Abstract: A self-adhesive bandage is provided. The bandage comprises a substrate having a first side and a second side and a plurality of layers including a backing layer which forms the first side of the substrate, and an adhesive layer which forms the second side of the substrate. A hydrogel layer is disposed over the second side of the substrate and is made from a polyurethane hydrogel material especially suitable for absorbing bodily fluids, such as wound exudate. Additionally, a plurality of support layers may be interposed between the substrate and the hydrogel layer to provide the bandage with additional support.

Abstract: A wound dressing for a deep wound is provided. The wound dressing comprises a hydrogel layer having an upper surface and a lower surface. The hydrogel layer is correspondingly sized to fill the cavity of the deep wound. The wound dressing further comprises a dressing removal layer disposed between the upper surface and the lower surface of the hydrogel layer. The dressing removal layer extends outwardly from the hydrogel layer so as to form a pull tab which facilitates removal of the hydrogel layer from the deep wound. A method of making a wound dressing for a deep wound is also provided.

Abstract: A novel method for replacing a previously implanted knee joint prosthesis in a patient is disclosed in which the previously implanted femoral component is replaced with a revision femoral component having thicker distal and posterior bearing portions so as to restore the natural anatomic transverse joint plane and collateral ligamentous balance in extension and flexion of the prosthetic joint. Instrumentation for use in this method includes a novel revision cutting jig which is used in the preparation of the distal end of the femur for the implantation of the revision femoral component.