Abstract: A process for the manufacture of a plastisol film or foam tape laminate comprises providing a continuous liner; forming a release layer along the length of one side of the liner; depositing an adhesive onto the release layer; drying the adhesive; casting a liquid plastisol formulation onto the adhesive; fusing, and in the case of a foam tape, expanding the plastisol formulation to form a thermoplastic layer on the adhesive; and, winding the resulting tape laminate onto rolls.

Abstract: A non-contact controllable heater wound covering having a peripheral sealing ring covered by a layer to which is attached a heater and this assembly is attached to the skin with an adhesive so that the heater is held proximate the wound area in a non-contact position. The layer and peripheral sealing ring together define a treatment volume proximate the wound. The wound covering includes a programmable active heater control and the sealing ring may dispense water to control the humidity of the treatment volume. One form of active heat is an electrical resistive filament in variable geometric shapes providing versatility in application of heat to different types of wounds and wound area geometries. Another form of active heat is the transfer of a heated gas to the wound covering.

Abstract: A healing pack for applying an epsom salts soak to body parts normally inaccessible to soaking includes a pliable, saucer shaped, foam cup containing a water soluble gel mixture of epsom salts and glycerin. When applied to sprains and contusions it functions the same as soaking in epsom salts and water.

Abstract: A thin film device for medical applications such as a wound dressing including an occlusive layer having an edge portion about at least a portion of the thin film device and a non-continuous, hydrocolloid-containing polymeric support layer overlying the edge portion of the occlusive layer.

Abstract: The invention concerns a novel hydrophile adhesive mass to be used for medical purposes characterised in that said hydrophile adhesive mass comprises:(a) 10 to 35 parts by weight of sequenced poly(styrene/olefin/styrene) copolymer, in particular poly(styrene/isoprene/styrene),(b) 20 to 50 parts by weight of a tackifier resin,(c) 2 to 15 parts by weight of an acrylate polymer with a glass temperature less than -20.degree. C.,(d) 2 to 25 parts by weight of a plasticizer, in particular a plasticizing oil,(e) 20 to 50 parts by weight of a hydrocolloid,(f) 0.1 to 2 parts by weight of at least one antioxidant.The invention also concerns the use of this adhesive mass for making protective bandages, in particular for treating blisters, skin-deep dermo-epidermic lesions, exudative wounds and burns.

Abstract: A non-contact controllable heater wound covering and method having a peripheral sealing ring covered by a layer to which is attached a heater and this assembly is attached to the skin with an adhesive so that the heater is held proximate the wound area in a non-contact position. The layer and peripheral sealing ring together define a treatment volume proximate the wound. The wound covering includes a programmable active heater control and the sealing ring may dispense water to control the humidity of the treatment volume. One form of active heat is an electrical resistive filament in variable geometric shapes providing versatility in application of heat to different types of wounds and wound area geometries. Another form of active heat is the transfer of a heated gas to the wound covering.

Abstract: An external wound dressing having a cover which is reversibly movable to an open position exposing the wound from a closed position covering the wound thereby enabling selective viewing of the wound without removing the wound dressing from the individual.

Abstract: A medical adhesive bandage and delivery system including a medical adhesive bandage and a package. The bandage has a backing, an adhesive on a first surface of the backing, and a pad proximate the first surface of the backing. At least one line of separation (for example, a line of perforations) is provided in the backing and the pad to facilitate selective manual separation of the bandage into more than one bandage. The package may include a release area or liner, with the adhesive on the medical adhesive bandage releasably adhered to the release area or liner. The package preferably tends to retain the bandage therein when the package is torn and the bandage is separated along a line of separation.

Abstract: A protective covering for a lesion comprises a frame for adhering to the skin of a patient and for surrounding a lesion. The frame has a central opening and a generally L-shaped cross section including a wall, and a base that surrounds the lesion and attaches to the patient's skin with an adhesive. One end of the wall extends perpendicularly from the base, extending around the central opening. The free end of the wall includes a peripheral recess wherein a rim of a cover is received. The cover aligns with the opening and the rim extends fully around the cover so that when the frame base is attached to the patient's skin surrounding a lesion, and the rim of the cover is sealingly received in the recess of the wall, a sealed space is provided enclosing the lesion to protect it from the water. The cover may be put on and taken off the frame many times while the adhesive connection between the frame and skin remains intact.

