pack. The hemostatic packing devices may be placed and removed by open surgery or laparoscopic access without generating excessive re-bleeding, and may further comprise antimicrobial or thrombogenic regions. | 09-15-2011 |
20110230811 | PATTERNED GRADIENT WOUND DRESSING AND METHODS OF USING SAME TO PROMOTE WOUND HEALING - The present invention provides a wound dressing that includes a patterned gradient of immobilized growth factor molecules that promote directed migration of cells during dermal wound healing. Growth factor is immobilized on a support substrate to present a gradient pattern of increasing growth factor concentration to migrating cells. Methods of promoting wound healing using the patterned gradient wound dressing and fabrication methods of same are also provided. | 09-22-2011 |
20110288462 | HAEMOSTATIC WOUND CARE ARTICLE - The subject matter of the invention is a wound care article exhibiting a quantity of super-absorbent polymers. The wound care article is characterized in that characterized in that it exhibits at least one agent which can restrict the bleeding or the tendency to bleed. In the process it can be a chemically and/or pharmacologically and/or physiologically acting active ingredient or active ingredient complex. | 11-24-2011 |
20110295173 | PROTECTIVE DRESSING AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - A protective device having a substantially rigid casing for placement on a patient's skin, wherein the casing has a hollow interior facing the patient's skin and a lip. The casing can be spanned across its hollow interior by a membrane. The casing can have a first adhesive seal attached to a bottom surface of the lip of the casing, and a second adhesive seal attached to the top surface of the lip of the casing. | 12-01-2011 |
20110319805 | Topical composition for treating the skin - The present invention relates to a topical composition for the treatment of mammals suffering from a condition of the skin such as a skin lesion, a wound, a cut, an abrasion, a hot spot, a sore foot pad, inflamed skin or dry skin; wherein the composition contains a blend of four separate creams, a steroidal material, a normally injectable vitamin A and vitamin D composition, an antibiotic material and, optionally, ingredients such as aloe vera, an antifungal agent, an anti-parasitic agent, DMSO and a topical anaesthetic. | 12-29-2011 |
20120029405 | Scented And Antiseptic Adhesive Bandage - A healing bandage for covering a skin wound comprising: an adhesive backing, where said backing includes a sticky layer on an underside to adhere to the skin of a wearer and a smooth top side with a scented coating; a gauze pad centrally attached to the underside of the adhesive backing; and an antiseptic layer on the surface of the gauze pad. The antiseptic layer on the gauze pad covers the skin wound and the scented coating releases a scent. The backing may be comprised of plastic or cloth and include a plurality of holes. The scent may include at least one of a fruity, floral, tropical or fresh. | 02-02-2012 |
20120041353 | Low Profile Thoracic Wound Seal With Laterally-Directed Discharge - Apparatus and associated methods for a wound valve assembly provide an annular space extending radially around a central portion of a valve, which valve acts to substantially relieve pressure build up in a thoracic cavity when applied to a thoracic wound. In an illustrative example, the valve assembly may form an annular space that extends radially in all directions around a check valve. In some examples, gasses and exudates may flow substantially radially and/or parallel to the patient's local body. Various embodiments may advantageously provide open fluid communication for the gasses and exudates escaping from the wound when the valve assembly is partially covered (e.g., body armor, clothing, blankets), or when the patient may be laying down on the side of the body with the wound, for example. | 02-16-2012 |
20120059300 | Multi-Piece Antimicrobial Dressing and Percutaneous Device Securement Cover - The present invention is related to a polymeric delivery vehicle for delivery of bioactive agents, and preferably, for the delivery of one or more bioactive agents. The device, when applied as described herein, provides substantially complete anti-microbial coverage around the entry point of a percutaneous device and, preferably for a length greater than the diameter of the device. | 03-08-2012 |
