Abstract: Compositions containing chlorhexidine gluconate solubilized in hydrophobic vehicles are described. Resin systems containing such chlorhexidine gluconate compositions, including adhesives and articles incorporating such resin systems, including medical articles such as drapes are also described.

Abstract: Compositions containing chlorhexidine gluconate solubilized in hydrophobic vehicles are described. Resin systems containing such chlorhexidine gluconate compositions, including adhesives and articles incorporating such resin systems, including medical articles such as drapes are also described.

Abstract: Silicone-polyether copolymers, adhesives and medical articles comprising same, and methods of making same. The silicone-polyether copolymer composition can include a backbone composition having a first (silicone) segment and a second (polyether) segment connected randomly via at least one of an oxamide linkage and a urea linkage. The method of making the silicone-polyether copolymer composition can include combining: a) a first (silicone) precursor; b) a second (polyether) precursor; and c) at least one of a diisocyanate and an oxalate compound.

Abstract: Compositions containing chlorhexidine gluconate solubilized in hydrophobic vehicles are described. Resin systems containing such chlorhexidine gluconate compositions, including adhesives and articles incorporating such resin systems, including medical articles such as drapes are also described.

Abstract: Compositions containing chlorhexidine gluconate solubilized in hydrophobic vehicles are described. Resin systems containing such chlorhexidine gluconate compositions, including adhesives and articles incorporating such resin systems, including medical articles such as drapes are also described.

Abstract: Compositions containing chlorhexidine gluconate solubilized in hydrophobic vehicles are described. Resin systems containing such chlorhexidine gluconate compositions, including adhesives and articles incorporating such resin systems, including medical articles such as drapes are also described.

Abstract: Compositions containing chlorhexidine gluconate solubilized in hydrophobic vehicles are described. Resin systems containing such chlorhexidine gluconate compositions, including adhesives and articles incorporating such resin systems, including medical articles such as drapes are also described.

Abstract: Compositions containing chlorhexidine gluconate solubilized in hydrophobic vehicles are described. Resin systems containing such chlorhexidine gluconate compositions, including adhesives and articles incorporating such resin systems, including medical articles such as drapes are also described.

Abstract: Compositions containing chlorhexidine gluconate solubilized in hydrophobic vehicles are described. Resin systems containing such chlorhexidine gluconate compositions, including adhesives and articles incorporating such resin systems, including medical articles such as drapes are also described.

Abstract: A method includes contact printing an active composition onto a surface of a release substrate to form a printed surface. The active composition spontaneously dewets the surface of the release substrate to form active deposits on the surface of the release substrate. The active composition comprises an active agent dissolved or dispersed in an aqueous liquid vehicle. A pressure-sensitive adhesive layer is disposed on the printed surface.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apertured hydrogel that is used in connection with an insertion device to provide comfort at the site of entry into the skin. In one embodiment, the hydrogel contains antimicrobial properties to help inhibit microbial growth at the site of insertion of the device into the skin. In the invention the apertured hydrogel is provided with a medical dressing and comprises a hydrogel having an upper surface and a lower surface, a film covering the upper surface of the hydrogel, a base sheet releasably covering to the lower surface of the hydrogel, an aperture in the film and hydrogel from the upper surface to the lower surface of the hydrogel, wherein the base sheet extends beyond the hydrogel to form a tab.

Abstract: An antimicrobial pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA). The PSA system can include an antimicrobial polymer having a plurality of pendant groups. The plurality of pendant groups can include (i) a first pendant group comprising a nonpolar compound, (ii) a second pendant group comprising a quaternary ammonium compound, and (iii) a third pendant group different from the first pendant group or the second pendent group, wherein the third pendant group provides inter-reactivity, such that the antimicrobial polymer can include one or more intermolecular interactions. The antimicrobial polymer can be free of non-ionic hydrophilic moieties. The PSA system can have a glass transition temperature Tg ranging from 0 to 50 degrees C.

Abstract: Compositions containing chlorhexidine gluconate solubilized in hydrophobic vehicles are described. Resin systems containing such chlorhexidine gluconate compositions, including adhesives and articles incorporating such resin systems, including medical articles such as drapes are also described.

Abstract: Silicone-polyether copolymers, adhesives and medical articles comprising same, and methods of making same. The silicone-polyether copolymer composition can include a backbone composition having a first (silicone) segment and a second (polyether) segment connected randomly via at least one of an oxamide linkage and a urea linkage. The method of making the silicone-polyether copolymer composition can include combining: a) a first (silicone) precursor; b) a second (polyether) precursor; and c) at least one of a diisocyanate and an oxalate compound.

Abstract: The disclosed conformable coating provides a highly durable and resilient film useful for protecting and repairing surfaces such as skin and mucous membranes. The coating comprises 0.1% to 65% wt. of a polymerized cyanoacrylate monomer and at least 35% wt. of an elastomer phase. The conformable coating composition comprises a polymerizable cyanoacrylate monomer, an elastomer, and a volatile liquid. The cyanoacrylate monomer is 0.1 to 65% wt. of the nonvolatile portion, the elastomer in an elastomer phase is at least 35% wt. of the nonvolatile portion, and the volatile liquid is at least 40% wt. of the total composition.

Abstract: Compositions containing chlorhexidine gluconate solubilized in hydrophobic vehicles are described. Resin systems containing such chlorhexidine gluconate compositions, including adhesives and articles incorporating such resin systems, including medical articles such as drapes are also described.

Abstract: A method includes contact printing an active composition onto a surface of a release substrate to form a printed surface. The active composition spontaneously dewets the surface of the release substrate to form active deposits on the surface of the release substrate. The active composition comprises an active agent dissolved or dispersed in an aqueous liquid vehicle. A pressure-sensitive adhesive layer is disposed on the printed surface.

Abstract: The disclosed conformable coating provides a highly durable and resilient film useful for protecting and repairing surfaces such as skin and mucous membranes. A conformable coating composition comprises an elastomer, a volatile liquid, wherein the volatile liquid is at least 40% wt. of the total composition and the composition has a viscosity less than 1,000 cps. Disclosed is a conformable film that comprises an elastomer on a substrate, wherein the coating weight is from 1 to 30 mg/in2, and wherein the film has less than 75% failure at 100% elongation.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apertured hydrogel that is used in connection with an insertion device to provide comfort at the site of entry into the skin. In one embodiment, the hydrogel contains antimicrobial properties to help inhibit microbial growth at the site of insertion of the device into the skin. In the invention the apertured hydrogel is provided with a medical dressing and comprises a hydrogel having an upper surface and a lower surface, a film covering the upper surface of the hydrogel, a base sheet releasably covering to the lower surface of the hydrogel, an aperture in the film and hydrogel from the upper surface to the lower surface of the hydrogel, wherein the base sheet extends beyond the hydrogel to form a tab.