Abstract: An occlusive dressing consisting essentially of a soft, pliant, fluid absorbent adhesive barrier layer, a thin elastomeric backing layer along one side of the barrier layer, and a removable release sheet covering the opposite skin-contacting surface of the barrier layer. The release sheet is divided into two immediately adjacent separable sections disposed along opposite sides of a predetermined line of separation. Each separable section includes an extended tab which projects outward beyond a perimeter of the skin-contacting surface of the barrier layer for permitting removal of the separable sections without touching or contaminating the exposed surface of the barrier layer. When the line of separation is defined by a series of alternating slits and connecting segments which normally hold the separable sections in contiguous relation, the extended tabs facilitate tearing the separable sections apart.

Abstract: An incise drape suitable for use in surgical procedures. The drape comprises a substantially transparent flexible film that has at least a portion of one major surface coated or covered with a pressure sensitive adhesive, and a two liners removably covering the adhesive. Each liner has a handle spaced from the opposite side edges of the film, and a body portion attached to the handle. The body portion of each liner extends along the adhesive from handle in the direction away from the other liner. The drape is repeatedly folded over from the opposite side edges of the film toward the handles so that the drape may be unfolded and the adhesive exposed by pulling the handles apart.

Abstract: A non-contact controllable heater wound covering and method having a peripheral sealing ring covered by a layer to which is attached a heater and this assembly is attached to the skin with an adhesive so that the heater is held proximate the wound area in a non-contact position. The layer and peripheral sealing ring together define a treatment volume proximate the wound. The wound covering includes a programmable active heater control and the sealing ring may dispense water to control the humidity of the treatment volume. One form of active heat is an electrical resistive filament in variable geometric shapes providing versatility in application of heat to different types of wounds and wound area geometries. Another form of active heat is the transfer of a heated gas to the wound covering.

Abstract: A wound dressing for moist wounds is formed from a body layer (1) with a wound-contacting layer (3) attached to an inner surface and a barrier backing layer (2) attached to an outer surface. The body layer (1) is a resiliently compressible moisture-absorbent polyurethane foam film. The wound-contacting layer (3) is preferably a hydrophilic moisture permeable foam film.

Abstract: A non-contact heated wound covering preferably having a peripheral sealing ring covered by a layer to which is attached a heater and this assembly is attached to the skin with an adhesive so that the heater is held proximate the wound area in a non-contact position. The layer and peripheral sealing ring together define a treatment volume proximate the wound. The wound covering includes a programmable active heater control and the sealing ring may dispense water to control the humidity of the treatment volume. One form of active heat is an electrical resistive filament in variable geometric shapes providing versatility in application of heat to different types of wounds and wound area geometries. Another form of active heat is the transfer of a heated gas to the wound covering.

Abstract: A non-contact wound covering for covering a wound. A peripheral sealing ring is covered by a barrier layer and this assembly is attached to the skin with an adhesive. The barrier layer and peripheral sealing ring together define a treatment volume over the wound. The barrier layer may include active and passive heaters and the sealing ring may dispense water to control the humidity of the treatment volume. One form of active heat is the transfer of a heated fluid to the wound covering.

Abstract: A covering device (10) for use in covering lacerations, wounds, incisions, insertions of medical devices and the like. The wound covering device includes a flexible hinge member (26) having a width approximately coextensive with the portion of the wound to be covered. The hinge member (26) having a first portion (32) connected at one end to a cover dressing (18), and a second portion (34) connected to a handle member (12). The hinge member (26) having adhesive layers (36, 38) applied in appropriate places to adhere the hinge member (26) to the cover dressing (18), and the hinge member (26) to the patient. Handle member (12) and a protective member (40) are arranged to cover the device so that the device can be handled and applied by a person wearing surgical gloves.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for draping a surgical site prior to surgery. Specifically, the methods of this invention involve the in situ formation of a cyanoacrylate polymeric drape on the skin surface of a patient peripheral to the surgical site. Surgery is then conducted at the surgical site.