20120059301 | Therapuetic Diffusion Hydrocolloid Wound Dressings with Methods of Oxygen Level Indication - A wound dressing has a reservoir between a not-permeable upper layer, and a lower permeable layer, an adhesion layer facing in the direction of the permeable layer, to be pressed to skin of a patient around a wound, sealing the dressing to the patient, and one or the other of an oxygen-level indicator containing a material exhibiting color change with varying concentration of oxygen, the indicator placed to be visible to a person viewing the dressing through an interface not permeable to oxygen, and to be open to oxygen through a second interface in intimate contact with oxygen in the reservoir, or a self-sealing opening through which a hollow tube may pass without allowing oxygen to escape, the self-sealing opening useful for charging the reservoir with oxygen at pressure, or for sampling oxygen in the reservoir by an external probe. | 03-08-2012 |
20120071807 | Silver-Silicone Antimicrobial Dressing - An antimicrobial dressing comprising a hydrophobic, porous, meshy, silicone-coated contact layer and a fibrous substrate layer that carries and releases a metal-based antimicrobial agent to prevent infection. In some embodiments, the contact layer comprises a mesh of silicone-coated polyethylene fibers. The silicone in the contact layer helps to reduce the appearance of scars as wounds heal. In some embodiments, the substrate layer comprises a fibrous mesh in which some or all of the fibers are coated in a zeolite carrying metal ions. When the dressing encounters moisture, and moisture penetrates to the substrate layer, the moisture acts to release the antimicrobial metal ions from the zeolites. The ions then migrate through the porous, meshy contact layer into the wound, where they kill microorganisms that cause infection. In some embodiments, the antimicrobial ions carried in the substrate layer are silver ions; or a mixture of silver ions and copper ions; or a mixture of silver ions and zinc ions; or a mixture of silver ions and sodium ions. | 03-22-2012 |
20120089067 | Article With Health-Benefit Agent Delivery System - A laminate having health-benefit agents therein is made by particle stabilization within the lamination process. By changing the substrate type (tissue, nonwoven, film) and/or the physical composition and/or attributes of the laminate layers, the release of the health-benefit agents can be controlled. The laminate, sometimes referred to as a liner, may be used in personal absorbent articles such as diapers, feminine pads, bandages, bed pads, and the like. | 04-12-2012 |
20120089068 | Silver-Embedded Foam Dressing - A dressing that comprises a contact layer for contacting a wound, with the contact layer including silicone; a foam-based hydrophilic middle layer that carries a metal-based antimicrobial agent; and a backing layer that prevents moisture within the dressing from escaping into the air through evaporation. Silicone in the contact layer interacts with the wound to minimize the appearance of scar tissue. Moisture, either applied beforehand or from the wound exudate, travels through the porous contact layer into the foam middle layer. There, the moisture acts to release metal ions from controlled-release mechanisms, such as zeolites containing the metal ions. The ions then travel within the moisture into the wound, where they act to kill bacteria and other infectious microorganisms and to prevent infections from gaining a foothold. Many embodiments, for the metal-based antimicrobial agent, use silver ions or a combination of silver ions and other metal ions. | 04-12-2012 |
20120089069 | Medical Dressing Containing Antimicrobial Agent And Related Methods Therefor - A medical dressing containing an antimicrobial agent is disclosed. The medical dressing comprises a layered fabric comprising an inner layer of substantially hydrophilic material, an outer layer of substantially hydrophobic material on both sides of the inner layer; and an antimicrobial agent. The antimicrobial agent may be releasably impregnated into the fabric, coated on said fabric or a combination thereof. The antimicrobial agent may be a biguanide, such as polyhexamethylene biguanide (PHMB). The fabric inner layer material may be substantially a cellulose fiber, preferably substantially rayon, and the fabric outer layer material may be substantially polyester, e.g., a combination of textile matrix grade polyester fiber and amorphous binder grade polyester fiber. The fabric is preferably treated with an aqueous solution of surfactant and PHMB to have about 1500-3500 ppm of extractable PHMB. | 04-12-2012 |
20120130296 | CLAY-BASED HEMOSTATIC AGENTS AND DEVICES FOR THE DELIVERY THEREOF - A hemostatic device for promoting the dotting 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. | 05-24-2012 |
20120184890 | Shape and Pressure Adjustable Dressing for Blisters Caused by Burn and the Like - A dressing for application over a blistered area on a surface of the skin of a patient. The dressing including: a volume forming portion positioned over the blistered area; an adhesive portion positioned proximate to the volume forming portion for fixing the volume forming portion to the skin; and a potential energy storage mechanism for storing potential energy that would tend to increase a volume adjacent to the blistered area formed by the volume forming portion to create a vacuum adjacent the blistered area. | 07-19-2012 |
