Abstract: A method for applying pressure to skin with a dressing. The method including adhering at least a portion of the dressing to the skin and changing the shape of the dressing after application of the dressing to the skin wherein the changed shape applies pressure to the skin. The changing can include releasing a member from the dressing to allow the dressing to change the shape of the dressing; deforming at least a portion of the dressing to change the shape of the dressing or allowing the dressing to heat to above a transition temperature at which the dressing changes shape.

Abstract: Methods, system and compositions for making and using a bioresorbable linked dressing made of bioresorbable microspheres in various configurations are provided for use in applying reduced pressure to a wound site. The methods include manufacture of a bioresorbable dressing comprising a casing and bioresorbable microspheres in the form of a rope shape. Further, the casing of the dressing comprises pores formed by a porogen system that may be activated by external to the wound or formed in situ within the wound site. The shape of the dressing allows the dressing to be placed into the wound site such that it fills the shape and size of the wound. Embodiments include formation of various rope dressing and their use in conjunction with reduced pressure therapy.

Abstract: A hydrophilic textile matrix having antibiotic activity is provided. The textile matrix is a non-woven material including a blend (i.e., mixture) of metallic silver-coated fibers and a non-metallic, water absorbent material. Wound dressings incorporating the textile matrices are provided.

Abstract: A tunnel dressing for use in treating a tunneling wound using negative pressure wound therapy. The tunnel dressing includes an elongate permeable member having a closed distal end for entering the wound and an open proximal end into which an applicator is removably disposed for guiding the dressing into the wound. The tunnel dressing has a support structure adapted to transport wound exudates away from the wound and to resist compression under suction. The tunnel dressing also has a wound contact surface adapted to minimize tissue entanglement to facilitate removal. The support structure and wound contact surface may be formed from the same material or from two adjacent layers of different material.

Abstract: A method for producing a wound dressing wherein a curable silicone mixture is extruded onto a generally planar molding surface. The silicone mixture defines a first surface adjacent the planar surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The molding surface is heated at a curing temperature sufficient to cause the silicone mixture to cross-link. The silicone mixture is uniformly spread over the molding surface such that the silicone mixture has a generally uniform thickness and the second surface is substantially planar. The second surface of the silicone mixture is laminated to an absorbent material after the silicone mixture has started to cross-link and transform to a gel due to exposure to the heated molding surface.

Abstract: A dressing for treating wounds, especially chronic wounds, includes a liquid-absorbing wound pad. A reservoir for receiving liquid is located on the side of the wound pad facing away from the body. The wound pad is connected to the reservoir via valves and/or a semi-permeable membrane so as to create a directed liquid flow from the wound pad into the reservoir.

Abstract: A disposable wound-healing device is disclosed that incorporates a housing having a fluid-impermeable material having a cavity and a perimeter that can be sealed in an air-tight manner over a wound region of a patient. The device is capable of producing a negative pressure over the wound region by either removing oxygen from within the cavity, or absorbing fluid into the cavity and then removing the fluid from the cavity. The oxygen may be removed via chemical absorption, by an electrochemical cell or by a chemical reaction that cannibalizes oxygen from the cavity. The fluid may be removed through the use of osmotic or electro-osmotic cells, or through a one-way valve. The negative partial pressure over the wound region promotes healing.

Abstract: Disclosed are a mesh cotton with a separating net on a surface thereof and a method of manufacturing the same. The mesh cotton (10) is manufactured by layering a plurality of cotton sheets (13) and adhering the layered cotton sheets to each other with an acryl binder, embossing a surface of the layered cotton sheets, and forming a transparent mesh-type separating net (11) using a dilution of a mixture of ethylene copolymers on an outer surface of the layered cotton sheets. The separating net is also formed by applying in a mesh form a dilution of a mixture of a wax or a paraffin and the mixture of ethylene copolymers to an outer surface of the layered mesh cotton, and solidifying the dilution. The separating net may further include an antioxidant and other additives. The mesh cotton is completely removed from applied wound sites by the separating net, and maintains elasticity while the layered cotton sheets are not easily separated from each other.

