Abstract: At least one example embodiment relates to a composite material. In at least one example embodiment, the composite material includes an elastic layer and a support layer. The support layer is adhered to at least a portion of the elastic layer. The support layer extends across at least apportion of a surface of the elastic layer.

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: A dressing may comprise a manifold having a first planar surface and a second planar surface opposite the first planar surface, and a first layer adjacent to the first planar surface and a second layer adjacent to the second planar surface. The first layer and the second layer may be laminated to the first planar surface and the second planar surface, respectively. Pressure-responsive fluid restrictions through at least one of the first layer and the second layer may be adjacent to the manifold. The first layer and the second layer may also form a sleeve or an envelope around the manifold in some embodiments. At least one of the first layer and the second layer may be configured to be disposed between the manifold and a tissue site in use. In some examples, the dressing may have a smooth or matte surface configured to contact a tissue site.

Abstract: A vented chest wound seal for a penetrating chest wound includes a flexible sheet including a top surface and a bottom surface, an adhesive hydrogel layer covering a portion of the bottom surface of the flexible sheet, and a plurality of vent channels. The adhesive hydrogel layer includes an inner perimeter and an outer perimeter, and the outer perimeter forms a continuous perimeter of hydrogel along a bottom surface of the flexible sheet. A plurality of vent channels, each including a first opening to a space inside of the inner perimeter, extend radially outward to an outer terminal end vent to the top surface of the flexible sheet. The outer terminal end is spaced apart from the outer perimeter of the adhesive hydrogel layer towards the central portion of the chamber.

Abstract: A dressing for treating a tissue site with negative pressure may comprise a cover having an adhesive, a manifold, a perforated polymer film, and a perforated silicone gel having a treatment aperture. The cover, the manifold, the perforated polymer film, and the perforated silicone gel may be assembled in a stacked relationship with the cover and the perforated silicone gel enclosing the manifold. The perforated polymer film may be at least partially exposed through the treatment aperture, and at least some of the adhesive may be exposed through the perforated silicone around the treatment aperture.

Abstract: A device having a structured coating for adhering to rough, in particular biological, surfaces, includes a carrier layer, wherein a plurality of protrusions is arranged on the carrier layer, which protrusions each comprise at least a shaft having an end face pointing away from the surface, and wherein a further layer is arranged at least on the end face, wherein the layer has a different modulus of elasticity than the protrusion in question. The further layer can also fill the intermediate spaces between the protrusions such that an internal structured coating is produced.

Abstract: An adhesive composition comprising silicone adhesives and one or more absorbent fillers such as hydrocolloids is disclosed. The adhesive composition is particularly well suited for use in negative pressure wound therapies.

Abstract: The invention is to provide a hydrogen sulfide sustained releasing dressing and a manufacturing method thereof. The hydrogen sulfide sustained releasing dressing includes a hydrocolloid, a surfactant and sodium hydro sulfide. The manufacturing method includes (a) heating and stirring a hydrocolloid material; (b) adding a surfactant and sodium hydrosulfide into the hydrocolloid material; and (c) injecting the hydrocolloid material containing the surfactant and the sodium hydrosulfide into a mold for thermoforming a hydrogen sulfide sustained releasing dressing.

Abstract: A wound treatment system comprises a wound-treatment apparatus and a wound dressing coupled to the apparatus. The wound dressing includes a foam structure wound insert having pores with a greater cross-sectional area when viewed from a first direction and a smaller cross-sectional area when viewed from an orthogonal direction. Methods for making such wound inserts may include compressing foam structure material having pores with a substantially uniform cross-sectional area. Methods for treating a wound using a wound insert.

Abstract: The invention relates to a three dimensional shaped article having an outer and inner surface, the outer surface comprising at least one fabric (100) of polyethylene fibers having a tensile strength of at least 1.5 GPa, the fabric is impregnated with an acrylic based thermoplastic material. The three dimensional shaped article may further comprise monolayers with unidirectional aligned fibers. The three dimensionally shaped article has an improved surface appearance which would therefore need little or no post treatment and has good adhesion to coatings and paints.

Abstract: A dressing for treating a tissue site with negative pressure may include a core having a first surface, a second surface, and an absorbent between the first surface and the second surface, a cover disposed over the first surface of the core, a pressure indicator configured to change shape under negative pressure, and a fluid conductor coupling the pressure indicator to the second surface of the core.

