Abstract: A film dressing for wounds and/or catheter sites and a method for applying such a dressing and a process for making the same are provided. Preferably, the film dressing has a substantially clear top layer. The top layer may be a moisture vapor semi-permeable film. The moisture vapor semi-permeable film may be coated with an adhesive and may cover a window cut out of a semi-permeable tape border having an adhesive layer and a hydrocolloid silver adhesive. The dressing may further have liners for use in the application of the dressing to a patient.

Abstract: The use of hydrophobic polyurethane foam as a backing material for bandages and bandages made with hydrophobic polyurethane foam backings are described. The hydrophobic polyurethane foam has a thickness of from about 0.1 mm to about 0.7 mm. The bandages are flexible, waterproof, and breathable.

Abstract: A bandage for protecting the skin of an infant's stomach surrounding an umbilical cord stump from the irritating effects of medicinal solutions. The bandage is substantially flat and has an absorbent upper surface, a substantially nonabsorbent lower surface, and a circular central cutout wherefrom the umbilical cord stump may be extended. The bandage has a flap closure portion comprising a bottom flap and an overlapping top flap. The top flap has adhesive on its lower surface whereby the top flap maybe attached to the bottom flap. In use, the bandage is placed on the infant's stomach with the umbilical cord stump extending therefrom. Then, the lower surface of the top flap is attached to the underlying bottom flap. With the protective bandage in place, a variety of solutions may be applied to the umbilical cord stump without irritating the sensitive skin of the infant's stomach.

Abstract: A patch with a fast-opening package comprises an adhesive support, possibly lacking the bandage pad and covered by one or more films of a protective material that can be separated from the adhesive support, a wrapper enclosing the patch and consisting of two half-wrappers that can be separated by pulling two end portions, at least one of the two half-wrappers being anchored to the one or more films protective material. At least one film of protective material has an extension that covers at least half the support and has a region submitted to die pressing to reduce the surface in contact with the adhesive, thereby allowing removal of the film by pulling the associated half-wrapper without a noticeable effort.

Abstract: A pressure-sensitive adhesive tape for fixing a joint portion includes a support of a generally rectangular shape having a longer side and a shorter side and a pressure sensitive adhesive layer on one side of the support in at least a portion thereof. The support is provided with a non-adherent portion or a weakly adherent portion. The tape has a cut line extending from an end of the shorter side to near the non-adherent or weakly adherent portion.

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 self adherent dermal wound window dressing includes a fabric tape layer having an adhesive skin adhering side and an opposite non-adhesive side. The fabric tape layer has an opening therein to allow viewing therethrough. A semipermeable transparent film layer closes the opening in the fabric tape layer and has an adhesive skin adhering side and an opposite non-adhesive side. The film layer non-adhesive side is adhered on the adhesive side of the fabric layer around the opening such that the fabric layer extends beyond the periphery of the transparent film layer. An absorbent fiber layer having an opening generally corresponding to the opening in the fabric tape layer, is mounted on the adhesive skin adhering side of the transparent film layer such that the openings in the absorbent fiber and fabric tape layers are in alignment and the transparent film layer extends beyond the periphery of the absorbent fiber layer.

Abstract: A wound dressing comprising an absorbent pad, an adhesive layer, and a backing layer is described, along with a dressing support layer configured to retain and deliver the wound dressing to a wound, the dressing support layer having a radial configuration that forms a plurality of alternating covered and uncovered portions of the backing layer along the perimeter of the wound dressing.

Abstract: The use of an absorbent layer comprising gel forming fibres in the manufacture of a wound dressing which forms a gel cushioning structure on the absorption of exudate from a wound for use in the treatment of pressure sores.

Abstract: Disclosed is a bandage for closing a wound or incision, and methods for the use of same. The bandage comprises a first flat flexible component having adhesive on a lower surface and one or more first elongated connectors extending in an offset manner from one edge thereof in a first direction. The bandage further comprises a second flat flexible component having adhesive on a lower surface and one or more second elongated connectors extending in an offset manner from one edge thereof in a second direction generally opposite to the first direction. Pulling elements are joined to the first and second elongated connectors. Means are provided for attaching the first elongated connectors to the second flat flexible component and the second elongated connectors to the first flat flexible component.

