A reduced-pressure system for treating a tissue site on a patient includes a distribution manifold that adheres to a tissue site to allow retention without external support. The distribution manifold includes a porous member and a tissue-fixation element. The tissue-fixation element maintains the porous member substantially adjacent to the tissue site while a sealing member is applied. In one instance, the tissue-fixation element is a soluble adhesive that partially covers either the tissue-facing side of the porous member or a tissue-facing side of a fluid-permeable substrate layer that is on the tissue-facing side of the porous member. Other systems, distributions manifolds, and methods are presented.

The securement device eliminates the drawbacks of prior venous cannulas securement method by providing various plates, substrates and adhesive layers in the securement device which secures the article firmly onto the underlying substrate arresting movement in all axis that does not need any additional form of securement.

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.

There is provided a method for manufacturing a medical tape that has a high effect of alleviating a persistent skin irritation during an application duration caused by a residual shrink force.

A method for manufacturing a medical tape includes: applying a solution polymer serving as an elastic base member portion having an elastic function to an upper layer of a film-forming base portion having an inelastic function to form a film of the solution polymer; laminating an adhesion portion having a function to apply and hold the elastic base member portion to a skin on an upper layer of the elastic base member portion, and laminating a release portion having a function to protect the adhesion portion on an upper layer of the adhesion portion; peeling and removing the film-forming base portion from the elastic base member portion to obtain the elastic base member portion in a state where a residual shrink force generated by a forming shrinkage of the solution polymer is reduced and to obtain a three-layer structure consisting of the elastic base member portion, the adhesion portion, and the release portion; and laminating a support portion having a function to hold the elastic base member portion on the elastic base member portion of the three-layer structure.

An antimicrobial light dressing device, system and method for a percutaneous treatment that bathes a treatment region around the percutaneous insertion with an antibacterial illumination source for preventing pathogens around the insertion from entering via the dermal puncture created by the insertion. The antimicrobial light dressing device combines a circumferential body centered around the insertion, and an arrangement of LEDs around the body that focus the light around the insertion and onto a therapeutic region of the insertion. An opening in the circumferential body has an articulated protrusion for offsetting a medicinal vessel such as an IV tube off the skin surface to avoid blocking light to an area under the vessel.

A skin protection and catheter securement dressing includes a body, a foam pad, a liner tab, a frame, and an adhesive strip. The body includes a plastic film with a transparent window, an adhesive surface, a recessed portion along one edge, and a second surface, covered on the perimeter by the frame to which the adhesive strip is attached. The adhesive surface is covered by release liner strips. The pad has an adhesive surface and an end hinged to the dressing body adhesive surface. A method includes preparing an IV site; placing a catheter; connecting an IV line; removing the liner tab; placing the foam pad under the hub; removing the liner strips; centering the IV line; adhering the film over the hub; removing the adhesive strip from the frame; removing the frame from the film; and adhering the adhesive strip over the IV line.

A medical wetness sensing device includes a cover, a first and second electrically conductive portions housed in the cover, an electrically insulative portion housed in the cover, and a compressible portion. The cover defines an outer surface. The first and second electrically conductive portions are exposed along an inner surface of the device. The first and second electrically conductive portions are configured to transmit a test signal indicating an absence or presence of a liquid on the inner surface. The electrically insulative portion electrically isolates the first electrically conductive portion from the second electrically conductive portion. The compressible portion is flexible, compressible, and configured such that the inner surface of the device is conformable to skin of a wearer of the device. The compressible portion is formed by at least one of the cover, the first and second electrically conductive portions, and the electrically insulative portion.

Disclosed herein is a device which is intended to deliver and maintain reduced pressure to body surfaces for application of reduced pressure wound therapy (RPWT) also known as negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT). During application of this type of therapy, a substantially airtight seal is formed around a section of tissue to be treated. This seal is formed by a dressing which provides fluid communication from a section of tissue to a reduced pressure source. Disclosed herein is a dressing system which is configured to enhance usability and functionality of this dressing. First, the system may be configured to allow full rotation of the fluid communication conduit to the reduced pressure source along the axis substantially normal to the dressing. Second, the system may be configured to include a one-way valve to prevent backflow of any drainage fluids. Third, the system may be configured with transparent windows covered by opaque flaps to allow inspection through the dressing. Fourth, the system may be configured to include an indicator which visually makes clear whether reduced pressure is being applied or not. Fifth, the system is configured to minimize the profile of the dressing system.

Some arrangements disclosed herein relate to devices and methods for treating a wound, comprising applying negative pressure to the wound through a cover applied over a wound, monitoring the internal pressure in the wound, and controlling the closure of the wound by controlling the amount that a wound packing material positioned under the cover collapses within the wound based on the monitored internal pressure. The wound packing material collapse can be controlled to ensure that the monitored internal pressure does not exceed a threshold value. Additionally, some embodiments or arrangements disclosed herein relate to a visualization element to visualize a location of a wound surface. The visualization element can comprise a radiopaque member that is configured to be positioned on or adjacent to a surface of an open wound.

A medical dressing is provided. The medical dressing includes a patch configured for adhering to a skin surface of a patient, the patch comprising a first ring formed unitarily of an elastic material, the first ring having an orifice configured to correspond with an opening in the skin surface when the patch is adhered to the skin surface, the first ring being configured to elastically adapt in size to enable longitudinal movement of a procedural device therethrough while maintaining contact with the procedural device around a periphery of the procedural device, and a sleeve in sealing connection with the first ring at a proximal portion of the sleeve, the sleeve being configured to surround the procedural device over an external length of the procedural device. The sleeve includes a second ring at a distal portion, the second ring comprising a semi-elastic material configured to grip the procedural device to seal about the periphery of the procedural device and to maintain a position along the external length of the procedural device.