Abstract: An adhesive bandage system includes a bottom package strip; a top package strip secured to the bottom package strip at a first end tab; a bandage, the bandage having a body and an adhesive layer and gauze, the adhesive layer removably engaged with an interior surface of the bottom package strip; and an applicator tab attached to a first end of the body of the bandage, the applicator tab extending outside of the bottom package strip and the top package strip; wherein the bandage is removed from between the bottom package strip and the top package strip via pulling force applied to the applicator tab.

Abstract: This disclosure provides a method of preparing a hydrocolloid adhesive that includes the steps of mixing one or more components to produce a continuous phase, heating the continuous phased to a predetermined temperature between about 135° C. to 170° C., adding a stabilizer to the continuous phase, reducing a temperature of the continuous phase to a second predetermined temperature below 99° C., adding a discontinuous phase to the continuous phase at the second predetermined temperature, and mixing the components of the discontinuous phase and the continuous phase to produce a uniform mixture. Further, the hydrocolloid adhesive includes a super absorbent material and 0.05% to 2% by weight of a peroxide.

Abstract: A medical sensor assembly comprises a flexible plaster adapted for adhesion on the skin of a patient and a sensor configured for transdermal measuring a physiological parameter, wherein the sensor has a measuring part insertable into the skin and a contact part for providing a signal connection to a measuring unit. It is proposed that the plaster has a flap which is adhered to an intermediate section of the sensor between the measuring part and the contact part.

Abstract: A re-closable wound dressing is provided. A base layer is operable to be attached to a skin of a patient. The base layer forms a pre-fabricated aperture through which a wound of the patient is accessible. A cover layer is coupled with the base layer. The cover layer is operable to cover the pre-fabricated aperture, and is permanently adhered to the base layer along at least a portion of the cover layer. The base layer and the cover layer are made of like materials.

Abstract: The present invention relates to viral or cellular membrane coated nanostructures. Nanostructure networks, nanoscaffolds and articles of manufacture comprising the nanostructure, and uses thereof, are also provided. The present invention also relates to methods for anchoring, attaching and/or growing a target cell. Target cells, constituent(s) of the target cells, target substances made by the target cells or culture medium of the target cells prepared by the present methods, and uses thereof, are also provided.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods for treating a subject with damaged tissue, such as an injury associated with a tissue to tissue (e.g., a connective tissue-to-connective tissue or tissue to bone) interface. One aspect provides an adhesive film or adhesive layer, optionally comprising a biomaterial, tissue growth factors, including CTGF/CCN2, or cells.

Abstract: A wound dressing is provided that includes at least a support including a thin pliable film with a top face and a bottom face, a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer applied to at least a portion of the bottom face of the thin pliable film, a protective layer applied detachably to the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer opposite the support and an additional layer either in the form of a uniform layer such as a film, or in the form of a frame, covering the top face of the thin pliable film. At least a part of at least the thin pliable film is trimmed in such a way that a space is created between the additional layer and the thin pliable film, the space providing a beginning for the easy removing of the additional layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a medical product for a fastening duration of at least 7 days having good skin compatibility. The medical product includes a central adhesive compartment (3) and an over-patch. The over-patch is free of active ingredients and is formed from a water-vapor-permeable back layer (1) and an adhesive polymer layer (2) that is free of active ingredients. The invention further relates to a method for the production of the foregoing medical product, and to kits of parts containing laminates of layers 1 and 2.

Abstract: Adhesive tape for bonding that can be detached without leaving residue and without damaging the surface of a substrate when stretched in a direction of a bond plane. An adhesive tape includes an elastomeric backing having opposing first and second surfaces an acrylate pressure sensitive adhesive disposed on at least one of the first and second surfaces of the backing. The backing includes a copolymer selected from the group consisting of polyether-polyester, polyether-polyamide, and a combination thereof and from about 20 to 60 wt % of a tackifier, based on the total weight of the backing. The backing has an elongation at break greater than 500%.

Abstract: Devices, kits and methods described herein are provided for treatment to skin, including but not limited to wound healing, the treatment, amelioration, and/or prevention of scars or keloids. A book-like packaging, applicator and/or tensioning device can be used to apply a dressing to a subject. The packaging, applicator and/or tensioning device applies and/or maintain a strain in an elastic dressing, and include undulating edge configurations to reduce peak stresses applied to the skin compared to traditional dressing shapes.

