An absorbent article and method of making the absorbent article are disclosed. The absorbent article having a topsheet, a backsheet, and an absorbent core structure having one or more layers wherein at least one layer is a heterogeneous mass layer, wherein the topsheet and the heterogeneous mass are integrated such that they reside in the same X-Y plane.

An absorbent article and method of making the absorbent article are disclosed. The absorbent article having a topsheet, a backsheet, and an absorbent core structure having one or more layers wherein at least one layer is a heterogeneous mass layer, wherein the topsheet and the heterogeneous mass are integrated such that they reside in the same X-Y plane.

Dressings, systems, and methods are disclosed, in some embodiments, that involve treating a tissue site with reduced pressure. In one embodiment, a reduced-pressure dressing may include a dressing bolster, a retention pouch, and a sealing member. The dressing bolster may be adapted to apply a compressive force to the tissue site capable of closing a wound or incision therein. The retention pouch may be adapted to retain and manage fluid extracted from the tissue site to keep the tissue site substantially free of fluid and to prevent clogging of the reduced-pressure dressing. The sealing member may provide a seal over the retention pouch, the dressing bolster, and a portion of the epidermis of the patient. Other dressings, systems, and methods are disclosed.

Example absorbent articles including a non-adherent member comprising a polyester, a substrate adjacent the non-adherent member, and an absorbent member disposed between the non-adherent member and the substrate are disclosed. The non-adherent member defines a plurality of perforations extending through a thickness of the non-adherent member. Example techniques for forming example articles are disclosed.

A bandage for treating a wound includes a carrier plate and a peripheral support to affix to skin area surrounding a wound. The carrier plate and the peripheral support define an enclosure encompassing the wound and provide access to the wound for monitoring and treatment.

Dressings, systems, and methods are disclosed, in some embodiments, that involve treating a tissue site with reduced pressure. In one embodiment, a reduced-pressure dressing may include a dressing bolster, a retention pouch, and a sealing member. The dressing bolster may be adapted to apply a compressive force to the tissue site capable of closing a wound or incision therein. The retention pouch may be adapted to retain and manage fluid extracted from the tissue site to keep the tissue site substantially free of fluid and to prevent clogging of the reduced-pressure dressing. The sealing member may provide a seal over the retention pouch, the dressing bolster, and a portion of the epidermis of the patient. Other dressings, systems, and methods are disclosed.

An orthosis chosen from a venous support orthosis and an elastic venous compression orthosis, the orthosis including a ribbed top and a leg part, the ribbed top including an intermediate part extending the leg part, the stitch being different on each side of the boundary separating the leg part and the intermediate part, a welt extending the intermediate part and of a height less than 1.5 cm.

The present invention is directed to a resorbable hemostatic nonwoven felt suitable for use in laparoscopic procedures and to methods for manufacturing said felt.

A therapeutic device has an elevated or raised portion that is elastically deformable for releasable adherence to a patch of skin so as to lift the patch of skin above a sensitive underlying treatment site in reducing discomfort or pain associated with tissue compression at the treatment site. With the application of pressure to elastically deform the device from its original neutral configuration, the raised portion is brought into contact with the patch of skin, adhering the skin to the adhesive. When the pressure is removed, the device flexes with the raised portion exerting a lifting force on the attached patch of skin.

In a method for the manufacture of garments or bandages, a fabric layer is bonded with a composite of elastomer and reinforcement material, which is produced in that on an elastomer layer is applied the reinforcement material in liquid or soft, deformable state, which hardens after application.