Abstract: A fluid absorbing pressure sensitive adhesive composition and adhesive articles including the fluid absorbing adhesive that have particular utility in the medical field, and in particular, for use with wound dressings is provided. The adhesive composition has superior fluid handling capacity, moisture vapor transmission and skin adhesion.

Abstract: The invention provides a film dressing made of a flexible film with opposite inner and outer surfaces. The inner surface is adhesive and can be applied e.g. to cover a wound. The flexible film is supported by a removable support layer which is bonded to the outer surface of the flexible film. To facilitate separation of the support layer from the flexible film, a tap is attached to the support layer in a non-linear interface zone. The non-linearity supports easy separation and thereby reduces the risk of separation of the flexible film from the wound during separation of the support layer from the flexible film.

Abstract: A pressure sensitive hot melt adhesive composition suitable for use in a variety of medical products, as well as consumer and industrial products, comprises one or more pressure-sensitive adhesive matrices and at least 0.5 wt. %, based on the total formulation of trans-polyoctenamer. The adhesive composition adheres well to human and other mammalian skin, and can be used for example to secure wound dressings and ostomy appliances.