Abstract: An integrated and complete dressing for the care and treatment of traumatic amputations and wounds. The traumatic amputation and wound dressing includes an oversized wound pad, an elastic bandage, and fasteners in an integrated unit for quickly and effectively treating an amputation. The elastic bandage may be attached to the wound pad such that the bandage forms an angle of about 90 degrees with respect to a vertical axis of the wound pad. The wound pad can be readily folded over an amputation and quickly wrapped with the elastic bandage. The fasteners may be attached to the periphery of the wound pad. When the dressing is applied to a stump of an amputated limb and the fasteners are engaged, the wound pad is relatively securely held in position and downward pressure is exerted on the stump. In some embodiments, the elastic bandage may also include brakes designed to prevent the bandage from unintentionally unraveling. The brakes also facilitate application of the dressing to the stump.

Abstract: Devices and methods are disclosed for achieving hemostasis in patients who have received skin-penetrating wounds to the periphery, including the head, arms, and legs. Such haemostatic packing devices and methods are especially useful in the emergency, trauma surgery, or military setting. The devices utilize fluid impermeable barriers surrounded by exterior dams and pressure to achieve tamponade and hemostasis, primarily by exertion of force to hold the dams against the skin surrounding a wound. The devices are capable of serving as carriers for thrombogenic, antimicrobial or antipathogenic agents. The devices do not require the use of adhesives to work as they are attached to the patient using mechanical locking devices. Peripheral haemostatic packing devices include optional adhesive hemostatic barriers to attach at least a portion of the device to the skin or to assist with initial coupling of a hold-down strap to another strap using a more secure mechanical lock.

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for protection, depressurization, and treatment of a traumatic wound. The disclosed apparatus comprises a flexible patch with an elevated portion configured to accommodate multiple connectors at least one of which is configured to interface with a two-way valve.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dressing or bandage comprising a dispersion of at least one transition metal in an imogolite or allophane matrix. In particular, it is intended for the manufacture of transparent dressings.

Abstract: Medical adhesive dressings are disclosed having handle members adhered to polymeric film layers by a layer of adhesive which adheres firmly to the polymeric film layer, but does not adhere to skin or to the silicone coated surface of a release liner. A portion of the handle extends beyond an edge of the polymeric film to facilitate separation of the film from the release liner, and handling thereof during application to a patient. The adhesive adhering the polymeric film to the patient's skin is more aggressive with respect to the patient's skin than the adhesive on the undersurface of the handle is to the polymeric film, whereby the handle can be peeled away from the polymeric film after the film has been applied to the patient.

Abstract: A reclosable wound dressing system, comprising a base portion having a circumference and lower and upper sides, the lower side carrying an adhesive that adheres to the skin, the upper side defining a first part of a two-part mechanical fastener system, the base portion defining an open area within the circumference, and a covering portion having a lower side that defines the second part of the two-part mechanical fastener system, the covering portion overlying at least part of and engaging with the upper side of the base portion, the covering portion fully covering the open area of the base portion, to cover a wound located in the open area.

Abstract: A wound dressing includes an absorbent core defining opposed proximal and distal surfaces and an array of receptacles formed therein. A liquid impervious, vapor permeable backing layer is connected to at least a portion of the distal surface of the absorbent core. The receptacles open at the distal surface of the absorbent core and extend a distance into the thickness of the absorbent core. Each receptacle contains a plurality of discrete portions of absorbent material. The backing layer is configured to be sufficiently distensible to permit expansion and migration of at least some of the discrete portions of absorbent material from the receptacles upon absorption of exudate by the wound dressing.

Abstract: A window dressing with an integral anchor includes a fabric layer having juxtaposed insertion site viewing and anchor member portions. The fabric layer has an adhesive side and an opposite non-adhesive side. The insertion site viewing portion is defined by an opening in the fabric layer. A transparent film layer having an adhesive skin-adhering side and an opposite non-adhesive side is adhered to the fabric layer adhesive side and closes the opening in the fabric layer. The anchor member portion includes a reinforcing structure disposed on the fabric layer. The reinforcing structure has an adhesive side and an opposite non-adhesive side. The non-adhesive side is adhered to the fabric layer adhesive side. A first removable securement device may be removably connected to the anchor member portion opposite the insertion site viewing portion, and a second removable securement device may be removably connected to the first removable securement device.

Abstract: A hemostasis tool is provided for stopping bleeding by absorbing blood from the wound and having blood diffusion and absorption abilities, which includes a lamination comprising a water-permeable inner material on a wound side, a water-impermeable outer material on a side departing from the wound side, a pulp-cotton laminated body between the inner and outer materials, a crust between the pulp-cotton laminated body and the water-impermeable outer material for diffusing the blood that has passed through the water-permeable inner material and the pulp-cotton laminated body, and a polymer for absorbing the blood diffused by the crust. Instead of the pulp-cotton laminated body, a synthesis fiber laminated body can be utilized in the hemostasis tool having a laminated structure.

