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 fingerstall, in particular for treatment of defects of the distal phalanx of the finger with a closed distal end, an open proximal end, and an interior. Provision is made that a chamber is formed in the fingerstall at the distal end thereof and the chamber is in liquid communication with the interior of the fingerstall.

An apparatus includes multiple first reservoirs and multiple second reservoirs joined with a substrate. Selected ones of the multiple first reservoirs include a reducing agent, and first reservoir surfaces of selected ones of the multiple first reservoirs are proximate to a first substrate surface. Selected ones of the multiple second reservoirs include an oxidizing agent, and second reservoir surfaces of selected ones of the multiple second reservoirs are proximate to the first substrate surface.

Two-sided warp-knitted fabrics having perforations possessing elastic qualities are usable in the medical industry for making warming products such as belts, bands, and compression bandages. A fabric includes, in its warp, wales having a closed-chain weave made of synthetic threads with elastomeric threads disposed inside of the wales, and, in its weft, thread systems made of a wool yarn or a yarn including wool, and, for a bandage, thread systems made of a natural yarn and/or an artificial yarn and/or a synthetic yarn. One system forms the front side and the other forms the back side of the fabric. The fabric has sections with weft threads missing in the courses of the fabric, and in the place of the weft threads are perforations, the minimal width of each perforation being equal to the distance between wales. A breathable fabric is produced suitable for making the aforementioned medical products.

A medical bandage is provided, capable of being rapidly, adjustably, intuitively and universally fitted on a head, limb, stump, finger or other body part, such as to conceal and protect a wound. The medical bandage is cap-shaped and deformable, is formed of several layers, and comprises at least one port for obtaining quick access to a wound concealed by the medical bandage. When open, a port can stabilize a drainage tube, or provide a passage through which to easily and rapidly apply a medicine. The medical bandage can be directly fit on the head or other body part, providing an all-in-one dressing, wrap and treatment, and eliminating the need for cumbersome and difficult to manage gauze roll and multiple bandages of various sizes, shapes, and uses. The medical bandage can include one or more sensors for measuring or monitoring body parameters or functions.

A super-absorbent dressing assembly for use with a reduced-pressure wound treatment system includes a breathable, fluid restricted dry layer for placement against a wound, a super-absorbent layer, and a non-breathable layer, and a drape extending over the non-breathable layer. A reduced-pressure interface is available to fluidly couple the super-absorbent layer to a reduced-pressure subsystem. The super-absorbent dressing assembly preferably supplies a compressive force when placed under reduced pressure. A reduced-pressure treatment system uses a super-absorbent bolster to treat wounds, e.g., linear wounds.

Devices and methods for encapsulating a portion of a wound dressing with biocompatible coating are disclosed. In some embodiments, a method includes coating a first side of a flexible wound contact layer of the wound dressing with a hydrophobic coating. The first side of the wound contact layer can support a plurality of electronic components. The method can further include coating a second side of the wound contact layer opposite the first side with the hydrophobic coating. The wound contact layer can be formed at least partially from hydrophilic material.

Described herein are dressings comprising a composite island comprising a polyurethane or foam layer coupled to an absorbent layer comprising non-woven gelling fibers. Also described herein are dressings comprising an absorbent layer comprising carboxymethyl cellulose fibers and a backing layer coupled to the absorbent layer. In the respective dressings, the absorbent layer is not elastically deformable under tissue treatment conditions, whereas the polyurethane or foam layer and the backing layer are substantially elastically deformable under tissue treatment conditions. The coupling of the absorbent layer to the polyurethane/foam layer or backing layer renders the coupled structure or the entire dressing substantially elastically deformable under tissue treatment conditions. Methods of eliminating, minimizing, or reducing edema are also described herein.

Described herein are dressings for incision management comprising a dressing layer that comprises: an elastic layer such as a hydrocolloid or foam layer; and an absorbent layer coupled, for example by lamination, to the elastic layer and which comprises: (i) from about 45% to about 90% carboxymethyl cellulose fibers; and (ii) from about 10% to about 55% elastic reinforcing fibers. Though the elastic layer may be substantially elastically deformable under tissue treatment conditions and the absorbent layer may be not elastically deformable under tissue treatment conditions, the coupling together of the elastic layer and the absorbent layer may result in a dressing layer, and advantageously a dressing, that is substantially elastically deformable under tissue treatment conditions. Methods for manufacturing such dressings and of eliminating, minimizing, or reducing edema using such dressings are also described herein.

Embodiments disclosed within herein relate to a wound dressing, suitable for use in negative pressure wound therapy, comprising a body of porous material, the body of porous material comprising a plurality of cuts which provide regions of flexibility within the body. Further embodiments relate to methods of manufacturing and method of use of such wound dressings. In addition, the wound dressing can comprise a retaining mechanism removably coupled to the material and configured to retain the material in the expanded conformation.