Abstract: A medical bandaging product including a sealable enclosure and a resin-impregnated substrate including a knitted fabric layer having upper and lower surfaces with interconnected knitted fabric yarns knitted such that at least one yarn extends across a gap from the upper surface to the lower surface along a width of the substrate in a back-and-forth pattern forming a single, integrated three-dimensional structure, wherein the at least one yarn extends between non-adjacent needle positions in a back-and-forth pattern in successive courses to provide a continuous pattern on both the upper and lower major surfaces of the substrate, wherein needle bed gap spacing is between 7.1 mm and 8 mm and a total thickness of the substrate is between 4.75 mm and 4.90 mm.

Abstract: A wound dressing is disclosed. The wound dressing includes an oil emulsion and a substrate including a plurality of first yarns and a plurality of second yarns, wherein the plurality of first yarns includes a plurality of first fibers comprising a cellulosic material and the plurality of second yarns includes a plurality of second fibers comprising a non-adherent polymeric material. In other cases, the substrate can be a woven substrate, a nonwoven substrate, or a knitted substrate of nonadherent polymeric fibers or yarns.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a hemostatic textile, comprising: a material comprising a combination of glass fibers and one or more secondary fibers selected from the group consisting of silk fibers; ceramic fibers; raw or regenerated bamboo fibers; cotton fibers; rayon fibers; linen fibers; ramie fibers; jute fibers; sisal fibers; flax fibers; soybean fibers; corn fibers; hemp fibers; lyocel fibers; wool; lactide and/or glycolide polymers; lactide/glycolide copolymers; silicate fibers; polyamide fibers; feldspar fibers; zeolite fibers, zeolite-containing fibers, acetate fibers; and combinations thereof; the hemostatic textile capable of activating hemostatic systems in the body when applied to a wound. Additional cofactors such as thrombin and hemostatic agents such as RL platelets, RL blood cells; fibrin, fibrinogen, and combinations thereof may also be incorporated into the textile. The invention is also directed to methods of producing the textile, and methods of using the textile to stop bleeding.

Abstract: Medical compresses, especially gauze compresses, are proposed which can be especially advantageously folded and stacked.

Abstract: A wound dressing includes a substrate fabricated from first and second yarns. The first yarns include at least one of a bast fiber, a cellulosic fiber, and combinations thereof and the second yarns include at least one alternative polymeric fiber.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a hemostatic textile, comprising: a material comprising a combination of glass fibers and one or more secondary fibers selected from the group consisting of silk fibers; ceramic fibers; raw or regenerated bamboo fibers; cotton fibers; rayon fibers; linen fibers; ramie fibers; jute fibers; sisal fibers; flax fibers; soybean fibers; corn fibers; hemp fibers; lyocel fibers; wool; lactide and/or glycolide polymers; lactide/glycolide copolymers; silicate fibers; polyamide fibers; feldspar fibers; zeolite fibers, zeolite-containing fibers, acetate fibers; and combinations thereof; the hemostatic textile capable of activating hemostatic systems in the body when applied to a wound. Additional cofactors such as thrombin and hemostatic agents such as RL platelets, RL blood cells; fibrin, fibrinogen, and combinations thereof may also be incorporated into the textile. The invention is also directed to methods of producing the textile, and methods of using the textile to stop bleeding.

Abstract: A composite material is provided that includes an open knitted textile support including at least one area free of stitches and/or in which the stitch density is at least five times less than in the rest of the support and a silicone impregnating the support. A method of fabrication of the composite material also is provided, and a medical device including the composite material.

Abstract: A wound treatment device comprises a wound surface contacting plug (10) and a cover (24) for covering the wound surface (22) and the plug (10), wherein said plug (10) consists of a flat textile isolating material comprising at least one first surface layer (12), one second surface layer (14) and one intermediate space (18) arranged between said surface layers (12, 14). At least the first surface layer (12) is provided with a biocompatible surface and a structure which enables a liquid to pass and prevents a wound tissue from growing in said structure. The intermediate space (18) is provided with isolating threads (16) elastically holding the first surface layer (12) and the second surface layer at a certain distance from each other.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sterile wound dressing having a backing and a nonabsorbent elastomer wound contact layer, wherein the elastomer matrix is formed by a synthetic three-block elastomer, preferably a copolymer of polystyrene block and polyolefin block (SEPS, SEBS, SEEPS, etc.) or mixtures thereof, wherein the total polymer content is less than 3.2 wt %, in particular 3.0 wt % or less, preferably 2.6 wt % or less, and is plasticized by an apolar oil and/or petroleum jelly.

