Abstract: 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.

Abstract: An adhesive dressing comprises a substrate formed by an apertured removal layer embedded within an adhesive layer, wherein the removal layer facilitates easy and a traumatic removal of the dressing from a patient's skin. The removal layer may takes the form of an open net-like material that may extend beyond one or more edges of the adhesive layer for grasping with the fingers, attaching auxiliary devices, or other purposes.

Abstract: Wound dressings for application to a patient's skin are disclosed, including a dressing layer, a bio-compatible adhesive layer on one side thereof, a support layer on the other side of the dressing layer, the support layer extending around to the other side, and a separate protective layer on the adhesive side of the dressing layer, whereby the extended portion of the support layer is interposed between an edge of the dressing layer and the protective layer so as to facilitate removal and separation of the protective layer from the wound dressing while retaining the dressing layer on the support layer.

Abstract: An improved medical dressing, including a dressing layer having a first face and a second face, the first face having an adhesive coating on at least a portion thereof; a release layer covering the dressing layer in releasable contact with the adhesive face of the dressing layer; a support layer covering the dressing layer in releasable contact with the second face of the dressing layer, the dressing layer having smaller surface dimension than the release layer and the support letter, the support layer having on at least one side thereof a U-shaped perforation therethrough, the perforation extending from an area adjacent an edge of the support layer and overlapping the smaller surface dimension of the dressing layer; and a delivery means for applying the dressing layer to a wound site, the delivery means pivotally mounted on a portion of the support layer adjacent the base of the U-shaped perforation.

Abstract: There is described an adhesive dressing comprising a backing layer having a pressure sensitive adhesive layer over one surface thereof, a pad adhered to a portion of the adhesive layer a removable protector which covers the remainder of the adhesive layer and a conformable support layer which is lightly attached to the non-adhesive surface of the backing layer characterised in that the removable protector is provided with an aperture through which the pad is adhered to the adhesive layer.

Abstract: A dressing delivery system comprising an adhesive-coated dressing, a release liner and a package are arranged such that the package acts as the means for applying the dressing to a skin area, with the opening of the package and the application of the dressing being accomplished in a single step. A simple method of preparing the dressing delivery system is also described.

Abstract: A dressing delivery system comprising an adhesive-coated dressing, a release liner and a package are arranged such that the package acts as the means for applying the dressing to a skin area, with the opening of the package and the application of the dressing being accomplished in a single step. A simple method of preparing the dressing delivery system is also described.

Abstract: A low profile ostomy device includes an ostomy bag with an opening, a first coupling member attached to the ostomy bag at the opening, and a second coupling member for attachment to a user's body. The first and second coupling members are engaged by the joining of an engaging element on each of the members, the engagement providing a tight mechanical seal between the members within the ostomy bag.

Abstract: A dressing delivery system comprising an adhesive-coated dressing, a release liner and a package are arranged such that the package acts as the means for applying the dressing to a skin area, with the opening of the package and the application of the dressing being accomplished in a single step. A simple method of preparing the dressing delivery system is also described.

Abstract: An external wound dressing comprising a first layer of backing sheet material coated on one face with biocompatible adhesive; a second layer of protective sheet material covering the first layer in releasable contact with the adhesive, the second layer having means for separation in one or more sections from the first layer; and release-retarding means along one or a pair of opposed edges of the dressing to require a greater force to separate the layers at the edge or edges than at the remainder of the contact area.