20120232455 | DRESSING AND AN EPIDERMAL POSITIONING MECHANISM AND METHOD FOR USING SAME - A method for using a dressing mechanism on an epidermis. The dressing mechanism includes a first section, a second section, and a third section and the first section and the third section comprise an elastic material and include a first side having an adhesive located thereon. The second section is a laminated material. | 09-13-2012 |
20120259262 | CLAY-BASED HEMOSTATIC AGENTS AND DEVICES FOR THE DELIVERY THEREOF - A device for promoting the clotting of blood comprises a clay material in particle form and a receptacle for containing the clay material. At least a portion of the receptacle is defined by a mesh. Another device comprises a gauze substrate and a clay material disposed on the gauze substrate. Another device is a bandage comprising a substrate, a mesh mounted on the substrate, and particles of a clay material retained in the mesh. A hemostatic sponge comprises a substrate, a hemostatic material disposed on a first surface of the substrate, and a release agent disposed on a second surface of the substrate. The release agent is disposed on the wound-contacting surface of the substrate. When treating a bleeding wound, application of the hemostatic sponge causes at least a portion of the hemostatic material to come into contact with blood through the release agent and through the substrate. | 10-11-2012 |
20120283614 | Band-aid tm type - A method and system for using a newly invented band-aid™ type of bandage utilizing a small Gel-Pouch beneath the gauze. When the vinyl or equivalent adhesive's bottom pull-tab is removed, an antiseptic gel, Aloe Vera, or equivalents or prescription medication prescribed according to FDA rules and regulations pertaining to such products, such as for certain wounds of a more serious nature; is removed the gel oozes out through the holes from the gel pouch and onto the gauze providing a cool and soothing relief almost immediately. | 11-08-2012 |
20120316486 | Surgical Component Navigation Systems And Methods - A navigation and monitoring system to track positions of surgical components during surgery of a patient. The navigation system includes a power source to emit a tracking signal during surgery of the patient, a first sensor mounted to a region of the patient to respond to the emitted tracking signal, and a control unit to track a position of the region relative to a fixed region of the patient as the region moves with respect to the fixed region, based on the response of the first sensor. The system can calibrate and register a movable reference point of the patient relative to a fixed reference point, and can maintain that reference point when the movable reference point moves in space during a surgical process. | 12-13-2012 |
20120323155 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HEMOSTASIS - Devices and methods are disclosed for achieving hemostasis in traumatized patients. Such haemostatic packing devices and methods are especially useful in the emergency, trauma surgery or military setting. The patient may have received trauma to abdominal viscera, the thoracic cavity or the periphery. The devices utilize fluid impermeable outer surfaces and distributed pressure to achieve tamponade and hemostasis, primarily by exertion of pressure. The devices come in a variety of configurations including sheet, rolled sheet, folded sheet and polygonal solids including extruded shapes. The devices are capable of serving as carriers for thrombogenic or anti-pathogenic agents. The devices are flexible, bendable, and conformable in their wet or dry state so that they exert distributed pressure on the wound. The hemostatic packing devices may be placed and removed by open surgery or laparoscopic access without generating excessive re-bleeding, and may further comprise antimicrobial or thrombogenic regions. | 12-20-2012 |
20120323156 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR THE DELIVERY OF MOLECULAR SIEVE MATERIALS FOR THE FORMATION OF BLOOD CLOTS - An apparatus for promoting the clotting of blood and controlling bleeding comprises a receptacle for retaining molecular sieve material in particulate form therein. A pad for controlling bleeding comprises a mesh structure and a rigid or semi-rigid support attached to the mesh structure to facilitate the application of pressure to the pad and the wound. A bandage applicable to a bleeding wound comprises a mesh structure and a flexible substrate attached to the mesh structure, the substrate being a cloth or plastic member that may be adhesively attached to cover a wound. In any embodiment, at least a portion of the receptacle or mesh structure is defined by a mesh having openings therein, and at least a portion of the particulate molecular sieve material is in direct contact with blood. | 12-20-2012 |