Abstract: Provided is a stretch adhesive bandage having an adhesive layer 2 and a release liner 3 laminated in this order on one surface of a bandlike fabric base 1. The adhesive bandage after peeling off the release liner 3 is stretchable at least in the longitudinal direction (in the longitudinal direction and the in the width direction in the first embodiment and only in the longitudinal direction in the second embodiment). The release liner 3 has perforation lines K (K1, K2) in the longitudinal direction and in the width direction in the first embodiment, and at least perforation line K in the width direction is formed in the second embodiment, and any perforation line is broken to be a dividing line by stretching the adhesive bandage in a direction perpendicular to the travelling direction of the perforation line.

Abstract: A hemostatic device comprising (i) a carrier comprising at least one component selected from the group consisting of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose phthalate, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose acetate succinate, cellulose acetate phthalate; polyvinylacetate phthalate, cellulose acetate phthalate, acetaldehyde dimethylcellulose acetate, polymethacrylate-based polymers, and derivatives, salts, copolymers or combinations thereof; and (ii) thrombin.

Abstract: Polyolefin woven and nonwoven fibers, filaments and fabrics made therefrom which comprise a melt blend which comprises (a) a polyolefin; and (b) at least one compound of the formula (I) R1-(hydrophilic oligomer) ??(I) wherein R1 is a straight or branched chain alkyl of 22 to 40 carbon atoms and the hydrophilic oligomer is a homo- or co-oligomer consisting of monomer units derived from monomers selected from the group consisting of ethylene oxide, propylene oxide, ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, epichlorhydrin, acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, ethylene imine, caprolactone, vinyl alcohol and vinyl acetate; and wherein the hydrophilic oligomer consists of between 2 and 10 monomer units, exhibit excellent durable wettability. The fabrics are useful in disposable diapers, training pants, feminine napkins, tampons, incontinence care products, wet and dry wipes, wound dressings, surgical capes, filter medial, battery separators and the like.

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 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 method for applying pressure to skin with a dressing. The method including: adhering at least a portion of the dressing to the skin; and subsequent to the adhering, changing the shape of the dressing by removing a restraint which restrains an elastic member associated with the dressing into a first shape. Where the removing of the restraint from restraining the elastic member moves the elastic member towards an unrestrained second shape to one or more of elongate or reduce a dimension of the dressing to apply a pressure to corresponding portions of the skin.

Abstract: Absorbable tissue dressing assemblies are formed from hydrophilic polymer sponge structures, such as chitosan.

Abstract: A ring-shaped toe-patch is provided for treatment and prevention of tinea pedis, commonly known as athlete's foot. The toe-patches are made of rubber-foam, attached to a hydrophobic material for elimination of fungus like T. rubrum. The toe-patch has cuts extending into the patch from the central circle in the toe-patch. Due to its perfect fit the toe-patch comes close to the affected area making it possible for a hydrophobic material attached to foam to effectively bind the fungi. Simultaneously with the elimination of the fungi the toe-patch works as a toe separator creating space between the toes.

Abstract: A foreskin patch and a fixator for use in circumcision surgery. The foreskin patch (1) is in the form of an elongated strip, having an adhesive surface (11) on one side, and a ventilation structure (12). The ventilation structure comprises a plurality of breather holes or a breathable mesh. The fixator (2) comprises an annular sleeve, which has an accommodation space (21) to accommodate a penis. A plurality of fixing pins (22) are provided on the outer surface of the fixator. The fixing pins are needle-like structures vertically located on the outer surface of the fixator. The fixator is integrally formed from materials absorbable by human body.

Abstract: Provided are articles for use in wound treatment. The article is colored in a chosen color. The chosen color is green, and has in dry state the following mean values: a lightness factor L* along the black-white axis of between 20-55 according to Test Method T-397, a chromatic coordinate a* along the red-green axis of between ?45 to ?20 according to Test Method T-397, and a chromatic coordinate b* along the yellow-blue axis of between ?4.0 to ?1.0 according to Test Method T-397. The article can be used as a wound filler in an apparatus for treating a wound with negative pressure.

