Abstract: A disposable diaper in the present invention is configured in such a manner that a section corresponding to a first portion at the longitudinal intermediate of the inner elastic members is designated as an unfixed section where a back sheet and an outer sheet are not fixed; a section corresponding to a second portion on the both longitudinal sides of the unfixed section is designated as a fixed section, where the back sheet and the outer sheet are fixed; the unfixed section with the inner elastic members is not fixed to the back sheet or the outer sheet, or is fixed only to the outer sheet; and the fixed section with the inner elastic members is fixed to the back sheet and the outer sheet.

Abstract: A non-bladder invasive urethral catheter system is provided as a system of apparatuses that provide a means relieving a user's urinary incontinence issues while reducing localized compression to the walls of their urethra. The non-bladder invasive urethral catheter system provides a more convenient and less intrusive means of enabling individuals suffering from urinary incontinence to live an ordinary life. The non-bladder invasive urethral catheter system provides the user with comfort and increased mobility and permits the user to maintain the indwelling catheter during urination. The apparatus blocks urine flow and leakage while installed within a user. The non-bladder invasive urethral catheter system utilizes several urethral catheters that are differentiated by the positioning of a urethral balloon element on the elongated body of the urethral catheter. Through the substitution of the differentiated urethral catheters, the user is able to reduce the trauma to a particular area of their urethra.

Abstract: A tissue retrieval bag is provided, comprising a region of the bag defining an opening; a pleated fold intersecting said opening at a distal region of the opening; and a hem circumferentially formed around said opening, the hem forming insertion points adapted to receive a draw string, the insertion points in direct opposition to the pleated fold.

Abstract: The illustrative embodiments described herein are directed to apparatuses, systems, and methods for applying reduced pressure to subcutaneous tissue site. In one illustrative embodiment, the apparatus includes a sleeve adapted for placement at a subcutaneous tissue site. The sleeve is further adapted to receive a manifold. The sleeve may also have an opening operable to transfer reduced pressure from the manifold to the subcutaneous tissue site. In one embodiment, the apparatus may also include a manifold that is insertable into the sleeve. The manifold may include at least one aperture, and may be operable to deliver reduced pressure to the subcutaneous tissue site via at least one aperture.

Abstract: An absorbent article may have an edge fold having substantially uniform gathers. The edge fold may form a finished edge cuff. The finished edge cuff may be formed around and/or along a portion of a longitudinal edge. The edge fold may be formed by folding and seaming existing material (i.e., without the addition of a discrete part). The edge fold may be extensible, or elastic. The edge fold may completely encircle the portion of the longitudinal edge that defines the leg opening of a diaper. A method and an apparatus for forming an edge fold are also provided.

Abstract: A wound treatment system includes a sponge including a first surface adapted to confront a wound bed of a patient, a drape in contact with a second surface of the sponge, and a vacuum source for distributing a vacuum force through the sponge. The system also includes a wound separator having a sidewall defining an interior chamber, wherein at least a portion of an exterior of the sidewall confronts at least an interior portion of the sponge. An ostomy appliance is operatively connected to the wound separator to receive substances passing out of the wound separator.

Abstract: A male external catheter formed of injection-moldable plastic material is disclosed, which has a neck section with inner and outer surfaces having substantially different contours. The male external catheter has a generally cylindrical body section, a drain tube section and the funnel-shaped neck section. The drain tube section has a smaller cross-section than the body section, and the funnel shaped neck section is interposed between and merges with the body and the drain tube sections. A method of manufacture of such a catheter is also disclosed.

Abstract: Manifold structures, systems, and methods are disclosed that include using longitudinal members and one or more shaped projections to cause microstrain at a tissue site. In one instance a manifold structure includes a plurality of spaced longitudinal members and at least one shaped projection coupled to at least one of the plurality of longitudinal members for creating a microstrain at a tissue site. The at least one shaped projection includes a columnar member having a distal end and includes an enlarged member positioned at the distal end of the columnar member. The columnar member has a first outer diameter (D1) and the enlarged member has a second outer diameter (D2). The second outer diameter of the enlarged member is greater than the first outer diameter of the columnar member (D2>D1). Other systems, methods, and structures are presented.

Abstract: A nasal aspirator comprising a resilient bulb and a stem for suction of liquids by vacuum created by compressing the bulb and thereafter gradually releasing the compression of the bulb, where the stem is removable connected to the bulb part, wherein the bulb part comprises a neck portion adopted to interact with a cap portion of the stem part to create a substantially airtight connection there between.

Abstract: Reusable cover for an absorbent article providing two or more features selected from maintaining skin condition, fitting a range of wearer shapes and sizes, being easily applied, providing conforming fit, and providing sustained fit.

Abstract: A stocking or sock with a foot portion includes a pocket for containing the big toe that is separate from the pocket(s) for the other toes. At least one medial reinforcement, integrally attached to the foot portion, entirely or partially surrounds the big toe pocket, while the medial part of the foot portion, and the posterior part or heel of the foot portion are anchored to the posterolateral or lateral part of foot portion, coming to bear on the anterior part of said pocket, counteracting any lateral deflections, and on the medial part, corresponding to the metatarsophalangeal joint and the first metatarsal of the foot, counteracting any medial deflections.