Abstract: A wound dressing including an absorbent core having opposed proximal and distal surfaces and a discrete skin adherent, elastomeric gel layer disposed along the proximal surface of the absorbent core. The elastomeric gel layer includes a plurality of through extending apertures arranged in a pattern.

Abstract: A method for making a wound dressing having an absorbent core and an elastomeric gel facing layer includes the steps of depositing uncured elastomeric gel onto a perforation device to form a discrete layer of elastomeric gel thereon, curing the elastomeric gel layer to a partially cured state and applying the absorbent core to a surface of the partially cured gel layer. The perforation device includes a generally planar surface with a plurality of discrete perforating elements extending therefrom wherein the perforating elements extend through the uncured elastomeric gel layer to form a plurality of apertures therein.

Abstract: A wound dressing including an absorbent core defining opposed proximal and distal surfaces and at least one receptacle formed therein. The at least one receptacle opening at the distal surface of the absorbent core and extending a distance into the thickness of the absorbent core. The at least one receptacle contains a discrete portion of absorbent material. The absorbent core may include a plurality of discrete hydrophilic particulates enmeshed therein. The wound dressing may include an elastomeric gel layer and a liquid impervious, vapor permeable backing layer connected to the absorbent core.

Abstract: Non-aerosol spray-on skin patch compositions as described comprising at least one substantially water insoluble film forming agent, at least one film plasticizer agent, at least one water soluble compound, and at least one organic solvent, the composition forming a flexible, porous and physiologically compatible skin patch when sprayed on to skin and allowed to dry. Also described are methods of improving wound healing by administering a physiologically active ingredient to a patient in need of such treatment.

Abstract: Occlusive dressing system, which comprises an endless, elongated, flexible, adhesive barrier, adapted to be arranged in a closed configuration, whereby to bound and define a surface area, and an impermeable sealing film adapted to overlie said surface area and to isolate it from the environment, when superimposed to said barrier arranged in said configuration, said barrier forming a gas-tight seal with said sealing film when the two are applied to and pressed against one another. A spreading mechanism that alows a single person to spread the sealing film over the occluding barrier and to detach the film from the main roll and ports (inlet and outlet) that can be placed across the barrier or the occluding film.

Abstract: A method for producing a wound dressing wherein a curable silicone mixture is extruded onto a generally planar molding surface. The silicone mixture defines a first surface adjacent the planar surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The molding surface is heated at a curing temperature sufficient to cause the silicone mixture to cross-link. The silicone mixture is uniformly spread over the molding surface such that the silicone mixture has a generally uniform thickness and the second surface is substantially planar. The second surface of the silicone mixture is laminated to an absorbent material after the silicone mixture has started to cross-link and transform to a gel due to exposure to the heated molding surface.

Abstract: A method for making a wound dressing having an absorbent core includes the steps of inserting a plurality of projection elements into a distal surface of the absorbent core such that the projection elements extend into a thickness of the absorbent core and are suitably heated to impart their shape in the absorbent core. The projection elements are removed from the absorbent core to form receptacles therein. A discrete portion of at least one absorbent material is inserted in each of the receptacles.

Abstract: A method for reducing pressure damage to skin of a person includes determining a location on the person susceptible to pressure damage, and adhesively securing a skin protective device to the location. The skin protective device includes a substrate having an inner surface, and an outer surface. An adhesive layer substantially covers the inner surface, and at least one fluid-filled cell is on the outer surface to cushion the skin of the person.

Abstract: A surgical bandage for treating a wound that allows various fluids or fluid-like substances including cyanoacrylate adhesives to be applied. The surgical bandage has a wound treatment portion for being placed over a wound and a place for a flowable cyanoacrylate adhesive or any other fluid or fluid-like substance to be applied to the underlying wound (laceration, surgical incision or other tissue separation). A source is used to apply the cyanoacrylate or other fluid to the wound treatment portion flowing through at least one opening of the wound treatment portion to the underlying wound and its surrounding area either by direct application or from a non-contact distance. The surgical bandage allows for direct visualization before, during and after its application. The surgical bandage allows for removal of blood or any fluid that may be present in, on or around the wound by blotting or wiping.

