A reduced-pressure, linear-wound closing bolster has a pivotable frame that moves from an extended position to a compressed position under the influence of reduced pressure. The closing bolster may have a first closing member, a second closing member, and an interior space. A manifold member is disposed within the interior space and may be coupled to the pivotable frame. When a reduced pressure is applied, the pivotable frame is urged from the extended position to the compressed position. A first gripping member for transmitting a closing force from the first closing member to a first edge of a linear wound may be attached. Likewise, a second gripping member for transmitting a closing force from the second closing member to a second edge of the linear wound may be attached. Systems and methods are also presented.

The present disclosure relates to a dermal drug delivery platform comprising: a primary wound dressing comprising three-dimensional polymer protuberances that extend upward from the dressing surface to engage the wound. The protuberances comprise at least one biocompatible and/or biodegradable polymer and medicinal nanoparticles. In one embodiment, the medicinal nanoparticles may be metallic and provide surface-area-enhanced galvanic action to drive medicinal ions into the wound bed. Various methods of making the disclosed dermal drug delivery platform, as well as three-dimensional methods of treating a wound using the platform are also disclosed.

A medical bandage for the treatment of pressure ulcers as part of wound care management, consisting of a flexible bladder cushion, conforming to the body shape to relieve pressure by redistributing the concentration forces as leading causes of wound(s) and allowing for ventilation for increasing healing. The bandage incorporates an absorbent padding and an adhesive flange.

A wound cleansing assembly, which includes or is a wound cleansing cloth (1), having at least one carrier layer (2) and threads (3) disposed on the carrier layer (2) and protruding from the carrier (2), preferably made exclusively of synthetic fibers, preferably plastic fibers.

The present invention provides a mucoadhesive patch for attachment to a mucosal surface in a patient, the patch comprising a fibrous polymeric mat substrate and a plurality of polymeric flock particles that are attached to the substrate.

Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a wound packing material, suitable for use in negative pressure wound therapy, comprising a body of a porous material, the body comprising frangible regions defining a plurality of portions, the frangible regions allowing the portions to be selectively removed from the body. The wound packing material can be shaped to partially or fully surround a secondary wound packing member, such as a stabilizing structure. Some embodiments further relate to methods of manufacturing the wound packing material, and to methods of its use.

The present invention is an ear cleaner designed to have limited insertion into the ear canal so as not to impact ear wax, also known as cerumen, or damage the ear drum. The ear cleaner has several possible form-factors. All form-factors are designed to be fit over the user's finger. The user's finger is the limiting factor in how far the ear cleaner is inserted. The ear cleaner has a limited surface area. The ear cleaner can have one or more features to entrap ear wax. The ear cleaner is made from a coarse woven fabric to entrap ear wax. The ear cleaner is impregnated with an antimicrobial agent, a lubricant, and a stiffener.

A method for the self-assembled production of a topographically surface structured cellulose element. First, a mold is provided having on one side a first surface which is in a complementary manner topographically structured and which is permeable to oxygen. Next, a liquid growth medium containing cellulose producing bacteria is provided. Then, the mold is placed to form a interface such that the side of the mold with the first surface is in direct contact with the liquid growth medium, and an opposite side is facing air or a specifically provided oxygen containing gas surrounding. This allows bacteria to be produced and deposit cellulose on the first surface and developing on the interface a surface structured surface complementary thereto, until a cellulose layer with a thickness of the element of at least 0.3 mm is formed. Finally; the element is removed from the mold.

The invention discloses a medical bandage, and relates to the technical field of medical supplies. One specific implementation mode of the medical bandage comprises: a bandage body and an adhesive layer provided on the surface of the bandage body; the bandage body including: a non-woven fabric base and a plurality of elastic reinforcing filaments that are sewn into the non-woven fabric base and extend in the warp direction of the non-woven fabric base; wherein the non-woven fabric base is provided with a plurality of cutting positions that are arranged at equal intervals in the warp direction; each cutting position is provided with at least one linear cutting opening that extends in the weft direction of the non-woven fabric base; and each elastic reinforcing filament punctures the non-woven fabric base up and down to form continuous coils surrounding the non-woven fabric base. The implementation mode enables easily tearing apart the bandage with bare hands in the weft direction, and has a certain strength and a certain elasticity in the warp direction.

Methods and apparatuses are disclosed relating to the creation and use of bespoke wound fillers and other wound treatment apparatuses. Some embodiments provide for the creation of bespoke wound fillers based on characteristics of a wound. Certain embodiments also include the use of bespoke wound fillers in combination with negative pressure to treat a wound.