The invention relates to a bandage (10) comprising a flat material web (12) having a first (14) and a second (16) side and a first (18) and a second (20) end spaced apart in the longitudinal direction of the bandage (10), a wound pad (22) on the first side of the flat material web (12), a pressure application means (32) on the second side (16) of the flat material web (12) opposite the wound pad (22), a securing element (24) on the second end (20) of the flat material web (12) for securing the second end (20) of the flat material web (12) on or to itself for a bandage (10) positioned on a carrier.

A flexible dressing for applying to a tissue site for determining the extent of debridement required to remove non-viable tissue is disclosed. Some embodiments of the dressing may be in the form of a multi-layer drape having an integrated tissue viability indicator system. Some embodiments may also include a system of shapes or a grid pattern printed or embossed on a surface of the drape for providing guidance during an ensuing debridement or amputation procedure.

A negative pressure wound closure system and methods for using such a system are described. Preferred embodiments of the invention facilitate closure of the wound by preferentially contracting to exert force on the tissue. Some embodiments may utilize a clamping structure with removable sections.

A leg wrap has an elongate body portion having an outer layer and an inner layer that define one or more interior spaces configured to receive one or more cold packs. Preferably, the body portion is sized to cover at least a substantial entirety of a length of the user's leg and, when wrapped around the user's leg, to cover at least a substantial entirety of a circumference of the user's leg. In some configurations, multiple sizes of the leg wrap can be provided to suit a range of users. The leg wrap also includes a plurality of retention elements configured to retain the leg wrap in the wrapped orientation on the user's leg.

A negative pressure wound closure system and methods for using such a system are described. Preferred embodiments of the invention facilitate closure of the wound by preferentially contracting to exert force on the tissue. Some embodiments may utilize a clamping structure with removable sections.

A disposable tape kit and method for use by athletes or others requiring immobilisation of the wrist. The tape kit includes a first strip with a palm anchor, an anterior wrist portion, and an anterior forearm anchor, along with a second strip that includes a back anchor, a wrist anchor starting end, a wrist anchor central portion, and a wrist anchor finishing end. When applied to a wearer's hand, wrist, and forearm, tension along the first strip on the anterior side of the wrist resists extension of the wrist, while tension along the second strip on the posterior side of the wrist resists flexion of the wrist. The combination of the first tension and second tension tends to immobilize the wrist against both flexion and extension.

A tape 400 or wrap is provided which includes first and second elongated elastic layers 345, 346 sized to conform to the shape of a portion of the external skin of the body of a wearer; and a heated area comprising an exothermic material 310 sandwiched between said first and second elastic layers 345, 346, wherein said exothermic material 310 is activated by exposing said exothermic material 310 to oxygen; wherein said tape 400 or wrap has a elasticity of at least about 10-90% and said heated area is capable of substantially expanding and contracting with the tape or wrap. Methods of using the tape 400 or wrap are also provided.

A sports muscle care tape includes: a substrate tape extending in a lengthwise direction; and an adhesive layer formed on a bottom surface of the substrate tape. The adhesive composition comprises germanium, a polymer represented by formula 1, sorbic acid, a cucumber extract, a pineapple extract, a Dendropanax morbifera Lev extract, 1,3-butylene glycol, tourmaline, zeolite, a photocatalyst, and activated carbon. The sports muscle care tape may perform the basic functions of a sports tape and, at the same time, effectively protect an affected part by absorbing external impact. In addition, the sports muscle care tape may promote blood circulation and metabolism, has antibacterial activity, may deodorize the sweat, odor and the like generated in taped skin, and thus can be hygienically used.

Provided is a taping kit capable of controlling a depth of a stimulation according to the purpose to a structural parts from the epidermis to the dermis and fascia. The present invention provides a taping kit comprising two or more tapes to be affixed to the body containing at least a stretchable substrate and an adhesive layer on one surface of the substrate, which comprises a first tape which has a plurality of slits in a longitudinal direction, and a second tape which has a plurality of slits in a longitudinal direction and is overlapped and attached on at least a part of the first tape.

Wound/bandage protectors configured as a wrap, a sock/mitten, which may be made out of stretchable material. The wrap may have one or more fastening straps as well as possibly a first catch fastening surface. The sock/mitten may have a fastening strap and a sheath. The wrap, the sock/mitten, and the bandages may have apertures and aperture covers. The wrap may have one or more fastening straps as well as possibly a first catch fastening surface and an accessory holder. The sock/mitten may have a fastening strap and a sheath. The strap may be attached to an internal side of a body of the sock/mitten and extend out a slit. The internal portion of the strap having a non-slip grip surface and the external portion of the strip configured to fasten to the body or to the strap itself.