Abstract: Disclosed is a bandage for closing a wound or incision, and methods for the use of same. The bandage comprises a first flat flexible component having adhesive on a lower surface and one or more first elongated connectors extending in an offset manner from one edge thereof in a first direction. The bandage further comprises a second flat flexible component having adhesive on a lower surface and one or more second elongated connectors extending in an offset manner from one edge thereof in a second direction generally opposite to the first direction. Pulling elements are joined to the first and second elongated connectors. Means are provided for attaching the first elongated connectors to the second flat flexible component and the second elongated connectors to the first flat flexible component.

Abstract: Biocompatible adhesive protective dressings, and methods of manufacturing and using the same, having properties suitable for use on moist tissues such as gingiva. The dressing may include a flexible sheet, e.g. a metal foil, with an irradiated gamma radiation sensitive adhesive on one surface. The properties of gamma sensitive adhesives are modified by exposure to gamma radiation so as to increase their adhesiveness and volume. The dressing may be applied to human or animal tissue to protect the tissue from the environment, and retain autogenous and other substances at the application site. The dressing may be used at surgical sites or wounds.

Abstract: The present medical pressure-sensitive adhesive tape or sheet, comprises: a supporting base material; and an adhesive layer laminated directly or indirectly on the supporting base material, wherein the supporting base material contains: 1 to 50 parts by weight of at least one selected from the group consisting of a fatty acid, a fatty acid ester, a fatty acid amide, a higher alcohol, and a metal soap; and 100 parts by weight of at least one resin selected from the group consisting of an olefin thermoplastic elastomer, a styrene thermoplastic elastomer, and a polyester thermoplastic elastomer.

Abstract: A dressing and a method for applying the same to a catheter entry site are provided. The dressing may have a transparent film within the dressing which may allow an individual to view, for example, a catheter entry site, or a wound on a patient. A portion of the transparent film may be free from adhesive, which may enable the dressing to be removed from the catheter entry site without inadvertent adhesion of the film to the patient and/or a catheter. Further, the dressing may be flexible and may contour to a shape of a catheter to prevent contaminants from entering the site.

Abstract: A transparent cover for a venipuncture site providing a transparent window to view the status of the catheter, skin and puncture site and to protect that site from exposure to water, germs and other contaminants. The cover is comprised of one piece of flexible transparent material which conforms to the contour of the skin and has a main body foldably attached to an arm. The arm is adhesively attached behind the catheter to the skin, while the main body is folded on top of the arm and adhesively attached on one side to the arm and to the catheter lying on top of the arm and on its other sides to the skin. A method for applying and removing the cover is also disclosed.

Abstract: A transparent film dressing for wounds and intravenous catheter sites and a method for applying such a dressing and a process for making the same are provided. The film dressing has a top layer optionally printed with a measuring guide. The top layer acts as a casting sheet for the second layer of a moisture vapor permeable film. The moisture vapor permeable film may be coated with an adhesive and covered with a silicone coated protective paper or film. The film dressing may also have a tab and/or gripping strip for removal of layers and/or application of the dressing to a patient. The film dressing may be applied to the patient with the top layer printed with a the measuring guide. Alternatively, the top layer may be removed.

Abstract: A highly conformable and absorbent polymeric foam wound dressing is disclosed, such dressing being particularly useful in preventing pooling of fluid in a draining wound while at the same time maintaining surrounding skin surfaces in a relatively dry state.

Abstract: The skin contacting layer of the present invention utilizes a skin contacting occlusive layer that is provided with an uninterrupted border of pressure sensitive occlusive adhesive that encompasses the wound, thereby providing a chemical and biological resistant seal to the skin for containment of body fluids within the absorbent region of the dressing. This arrangement will prevent the migration of body fluids beyond the chemical land biological resistant barriers of the dressing and provide a safe means of minimizing exposure to body fluids, thus reducing the possibility of contact with contagions within said body fluids by attending personnel. Due to the fact the loss of body fluids into chemical and biological protective garment will decrease the garment's effectiveness, the present invention may also be used to treat persons who are injured in a chemically or biologically contaminated environment.