Abstract: A non-contact controllable heater wound covering having a peripheral sealing ring covered by a layer to which is attached a heater and this assembly is attached to the skin with an adhesive so that the heater is held proximate the wound area in a non-contact position. The layer and peripheral sealing ring together define a treatment volume proximate the wound. The wound covering includes a programmable active heater control and the sealing ring may dispense water to control the humidity of the treatment volume. One form of active heat is an electrical resistive filament in variable geometric shapes providing versatility in application of heat to different types of wounds and wound area geometries. Another form of active heat is the transfer of a heated gas to the wound covering.

Abstract: Method for forming a polyurethane based adhesive composition in which a reaction mixture of at least one NCO-terminated prepolymer and a polyhydroxy compound is heated at a temperature and for a length of time sufficient to provide a gel content of from about 30 to 42% by weight and a molecular weight of extractables of at least about 45,000. Polyurethane based adhesives prepared by the method and medical devices employing the same are also disclosed.

Abstract: A protection and treatment device for ankle, heel and elbow prominences of bed ridden patients in the form of a topically applied pressure resilient cushion adapted to be positioned on the skin adjacent the bony prominence in which a pad having a relatively flat surface conformable to the skin area at which it is applied contains a recess essentially to embrace the bony prominence and includes a perimeter section around the recess that abuts the skin around the bony prominence and supports the cushion against the body tissue adjacent the prominence. The cushion includes multiple sections having differing cross-sections and may be provided in adhesive and medicated configurations maintained in place by a.

Abstract: A surgical dressing comprising a pressure-sensitive adhesive tape which comprises a polytetrafluoroethylene film support having provided thereon a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, in which the polytetrafluoroethylene film support is a uniaxially stretched porous film and the adhesive tape has a load at 50% extension of not lower than 50 g/15 mm and lower than 200 g/15 mm. The surgical dressing does not involve irritation and can be applied with easy stretch to even the part of the body having a special contour, such as the tip of a finger or a joint, with good adhesion and can follow the movement of the part to which it is stuck.

Abstract: The invention developed is a nursing pad assembly suitable for absorbing lacteal fluid which is conformable to the human breast. It includes a conformable casing comprising a central area and a plurality of outwardly extending fingers, the central area possessing a pocket having a front opening and a rear opening; an absorbent padding material located in the pocket and capable of being removed through the front opening; and adhesively attaching the outwardly extending fingers to an area surrounding the nipple in such fashion that the nipple will contact the absorbent padding material through the rear opening. When the absorbent padding material is removed from the pocket, the nipple will be exposed through the front opening to enable nursing without requiring removal of the entire pad assembly.

Abstract: A bandage in the form of a reinforced silicone gel sheet for the treatment of scar tissue is disclosed. The bandage consists of a first layer of silicone adapted to adhere to the skin, a second layer of polyester mesh fabric with a plurality of holes therethrough, which contacts the first layer, and a third layer of silicone. The third layer acts as a sealant and an adhesive when applied to the mesh fabric by projecting through the holes in the mesh fabric to seal the second layer and to laminate the second layer between the first layer and the third layer. The sealant effect of the third layer provides a non-adherent surface which enables the bandage to be worn underneath clothing. A method of manufacture is also disclosed.

Abstract: A thin film wound dressing is disclosed in which a thin, transparent, vapor-transmitting elastomeric film is coated along its underside with a suitable pressure-sensitive adhesive for securing the dressing to a patient's skin. Prior to use, the adhesive layer is protected by a removable release liner. The opposite (upper) surface of the film has a removable backing layer with a multiplicity of wide openings or foramina separated from each other by connecting strip portions, and at least some of the strip portions preferably terminate in free ends along a peripheral edge of the film.

Abstract: There is provided an eyelid closure patch for use by anesthesiologists to ensure that the patient's eyes are closed during surgery. The patch consists of a flexible transparent material which contains a layer of a transparent pressure sensitive water soluble gelatinous or hydrocolloidal adhesive. The patch has an adhesive free tab and a cover sheet.