Abstract: A film dressing for catheter sites and a method for applying and making such a dressing are provided. Preferably, the film dressing has a foam layer. A moisture vapor semi-permeable film may be secured to the foam layer. A window in the foam layer allows for viewing of the catheter site. The moisture vapor semi-permeable film may be coated with an adhesive for application to a catheter site. The adhesive may vary in strength and pattern. The dressing may further have a liner coated with silicone for use in protection of the semi-permeable film. A label may be removable attached to the silicone coated liner. The dressing may further have additional foam pieces for use in the application of the dressing to a patient. The dressing may have different colors indicating, for example, the strength of the adhesive used with the dressing.

Abstract: An external wound dressing retainer includes a frame having an opening substantially surrounded by the frame, wherein the opening is bounded by a plurality of edges, wherein the frame includes a first side and a second side including an adhesive for adherence to skin of a patient; a flap having a plurality of edges, wherein the dimensions of the flap substantially correspond to the dimensions of the opening, and the flap is attached to the frame via a corresponding edge of the flap and the frame; and a sealing mechanism for releasably engaging non-attached edges of the flap to corresponding non-attached edges of the frame. The sealing mechanism is a zipper arrangement that includes complementary interlocking first and second grooves situated on the non-attached edges of the flap and the frame, respectively, further comprising a sliding element adapted to sealably join the first groove to the second groove.

Abstract: The present invention is a scar-reducing plaster and a method for preparing scar-reducing plasters. The scar-reducing plasters comprise a backing film comprising an air- and water vapor-pervious and water-impervious polymer layer, and a breathable and adhesive polyurethane xerogel matrix layer that coats the backing film. The polyurethane xerogel matrix layer includes a central scar contact region and an edge region, wherein the scar contact region merges with the edge region and the thickness of the edge region decreases from the scar contact region to a thickness of from 5 to 150 ?m at the edge of the polyurethane xerogel matrix layer. The scar-reducing plasters of the present invention have a reduced tendency to peel off during normal use.

Abstract: A dressing and a method of manufacturing a dressing. The dressing comprising an absorbent support fabric (2), and a polyester fiber sheet (1) attached to one surface of the absorbent support fabric to provide a wicking path such that exudates contacting an outer surface of the fiber sheet are wicked to the absorbent support fabric. The outer surface of the polyester fiber sheet is heat treated to hinder individual fibers from extending out of the surface and thereby produce a glazed effect. This glazed surface inhibits the dressing from sticking to a wound, and impedes exudate transported within the dressing from returning to the dressing surface.

Abstract: Medical adhesive dressings are disclosed having handle members adhered to polymeric film layers by a layer of adhesive which adheres firmly to the polymeric film layer, but does not adhere to skin or to the silicone coated surface of a release liner. A portion of the handle extends beyond an edge of the polymeric film to facilitate separation of the film from the release liner, and handling thereof during application to a patient. The adhesive adhering the polymeric film to the patient's skin is more aggressive with respect to the patient's skin than the adhesive on the undersurface of the handle is to the polymeric film, whereby the handle can be peeled away from the polymeric film after the film has been applied to the patient.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a wound dressing includes a wound treatment composition including at least one absorbent or adsorbent compound contained within a sheath having an operatively inner and an operatively outer wall. A surface of the operatively inner wall of the wound dressing, that is to contact a wound in use, is a substantially smooth continuous surface conveniently of a plastic inner wall, selected for easy release from a wound. The inner wall is perforated to enable exudates or slough to pass therethrough. In some embodiments, a wound treatment composition includes an absorbent material, preferably silica, for adsorbing moisture on or around a wound and a collagen, conveniently gelatin.

Abstract: A sterile ocular cover for an eye during surgery which includes a sheet member with a centrally located hole. The sheet member is made from a flexible material and it is designed to be placed over and in contact with the surface of the conjunctiva. The hole is slightly larger than the size of the cornea and it extends through the central portion of the sheet member.

Abstract: A biocompatible wound dressing comprised of a pad for insertion substantially into a wound site and a wound drape for sealing enclosure of the foam pad at the wound site. The pad, comprised of a foam or other like material having relatively few open cells in contact with the areas upon which cell growth is to be encouraged so as to avoid unwanted adhesions, but having sufficiently numerous open cells so that drainage and negative pressure therapy may continue unimpaired, is placed in fluid communication with a vacuum source for promotion of fluid drainage, as known in the art. The pad is further comprised of an ultra-low density fused-fibrous ceramic, or a bioabsorbable branched polymer, or cell growth enhancing matrix or scaffolding.