Abstract: An adhesive sheet for application on skin contains a supporting film, an elastomer film and an adhesive layer laminated in this order, wherein the adhesive layer mainly contains an acrylic polymer and both the adhesive layer and the supporting film contain a component compatible with the acrylic polymer and liquid or pasty at ordinary temperature.

Abstract: An epidermal lifting mechanism (10) comprising at least one strip of flexible material (50), first and second end portions (60), a middle portion (70), adhesive material (40), a plurality of resilient spring structures (20, 22, 24) extending through the at least one strip of flexible material, and a flap mechanism (80) integral with the middle portion.

Abstract: A continuous process for manufacturing a multilayered wound dressing including an apertured wound contact layer, an absorbent material layer and a backing layer, including (a) providing a substantially continuous first web comprising the wound contact layer and a first process release liner; (b) forming a plurality of apertures through the wound contact layer; (c) applying the absorbent material layer to the wound contact layer; (d) laminating a substantially continuous web of the backing layer over the absorbent material layer to form the composite web; and (e) cutting individual multilayered wound dressings from the composite web.

Abstract: Method of holding in place a transcutaneous implant by applying an adhesive in liquid form to the implant and the area of the patient's skin about the needle and allowing the adhesive to set. The implant is constituted by an infusion needle, a catheter or any transcutaneous implant. Whenever the adhesive is in liquid form, it has such a surface tension that it will flow along the implant and the skin to reach a terminal point, which is the point at which the implant is inserted. The adhesive is applied in liquid form and flows along the implant and the skin to reach the point at which the implant is inserted, and then allowed to set to hold the implant in place.

Abstract: A wound treatment system having a surgical bandage for treating a wound is provided. The surgical bandage has a wound treatment portion for being placed over a wound and a source of flowable adhesive. A source of flowable adhesive is used to apply an adhesive to the wound treatment portion. The adhesive flows through at least one opening of the wound treatment portion of the surgical bandage to directly contact the wound. A method for treating an open wound is also provided. The method includes the steps of affixing one end of a bandage to one side of the open wound and then pulling one other end of the surgical bandage to substantially close the open wound under direct visualization. The other end of the surgical bandage is affixed to one other side of the now substantially closed wound, before dispensing an adhesive or other substance onto a central portion of the surgical bandage between the two ends of the bandage.

Abstract: The present invention is a wound healing system and method of use to address the healing of wounds found on a foot of a patient. The wound healing system provides an apparatus and method of protecting and healing foot wounds, especially foot ulcers of diabetic patients. The wound healing system can be used on a wound found on almost any area of the bottom of a foot. The wound healing system includes a method of reducing the mechanical load on a wound, allowing the patient to walk while the system is in use, allowing the patient to access and attend to the foot, allowing different methods of treating a foot wound, and providing a kit with which medical personnel can easily fit the patient with the apparatus.

Abstract: A process for producing adhesive wound dressings, from a continuous strip (2) affixing a plurality of pads (3), each pad defining an adhesive wound dressing with a respective strip portion (4), each two adjacent strip portions (4) having a common lateral edge (5) and end edges (6) joining the lateral edges (5) of each strip portion (4), and a strip marginal portion (7) being defined between each two adjacent end edges (6), said process comprising the step of cutting, from said continuous strip (2), at least two different types of strip portions (4), which are dimensioned and shaped so that the strip marginal portions (7) be each incorporated as an integral part of a respective strip portion (4).