Abstract: A protection and treatment device for ankle, heel and elbow prominences of bed ridden patients in the form of a topically applied pressure resilient cushion adapted to be positioned on the skin adjacent the bony prominence in which a pad having a relatively flat surface conformable to the skin area at which it is applied contains a recess essentially to embrace the bony prominence and includes a perimeter section around the recess that abuts the skin around the bony prominence and supports the cushion against the body tissue adjacent the prominence. The cushion includes multiple sections having differing cross-sections and may be provided in self-adhesive and medicated configurations.

Abstract: The present invention provides a body-adhesive tape having adhesive properties preventing the tape from peeling off due to sweat when it is applied in an overlapped manner, and which also has good moisture permeability. In the body-adhesive tape, a base cloth is formed from a stretchable warp thread and a standard weft thread. On one side of the base cloth a plurality of pressure-sensitive adhesive layers are formed separated by appropriate gaps. The pressure-sensitive adhesive layers are formed so that they meander left and right along the length of the tape. At the gaps, the base cloth is exposed so there is permeability. Since the gap meanders, it is longer than the tape, and thus there is more exposure of the weave and more permeability. The pressure-sensitive adhesive layers meander so that the tape can be attached anywhere on the body and can respond to tension due to body movement from any direction.

Abstract: A self adhesive bandage roll that unrolls and covers a wounds. The roll includes a carrier strip, a gauze pad strip that is disposed on the carrier strip, and a pair of release sheets of protective material that are releasably disposed on and peelable from the carrier strip.

Abstract: Wound dressings for application to a patient's skin are disclosed, including a dressing layer, a bio-compatible adhesive layer on one side thereof, a support layer on the other side of the dressing layer, the support layer extending around to the other side, and a separate protective layer on the adhesive side of the dressing layer, whereby the extended portion of the support layer is interposed between an edge of the dressing layer and the protective layer so as to facilitate removal and separation of the protective layer from the wound dressing while retaining the dressing layer on the support layer.

Abstract: A wound dressing is disclosed that is intended to be supplied to the user in generally planar condition and may then be easily shaped to conform with a joint surface, such as a heel or elbow, without forming wrinkles in that portion of the dressing overlying the wound and without causing potential leakage channels or gaps in the border portion of the dressing surrounding the wound. The dressing includes a layer of pliant adhesive material having particles of one or more water-absorbable and swellable hydrocolloids dispersed therein and a backing layer of a flexible (preferably elastomeric) material extending over one side of the adhesive layer. The dressing is contoured to provide a continuous border in which the adhesive layer has a thickness substantially less than in the central body portion of the dressing.

Abstract: A bandage has a central portion for application directly to a body wound and a plurality of adhesive tabs connected to and spaced around the central portion for adhesion to the body around and in spaced-apart relation to the wound. Each tab is capable of independent flexion. The bandage can be applied substantially without wrinkling to a wound administered to a convex, concave, or flexing body part, as well as to a wound administered to a body part that is flat and/or immobile. The bandage can be made to adhere reliably, despite any flexing or curvature of the body part.

Abstract: Collagen-based compositions useful in the attachment of tissues, or the attachment of tissues to synthetic implant materials, are disclosed. The compositions comprise collagen crosslinked using a multifunctionally activated synthetic hydrophilic polymer. A particularly preferred composition comprises fibrillar collagen, a fiber disassembly agent, and a multifunctionally activated synthetic hydrophilic polymer. Methods are disclosed for using the compositions to effect the attachment of a native tissue to the surface of another native tissue, a non-native tissue, or a synthetic implant. Also disclosed are methods of using the compositions to prevent the formation of surgical adhesions.