Abstract: A patch comprising a backing layer and a adhesive layer formed on the back face of the backing layer wherein a woven fabric or a nonwoven fabric made of a rayon and pulp fiber mixture is employed as the backing layer and the mixing ratio thereof is from 3:7 to 7:3. When employed in taping a finger, a wrist, an ankle, neck, an elbow, a knee or the like, the patch would not soon curl up or peel off at an overlapping part. After the patch is adhered and then stripped off, no fiber piece remains on the pressure-sensitive adhesive face of the backing layer so that the adhesive force of the patch can be sustained in the case of re-adhesion.

Abstract: A planar wound dressing for the heel of the foot, having an adhesive layer with a backing layer, and three slits which can be reversibly closed and joined to form a non-planar wound dressing that conforms to and adheres to the heel of the foot. The wound dressing is constructed so that one slit is placed over the Achilles tendon, the second slit is placed over the inner ankle, and the third slit is placed over the outer ankle. With this orientation after closure of the slits the wound dressing covers the heel uniformly without wrinkles, gaps, leakage, contamination, or infection. The wound dressing is particularly useful in protecting and preventing blisters on the heel that occur in sports such as soccer, track, and the like.

Abstract: Absorbent dressings, including highly-absorbent dressings having antimicrobial polymer attached thereto via non-siloxane bonds are disclosed. Bandages (i.e. wound dressing), sanitary napkins and the like are useful applications for the intrinsically bactericidal absorbent dressings whose method of manufacture and use are disclosed and claimed.

Abstract: A wound dressing comprising an absorbent pad, an adhesive layer, and a backing layer is described, along with a dressing support layer configured to retain and deliver the wound dressing to a wound, the dressing support layer having a radial configuration that forms a plurality of alternating covered and uncovered portions of the backing layer along the perimeter of the wound dressing.

Abstract: A system for stimulating the healing of tissue comprises a porous pad positioned within a wound cavity, and an airtight dressing secured over the pad, so as to provide an airtight seal to the wound cavity. A proximal end of a conduit is connectable to the dressing. A distal end of the conduit is connectable to a negative pressure source, which may be an electric pump housed within a portable housing, or wall suction. A canister is positioned along the conduit to retain exudates suctioned from the wound site during the application of negative pressure. A first hydrophobic filter is positioned at an opening of the canister to detect a canister full condition. A second hydrophobic filter is positioned between the first filter and the negative pressure source to prevent contamination of the non-disposable portion of the system by exudates being drawn from the wound. An odor filter is positioned between the between the first and second hydrophobic filters to aid in the reduction of malodorous vapors.

Abstract: A flexible, multilayer wound dressing with antibacterial and antifungal properties, together with methods for making the dressing. The dressing includes a layer of silver-containing fabric, a layer of absorbent material, and (optionally) a layer of a flexible air-permeable and/or water-impermeable material. The dressing can be used for prophylactic and therapeutic care and treatment of skin infections and surface wounds (including surgical incisions), as a packing material, and as a swab for surface cleaning.

Abstract: A dressing and a method for applying the same to a catheter entry site are provided. The dressing may have a transparent film within the dressing which may allow an individual to view, for example, a catheter entry site, or a wound on a patient. A portion of the transparent film may be free from adhesive, which may enable the dressing to be removed from the catheter entry site without inadvertent adhesion of the film to the patient and/or a catheter. Further, the dressing may be flexible and may contour to a shape of a catheter to prevent contaminants from entering the site.

Abstract: An adhesive bandage allows one-handed (single-finger) lifting and placing, whereby the bandage can be quickly lifted from a supply container and accurately placed on a skin wound. The bandage consists of a tape whose upper surface has a finger-spot adhesive, and whose lower surface has adhesive for skin adhesion, and has a compressible-resilient pad for determinate pressure on a bleeding wound. Recessed embodiments are also taught. A tabbed-tissue is adhered to the bandage top as a separator in a supply container with a plurality of bandages, the tab useful as an alternative for lifting and placing the bandage.