Abstract: A tissue bonding article includes a flexible material, an adhesive substance applied over at least a portion of a bottom side of the flexible material, and a polymerizable adhesive composition permeated throughout at least a portion of the flexible material.

Abstract: An article, such as a tissue bonding article, includes a flexible material, a polymerization initiator or rate modifier disposed in or on the flexible material, and a polymerizable adhesive composition permeated throughout at least a portion of the flexible material, where the polymerization initiator or rate modifier is a polymerization initiator or rate modifier for the polymerizable adhesive composition.

Abstract: Adhesive articles containing microtopography, such as microprotrusions, and a coating of adhesive glue, such an adhesive having known toxicity and/or tissue reactive functional groups are described herein. The articles described herein contain a substrate, a plurality of microfeatures, and an adhesive, such as an adhesive glue. The articles described herein exhibit a 90° pull off adhesion of at least about 1.5 N/cm2. The articles described herein can contain less adhesive than when the adhesive is used alone without microtopography and yet exhibit equivalent adhesive strength with little or no toxicity or other adverse side effects (e.g., exothermic reaction).

Abstract: A catheter securement device that adheres to the skin of a patient having an epidural catheter or similar small flexible tube member inserted percutaneously, the securement device having a flexible, sheet-like main body member capable of adhering to the skin of the patient, a double notched pad member over which the catheter is bent, and a releasable retention member to secure the catheter onto the main body member.

Abstract: Devices, kits and methods described herein are provided for treatment to skin, including but not limited to wound healing, the treatment, amelioration, and/or prevention of scars or keloids. A book-like packaging, applicator and/or tensioning device can be used to apply a dressing to a subject.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition in the fluid form intended to form a dressing on the skin. This composition comprises from 6% to 12% by weight of the total weight of the composition of a cellulose derivative, from 5% to 15% by weight of the total weight of the composition of a vegetable oil, and a volatile solvent. The oil/cellulose ratio by weight is between 0.8 and 1.5. This novel dressing base makes it possible to obtain a film on the skin having satisfactory resistances to water and to rubbing actions. The film is flexible and sufficiently comfortable, in particular when the dressing is applied to a fairly extensive area of the skin.

Abstract: A nasal dilator and method of making nasal dilators are provided. The dilator may have a composite base element of at least two regions, the base element having an outer surface and an inner surface, the inner surface of the base element having a pressure-sensitive adhesive disposed thereon; the base element further including a spring element which imparts return memory into the base element so that the base element returns towards a planar conformation during use. The spring element has elastic memory effected by differential properties in the at least two regions.

Abstract: The present invention provides to a patch and a patch preparation having low stretchability, which can be continuously adhered to the skin for a long time without undesirable detachment and marked falling off from the skin due to various factors during adhesion, and specifically provides a low stretchable patch and a patch preparation containing a support and an adhesive layer formed on one surface of the support, wherein a ratio P of the total length W (mm) of curved sections of a planar outer shape of the patch to the total length S (mm) of straight-line sections of the planar outer shape of the patch (W/S) is not more than 1.22, and, when the curved sections are approximated by a circular arc, the radius R (mm) of the circular arc is not less than 0.5 mm.

Abstract: A pubic patch is provided to apply to the pubic area of a woman, particularly the mons pubis (Pubic Mound) area of the pelvic region. The pubic patch includes an adhesive base with a front side and a back side with decorative material attached to the front side, and the back side attached to human body. The pubic patch may further comprise fragrances and/or illuminating devices. The decorative material may be hairs attached to supporting sheet or LED material. Further, a products kit is provided which contains a plurality of pubic patches. The product kit may include an instruction booklet. A method of using the pubic patch is also provided comprises the steps of selecting a pubic patch and applying the pubic patch to the human surface in the pubic area.

Abstract: A wound dressing is made of multiple layers and includes a collection chamber that is in fluid communication with a drainage channel. When applied over a wound, the wound dressing provides protection for the wound while allowing air and fluids to evacuate from the wound through the collection chamber and out through the drainage channel. The wound dressing can include a valve that restricts air and fluids from entering the wound, which is beneficial for treating pneumothorax.