20120330209 | Non-leaching Antimicrobial Wound Dressing - The present application discloses preparations of antimicrobial wound dressings. Strongly binding polymeric dialkyl aminoalkyl(meth)acrylates are used to treat highly absorbent wound dressing materials. The resulting finish is highly antimicrobial effective and non-leachable. | 12-27-2012 |
20120330210 | ANTIMICROBIAL SILICONE-BASED WOUND DRESSINGS - Antimicrobial silicone-based dressings, such as wound dressings, are disclosed. An example dressing comprises a transparent and self-adhesive gel sheet cured from a liquid containing silicone, the sheet having dispersed therein (i) particulates of a chlorhexidine compound that is not soluble in the liquid; and (ii) at least one other antimicrobial. Methods of making the silicone-based dressings and methods of use are also disclosed. | 12-27-2012 |
20130006161 | METHODS FOR PRODUCING SILVER-BONDED ANTIMICROBIAL MOIST WOUND DRESSINGS AND MOIST WOUND DRESSINGS PRODUCED BY THE METHODS - Methods for producing silver-bonded antimicrobial moist wound dressings include adding a silver-containing compound to a 0.1-30% aqueous solution of an alkaline solvent to dissociate silver ions from the silver-containing compound; dissolving CMC in water or an organic solvent to obtain a CMC solution; mixing the silver ion-containing solution with the CMC solution so that the hydrogen ions (H | 01-03-2013 |
20130030342 | KIT FOR LOW PROFILE THORACIC WOUND SEAL WITH LATERALLY-DIRECTED DISCHARGE - Apparatus and associated methods for a wound valve assembly provide an annular space extending radially around a central portion of a valve, which valve acts to substantially relieve pressure build up in a thoracic cavity when applied to a thoracic wound. In an illustrative example, the valve assembly may form an annular space that extends radially in all directions around a check valve. In some examples, gasses and exudates may flow substantially radially and/or parallel to the patient's local body. Various embodiments may advantageously provide open fluid communication for the gasses and exudates escaping from the wound when the valve assembly is partially covered (e.g., body armor, clothing, blankets), or when the patient may be lying down on the side of the body with the wound, for example. | 01-31-2013 |
20130060183 | Attachable grip enhancers and uses and methods of said enhancers - According to the various features, characteristics and embodiments of the present invention which will become apparent as the description thereof proceeds, the present invention provides attachable grip enhancers for general use, as well as in playing the game of various sports, that could be attached to an individual, and uses and methods thereof. The present invention and its embodiments can, among other things, enhance the overall performance in arm tasks conducted by the wrist, forearm and/or bicep areas, as well as hand tasks. | 03-07-2013 |
20130079695 | HEMOSTATIC SPONGE - 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. | 03-28-2013 |
20130150765 | ANTIMICROBIAL NON-ADHERENT DRESSINGS AND RELATED METHODS THEREFOR - A wound dressing comprising a substrate comprising a plurality of fibers, at least one antimicrobial agent in the substrate, and an oil emulsion on at least a portion of the substrate is disclosed. The at least one antimicrobial agent can be polyhexamethylene biguanide, and the oil emulsion can consist essentially of a petrolatum in a range of from about 75 wt % to about 90 wt % of the oil emulsion, a mineral oil in a range of from about 10 wt % to about 20 wt % of the oil emulsion, water in a range of from about 0.1 wt % to about 1 wt % of the oil emulsion, and at least one surfactant in a range of from about 1 wt % to about 5 wt % of the oil emulsion. | 06-13-2013 |
20130178779 | SOCK FOR TREATMENT OF FOOT AND LEG WOUNDS, METHODS OF USE AND MANUFACTURE - The Improved Sock is made of yarns knitted into a foot and calf, with graduated compression on an individual's foot from the foot to the calf. The yarns can include wool and alpaca fibers. A substantial proportion of wool and/or alpaca are on the inside of the sock so as to be in direct contact with the skin and wound. The Improved Sock provides absorption and wicking of inflammatory mediators, bacteria and biofilm and necrotic exudate from the foot and leg. The Improved Sock has AgNP shapes electrostatically bonded to the yarn. At least 30% of the mass of the AgNP shapes attached to the fibers have a shape selected from the group consisting of truncated triangular plates (a triangle with the corners rounded off), triangular prisms, discs and combinations of two or more of them. The Improved Sock functions as a unique wound dressing with the sock in direct contact with the wound. | 07-11-2013 |