Abstract: A bandage of the type used on acute wounds, minor wounds, burn wounds and irritations, includes a first layer for covering the wound site and an area around the wound site, with the first layer including a top surface and bottom surface; a second layer over the first layer bottom surface, for absorbing exudates from the wound site; the second layer including a poly(ethyleneoxide)-based compound and a chitosan-based compound. A third layer is situated over the second layer, the third layer being of a perforated film, and wherein, at least one antimicrobial agent is associated with the bandage in a position where the antimicrobial agent will come in contact with the wound site, and which is transferable from the bandage to the wound site, upon contact with the wound site.

Abstract: A thermal treatment garment of the present invention includes an outer structure layer formed of a pliable material, an interior lining formed of a gel material which directly contacts the wearer skin and a thermal treatment layer to thermally treat and control temperature of the interior lining. The thermal treatment layer heats and/or cools the gel material to a desired temperature and is typically disposed between the structure and gel layers. The thermal treatment layer is controlled by a controller that receives a user-specified or desired temperature. An intervening layer can be disposed between the thermal treatment and structure layers. The intervening layer secures the structure, thermal treatment and/or gel layers to each other and can be an elastomeric material to which the gel and/or thermal treatment layers readily adhere. The garment may be adjustable in size to snugly fit body parts of users in a range of body sizes.

Abstract: An adhesive bandage is disclosed for protecting blisters or wounds, or for preventing chaffing or the formation of blisters. In one embodiment, the bandage includes a protective layer for covering the blister or area of skin to be protected, and an adhesive layer surrounding the protective layer. The opposite side of the bandage contains a low-friction layer or surface and a separate sheet of low-friction material adjacent to but movable with respect to the low-friction layer or surface. The sheet of low-friction material is attached to the bandage in such a way that it can move with respect to the bandage in response to frictional forces, thereby minimizing a transfer of frictional forces from clothing or the like to the bandage. A method of treating blisters, as well as a method of preventing chaffing and the formation of blisters are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel collagen peptides that are modified by grafting free or substitued thiol functions carried by mercaptoamine radicals. The aim of the invention is to provide thiol collagens that can be cross-linked in a sufficient and controlled manner by forming S—S bridges and which are biocompatible. This is achieved by means of the inventive thiol collagens which are characterized in that the mercaptoamine radicals are identical to or different from each other and are exclusively grafted on the aspartic and glutamic acids of the collagen chain by amide bonds. The invention also relates to a method for the production of said thiol and cross-linkable collagens. The novel modified cross-linkable and/or cross-linked collagens can be used as biomaterials.

Abstract: A unitary wound closure device adapted to permit a wound on a patient to be viewed while the closure device is secured to the patient. The device comprises a body having sufficient flexibility for it to be folded against itself. The body includes first and second surfaces facing away from one another, a securing portion having a length and width sufficient to secure facing edges of the wound in close juxtaposition with one another and viewing portion having a length and width sufficient to circumscribe the wound of the patient. A first quantity of adhesive-substance is disposed on the first surface of the body to adhere the securing portion of the body to the patient. A second quantity of adhesive substance is disposed on the second surface of the body to adhere the viewing portion to the patient and the securing portion when the viewing portion is folded over and onto the protecting portion and the patient.

Abstract: The present invention comprises methods and compositions for making a silver-containing antimicrobial hydrophilic material. More particularly, the present invention comprises methods and compositions for stabilized silver antimicrobial devices comprising a matrix comprising a polymer network and a non-gellable polysaccharide, and an active agent. The matrix may be formed into any desired shape for its desired uses.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to medical devices for applying hemostatic composition to a puncture or wound site with indwelling tubular element, such as catheter, introducer or tube therein, particularly a hemostatic pad with an opening therethrough in order to allow egress of the indwelling tubular element through the hemostatic pad as the hemostatic pad provide hemostasis at the hemorrhaging site. The device may be applied to, or removed from, the wound site while the tubular element is in place. A method for effecting hemostasis at a puncture wound, includes applying pressure proximal to the puncture wound, and directing a cationic biopolymer of glucosamine application surface of a closure pad against the puncture wound with force sufficient to prevent fluid from exiting the puncture wound. Then the pressure proximal to the puncture wound is removed and the force on the closure pad is maintained for at least a first predetermined time period.

Abstract: A thin film device for medical applications such as a wound dressing including an occlusive layer having an edge portion about at least a portion of the thin film device and a non-continuous, hydrocolloid-containing polymeric support layer overlying the edge portion of the occlusive layer.