Abstract: A bandage modulates the moisture level of a healing wound and includes sensors for detecting, collecting, and reporting data for various wound variables. The bandage may include an antimicrobial agent to reduce the bioburden of microorganisms within the bandage.

Abstract: A system and method for integrating an additive into a substrate to change the characteristics of the substrate includes a roller to impregnate or integrate the additive into the substrate and a heating element to apply heat and improve adhesion of the additive to the substrate.

Abstract: A bandage with an adhesive layer including perforations of different sizes, shapes and spacings between them.

Abstract: A medical bandage or dressing, including an absorbent layer with at least one layer of polyurethane foam including a superabsorbent polymer additive. The medical bandage or dressing may include one or more hydrophilic non-woven fabric layers bound to the polyurethane foam and one or more layers of the dressing may be heated and sealed to reduce shedding of the superabsorbent polymer additive as liquid is absorbed by the dressing.

Abstract: A dressing including a top film, an adhesive layer positioned adjacent the top film closer to a user's skin when the bandage is in use, a hydrogel layer including a support layer, below the adhesive layer closer to the user's skin when the bandage is in use, and a lower perforated layer positioned under the hydrogel layer for adhering the bandage to a user's skin. All of the layers may be transparent or at least partially translucent to allow a user to view the user's skin through the bandage. The hydrogel layer provides pressure distribution to reduce stress on the user's skin and reduce the likelihood of pressure ulcers.

Abstract: A bandage includes a top film, an absorbent layer and a perforated adhesive lower layer positioned under the absorbent layer for adhering the bandage to a user's skin. The absorbent layer includes at least one incision that improves the flexibility of the bandage.

Abstract: A bandage includes a top film, an absorbent layer and a perforated adhesive lower layer positioned under the absorbent layer for adhering the bandage to a user's skin. The absorbent layer includes at least one incision that improves the flexibility of the bandage.

Abstract: A bandage includes a top film, an absorbent layer and a perforated adhesive lower layer positioned under the absorbent layer for adhering the bandage to a user's skin. The absorbent layer includes at least one incision that improves the flexibility of the bandage.

Abstract: A translucent bandage includes a top film, an adhesive layer positioned below the top film, an absorbent layer below the adhesive layer and a bottom perforated layer positioned under the absorbent core for adhering the bandage to a user's skin. All of the layers are sufficiently translucent or transparent to allow a user to view a wound through the bandage. An additional layer of padding or cushioning may be included in the absorbent layer for added comfort. The translucent bandage may be applied to a user's skin and the skin under the bandage may be observed for signs of a wound or infection or signs that the bandage has become uncomfortable. If such signs are observed, the bandage may be removed to provide treatment to the skin and/or wound and a new bandage may be applied.

Abstract: One aspect is a liquid absorption including a foam frame defining a cavity region and having a perimeter defining an area in a transverse direction. An insert is substantially contained within the cavity region. The cavity region has a perimeter defining an area in the transverse direction, the cavity area being the majority of the foam frame area. The foam frame and insert are configured to absorb liquid into the insert when the foam frame is placed adjacent a liquid source.