20130211308 | NANOSILVER COATED BACTERIAL CELLULOSE - Nanosilver coated bacterial cellulose nanofiber and a method of producing the nanosilver coated bacterial cellulose nanofiber. The nanosilver coated bacterial cellulose nanofiber is produced by preparing a suspension of bacterial cellulose fibers, oxidizing bacterial cellulose fibers; adding the thio- group to the polymer backbone; reacting the resulting product with silver proteinate and enhancing the nanosilver particle size. The nanosilver coated bacterial cellulose nanofibers exhibit antimicrobial properties. | 08-15-2013 |
20130211309 | METHOD FOR USING HYDROGEL SHEET FOR TREATING WOUND - Wound bed preparation in a skin wound area can be carried out by using a hydrogel sheet, wherein the hydrogel sheet is prepared by spreading a hydrogel containing a water-soluble polymer, glycerin, and water on a two-layered laminated film consisting of a polyurethane film and a hydrophobic fiber and the moisture permeability of the hydrogel sheet is 200-2000 (g/m | 08-15-2013 |
20130211310 | ENGINEERED SURFACES FOR REDUCING BACTERIAL ADHESION - Disclosed are surfaces for resisting and reducing biofilm formation, particularly on medical articles ( | 08-15-2013 |
20130231599 | ANTIMICROBIAL ADHESIVE FORMULATION AND FILM DRESSINGS HAVING AN ANTIMICROBIAL ADHESIVE - An adhesive formulation is provided for use in a film wound dressing. The adhesive formulation includes a medical-grade adhesive and an antimicrobial substance. This adhesive formulation may be coated onto one or more surfaces of a medical-grade transparent film suitable for a wound dressing. The antimicrobial material may be a silane quaternary ammonium salt. The silane quaternary ammonium salt may comprise 3-(trimethoxysilyl) propyldimethyloctadecyl ammonium chloride. The 3-(trimethoxysilyl) propyldimethyloctadecyl ammonium chloride may constitute about 72% of the silane quaternary ammonium salt. The medical-grade adhesive may comprise an acrylic adhesive. Further, the adhesive formulation may include about 0.01% to about 60% of the antimicrobial substance. The transparent film dressing may further include a release liner applied over the coated side(s) of the transparent film. The transparent film may comprise polyurethane. | 09-05-2013 |
20130281906 | SEALING FILM DRESSING - Provided is a film dressing that includes a thin plastic film coated with an adhesive, and a carrier layer applied on the plastic film on a side opposite to the adhesive coating. The adhesive coating has a softness of 10-22 mm and a weight per unit area of 50 g/m | 10-24-2013 |
20130331757 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR INHIBITING SCAR FORMATION - Scar formation is inhibited by simultaneously applying a vertical force and a lateral compression to the wound site during the healing process. Apparatus for applying such simultaneous forces comprise a backing and a tissue displacement device. The backing holds the tissue displacement device over the wound. The tissue displacement device may be expanded to both apply the vertical force against the wound and to draw the backing radially or laterally inward to apply the desired compression forces to the wound. | 12-12-2013 |
20140018717 | NOVEL MEDICAL COUNTERMEASURE FOR FIRST RESPONDER USE IN MASS CASUALTY THERMAL AND/OR RADIOLOGICAL BURN INJURY EVENT - A wound dressing for mass casualty burn injury events is provided that is capable of being stockpiled for long periods of time without special storage conditions, may be applied by persons with little or no training, immediately restores skin barrier function and reduces pain, manages wound exudate, accommodates edema, and is transparent. The dressing does not integrate into the wound while simultaneously providing antimicrobial activity, thereby avoiding complication of the wound condition when proper medical attention is delayed for significant periods of time. | 01-16-2014 |
20140031734 | SILICONE ADHESIVE COMPOSITIONS - A silicone adhesive composition including an ionic silicone and useful for healthcare applications such as wound care and drug delivery. | 01-30-2014 |
20140046238 | INTEGRATED DRESSING DEVICE - The invention relates to a device for the dressing of wounds and insertion sites of percutaneous and drug delivery devices. The device provides 360 degree or complete circumferential protection of a wound or insertion site of a percutaneous or drug delivery device. In particular, the device is an integrated dressing for catheters comprising a pad and an adhesive dressing. | 02-13-2014 |
