Abstract:
A wound dressing is provided. The dressing includes a moisture-transmissible backing layer having a first major surface, a second major surface, a backing layer perimeter, and a first opening; an absorbent adhesive gel adhered to the second major surface of the backing layer, the absorbent adhesive gel comprising an adhesive gel perimeter; and a porous layer having a first side, a second side, and a porous layer perimeter. The second major surface has a first adhesive disposed thereon. The first side of the porous layer is adhered to the absorbent adhesive gel. The porous layer is configured to facilitate passage of fluid to the first opening. One-hundred percent of the adhesive gel perimeter is overlapped by the backing layer. At least 50% of the porous layer perimeter is overlapped by the absorbent adhesive gel.
Abstract:
Attachment systems for attaching a vascular device to a patient includes an adhesive and a polymeric hardgood article for holding a vascular device. One surface of the polymeric hardgood article (140,240,340) is attached to the adhesive layer (110A,130A,220,230). The opposite surface of the polymeric hardgood article has a hole that passes through the entire article and a pathway adjacent to the hole. The pathway has a channel (343,443) extending to an edge surface, or a series of posts (541), where the series of posts define the pathway.
Abstract:
A wound dressing is provided. The wound dressing includes a moisture-transmissible backing layer having a first major surface, a second major surface, and a backing layer perimeter; an absorbent hydrophilic adhesive adhered to at least a portion of the second major surface of the backing layer, the absorbent hydrophilic adhesive comprising an absorbent hydrophilic adhesive perimeter; an antimicrobial agent disposed in the absorbent hydrophilic adhesive; a porous layer having a first side adhered to the absorbent hydrophilic adhesive, a second side, and a porous layer perimeter; and a second hydrophobic adhesive adhered to the second side of the porous layer. The second major surface has a first hydrophobic adhesive disposed thereon proximate the backing layer perimeter. 100% of the absorbent hydrophilic adhesive perimeter is overlapped by the backing layer. At least 50% of the porous layer perimeter is overlapped by the absorbent hydrophilic adhesive.
Abstract:
The disclosed film backing has a multilayer extensible substrate with a securing adhesive that can secure to a surface and a tab to stretch the extensible substrate to remove the securing adhesive from the underlying surface. Stretching the extensible substrate will easily release the adhesive from the underlying surface. Therefore, a strong adhesive can be used. The multilayer extensible substrate includes an elastic layer forming the core adjacent to a plastically-deforming layers forming the skin to minimize the elasticity of the overall construction.
Abstract:
A packaging construction including the combination of: a first backing; and a second backing with a first major surface including an adhesive layer, wherein the adhesive layer is overlain by a passivation layer, the passivation layer including a patterned seal area that is substantially free of the passivation layer such that the adhesive layer is exposed in the patterned seal area.
Abstract:
Medical articles comprising a conformable wound dressing and delivery system. The wound dressing generally comprises a backing having a first major surface and a second major surface, an adhesive on the second major surface of the backing, and an absorbent pad proximate the second major surface of the backing. The backing extends beyond the perimeter of the absorbent pad, typically beyond the entire perimeter of the pad. The perimeter of the wound dressing has a concave feature that exhibits a local minimum. An axis extends from the local minimum to the perimeter of the wound dressing opposite the local minimum. The carrier overlies at least a portion of the backing on each side of the axis but does not overlie the backing along the axis. The wound dressing is especially designed for use on round or irregular shaped body parts, such as an elbow or heel.
Abstract:
The disclosed securement tape strip comprises a tape having a midsection, a stabilizing section, and a wrapping strip. The tape strip has an adhesive along the midsection to adhere the tape strip to a substrate. The wrapping strip can include an adhesive for wrapping the wrapping strip around a device to hold the device securely in place on the substrate. The tape strip can include a perforation set along the midsection. The perforation set can be useful in removal of the tape.
Abstract:
A medical dressing for securing a tubiform component of a medical device is provided. The dressing includes a body having first and second major surfaces, a first flap, a first lateral extension extending in a first direction away from the first flap and a second lateral extension extending in a second direction, opposite the first direction, away from the first flap. The dressing further comprises an adhesive disposed on the second major surface of the first flap, the first lateral extension, and the second lateral extension. Optionally, the medical dressing further comprises a second flap, a third lateral extension extending in a third direction away from the second flap, and a fourth lateral extension extending in a fourth direction opposite the third direction, away from the second flap.
Abstract:
An article comprising a macroporous wound-packing material and a microcorrugated microporous wound-contact layer is provided. The wound packing material is coupled to and/or substantially surrounded by the wound-contact layer. The average pore diameter of the microporous layer is less than or equal to about 90 m. A method of treating a wound using a microcorrugated microporous wound-contact layer and a macroporous wound packing material is also provided.
Abstract:
The disclosed tape system comprises a first tape and second tape each with an adhesive that interact to secure a device such as tubing. The first tape and second tape each have a longitudinally extending midsection and laterally extending legs. The first tape overlaps the device, while the second tape is under the device, but with the legs of the second tape overlapping the legs of the first tape. This overlapping connection of the first tape and second tape strongly secures the tubing.