Abstract: A transparent film dressing for wounds and intravenous catheter sites and a method for applying such a dressing and a process for making the same are provided. The film dressing has a top layer optionally printed with a measuring guide. The top layer acts as a casting sheet for the second layer of a moisture vapor permeable film. The moisture vapor permeable film may be coated with an adhesive and covered with a silicone coated protective paper or film. The film dressing may also have a tab and/or gripping strip for removal of layers and/or application of the dressing to a patient. The film dressing may be applied to the patient with the top layer printed with a the measuring guide. Alternatively, the top layer may be removed.

Abstract: A transparent film dressing for wounds and intravenous catheter sites and a method for applying such a dressing and a process for making the same are provided. The film dressing has a top layer optionally printed with a measuring guide. The top layer acts as a casting sheet for the second layer of a moisture vapor permeable film. The moisture vapor permeable film may be coated with an adhesive and covered with a silicone coated protective paper or film. The film dressing may also have a tab and/or gripping strip for removal of layers and/or application of the dressing to a patient. The film dressing may be applied to the patient with the top layer printed with a the measuring guide. Alternatively, the top layer may be removed.

Abstract: A layered product in a package ready for non-touch application which product comprises a cover layer to which an adhesive layer is unreleasably fastened and a release layer which is releasably fastened to the adhesive layer, and which package comprises a top layer and a bottom layer where the top layer is next to the cover layer and the bottom layer is next to the adhesive layer or the release layer and the top and bottom layer are releasably sealed to each other isolating the adhesive layer from the surroundings, and where the cover layer is releasably fastened to the top layer.

Abstract: A wound dressing well suited for mass production on manufacturing assembly lines and having a non-woven fabric reservoir for receiving and retaining wound exudate sandwiched between inner and outer layers of non-woven fabric, the inner layer being adapted for covering a wound, the outer layer being air- and vapor-permeable, but bulk water- and bacteria-impermeable, the inner layer having a plurality of spaced tapering elevations of non-woven fabric, the tapered ends of which are provided with a pressure-sensitive adhesive for adhering the dressing covering a patient's wound.

Abstract: A carrier delivered dressing 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 highly moisture vapor transmissive adhesive composite is disclosed comprising at least three layers, a polymeric backing layer, a high moisture vapor transmission layer, and a skin contacting adhesive layer. The high moisture vapor transmission layer may be made from a polymeric backing material, an adhesive material or both.

Abstract: An apparatus for presenting an area of desired frictional interface on a portion of a user's appendage (e.g., hand or fingers) includes a flexible layer of material having first and opposite sides, with the first side having a frictional engagement surface. The apparatus further includes a flexible backing sheet having first and second opposite faces. A pressure sensitive adhesive is disposed on the second face of the backing sheet. The backing sheet has a central section and opposed tab portions, with the second side of the layer of material affixed to the first face of the backing sheet, in at least a portion of the central section thereof. The tab portions are sufficiently long, in dimension extending away from the central section, so that when the second face of the backing sheet is adhered to a user's appendage, the tab portions extend at least half way around the appendage. The frictional engagement surface has a static coefficient of friction of at least 1.1.

Abstract: In general, the invention relates to a preformed nasal septum skin barrier device having a mounting member and a stem portion which extends outwardly from the mounting member. The device also has an adhesive means, associated with at least the mounting member, for applying the device to an area adjacent an upper lip of an individual. When so applied the stem portion covers at least a portion of a nasal septum area of the individual and prevents nasal cannulae from contacting and causing an injury to the nasal septum area. More particularly, the stem portion may extend substantially perpendicularly from the mounting member. Additionally, the adhesive means for applying the device can be a skin compatible adhesive, covered by a removable protective covering, which is disposed on the mounting member and/or the stem portion.

Abstract: A patch for topical application to the skin includes a charcoal based composition applied to an impervious backing sheet. In a preferred embodiment, the charcoal composition is provided in the form of a slice or layer of generally uniform thickness and includes activated charcoal combined with a host material.

Abstract: A skin-contacting adhesive composition is described which has improved initial tack, long-term adhesion, water uptake and translucency characteristics and may be prepared by melt extrusion. Uses of these compositions are also described, for example, their use in wound dressings.