20140052041 | MEDICAL PROTRUDED PADS OR DRESSINGS FOR WOUND CARE INCLUDING USE WITH ORTHOPEDIC AND PROSTHETIC DEVICES - Methods and devices for dressing a wound are disclosed. One such dressing includes a layer of spaced protrusions, each protrusion shaped to receive medication for treating a wound and a plurality of holes defined in the layer, the holes configured to allow evaporation of exudate from the wound. Another such dressing includes multiple layers, each layer sandwiched over the next and including spaced protrusions, with alternate layers comprising absorptive materials. The alternate layers of absorptive materials can communicate via holes in the non-absorptive layers to allow exudate to travel from between the absorptive layers and away from the wound. | 02-20-2014 |
20140100504 | ANTIMICROBIAL HYDROGEL FORMULATION - A hydrogel formulation is provided for use with a film. The hydrogel formulation includes a medical-grade hydrogel and an antimicrobial substance. This hydrogel formulation may be coated onto one or more surfaces of a medical-grade transparent film suitable for a wound dressing. The antimicrobial material may be a silane quaternary ammonium salt. The silane quaternary ammonium salt may comprise 3-(trimethoxysilyl) propyldimethyloctadecyl ammonium chloride. The 3-(trimethoxysilyl) propyldimethyloctadecyl ammonium chloride may constitute about 72% by weight of the silane quaternary ammonium salt. The medical-grade hydrogel may comprise a colloidal gel in which the particles are dispersed in water. Further, the hydrogel formulation may include about 0.01% to about 60% by weight of the antimicrobial substance. The transparent film may further include a release liner applied over the coated side(s) of the transparent film. The transparent film may comprise polyurethane. | 04-10-2014 |
20140107555 | ANTIMICROBIAL MULTILAYER WOUND DRESSING - A wound dressing includes one or more layers containing an antimicrobial agent and optionally at least one of: a chelating agent, a second antimicrobial agent, a zinc-containing agent, a cell-signaling agent, and an additional active ingredient or agent. | 04-17-2014 |
20140114225 | Shape and Pressure Adjustable Dressing - A dressing for covering a wound. The dressing including: a first component having a first shape with a first dimension; a second component releasably attached to a first surface of the first component to maintain the first component in a second shape different from the first shape, the second shape having a second dimension longer than the first dimension; and an adhesive disposed on a surface of the first component different from the first surface for attaching the first component to the wound such that the second component can be released from the first component to allow the first component to take the first shape to apply a pressure to portions of the skin surrounding the wound to close the wound. Wherein the first and second dimensions are a length in more than one direction. | 04-24-2014 |
20140171849 | DEVICE FOR THE RAPID CLOSURE OF WOUNDS AND SURGICAL INCISIONS - A wound closure system having first, second and third adhesive pads with a pair of strap members fixedly secured to the first and third adhesive pads. The pair of strap members are slidably received within the second adhesive pad. When the third adhesive pad is displaced, the first and second adhesive pads are displaced toward each other to close the wound. | 06-19-2014 |
20140171850 | HEAT AND ANESTHETIC PACK - A heat and anesthetic pack comprising an instant heat pack, where the instant heat pack includes a front side and a back side; an occlusive dressing attached to a central portion of the front side of the instant heat pack; a central blister pack attached to a center portion of the occlusive dressing, where the central blister pack includes a numbing cream; and a peel-away covering positioned above the occlusive dressing and the central blister pack, where the peel-away covering remains in place until a user is ready to use. During use the user places the heat and anesthetic pack on the user's skin with the central blister pack and the occlusive dressing exposed to the skin. The numbing cream numbs the skin while the heat pack promotes drainage. | 06-19-2014 |
20140194803 | WOUND-HEALING COMPOSITIONS AND METHOD OF USE - A composition and wound dressing for treating a skin wound is disclosed. The composition and dressing comprise a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier; an effective amount of an active ingredient of inorganic solids comprising a potassium salt, a zinc salt, a calcium salt, and a rubidium salt; and an antimicrobial biguanide compound comprising an amount effective to reduce the number of viable microorganisms at a wound site. Methods of use include contacting a wound site with the composition and/or dressing. | 07-10-2014 |
20140243725 | Antimicrobial Medical Dressings and Protecting Wounds and Catheter Sites - An antimicrobial medical dressing provides a combination of antimicrobial agents in various concentrations that protect against microorganisms, absorb exudates, and promote healing. The antimicrobial agents may include compositions of ethanol, hydrogen peroxide, and/or ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid. | 08-28-2014 |