Abstract: A therapeutic device for promoting the healing of a wound in a mammal is disclosed. An exemplary device comprises a permeable structure having a plurality of depressions formed in a surface thereof. In use, the surface having the depressions is disposed adjacent a surface of the wound. A method of manufacturing a therapeutic device for promoting the healing of a wound in a mammal comprising the steps of providing a permeable substrate, and forming a plurality of depressions into a surface of the permeable substrate to provide the therapeutic device. A method of treating a wound comprises: providing a permeable structure comprising a plurality of randomly disposed fibers and having i) a plurality of wound surface contact elements disposed between end portions of the structure, and ii) a plurality of voids defined by the contact elements; and applying the permeable structure to at least one surface of the wound.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a hemostatic textile, comprising: a material comprising a combination of glass fibers and one or more secondary fibers selected from the group consisting of silk fibers; ceramic fibers; raw or regenerated bamboo fibers; cotton fibers; rayon fibers; linen fibers; ramie fibers; jute fibers; sisal fibers; flax fibers; soybean fibers; corn fibers; hemp fibers; lyocel fibers; wool; lactide and/or glycolide polymers; lactide/glycolide copolymers; silicate fibers; polyamide fibers; feldspar fibers; zeolite fibers, zeolite-containing fibers, acetate fibers; and combinations thereof; the hemostatic textile capable of activating hemostatic systems in the body when applied to a wound. Additional cofactors such as thrombin and hemostatic agents such as RL platelets, RL blood cells; fibrin, fibrinogen, and combinations thereof may also be incorporated into the textile. The invention is also directed to methods of producing the textile, and methods of using the textile to stop bleeding.

Abstract: A medical dressing is provided. The medical dressing includes a first and a second woven layers respectively having a fiber of polyurethane or a yarn of polyurethane; and a plurality of linear support portions woven between the first and second woven layers.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of making a bandage from a fabric such as a knitted fabric, for example. The fabric is steamed, sprayed with a solution containing an antibacterial/antimicrobial agent in a spraying chamber 28 and then dried in a drying chamber 40.

Abstract: A wound dressing comprises in combination (i) a first wound contact layer which preferably has a positive effect on the healing of the wound, and (ii) a second layer of greater hydrophilicity than the first layer.

Abstract: A reduced pressure tissue treatment system includes an applicator having an aperture, a first pad section, and a second pad section substantially covering the aperture and positioned substantially adjacent the first pad section. A fabric layer is located at least partially between the second pad section and the drape, and the fabric layer includes a woven or non-woven fabric made from a fiber material. A drape substantially covers the first pad section, the second pad section, the fabric layer, and the applicator. A reduced pressure source is in fluid communication with at least one of the first pad section and the fabric layer for providing reduced pressure to the aperture.

Abstract: Methods accelerate healing of a wound by applying a multilayer bandage to the wound. The multilayer bandage has a spun-bonded webbing comprising at least one partially or completely hydrolytically condensed silicon compound and a water-impervious or semi-permeable first membrane having at least one water-insoluble polymer. The webbing has a biologically degradable or biologically resorbable structure and is brought into direct contact with the wound by placing the webbing in or on the wound.

Abstract: The present invention provides threads of hyaluronic acid, and/or derivatives thereof, methods of making thereof and uses thereof, for example, in aesthetic applications (e.g., dermal fillers), surgery (sutures), drug delivery, etc.

Abstract: The present invention provides a stretchable pressure-sensitive adhesive bandage, which includes a fabric substrate, and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer and a release liner superposed on one surface of the fabric substrate in this order, the stretchable pressure-sensitive adhesive bandage being wound into a roll. When the release liner is removed from the stretchable pressure-sensitive adhesive bandage, the stretchable pressure-sensitive adhesive bandage has a width-direction elongation at a given load higher than a length-direction elongation at the given load, and has a length-direction elongation of 22 to 42% at a load of 0.5 N/5-mm width.

Abstract: An antimicrobial material suitable for use in a compressive bandage is provided. Also, a composition that is used to produce this material and the methods for production are provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a layered membrane sandwich system. In its simplest form, the present invention is a three layer membrane sandwich having a center layer of polyester positioned between first and second layers of silicone. The present invention can be used generally as an anti-adhesion membrane or as a barrier to tissue reaction following surgery. In addition, the present invention may optionally be used as a pericardial patch.