Abstract: A bandage and method for securing a tension member comprising a central body and a plurality of tabs disposed about the central body. A tension member may be disposed across or through a slit or aperture of the central body. A body adhesive on the lower surface of the central body may secure the bandage to the patient. The tension member may then be pulled across the upper surface of the central body and a first tab may be folded over and adhered to the tension member and central body. The tension member may then be pulled back across the first tab and a second tab may be folded over and adhered to the tension member and first tab. Likewise, the tension member may then be pulled back across the second tab and a third tab may be folded over and adhered to the tension member and second tab.

Abstract: Systems and methods provide intraluminal delivery of a bandage structure within a body lumen or hollow body organ, e.g., for treating an injured gastrointestinal tract or an esophageal hemorrhage in a non-invasive way using endoscopic visualization. The systems and methods can be sized and configured to apply a chitosan bandage structure within a body lumen or hollow body organ, to take advantage of the mucoadhesive, antimicrobial, hemostatic, and potential accelerated wound healing properties of the chitosan material.

Abstract: A self-adhering bandage comprising: a carrier strip; adhesive layer disposed thereon; a gauze strip located approximately centrally on the carrier strip; a release paper covering the gauze strip and held in place by its adhering contact with the adhesive, thus forming a laminate; and an indicia incorporated in the adhesive layer that is transferable from the adhesive layer and a user's skin, when the bandage is removed from the user's skin.

Abstract: A water-soluble pressure sensitive adhesive comprises a homogeneous blend comprising (a) a polymer selected from the group consisting of N-vinyl caprolactam homopolymers, N-vinyl pyrrolidone copolymers, and mixtures thereof and (b) a non-volatile plasticizer comprising a monohydric or polyhydric alcohol having hydrophilic-lipophilic balance of about 2 to about 10. The N-vinyl pyrrolidone copolymers comprise about 60% or less by weight N-vinyl pyrrolidone.

Abstract: A device for the dressing of wounds and insertion sites of percutaneous and drug delivery devices provides 360 degree or complete circumferential protection of a wound or insertion site of a percutaneous or drug delivery device. In particular, the device is an integrated dressing for catheters comprising a pad and an adhesive dressing.

Abstract: Various systems, methods and materials are disclosed that enable efficient delivery of an agent into an adhesively adhered article, in which the agent elicits a desired outcome, on demand. This strategy, though general in scope, is also more specifically described with regard to enabling painless or atraumatic removal of products adhering to mammalian tissues such as skin and hair by suitably exploiting the ingress of an appropriate agent or like fluid. Other techniques and articles that aid in the handling or removal of such adhesive products are also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention provides novel nanofiber enhanced surface area substrates and structures comprising such substrates for use in various medical devices, as well as methods and uses for such substrates and medical devices. In one particular embodiment, methods for enhancing cellular functions on a surface of a medical device implant are disclosed which generally comprise providing a medical device implant comprising a plurality of nanofibers (e.g., nanowires) thereon and exposing the medical device implant to cells such as osteoblasts.

Abstract: Provided is a resin acid ester-based tackifier having a good compatibility with a synthetic rubber elastomer, being capable of reducing the melt viscosity of the elastomer, and being capable of imparting excellent adhesive properties and/or pressure-sensitive adhesive properties to the elastomer. The tackifier is composed of an ester composition characterized by (i) the ester composition comprising 70% by weight or more of a resin acid ester represented by the general formula (1): and (ii) the S?NMR/SNMR ratio of the ester composition being at least 6% in the 1H-NMR spectrum of the ester composition, wherein S?NMR is the total integral value of the proton signal(s) appearing in the region of 6 to 8 ppm and SNMR is the total integral value of all the proton signals appearing over the entire range of the 1H-NMR spectrum.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a wound dressing comprising at least a support comprising a thin pliable film (1) with a top face and a bottom face, a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer (2) applied to at least a portion of the bottom face of the thin pliable film (1), a protective layer (3) applied detachably to the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer (2) opposite the support and a additional layer (4) either in the form of a uniform layer such as a film, or in the form of a frame, covering the top face of the thin pliable film (1); said wound dressing is remarkable in that at least a part of at least the thin pliable film (1) is trimmed in such a way that a space (5) is created between the additionnal layer (4) and the thin pliable film (1), said space (5) providing a beginning for the easy removing of the additionnal layer (4).

Abstract: A wound closure system having first, second and third adhesive pads with a pair of strap members fixedly secured to the first and third adhesive pads. The pair of strap members are slidably received within the second adhesive pad. When the third adhesive pad is displaced, the first and second adhesive pads are displaced toward each other to close the wound.