20140276322 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TREATING LEG ULCERS - In one aspect, a wound treatment system includes an inner layer comprising a foam material impregnated with a zinc oxide containing composition with or without calamine and/or ichthammol and in the presence or absence of antimicrobial agent (inorganic and/or organic). An optional outer layer comprises a short/long stretch compression bandage. In another aspect, a method of manufacturing the foam article impregnated with the zinc oxide containing composition is disclosed. In yet another aspect, a method of applying the wound treatment system to a patient's leg is disclosed. In still another aspect, a kit is provided including a foam layer impregnated with a zinc oxide containing composition; optionally, an elastic bandage component (e.g., long or short stretch elastic bandage); and, optionally, an outer stocking or sleeve, wherein the bandage system components are packaged together. | 09-18-2014 |
20140288476 | CRANIAL CAP - Cranial caps designed to serve as an infection barrier and that can easily be placed on and removed from a patient's head are provided herein. Preferred cranial caps include an aperture that can be opened and closed that allows medical personal to easily inspect and/or treat the wound while the patient is wearing the cranial cap. | 09-25-2014 |
20140303541 | Medical Devices, Wound Dressings, and Methods for Dressing Wounds - Medical devices, wound dressings, and methods of dressing wounds are described. Devices and methods using silicone and pharmaceutically active agents are described. Devices including covers and bases are described. | 10-09-2014 |
20140309575 | SKIN LESION PROTECTOR - A device for the protection of skin lesions of various kinds, in particular lesions following biopsy interventions, including: a first sheet having a central opening; a spacing element on the first sheet, made of a non-rigid material soaked with substances having bacteriostatic, bactericidal, germicidal or fungicidal activity, and having a central opening of smaller size than the central opening in the first sheet, and the center of which is essentially coincident with the center of the opening in the first sheet, so that part of the spacing element comes into contact with the skin in an area surrounding the lesion; and a second sheet, made with a material having micro-porosity preferably lower than 0.5 m, placed over the spacing element so as to close the top of the central opening in said spacing element and to form, when the device is in contact with the skin, a closed chamber. | 10-16-2014 |
20140330192 | DRESSING FOR APPLICATION TO A WOUND OR BURN - A dressing for application to a wound or burn is provided. The dressing includes a substrate and an amount of therapeutic healing compound applied to the substrate. The therapeutic healing compound includes a sugarcane plant extract, a gelling agent including at least one of xanthan gum and hydroxyethyl cellulose, and collagen. | 11-06-2014 |
20140336557 | BIOPOLYMER MULTI-LAYER MULTI-FUNCTIONAL MEDICAL DRESSING AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - The Technology described herein applies to medical dressings designed to heal wounds in the area of advanced wound care, inclusive of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT), and describes novel wound healing absorbent scaffolds and dressing based on natural and naturally-derived material and fibers, preferentially poly (lactic) acid fibers and alginate materials. | 11-13-2014 |
20140358058 | WOUND DRESSING FORMED WITH A TWO-SIDED ADHESIVE BAND - A wound dressing and method of forming the same. In one embodiment, the wound dressing includes a two-sided adhesive band conformable to a surface of a person. The wound dressing also includes a removable bandage configured to attach to an upper surface of and seat over the two-sided adhesive band, thereby forming a substantially closed structure for application over a wound on the surface of the person. | 12-04-2014 |
20150018742 | SELF-SECURING MEDICAL DEVICE AND METHOD - In one embodiment, a medical device for containing or applying a pressure or a combination thereof to an area of skin or wound of a user is provided. The medical device includes a bandage body, a pad component disposed thereon, body, an adhesive component, and an opening adjacent to the first end of the bandage body, wherein the opening is configured to receive at least a portion of the bandage body such that when the second end of the bandage body is received within the opening, the adhesive portion of bandage body can be attached to a portion of the bandage body such that the adhesive does not contact the user. | 01-15-2015 |