Abstract: A therapeutic device for promoting the healing of a wound in a mammal is disclosed. An exemplary device comprises a permeable structure having a plurality of depressions formed in a surface thereof. In use, the surface having the depressions is disposed adjacent a surface of the wound. A method of treating a wound comprises the steps of providing a permeable structure comprising a plurality of randomly disposed fibers and having i) a plurality of wound surface contact elements disposed between end portions of the structure, and ii) a plurality of voids defined by the contact elements; and applying the permeable structure to at least one surface of the wound.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a compression dressing designed to provide moisture transport properties to a contact surface and compression therapy for patients with swelling due to various medical conditions. The compression dressing is minimally comprised of at least one layer of moisture transport fabric comprised of elastic fiber that exhibits a sufficient amount of elasticity to apply a compressive force to a body part when applied thereto. The compression dressing further provides one-way, active fluid management which can move fluid away from the skin. The compression dressing may also include at least one absorptive reservoir layer that is applied to the outer surface of the moisture transport fabric. This absorptive reservoir layer may be removed as needed without substantially disrupting the compressive force applied to a body part. The method for using the compression dressing to manage fluid movement and edema is also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a medical product having a carrier layer, wherein one of the two sides of the carrier layer forming the surface forms an outer side of the medical product, wherein a code is permanently applied to the side forming the outer side wherein the code is a two-dimensional matrix code indicating a uniform source indicator of an internet site comprising application-specific and/or technical data about the medical product. The invention further relates to a set comprising at least one medical product, particularly present in a package, and a decoding device for decoding the identification code and for producing the connection to the internet site, and to the use of the code.

Abstract: A medical bandage is disclosed including a knitted spacer fabric cover or padding positioned in surrounding relation on a moisture-hardenable substrate. A reactive system is applied to and into the thickness of the substrate. The reactive system having a first state wherein the substrate remains in a flexible, conformable condition and a second state wherein the reactive system hardens, simultaneously hardening the substrate into a desired conformation.

Abstract: A reduced pressure tissue treatment system includes an applicator having an aperture, a first pad section, and a second pad section substantially covering the aperture and positioned substantially adjacent the first pad section. A fabric layer is located at least partially between the second pad section and the drape, and the fabric layer includes a woven or non-woven fabric made from a fiber material. A drape substantially covers the first pad section, the second pad section, the fabric layer, and the applicator. A reduced pressure source is in fluid communication with at least one of the first pad section and the fabric layer for providing reduced pressure to the aperture.

Abstract: A cushioning device for use on skin, such as on a finger or foot, comprising a cushioning layer having a skin side and an outer side and an ultra-hydrophilic pressure-sensitive adhesive layer coupled to the skin side of the cushioning layer.

Abstract: A therapeutic device for promoting the healing of a wound in a mammal is disclosed. An exemplary device comprises a permeable structure having a plurality of depressions formed in a surface thereof. In use, the surface having the depressions is disposed adjacent a surface of the wound. A method of treating a wound comprises the steps of providing a permeable structure comprising a plurality of randomly disposed fibers and having i) a plurality of wound surface contact elements disposed between end portions of the structure, and ii) a plurality of voids defined by the contact elements; and applying the permeable structure to at least one surface of the wound.

Abstract: A breathable interface system including an applicator having an aperture therethrough; a drape substantially covering the applicator; a first pad section located between the drape and the applicator; a second pad section substantially covering the aperture and located between the drape and the applicator, the second pad section substantially adjacent to the first pad section; and a fabric layer located at least partially between the second pad section and the drape; and a reduced pressure conduit in communication with one of the first pad section and the fabric layer for providing reduced pressure to the aperture; wherein the drape is secured to the applicator, covering the first pad section, the second pad section, and the fabric layer in a substantially sealed environment.

Abstract: A wrap (20) for securing about a blood vessel (36) by encasing a section of the vessel. The wrap (20) being of thin flexible construction having two ends (22, 24) and two sides (26, 28). The wrap (20) is more elastic or stretchable at, near, or along at least some of its sides (22, 24) compared to at, near, or along its center, to provide strain relief from wrapped to unwrapped aorta. The wrap (20) is not inelastic, so that loss of aortic compliance is minimized or enhanced. The wrap (20) is adapted to apply, in use, less compressive force at, near, or along at least some of its sides (22, 24) compared to at, near, or along its center.

Abstract: Under one aspect, an apparatus includes a primary dressing configured for application over a region of compromised skin and including fluid-absorbing material; and a secondary dressing configured for application over the primary dressing. The secondary dressing applies pressure to the primary dressing so as to maintain the primary dressing in place over the region of compromised skin and promote the flow of fluid from the region of compromised skin into the fluid-absorbing material, and allows moisture in the fluid to evaporate from the fluid-absorbing material. Under another aspect, a dressing includes a fabric layer sized to cover a region of compromised skin; a foam layer secured to the fabric layer and having an aperture defined therein sized to cover the region of compromised skin; and a biocompatible adhesive layer disposed on the foam layer. Methods of applying the dressing also are provided.

