Glass-based particles of a biocompatible material which comprises 40 to about 80 wt % borate (B.sub.2O.sub.3) intermixed into a carrier which is an ointment, cream, or surgical glue.

The invention relates to a functional wound dressing being able to detect and indicate the state of the wound, in particular with regard to an infection which is reported to be frequently associated with poorly healing wounds, such as chronic wounds. The present wound dressing can be used in moist wound healing and contains a substance being able to absorb wound exudate from the wound and to provide moisture to the wound.

Wound dressing compositions comprising of a bioresorbable sponge encapsulated within a polysaccharide envelope. The bioresorbable sponge is preferably comprised of collagen and oxidised regenerated cellulose. The outer polysaccharide envelope is preferably comprised of chitosan. The outer polysaccharide envelope functions to modulate the rate at which the bioresorable sponge breaks down within a wound.

Disclosed is a dry composition comprising one or more polyols, which upon addition of an aqueous medium forms a substantially homogenous paste suitable for use in haemostasis procedures. The paste reconstitutes spontaneously upon addition of the liquid; hence no mechanical mixing is required for said paste to form. The composition may further comprise an extrusion enhancer, such as albumin. Also disclosed are methods of preparing said dry composition, a paste obtained from said dry composition and uses of said dry composition or paste for medical and surgical purposes.

Disclosed is a dry composition comprising one or more polyols, which upon addition of an aqueous medium forms a substantially homogenous paste suitable for use in haemostasis procedures. The paste reconstitutes spontaneously upon addition of the liquid; hence no mechanical mixing is required for said paste to form. The composition may further comprise an extrusion enhancer, such as albumin. Also disclosed are methods of preparing said dry composition, a paste obtained from said dry composition and uses of said dry composition or paste for medical and surgical purposes.

Described herein is composition comprising salicylic acid for use as a treatment article for certain conditions and method of making such an article. The composition comprising: salicylic acid; a silicone containing film-forming polymer; a silicate tackifying resin; and an additive, wherein the additive comprises (i) a nonionic surfactant having an HLB of 5-9, (ii) a aminosilicone having an amine value greater than 60, (iii) a cationic silicone polyquaternium, or (iv) combinations thereof. Such compositions can be used for skin treatment applications.

Delivery articles for wound and surgical site treatment to prevent adhesion, provide antimicrobial benefits, and provide tissue scaffolding or support. The articles include (1) a dispensing unit or similar apparatus, the dispensing unit being selected from a pressurized or pressurizable apparatus. The dispensing unit contains (2) (a) a PGS resin, optionally including micronized PGS thermoset resin (b) a solvent (c) optionally, a propellant or other dispersant, (d) optionally, a mixture or suspension or dispersion or solution of one or more biologic tissue engineering ECM-compatible biologic components, antimicrobials, drugs, growth enhancers, stimulants, trophic agents, tissues, tissue matrices, and cells, and (e) optionally, one or a combination of structural matrix materials, fibers and fillers, gelatin and collagen.

Two siloxane-based mixtures combine to form a soft or semi-solid matrix for forming an artificial blockage to control bleeding, particularly moderate to severe bleeding. The first component includes a homogeneous mixture or solution that includes a polymeric matrix, a surfactant, filler(s) and metal compound(s). The second component includes a homogeneous mixture or solution that includes a polymer(s), a filler(s), a surfactant, and hydrogen peroxide. The combination of the two components is carried out with adequate mixing using mechanical and micro-kinetic mixing mechanisms and can be performed in a field-ready delivery device.

An example female fluid collection assembly includes a fluid impermeable barrier. The fluid impermeable barrier at least defines a chamber and an opening. The female fluid collection assembly also includes at least one porous material disposed in the chamber. The porous material extends across the opening. In an embodiment, the portion of the porous material that extends across the opening include a protrusion that extends outwardly from the opening. In an embodiment, the porous material includes at least one expandable material that is configured to expand (e.g., increase in volume) when the expandable material exposed to one or more bodily fluids (e.g., urine).

Glass-based particles of a biocompatible material which comprises 40 to about 80 wt % borate (B.sub.2O.sub.3) intermixed into a carrier which is an ointment, cream, or surgical glue.