Abstract:
An adhesive patch for monitoring acoustic signals from a human or animal body, comprising a skin contact surface, converting means for recording the acoustic signals and converting it to a first electric output signal, and an adhesive element for attaching the converting means to the skinsurface, the patch further comprises transmitting means for transmitting the output signal to a peripheral device.
Abstract:
A faecal management device suitable for attachment directly to the perianal skin between the buttocks of the wearer. The device utilises an optimised adhesive wafer (1) in order to securely attach the device to the skin of the wearer so that the device is maintained in position for the entire period of wear, including circumstances or periods of wear during which the wearer is active, i.e. not bedridden. In addition the faecal management device of the present invention has the ability for easy application of the device.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a pressure sensitive, hot melt processable adhesive composition comprising a polar plasticising oil and a polar polyethylene copolymer, and a layered adhesive construct and a medical device comprising the adhesive composition according to the invention.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method for producing a patterned adhesive layer, and a wound dressing compri sing a patterned adhesive layer.
Abstract:
A spray dispenser (10) for containing and dispensing a fluidcomprises a barrel (20) to contain the fluid and a cap portion (30) connected to the barrel. The cap portion includes a pump means (40). A fluid conduit (50) is within the barrel and connected to the pump means. A clip (60) is connected to a selected one of the barrel (20) and the cap portion (30), such that the spray dispenser (10) is in an inverted orientation when in place in a pocket by way of the clip. Alternatively, a plate type-member (470a), 470b) and a removable cap cover (470c) may be selectively employed to maintain the spray dispenser in an inverted orientation when not in use.
Abstract:
The formation of a non-woven, free from organic solvent, formed through parallel formation of fibers on a collection device is disclosed. As the individual fibers are dry prior to contact with other fibers, the different contents of the various fiber types do not interact. However, when wetted, the fibers will start to be dissolved, or swell, and the different contents will be released and then interact. For the example of thrombin and fibrinogen, the interaction will initiate the formation of a fibrin coagulum by the cleavage of fibrinogen through the action of thrombin to form fibrin monomers that spontaneously polymerize to form a three dimensional network of fibrin.
Abstract:
The present application discloses that incorporation of dermatan sulfate and/or HA in composite scaffolds of certain polymers gives rise to a chondrogenic effect on chondrocytes resulting in formation of cartilage that resembles the natural ECM. This effect with dermatan sulfate as the primary additive has not previously been seen. The composites are formed by incorporation of dermatan sulfate finely dispersed particles optionally nanoparticles or as molecular dissolutions in a polymer matrix with no bonding between the DS and the matrix, providing the DS to the chondrocytes in an accessible non-crosslinked form.
Abstract:
A pressure-distributing element for use as a wound-contacting element in connection with negative pressure therapy is provided. This pressure-distributing element is made of a non-absorbing elastomeric material having a shore-value of between 5 and 60 shore A. Further the element is provided with diffuse pathways having a size of between 0,5 and 10 mm s. Such an element will be flexible in use and would enable the user to retain control over the element during use. The element may comprise strands, beads, sheets, interconnected ring-elements and elements having cavities and walls. Further it may comprise combinations thereof. A system for use in connection with NPWT is further provided. This system comprises a pump, a canister an enclosure for the wound and a pressure-distributing element. A method of use is also provided.
Abstract:
Implantable devices are designed to provide support to the bulbar urethral region of a patient experiencing incontinence. Surgical methods are utilized to implant the devices, and surgical tools are utilized with the surgical methods.
Abstract:
The invention provides a packaging for a medical article e.g. for a urinary catheter. The medical article is stored in a compartment and can be accessed by detaching a first element from a second element thereby forming an opening into the compartment. The first element comprises a suction cup or another fastening element by which the packaging is attachable to a surface. Due to the structure of the packaging, it can be supported in an orientation in which the opening is remote from the surface, and risk of contamination of the medical article can therefore be reduced during removal of the article from the packaging.