Abstract: A medical dressing is described for prevention of pressure ulcers. The dressing has a gel pad and an anisotropic layer being stiffer in one layer direction. The dressing reduces the shear and compression forces on the skin and in the underlying the soft tissue layers and prevents the onset of pressure ulcers.

Abstract: Methods and systems for managing patient compliance with a treatment are disclosed. An example method can comprise receiving data indicative of a time on active therapy. The method can comprise receiving data indicative of a pressure associated with the time on active therapy. The method can further comprise determining a patient compliance factor based on the data indicative of the time on active therapy and the data indicative of the pressure associated with the time on active therapy. The method can comprise determining a graphical object modifier based on the patient compliance factor and displaying a graphical object based on the graphical object modifier.

Abstract: A medical dressing for prevention of pressure ulcers is described. The dressing has a backing layer, a pad, and a body contact layer, wherein the pad is arranged between the backing layer and the body contact layer. The body contact layer has an adhesive skin contact layer and an anisotropic layer having a first (x) direction and a second (y) direction perpendicular to the first (x) direction. The anisotropic layer is stiffer in the second (y) direction than in the first (x) direction. The dressing reduces shear and compression forces on the skin and in the underlying soft tissue layers and prevents the onset of pressure ulcers.

Abstract: A mobile negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) device is described having an inlet to be in fluid flow connection with a wound site; a canister in fluid flow connection with the inlet for collection of liquid from the wound site; a pump in fluid flow connection with the canister for establishing a negative pressure in the canister; a pressure sensor arranged to sense a pressure in the canister; and control circuitry for controlling operation of the NPWT device.

Abstract: Described is a wound pad having a liquid retaining layer, and a distributing layer, wherein the liquid retaining layer, or the distributing layer, or both the liquid retaining layer and the distributing layer includes fibers and being provided with at least a first and a second discrete group of incisions, wherein the first and second discrete groups of incisions each includes a first incision extending from a starting point to a respective end point, and wherein the first incision extends through the liquid retaining layer, or the distributing layer, or both the liquid retaining layer and the distributing layer.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a removable enclosure for a mobile negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) device, where the enclosure is arranged to reduce unwanted noise from a pump comprised with the negative pressure pump. The enclosure is specifically useful when operating the NPWT device during nighttime.

Abstract: A medical dressing for application at a treatment area of a human body is provided. The dressing comprises a border area surrounding a central inspection area which is intended to be placed over said treatment area. The dressing also comprises a pad which may be arranged in the central inspection area and may be at least partly removed from the central inspection area for enabling visual inspection of the treatment area. There is also provided a medical dressing system and a method for reducing the workload for nursing personnel.

Abstract: Described is a fiber material having a substrate of non-ionic, non-woven fibers, and at least one additional component, which is an agent that comprises at least one group capable of forming a hydrogen bond, wherein the non-ionic, non-woven fibers are crosslinked by the agent. The fiber material can be of use in various fields, in particular household products, hygiene products and the like, these fiber materials are of particular use in wound treatment.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for making a composite material, which is of particular use in wound treatment. The composite material has a hydrophilic polyurethane foam material with a first polyurethane polymer; a hydrophilic fiber material having a second polymer, wherein said second polymer is not a polyurethane polymer and wherein said fiber material is capable of absorbing and retaining a fluid. The first polymer is covalently bonded to the second polymer.

Abstract: Described is a system for controlling the sizing of a rising foam emulsion web travelling on a conveyor. The system includes a plate arrangement and an actuating arrangement. The plate arrangement includes at least a first and a second plate, each having a web-facing lower side and an opposite upper side. The second plate is configured to be located downstream of the first plate with respect to the direction of travel of the foam emulsion web. The actuating arrangement includes a base portion and a top portion. The top portion is movable relative to the base portion and operatively connected to the plate arrangement. The actuating arrangement is configured to individually adjust for each plate a separating distance relative to the base portion, for controlling the rising of the foam emulsion web along at least a part of its travel.

Abstract: A medical dressing is provided. The dressing has a central portion and a border portion, and comprises a backing layer, an adhesive body contact layer and a pad arranged in the central portion between the backing layer and the adhesive body contact layer. The pad is symmetric about a longitudinal center line and the dressing comprises a lobed portion on each side of the center line. The central portion of the dressing has a tensile strength in the longitudinal (y) direction of at least 60 N, preferably at least 70 N at an elongation of 25%, as measured by the test method ASTM D 882-12. The medical dressing may be used for pressure ulcer prevention, such as at the sacrum region of a human body.

Abstract: A dressing is described having a backing layer, an (absorbent) pad, an adhesive coating and a release liner. The release liner is releasably attached to the adhesive coating. The release liner is configured to stiffen up and protect protrusions and/or border portions of the dressing that may otherwise be wrinkled, folded, kinked or otherwise damaged or impaired prior to (transportation or storage) or during application at the point-of-use. The dressing can be used for wound treatment. The dressing can prevent shearing and/or friction from causing (deep tissue) skin damage.

Abstract: A mobile negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) device is described having an inlet; a canister in fluid flow connection with the inlet; a pump having a pump casing with a pump inlet in fluid flow connection with the canister in the canister, and a pump outlet for output of air transported through the pump; an elastomeric jacket at least partly enclosing the pump, the elastomeric jacket being configured to define a flow channel having a first end arranged to receive air output by the pump outlet and a second end spaced apart from the first end for discharging the air output by the pump outlet following passage through the flow channel; a control unit for controlling operation of the mobile NPWT device; a battery arrangement for powering the mobile NPWT device; and a housing enclosing at least the pump, the elastomeric jacket, the control unit, and the battery arrangement.

Abstract: Described is a process for introducing perforations in a laminate that comprises a silicone gel. The process includes the following steps: bringing an array of perforating elements in contact with a deformable layer of a laminate that at least includes a substrate layer, a layer comprising a silicone gel and a deformable layer, wherein said deformable layer covers said layer including the silicone gel; applying ultrasonic energy to said laminate in order to simultaneously introduce a plurality of perforations into said laminate, while providing deformed portions in said deformable layer, wherein said deformed portions penetrate into the plurality of perforations in said laminate; after having introduced said plurality of perforations into said laminate, keeping said deformable layer in contact with said layer including the silicone gel, such that said deformed portions remain penetrating into said plurality of perforations, for at least 12 hours.

Abstract: A fluid container for holding a fluid, specifically adapted for improved user handling by reducing the risk of fluid spillage in combination with easy extraction of the fluid comprised in the container. The present disclosure also relates to a fluid container system.

Abstract: A medical dressing for application to a surface of a human body is described. The medical dressing has a first direction (x) of extension and a second direction (y) of extension being perpendicular to the first direction (x) of extension. The medical dressing has at least a first and a second anisotropic layer having anisotropic stiffness, wherein the stiffness of each one of the first and the second anisotropic layer is higher in the second direction (y) of extension than in the first direction (x) of extension.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dressing having a lateral (x) and a longitudinal (y) extension. The dressing comprises a backing layer, a wound pad contoured by a pair of lateral edges extending in parallel to each other in the lateral direction, and an adhesive layer having a wound facing surface and a non-wound facing surface. The wound pad is arranged between the backing layer and the adhesive layer, and the backing layer extends beyond the periphery of the wound pad to define a border portion along the contour of the wound pad. A release liner is releasably attached to the wound facing surface of the adhesive layer. The release liner is divided by a first dividing line extending in the lateral direction of the dressing to form at least a first removable portion, and a second removable portion, wherein the first and the second portions overlap along the first dividing line to form a first grip member.