Provided herein are fabric materials and debridement devices comprising gel-forming hydrofibres for disrupting a biofilm, loosening, or sequestering unwanted materials from wounds, and uses thereof. In particular, debridement and detection devices for selective and atraumatic removal of unwanted tissues and for detection of a wound infection are provided.

A wetness indicator composition comprising at least one pH-indicator colorant, from about 0.001% to about 75% by weight of at least one color-stabilizer, and from 0.1% to 70% by weight of at least one hardening agent, and wherein the wetness indicator has a defined and properly selected hot to cold solidification rate, hardness and melt point.

A wetness indicator composition comprising at least one pH-indicator colorant, from about 0.001% to about 75% by weight of at least one color-stabilizer, and from 0.1% to 70% by weight of at least one hardening agent, and wherein the wetness indicator has a defined and properly selected hot to cold solidification rate, hardness and melt point.

Embodiments described herein relate to compounds for the detection of wounds, e.g., chronic wounds or infected wounds, including compositions, substrates, kits, dressing materials, and articles, and systems containing such compounds. Further embodiments relate to methods of using these compositions, kits and systems in diagnostic assays, and in the diagnosis and/or detection of chronic or infected wounds based on enzymatic conversion of specific substrates which are contained in the compositions. Additional embodiments relate to methods of characterizing wounds based on expression of a plurality of markers and using such information to treat, manage, and follow-up patients suffering from chronic or infected wounds.

Embodiments described herein relate to compounds for the detection of wounds, e.g., chronic wounds or infected wounds, including compositions, substrates, kits, dressing materials, and articles, and systems containing such compounds. Further embodiments relate to methods of using these compositions, kits and systems in diagnostic assays, and in the diagnosis and/or detection of chronic or infected wounds based on enzymatic conversion of specific substrates which are contained in the compositions. Additional embodiments relate to methods of characterizing wounds based on expression of a plurality of markers and using such information to treat, manage, and follow-up patients suffering from chronic or infected wounds.

A polymer composition comprising an organic polymer and a mica containing effect pigment, e.g., a pearlescent pigment comprising mica, well suited for producing molded articles, in particular, for molding articles comprising thin sections and or delicate features, such as a hollow interior defined by a thin wall or structural features susceptible to tear or other damage and the like, is provided as are a method for preparing molded articles comprising the polymer composition and articles comprising the polymer composition, including, for example, an article used to deliver a medical or personal care component such as a tampon applicator, and a method for preparing molded articles comprising the polymer composition. Optionally, articles of the present disclosure have a varying translucency or opacity about a dimension of the article.

The present invention is related to an pasting structure that comprises a back-material layer which is formed by attaching the film layer and the porous supporting layer to each other; and a gel layer, one side of the gel layer is bonded to the porous supporting layer and part of the gel layer penetrate pores; wherein the back-material layer and the gel layer closely adhered to each other to form a transparent pasting structure. The pasting structure of the present invention is used as wound dressing which easily observes the wound change and healing status at any time. In the meantime, that provides higher moisture permeability and comfort.

A hot melt wetness indicator comprising an adhesive base composition utilizing a halogen-free species, namely nitrazine yellow, to trigger color change in hygiene articles, such as disposable diapers, to serve as moisture or wetness indicator upon insult. In some embodiments of the invention, the wetness indicator turns from yellow to purple.

A hot melt wetness indicator comprising an adhesive base composition utilizing a halogen-free species, namely nitrazine yellow, to trigger color change in hygiene articles, such as disposable diapers, to serve as moisture or wetness indicator upon insult. In some embodiments of the invention, the wetness indicator turns from yellow to purple.

A disposable moisture detection component manufactured from a water soluble conductive polymer film-forming and printable mixture with a resistivity of 100 ohms or less. Moisture detection component is embedded in incontinent articles such as diapers and bedpans. Conductive polymer dissolves in the presences of urine or feces and when connected to an electronic circuit, provides diaper status to a caregiver.