Abstract: The invention describes a method of curing a polymerizable material containing ethylenically unsaturated bonds at a temperature of 60° C. or less, comprising the steps of (a) providing a curative comprising an effective amount of a light-stable isomer of a 2,4,5-triarylimidazolyl dimer, such as bilophine; (b) activating said curative by application of an activator selected from the group consisting of solvent and friction; and (c) combining the activated curative with the polymerizable material. Articles comprising an adhesive having a detackified surface, such as adhesive bandages, a detackifying solution, a two-part adhesive system, and a fastening system are also provided.

Abstract: A first aid adhesive plaster comprising a pad on an upper surface of which an ointment is laid, an adhesive sheet of rectangular and an ointment protect cover formed to be a blister having a dome section by making its central portion project upwardly to form a gentle arc. The pad is covered with the blister by applying the ointment protect cover onto the adhesive sheet separably while leaving a gap between the ointment on the pad and an undersurface of the blister.

Abstract: The present invention is a wound healing system and method of use to address the healing of wounds found on a foot of a patient. The wound healing system provides an apparatus and method of protecting and healing foot wounds, especially foot ulcers of diabetic patients. The wound healing system can be used on a wound found on almost any area of the bottom of a foot. The wound healing system includes a method of reducing the mechanical load on a wound, allowing the patient to walk while the system is in use, allowing the patient to access and attend to the foot, allowing different methods of treating a foot wound, and providing a kit with which medical personnel can easily fit the patient with the apparatus.

Abstract: Adhesive composite dressings with simple and inexpensive delivery systems and methods of manufacturing the dressings are disclosed. The dressings include liners having a release surface and a retention surface. The bond strength between the liner and the pressure sensitive adhesive in the area of the retention surface is greater than the bond strength between the liner and the pressure sensitive adhesive in release surface. The increased bond strength in the area of the retention surface allows the backing to be held taut during delivery to assist in smooth aseptic delivery of the dressing. The retention surfaces can be provided by abrasion, embossing, perforating the liner, or combinations thereof. In addition, the methods of manufacturing the dressings can be practiced in-line with other converting operations using standard release liners.

Abstract: The subject invention is an improved band aid (bandage covering) for use in treatment of wounds where medication is to be administered to a surface wound, infection, or other problem on the skin of an individual, such band aid comprising, in general, a bandage member or similar member adapted to cover the skin area where the wound is located, such bandage member having a portion thereof with an opening on the upper bandage surface that extends to the lower surface of the bandage and which opening has a removable cover over the upper part thereof with the opening being used to insert medication to reach a specific wound area under the bandage and which opening is then recovered after the medication is so placed.

Abstract: An apparatus applies heat to tissue from a level that does not contact the tissue, in order to elevate the temperature of the tissue being treated toward normothermia. The apparatus may be attached to the skin of a person to form a treatment volume about the tissue to be treated. A heater, supported at the layer, is held near the tissue to be treated, out of contact with the tissue. The heater is for operating in a near-hyperthermic temperature range in order to treat the tissue. An example of a near-hyperthermic temperature range is 38° C. to 46° C. A controller may include means that cause the heater to operate over a therapeutic sequence, that cycle the heater on and off, that provide selectable average temperature values, that cause the heater to operate over an average temperature range, that cause the heater to operate at an average temperature over a therapy cycle, or that cause the heater to operate at an average temperature over a therapeutic sequence.

Abstract: A method for using a dressing (10, 300) having a plurality of anchor structures (301, 303,305, 307), a treatment structure (314) and an elastic material (321, 322), extending from the anchor structures (301, 303, 305, 307) to the treatment structure (314).

Abstract: A hospital type of bandage integrates an absorbent pad and non-stick layer with a fluid-impermeable outer layer and an adhesive in a single composite structure. In a preferred embodiment the invention further includes means which may be used to turn the bandage inside out upon removal, so that surfaces once contacting a patient are no longer externally exposed. A bandage according to the invertible embodiment preferably includes a pocket formed on the side of the bandage facing away from the patient after application, this pocket being large enough to accommodate at least a portion of a human hand, and inside this pocket and located opposite the entrance is a means for grasping which may be pulled outwardly through pocket opening, thereby inverting the entire structure. Various forms of devices for grasping are possible as alternatives, including a string, a tab and a tab with one or more finger-receiving holes.