Abstract: A composite comprising a stem cell; a biodegradable layer, which can provide an environment for the stem cell to grow and to differentiate, and; a N-isopropylacrylamide (NIPAAm), which can polymerize with the biodegradable layer and possess the temperature-responsive character for easy stripping. The present invention further provides a method for treating a patient with a skin defect, consisting of (a) providing said patient with a composite consisting of a N-isopropylacrylamide (NIPAAm) layer polymerized with a biodegradable layer containing gelatin and a layer of polypropylene (PP) non-woven, wherein a bone marrow derived mononuclear cell with CD45 negative and glycophorin A negative is cultivating on the biodegradable layer; (b) covering said composite on the skin defect of the patient; and (c) treating the composite with water below 25° C. to strip off the layer of polypropylene (PP) non-woven.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to adhesive peel-forming formulations for dermal delivery of a drug. The formulation can include a drug, a solvent vehicle, and a peel-forming agent. The solvent vehicle can include a volatile solvent system having one or more volatile solvent, and a non-volatile solvent system having one or more non-volatile solvent, wherein the non-volatile solvent system has a solubility for the drug that is within a window of operable solubility for the drug such that the drug can be delivered at therapeutically effective rates over a sustained period of time. The formulation can have a viscosity suitable for application to a skin surface prior to evaporation of the volatile solvents system. When applied to the skin, the formulation can form a solidified peelable layer after at least a portion of the volatile solvent system is evaporated.

Abstract: A wound dressing and method of forming the same. In one embodiment, the wound dressing includes a two-sided adhesive band conformable to a surface of a person. The wound dressing also includes a removable bandage configured to attach to an upper surface of and seat over the two-sided adhesive band, thereby forming a substantially closed structure for application over a wound on the surface of the person.

Abstract: A method and device for reducing the damaging effects of radiant energy, blast, or concussive events includes applying pressure to at least one jugular vein to reduce the egress of blood from the cranial cavity during or before the incidence of the imparting event. Reducing blood outflow from the cranial cavity increases intracranial volume and/or pressure of the cerebrospinal fluid to reduce the risk of traumatic brain injury and injuries to the spinal column. Reducing blood outflow further increases the intracranial pressure and volume, and thereby increases the pressure and volume of the cochlear fluid, the vitreous humor and the cerebrospinal fluid to thereby reduce the risk of injury to the inner ear, internal structure of the eye and of the spinal column. In addition, increasing intracranial pressure and volume reduces the likelihood of brain injury and any associated loss of olfactory function.

Abstract: The invention relates to a transdermal therapeutic system made of the following layers: a carrier layer (T), an active ingredient layer (R), a membrane layer (M) and optionally an adhesive layer (K), wherein the carrier layer (T) is impenetrable to the active substance and to water, the active substance layer (R) comprises as an active substance component the salt of an alkali reactive active substance, such as a CNS-active amine in combination with at least one alkali reactive further component, and a polymer component (P1), wherein the active substance is released from the active substance layer (R) only by the moisture entering from the exterior through the membrane layer (M), and the membrane layer (M) is made of a polymer component (P2), allowing a uniform delivery of basic active substances to the skin.

Abstract: A substrate based skin contact material formed from a hydrocolloid having a silicone based component extending over regions of the substrate surface. The adhesive is formed non-continuously over the substrate to provide areas devoid of adhesive to allow appreciable moisture transfer between the skin and substrate and improve the skin friendliness of the material during use and allow convenient removal with avoidance of skin irritation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pressure sensitive adhesive composition for skin application. The adhesive composition comprises 10-50% (w/w) based on the total adhesive composition of a polar part; 10-50% (w/w) based on the total adhesive composition of an apolar part; and 0-60% (w/w) based on the total adhesive composition of hydrocolloid.

Abstract: Medical devices, wound dressings, and methods of dressing wounds are described. Devices and methods using silicone and pharmaceutically active agents are described. Devices including covers and bases are described.

Abstract: A patch permitting division of only its release sheet by simply pulling right and left, wherein detachment of the release sheet is easy. There is provided a patch comprising a stretchable support, a plaster applied substantially all over one major surface of the support and a release sheet attached to the whole surface of the plaster wherein only the release sheet is divided at a division zone by simply pulling right and left, and wherein one or two or more precut parts that open when the patch is pulled right and left are disposed in the neighborhood on the division zone.