Abstract: An improved adhesive pad having an elastic substrate with an elastic layer thereon, a gauze pad affixed to the substrate by the layer of adhesive on the substrate, and release sheets releasibly covering and protecting the layer of adhesive on the substrate and the gauze pad prior to use, wherein the improvement comprises a layer of silver foil affixed to the gauze pad that inhibits growth of bacteria, viruses, and fungus in wounds by having its positive ions attracted to the negative DC field or an extremity so as to allow the silver ions to bind avidly to proteins and provide further protection against additional invasion of the bacteria, viruses, or fungi. The layer of silver foil can be plain, perforated, or embossed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a pressure eye patch in which an inner membrane is positioned over the patient's eye and fixed thereto by means of adhesive on its inner side with an outer membrane which is superimposed over the inner membrane, thus forming a cavity that is interposed between the outer membrane and the inner membrane. There is an elongated longitudinal slit in the outer membrane which allows the outer membrane to be opened to allow access to the cavity. Cushioning material such as sterile gauze may be inserted into the cavity through this opening. Alternatively, a cooling or heating material may also be emplaced in the cavity. Instead of the elongated slit there may be a partial peripheral opening between the front and rear membranes to allow access to the cavity.

Abstract: A multidose transdermal drug delivery system comprises a laminate composite with a plurality of compartments. Each compartment is a reservoir for a unit dose of a drug active to be transdermally administered. The assembly is adhesively secured to the skin of a patient. Individual seals are provided for resealably enclosing the drug active in each of the reservoirs. The individual enclosing seals are removable to release the unit dose into contact with the skin of the patient and are actuable to control the transdermal absorption of the drug actives. Provisions are also made to automatically indicate the activation of the drug and to prevent an accidental release of medicament.

Abstract: A conformable material is described which comprises a backing layer having an adhesive layer on a first surface and a removable protector covering the adhesive layer and a removable carrier layer on the non-adhesive surface of the backing layer. The carrier layer and the protector layer are provided with slits substantially the length of the longitudinal or major axis.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting the stretching of the skin to prevent damage to the skin, and resulting stretch marks (striations) on a woman's abdominal area during pregnancy, by transversely taping an adhesive-backed polyurethane sheet over the affected area for a major portion of the pregnancy period.

Abstract: Collagen-based compositions useful in the attachment of tissues, or the attachment of tissues to synthetic implant materials, are disclosed. The compositions comprise collagen crosslinked using a multifunctionally activated synthetic hydrophilic polymer. A particularly preferred composition comprises fibrillar collagen, a fiber disassembly agent, and a multifunctionally activated synthetic hydrophilic polymer. Methods are disclosed for using the compositions to effect the attachment of a native tissue to the surface of another native tissue, a non-native tissue, or a synthetic implant. Also disclosed are methods of using the compositions to prevent the formation of surgical adhesions.

Abstract: A transdermal therapeutic formulation is made of a composition comprising a polymer and ingredients mixed with the polymer which are a pharmacologically active substance, an alcohol, a percutaneous absorption promoter utilized according to necessity and water utilized according to necessity. The polymer comprises lipophilic monomer units and hydrophilic monomer units in a specific ratio. The alcohol, the percutaneous absorption promoter and water are mixed with the polymer in specific amounts. The transdermal therapeutic formulation has excellent percutaneous absorption, has many kinds of applicable pharmacologically active substances, shows good stability of percutaneous absorption with time because of absence of crystallization of the pharmacologically active substance, has good adhesive strength and thus favorably utilized as transdermal therapeutic plaster.

Abstract: A carrier delivered dressing is disclosed which has a conformable backing with a pressure sensitive adhesive coated on a bottom face and a low adhesion coating on a top face. The backing is supported during shipping and handling by a liner attached to the adhesive and a removable heat sealed carrier attached to the top face of the backing. The method according to the present invention discloses the steps of forming and optionally removing windows in a carrier material and nonpermanently heat sealing the carrier to the backing to form the dressings of the present invention.

Abstract: A blood withdrawal patch for facilitating withdrawal from a patient and for confining blood from the needle wound has an absorbent pad with a first surface to be placed against the skin of a patient around an intended injection site, a second surface opposite the first surface and a central opening. A transparent, elastomeric, self-sealing membrane through which an injection needle can penetrate lies in the pad central opening. A transparent cover layer has a central opening substantially aligned with the central opening of the pad to expose a central portion of the membrane to identify the withdrawal site, the cover layer being adhered to the membrane and the pad. The patch is adhesively held on the patient's skin. A blood vessel is visually located through the membrane and cover and a needle is passed through the membrane and the patient's skin into the vessel for blood withdrawal.