Abstract: A wound exudate removal and isolation system includes a porous dressing, a canister in fluid communication with the dressing, and a first valve positioned between the dressing and the canister. The first valve is positionable between an open position and a closed position. A disposal line is fluidly connected to the canister and includes a second valve that is positionable between an open position and a closed position. A pump is fluidly connected to the canister and is configured to draw wound exudate from the dressing into the canister when the first valve is open and the second valve is closed. The pump is configured to force wound exudate from the canister into the disposal line when the first valve is closed and the second valve is open.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hair removal device (1) having a hair removal unit (30) and a skin cooling unit (10), wherein the skin cooling unit (10) has a skin contact surface (11), and the skin cooling unit (10) is equipped to apply an application substance (80) onto the skin by way of the skin contact surface (11) during use of the hair removal device. In addition to the cooling of the skin by means of contact cooling, a further cooling effect may also be achieved in such a hair removal device in that an application substance is applied, which contributes to the cooling of the skin, for example, by means of evaporation. The hair removal device may comprise a removable attachment, which also comprises at least the skin.

Abstract: A manually-actuated, constant reduced-pressure apparatus for use with a reduced-pressure system for treating tissue at a tissue site includes a flexible, collapsible member that is operable to move between a compressed position and an extended position. The collapsible member may be disposed between a carrier member and a slider member that move between a compressed position and an extended position. The carrier member and slider member are urged away from each other by a constant-force biasing member, e.g., a constant force coil spring. As the apparatus moves from the compressed position to the extended position, a constant reduced-pressure is generated and delivered to a reduced-pressure port. Systems, methods of manufacturing a manually-actuated, constant reduced-pressure apparatus, and methods of treating a tissue site are also provided.

Abstract: A drainage apparatus for an incapacitated person or ostomy patient having a urine draining device or stoma respectively, the apparatus comprising a conduit (14) having a first end having connection means suitable to attach to the urine draining device or stoma of the person or patient and a second end connected to a sewer/drainage system (20) of a dwelling (8). Such dwellings may include commercial and domestic buildings, caravans and motor homes and a portion of the conduit may be permanent in such a dwelling.

Abstract: A multi-chamber container includes a medical bag made of a flexible film for storing medicines, and an outlet port mounted to the bag for discharging medicines. The bag has partition wall dividing the bag into compartments for medicines, the wall has welded portion separated by pressing to the bag, the port has extended portion extending to inside the bag and closure member integral with the port and having U-shaped profile, the member has sealed point connected to the bag such that the member is opened by expansion of the bag when the wall separates, the extended portion has recess and thin wall portion connecting to the member, the thin wall portion is broken by the expansion of the bag such that the member is pulled by the sealed point, hinges at the recess and is opened, and the sealed point is positioned away from the recess and toward the wall.

Abstract: A reduced-pressure treatment system includes an isolation device for isolating a tissue site from surrounding tissue for reduced-pressure treatment that is formed from a first material having a first bio-absorption term and at least a second material having a second and different bio-absorption term. The different materials allow the isolation device initially to function well for reduced-pressure treatment and then to experience degradation at a quicker pace which facilitates healing.

Abstract: A vacuum sealing drainage device for a bleeding wound tissue, includes a multi-hole foam cushion (1) contacted with the bleeding wound tissue, a drainage pipe (2) with a side hole, a sealing film (3), a connector (4), a duct (17), a drainage container (5), and a vacuum source (6). The device further includes a glue film (7) and an leading-out pipe (8). The glue film (7) is disposed above the multi-hole foam cushion (1). An opening of the side hole of the drainage pipe (2) is contacted with the multi-hole foam cushion (1). The leading-out pipe (8) is connected to the drainage pipe (2), and is disposed above the glue film (7). The sealing film (3) is sealed on the glue film (7). The leading-out pipe (8) is received in the drainage container (5) via the duct (17), and the drainage container (5) is connected to the vacuum source (6) via the duct (17). The device increases time of maintaining elasticity and a humid environment for the multi-hole foam cushion, which is helpful for wound healing.

Abstract: Devices and methods useful for non-invasively indicating the position or setting of a mechanical device, such as a sensor or control in an implanted medical device, are disclosed. In one exemplary embodiment, a valve housing adapted to receive fluid flow therethrough is provided. The flow of fluid through the valve housing can be controlled, for example, by a valve assembly that has a plurality of predetermined pressure settings. A radio frequency tag can be disposed in the valve assembly, and the masking element and the radio frequency tag can be configured to move relative to one another. The relative positions of the masking element and the radio frequency tag can alter the response of the radio frequency tag to a wireless signal (which can be emitted from an external reading device, for example) and thereby indicate the pressure setting of the valve assembly.

Abstract: A disposable waste bag to be used in the management and collection of a user's urine and fecal matter in places where sanitary facilities do not exist or other situations that make the use of the present invention desirable. A sheet having a substantially truncated triangular shape having a front end and a larger rear side with two lateral rear ends. A rim with a narrow portion is cooperatively shaped to cover the user's genitalia. An enlarged portion of the rim covers the perianal area. The rim is slightly stiffer than the sheet member and extends symmetrically and longitudinally from the first end towards the rear side. The rim is preferably provided with a sealing adhesive to prevent the collected urine and feces from spilling out. A belt is used around a user's waist to keep the bag in place.