Abstract: A stretchable and contractible wound closure dressing is disclosed having an adhesive bodyside layer preferably formed of an hydrocolloid-containing liquid-absorbing adhesive material layer, a vapor-permeable elastomeric backing layer secured to one surface of said adhesive layer, and a multiplicity of flexible but essentially non-stretchable reinforcing members extending in spaced parallel relation across said dressing for preventing stretching of said dressing only in directions parallel with said members.

Abstract: A pad comprising an approximate-quadrangular portion and approximate-arched portions attached to both lateral sides of the approximate-quadrangular portion and all the periphery of said pad is sealed with ultrasonic treatment wherein: when L represents the length of the approximate-quadrangular portion in the direction parallel to the lateral axis, S represents the length of the approximate-quadrangular portion in the direction parallel to the vertical axis and R represents a radius of said approximate-arched portion, following relations are satisfied: 0.5S:≦L≦4S between L and S; 0.5S≦R≦S between S and R, the production method and the adhesive bandage using said pad. The pad prevents peeling-off from four corners thereof and intrusion of water.

Abstract: A hydrocolloid bandage for the wound care designed for improved pliability and decreased peripheral edge lift. In particular, the invention is concerned with a hydrocolloid bandage which is absorbent, non-damaging to the skin and comfortable to the user preferably having at least a hydrocolloid region covered by film and adhesive layers which contact the user's skin at the periphery of the bandage.

Abstract: An adhesive bandage of the type used on acute wounds, burn wounds, minor wounds, or irritations includes a first layer for covering the wound site and an area around the wound site. The first layer includes a top surface and bottom surface. A second adhesive layer is situated over the first layer bottom surface, for adhering the adhesive bandage to a wound site. A third absorbent layer is situated over the second layer, for absorbing exudates from the wound site. A fourth layer is situated over the third absorbent layer for allowing limited flow of exudates from the wound site to the third layer. At least one each of an antimicrobial agent and a hemostatic agent or a multifunctional wound healing agent are each associated with the adhesive bandage in a position where the agents will come in contact with the wound site.

Abstract: An adhesive bandage having at least one soft, three-dimensional toy. In one form, a soft, three-dimensional toy figure, such as a stuffed character, animal or play object, is attached to the top surface of a flexible backing that is coated with adhesive on its skin-contacting, bottom surface and an absorbent pad is attached to the bottom surface and central portion of the flexible backing for application directly to a body wound. In another form, the toy could cover the wound directly, using either soft, three-dimensional appendages coated with adhesive or appendages made of flexible backing material coated with adhesive to attach the bandage to the skin. The bandage could also be designed so that the toy could be easily removed from the rest of the bandage components to allow for play with the toy away from the wound site.

Abstract: A non-contact wound treatment device suitable for releasable attachment to a patient's skin surface over a selected wound area in a non-contact position relative to the selected wound area, the wound treatment device comprising an attachment portion suitable for releasable attachment with the patient's skin surface, having an inner perimeter for defining the selected wound area, a wound treatment portion with a substantially planar wound cover and a support member supporting the wound cover, and a transition portion with a membrane connecting the wound treatment portion to the attachment portion, the membrane extending around the outer perimeter of the support member and attached to the attachment portion between the inner and outer perimeter of the attachment portion.

Abstract: This invention provides a patch with less skin stimulation, excellent in long time store stability and heat stability and having favorable tack during use. The patch comprising a styrene-isoprene-styrene block copolymer, polyisobutylene, tackifier, plasticizer and pharmaceutically effective ingredient, in which two or more kinds of polyisobutylene of different average molecular weight are used in combination and the viscosity of the adhesive of the patch is between 1500 and 30,000 poise (at 60° C.) and the tack of the patch is from 5 to 200 g/10 mm.