Abstract: A multi layer compression bandage comprises an inner wound facing layer (11), comprising a knit of viscose fibre yarns including bacteriostatic yarns containing a silver-based bactericide; an intermediate layer (12), which provides a spacer layer, substantially as described in WO 95/16416 and including auxetic materials, and an outer layer (13) of viscose and/or cotton yams, having an outer cohesive coating (14) of an adhesive.

Abstract: A scar treatment silicone dressing used for attaching onto wound of skin, comprising: a surface layer, a connection layer, a silicone layer, and a protection film. The surface layer is moisture permeable and water resistant thus providing protection function, and on one of its sides is disposed a silicone layer through a connection layer. The silicone layer is provided with penetrating through holes for controlling dissipation of moisture of skin wounds, as such assisting skin exiting perspiration to said surface layer via said through holes, hereby reducing the possibility that the acidic metabolite in perspiration getting in touch with the skin for long period of time in causing irritations/inflammations of the skin; meanwhile, it is also capable of preventing over-dissipation of moisture from the surface of skin, thus it will not adversely affect the repair and reconstruction of the scar tissue.

Abstract: An apparatus for cleansing and promoting tissue growth in wounds, in which irrigant fluid optionally containing cell nutrients and/or other physiologically active material from a reservoir connected to a conformable wound dressing and wound exudate from the dressing are recirculated by a device for moving fluid through a flow path which passes through the dressing, a biodegradable scaffold in contact with the wound bed and a means for fluid cleansing and back to the dressing. The apparatus has means for supplying thermal energy to the fluid in the wound. The cleansing means (which may be a single-phase, e.g. micro-filtration, system or a two-phase, e.g. dialytic system) removes materials deleterious to wound healing, and the cleansed fluid, still containing materials that are beneficial in promoting wound healing, is returned to the wound bed. The dressing and a method of treatment using the apparatus.

Abstract: Disclosed are device for promoting the clotting of blood comprising a clay material and a release agent. In some embodiments, the clay material is disposed within a substrate and the release agent is disposed within a mesh. The release agent can be configured to make direct contact with a bleeding wound when the device is in particle form and the clay material can promote hemostasis.

Abstract: Medical compresses, especially gauze compresses, are proposed which can be especially advantageously folded and stacked.

Abstract: Hydrocolloid-containing pressure-sensitive adhesive compositions for medical use are disclosed which contain networks of fibrillated polymeric fibers that have surface areas of at least 4 square meters per gram and which have superior properties of low cold flow and high cohesive strength.

Abstract: An apparatus for cleansing wounds with means for stressing the wound bed and optionally tissue surrounding the wound, in which irrigant fluid from a reservoir connected to a conformable wound dressing and wound exudate from the dressing are recirculated by a device for moving fluid through a flow path which passes through the dressing and a means for fluid cleansing and back to the dressing. The cleansing means (which may be a single-phase, e.g. micro-filtration, system or a two-phase, e.g. dialytic system) removes materials deleterious to wound healing, and the cleansed fluid, still containing materials that are beneficial in promoting wound healing, is returned to the wound bed. The means for stressing the wound bed and optionally tissue surrounding the wound promotes wound healing. The dressing and a method of treatment using the apparatus.

Abstract: A stretchable bandage comprises a knitted fabric comprising a plurality of yarns (b), (c) of a first inelastic material, e.g. viscose knitted together with yarns (a}, (d), of a second elastically extensible material (e.g. elastane). As shown, the yarns may be knitted from a pair of yarns, one viscose (c) and one elastane (d) fed together and occupying a common yarn path, and separated from the next such pair of yarns by a viscose yarn (b) and an elastane yarn (a) fed separately as single yarns.

Abstract: According to an aspect of the present invention, medical devices are provided that contain at least one multi-component polymeric fiber. The multi-component polymeric fiber further contains at least two components of differing composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to medical compresses, especially gauze compresses that can be especially advantageously folded. The invention also relates to a stack comprising a plurality of compresses, and a method for producing said compresses.

Abstract: A medical bandaging product fabricated of a rib-knitted fabric constructed of synthetic yarns selected from the group of acrylic, polyester and polypropylene yarns. An elastic yarn provides elasticity to the fabric, and an effective amount of a water repelling treatment is applied to the fabric for imparting water-repellent characteristics. The fabric may be used as a cast liner or as a protective wrapping of a splint product.