20150328053 | 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 a fibrinogen activator, wherein the haemostatic layer(s) is cast or formed from a single aqueous solution containing the fibrinogen component and the fibrinogen activator. Also disclosed are methods for treating wounded tissue using these dressings and frozen compositions useful for preparing the haemostatic layer(s) of these dressings. | 11-19-2015 |
20150352244 | ANTIOXIDANT AND ANTIMICROBIAL WOUND DRESSING MATERIALS - A wound dressing material comprising a polymeric substrate, a silver salt, and a dyestuff to photostabilize the silver salt. The substrate may comprise collagen and/or oxidized regenerated cellulose complexed to Ag | 12-10-2015 |
20150374553 | PATCH COMPRISING AN ONION EXTRACT - The present invention relates to a patch comprising a layer composition, wherein the layer composition comprises at least a backing liner, a matrix layer comprising an onion extract (A), an acrylate based polymer (B) or a thermoplastic hot melt adhesive (B*), and a release liner, wherein the matrix layer is disposed between the backing liner and the release liner such that the matrix layer is contacted by the backing liner and the release liner on opposite sides thereof, wherein the release liner is releasable from the matrix layer. Further the present invention relates to such a patch for use in treating and/or preventing scars. | 12-31-2015 |
20160045374 | VACUUM WOUND THERAPY WOUND DRESSING WITH VARIABLE PERFORMANCE ZONES - A dressing for an open wound includes a cover layer dimensioned for positioning relative to a wound bed. The cover layer permits an evacuation of the space around the wound bed such that a sub-atmospheric pressure may be established to stimulate healing and facilitate the removal of fluid from the wound. Multiple performance zones in the cover layer allow the wound dressing to remain in position through repeated cycles of evacuation without placing undue strain on the wound bed. An outer peripheral zone may include a high peal-strength adhesive while an intermediate zone may include a shear resistant adhesive. A central zone may be devoid of any coating to maximize moisture transmission through cover layer. | 02-18-2016 |
20160051412 | WOUND CARE MASK - A wound care mask, including a fabric knitted from a first yarn; at least one stress release dart knitted within the knitted fabric; and at least one flap having a fastener disposed thereon, wherein the at least one fastener is adapted to engage the knitted fabric to releasably tighten or loosen a fit to a head, is disclosed. | 02-25-2016 |
20160058622 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR MINIMIZING WOUND DEHISCENCE, SCAR SPREAD, AND/OR THE LIKE - This disclosure includes apparatuses for minimizing scar spread and reducing risk of wound dehiscence and related methods. Some of the apparatuses include a flexible first strip and a flexible second strip, the first and second strips configured to be coupled to a patient's back on opposing sides of a wound and a substantially inelastic and flexible layer of material configured to be directly coupled to the first and second strips with the layer in tension to resist separation of the first and second strips, where the layer is configured to be removably coupled to at least one of the first and second strips. In some of the apparatuses, the layer is configured to be removably coupled to each of the first and second strips. In some of the apparatuses, the layer is non-removably coupled to and/or is unitary with at least one of the first and second strips. | 03-03-2016 |
20160082141 | CHITIN AND ALGINATE COMPOSITE FIBERS - Disclosed herein are composite fibers that comprises chitin and alginate. The formation of the chitinous-alginate composite fiber involves the use of ionic liquids and high molecular weight pure chitin obtained directly from chitin biomass. Optional additive such as vitamin E is successfully incorporated in to the composite fiber. The chitinousalginate fiber formed has a continuous and homogenous morphology, even with the addition of additive. Methods of making and using the chitinous-alginate composite fiber as wound dressing is also disclosed. | 03-24-2016 |
20160101141 | Topical Treatment of Sports Related Injuries - The present invention relates to a homeopathic composition that may be used as a pain management treatment of musculoskeletal injuries. More particularly, the present disclosure and claims provide a treatment for sports related injuries (SRIs). In particular, the present invention provides a topical application, such as a cream or gel, which may be applied on or into the skin, wherein the topical application comprises one or more a vasodilator, stimulator of lymphatic activity, or mobilizers. Preferred embodiments include ingredients derived from natural sources, and in some aspects, natural sources processed through homeopathic steps. Homeopathic steps may include, for example, filtration and dilution. | 04-14-2016 |
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