The invention relates to a dressing (1) for treating wounds in damp or wet situations, comprising: a) a suction/rinsing body (2) which is supplied by the manufacturer with a saline aqueous solution, particularly a Ringer's solution, said solution preferably containing a substance exhibiting an antimicrobial effect, b) a planar carrier material (3) which is arranged on the side of the suction/rinsing body (2) that faces away from the wound and which projects over said suction/rinsing body (2) such that an edge extending around all sides of the suction/rinsing body (2) is formed, said edge being provided, with a layer of a skin-compatible silicone adhesive (4) on the side facing the wound, and c) a first protective layer (5) that covers the layer of a skin-compatible silicone adhesive (4) on the side facing the wound, characterized in that the wound dressing (1) comprises a second protective layer (6) arranged on the side of the carrier material (3) facing away from the wound, wherein both the first and the second protective layers (5,6) fully project beyond the carrier material (3), wherein the first protective layer (5) forms an opening that leaves the suction/rinsing body (2) uncovered, and wherein the first and second protective layers (5,6) protect the layer of a skin-compatible silicone adhesive (4) from contact with liquid and steam.

Devices and methods for encapsulating a portion of a wound dressing with a coating are disclosed. In some embodiments, a method can comprise positioning a substantially flexible wound contact layer of the wound dressing on a perforated plate. The wound contact layer can include a first side supporting a plurality of electronic components protruding from a surface of the first side and a second side opposite the first side. The second side can be substantially smooth. The method can further comprise applying a vacuum to the wound contact layer through perforations in the perforated plate to hold the wound contact layer against the perforated plate and coating the wound contact layer with a coating.

A medical device for use with an associated tube inserted into an incision formed in skin or tissue of a patient includes a dressing including an opening sized to receive and allow movement of the associated tube. A valve is operatively connected with the opening of the dressing and includes a main body; and an opening formed in a portion of the main body. The opening is sized and dimensioned to accommodate the surgical tube.

A wound dressing patch includes a backing film; an absorbent foam pad coupled to the a portion of one surface of the backing film; an adhesive sheet provided on a remaining portion of the one surface of the backing film; and a lining material provided along a peripheral edge portion of the adhesive sheet and configured to impart a predetermined stiffness to the backing film. The lining material is spaced apart from the absorbent foam pad to surround the absorbent foam pad in a form of a substantially closed curve along the peripheral edge portion of the adhesive sheet, and a distance between the lining material and an end of the adhesive sheet is shorter than a distance between the lining material and an edge of the absorbent foam pad.

The present invention relates to a medical dressing and a manufacturing method, and to a medical dressing and a manufacturing method therefor, the medical dressing comprising: a lower support film; a release film; and an adhesive sheet part (110) for application, which is placed on the release film (200) and is attached to the skin, wherein the release film (200) consists of a release film part (210) for fixing and a separable release film part (220) to be separated therefrom by a cutting line (211) formed on the release film part (210) for fixing, so that a predetermined region of the separable release film part is positioned to overlap with the bottom surface of the adhesive sheet part (110), thereby allowing, during separation of the separable release film part (220) from the release film part (210) for fixing, separation together with the adhesive sheet part (110) for application, and the area of the separable release film part (220), which overlaps with the bottom surface of the adhesive sheet part (110), is relatively smaller than the area of the separable release film part, which does not overlap with the adhesive sheet part (110).

The present invention discloses a tough medical bandage containing a medicament material capable of aiding in the healing of injuries in harsh/hazardous environments.

Removable devices wearable on a user's skin and methods for using such devices are provided. An exemplary removable device includes a skin adhesive configured to adhere to the skin, a durable component, and an interface component interconnecting the durable component and the skin adhesive. The device separates at the interface component to remove the durable component from the skin adhesive upon application of a removal force to the device.

An ostomy bag can include one or more sensors for measuring one or more metrics. An ostomy wafer can also include one or more sensors for measuring one or more metrics. The sensors can be temperature sensors and/or capacitive sensors, for example, and the metrics can include bag fill, leakage, skin irritation, and phase of stoma output, among others.

A system of contactless adhesive bandages is taught that are customizable to extend and cover, but not touch, wounds that are long and/or curving. The system of contactless adhesive bandages comprises one or more sectional raised adhesive bandages sealed off at the ends of runs by end sectional raised adhesive bandages. The system of contactless adhesive bandages is preferably applied contiguously in an overlapping fashion to follow the contours of the wound.

A raised adhesive bandage is taught that covers but does not contact the wound. The raised adhesive bandage comprises a strip having an upper surface and a lower surface. An adhesive is at least partially disposed on the lower surface. A pad is disposed on the adhesive and/or lower surface. Raised edges are disposed on the pad creating a hollowed-out area. Raised edges are dimensioned such that they and the pad are not in contact with the wound.

Some embodiments have a pump assembly mounted to or supported by a dressing for reduced pressure wound therapy. The dressing can have visual pressure, saturation, and/or temperature sensors to provide a visual indication of the level of pressure, saturation, and/or temperature within the dressing. Additionally, the pump assembly can have a pressure sensor in communication with the flow pathway through the pump, and at least one switch or button supported by the housing, the at least one switch or button being accessible to a user and being in communication with the controller. The pump assembly can have a controller supported within or by the housing, the controller being configured to control an operation of the pump. The pump can be configured to be sterilized following the assembly of the pump such that all of the components of the pump have been sterilized.