Abstract: An improved medical dressing, including a dressing layer having a first face and a second face, the first face having an adhesive coating on at least a portion thereof; a release layer covering the dressing layer in releasable contact with the adhesive face of the dressing layer; a support layer covering the dressing layer in releasable contact with the second face of the dressing layer, the dressing layer having smaller surface dimension than the release layer and the support letter, the support layer having on at least one side thereof a U-shaped perforation therethrough, the perforation extending from an area adjacent an edge of the support layer and overlapping the smaller surface dimension of the dressing layer; and a delivery means for applying the dressing layer to a wound site, the delivery means pivotally mounted on a portion of the support layer adjacent the base of the U-shaped perforation.

Abstract: A wound covering material comprising 1 part by weight of glucomannan, 0.20-0.99 part by weight of a solubility modifier comprising pullulan or carrageenan, 0.10-12 parts by weight of physiologically acceptable adhesive polymer base, and 0.20-20 parts by weight of at least one plasticizer selected from the group consisting of polyhydric alcohols, sugar alcohols, monosaccharides, disaccharides and oligosaccharides.

Abstract: There are described bandages which comprise a cohesive coated open cellular polymeric foam material which has a cellular surface area, at least 15% of the total surface area of the surface of the bandages comprise open cells of said open cellular polymeric foam material.

Abstract: Chlorhexidine gluconate-containing adhesives have dispersed therein solid chlorhexidiene particles which will pass through a 125 .mu.m sieve and at least about 30% of the total volume of particles has a size of not less than 5 .mu.m. The adhesive may be a vinyl ether adhesive and may be coated upon a backing layer such as a hydrophilic polyurethane to produce products suitable for use as wound dressings, IV dressing or incise drapes. The chlorhexidine gluconate may be obtained as a freeze-dried solid and added directly, in suspension, to the adhesive mass without further milling.

Abstract: An intravenous bandage for securation of an intravenous administration tube to the epidermis. A preformed bandage includes a pocket in which a bended portion of an administration tube is held in secured capture. Frangible perforations provide for timely deployment and use of various sterile members of the intravenous bandage including a member having a transparent membrane which aligns over a puncture site. One embodiment includes an umbilicus member which is incorporated for attachment of the administration tube to the epidermis. Another alternate embodiment includes a foldable clip member for frictional engagement and capture of a tube or appliance which includes an expandable shroud.

Abstract: A dressing for wounds that permits a cover member to be repeatedly unsealed or opened for inspection, medication of the wound or for any other purpose and then repeatedly resealed without loss of integrity of the seal. Opening and resealing may be accomplished by means of a hasp comprising a latch and an eye or the like. The dressing may be secured to the body skin of a user by means of an epidermal adhesive tape strip base member that has a wound circumscribing aperture. A pad, medicated or not, may be supplied to cover a wound under treatment within the circumscription of said circumscribing aperture.

Abstract: A method of increasing the adhesiveness of a shaped pressure sensitive adhesive, comprising adding an adhesiveness and drug release increasing amount of a clay to said adhesive prior to casting of the adhesive.A dermal composition comprising a drug, a pressure sensitive adhesive, an adhesiveness increasing amount of a clay and a solvent.A dermal composition comprising a drug, a multipolymer of ethylene vinyl acetate, an acrylic polymer, a natural or synthetic rubber and a clay, along with optional ingredients known for use in transdermal drug delivery systems.

Abstract: An adhesive bandage having a flexible backing element with a generally circular central region and a plurality of salient points radially extending from the central region giving the bandage a generally star-shaped or asterisk-shaped appearance. Wherein, the shape of the bandage helps the bandage protect and cover cuts on flexible parts of the body, such as the fingers and toes, without buckling and exposing the cut to the surrounding environment.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention a novel wound dressing providing superior absorption and preventing leakage is disclosed. The present dressing comprises a hydrocolloid-containing polymeric support layer either continuous or non-continuous and an occlusive backing layer overlying the support. In a preferred embodiment the present dressing further includes an adhesive on a skin-contacting surface of the support and an absorbent region interposed between the support and the backing layer.