A61F13/00059

Moisture sensing wound dressing
20230087895 · 2023-03-23 ·

A wound dressing is disclosed, the wound dressing comprising a first adhesive layer with a proximal surface configured for attachment of the wound dressing to the skin surface of a user; an absorbent core layer; an electrode assembly comprising a plurality of electrodes arranged on a distal side of the absorbent core layer, the electrode assembly comprising a plurality of sensor points distributed along a distal surface of the absorbent core layer; and a top layer on a distal side of the electrode assembly.

Peel and place dressing for negative-pressure therapy

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.

Reversible compression garment

A compression garment includes a main body including a central portion and a plurality of straps that extend from the central portion. The central portion has a lateral edge having first regions from which the straps extend from the central portion, and second regions from which the straps do not extend. A connecting portion is fixed to the main body and is fixed to at least a portion of the second regions. The straps are moveable to reverse the compression garment between a first state and a second state. The straps may be moveable around the connecting portion, or may be feedable through the connecting portion, to reverse the compression garment between the first state and the second state. The connecting portion and the main body may define a plurality of slits through which the straps are insertable to reverse the compression garment.

Ph sensing for sensor enabled negative pressure wound monitoring and therapy apparatuses

Embodiments of apparatuses, systems, methods for monitoring wound pH are disclosed. In some embodiments, a wound dressing includes one or more optical sensors configured to measure a change in color of a pH-sensitive adhesive that changes color in response to changes in wound exudate pH. In some embodiments, the wound dressing may further comprise hydrophilic channels that direct wound exudate to a pH-sensitive material over the optical sensors. Such dressings may also be used in combination with a negative pressure wound therapy system.

SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS INCLUDING COLOR-CODED SUBSTRATES FOR SPOT-CORRECTION OF BLEMISHES, ACNE, AND SECONDARY SKIN CONCERNS
20230063088 · 2023-03-02 ·

A computer-implemented method and system for tracking skin concerns. Color-coded substrates come in different colors, each color being associate with a different skin concern. The color-coded substrates include at least one hydrocolloid and active agent. The color-coded substrates can come in different area-specific shapes for applying on different areas of the skin or face. The color-coded substrates can come in different dosages. A computing device, such as a smartphone, can be used to take scans of the skin with or without substrates, and the computing device is configured to analyze the skin and color-coded substrates based on color or shape or other symbols to make recommendations so that a subject will be able to track the progress of any skin concern.

APPARATUS FOR SEALING AND COUPLING MATERIAL TO A BODY
20230063600 · 2023-03-02 ·

A bandage-type apparatus includes a skin condition compartment that is adhered to cover a skin condition with leak-proof adhesive surrounding the compartment that attaches to skin adjacent the skin condition and with a non-adhesive material of the compartment covering the skin condition. A liquid pouch or container with a releasable liquid is coupled to the skin condition compartment and configured for the liquid, such as saline solution, to be released into the compartment to provide a bath or soak in the leak-proof, body-adhered skin condition compartment to provide treatment or relief to the skin condition, such as a sore nipple of a breastfeeding mother.

DRESSING AND WOUND DETERMINATION SYSTEM

The present disclosure provides a dressing configured to cover a wound. The dressing includes a substrate layer, a contact layer and a readable pattern layer. The substrate layer is light-permeable. The contact layer is located at a side of the substrate layer, and the contact layer is configured to contact the wound or skin around the wound. The readable pattern layer is disposed on the contact layer. The readable pattern layer includes a plurality of positioning marks and a plurality of colored cells. The positioning marks are configured to define an information area. The colored cells are located in the information areas, wherein at least part of the colored cells includes a biological indicator, and the positioning marks and the colored cells are visible through the substrate layer.

NEGATIVE PRESSURE WOUND TREATMENT APPARATUSES AND METHODS WITH INTEGRATED ELECTRONICS

Disclosed herein are embodiments of a wound treatment apparatus with electronic components integrated within a wound dressing. In some embodiments, a wound dressing apparatus can comprise a wound contact layer, an absorbent layer over the wound contact layer, the absorbent layer comprising one or more apertures, a cover layer configured to cover and form a seal over the wound contact layer and the absorbent layer, and an electronics assembly comprising a negative pressure source. A portion of the cover layer overlying the one or more apertures in the absorbent layer can be configured to be compressed within the aperture in the absorbent layer when negative pressure is applied to the wound dressing apparatus. The compressed cover layer can indicate a level of negative pressure below the cover layer. In some embodiments, the wound dressing apparatus can comprise an indicator material layer and a cover layer configured to cover and form a seal over the wound contact layer and the indicator material layer. The indicator material layer can be configured to protrude relative to a surrounding surface of an upper surface of the wound dressing apparatus when negative pressure is applied to the wound dressing apparatus and the protruding indicator material layer indicates a level of negative pressure below the cover layer.

PEEL AND PLACE DRESSING FOR NEGATIVE-PRESSURE THERAPY
20230190533 · 2023-06-22 ·

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.

HIGH SHEER STRENGTH COMPRESSION WRAPS TO APPLY KNOWN PRESSURES

Embodiments of the inventive subject matter are directed to non-sticky, adhesive-free wraps. Wraps disclosed in this application are designed to stick to themselves by implementing a material that comprises fibers on one side and loops on the other. The selected materials have high sheer strength and low breakaway strength, so they are easy to put on and take off and will not fall off accidentally. Wraps of the inventive subject matter additionally include regularly spaced lines that facilitates application of known magnitudes of pressure. By using a key that is tuned to a specific wrap, users can apply a desired amount of pressure to a limb.