A novel composition including at least one styrene-block copolymer, at least one plasticiser, and particles of a cross-linked polymer having a carboxylate-group density between 2.0 and 12.0 meq/g and an average pore size between 0.005 and 1.0 μm, usable in particular for creating an elastomer matrix suitable for any device of the type device for medical aims such as a patch, a film, a strip or a dressing, preferably a dressing, intended to be applied onto the skin or suitable for any device of the functional textile type such as a sports item.

An absorbent component for a wound dressing comprises a stitch bonded nonwoven substrate wherein the nonwoven substrate is stitch bonded with an elastomeric yarn and wherein the nonwoven substrate comprises a superabsorbent material and/or a gelling material. Also disclosed is a method of manufacturing the absorbent component, a wound dressing or a negative pressure apparatus comprising the absorbent component and a method of treating a wound using said wound dressing or negative pressure apparatus comprising the absorbent component.

Wound dressings, methods for forming the wound dressings, and methods for using the wound dressings are described. Wound dressings include a crosslinked hydrogel matrix and a plurality of porous absorbent microspheres encapsulated in the crosslinked matrix. The hydrogel matrix and the microspheres can include the same or different hydrogel polymers, e.g., alginates or the like. The wound dressings can be used in treating chronic wounds and burn wounds and can promote autolytic debridement.

The present invention relates to an improved wound dressing member, characterized in that the improved wound dressing member is a laminate comprising: a main body having an opening formed in the central portion thereof, wherein the opening is operable and closable by means of a cover; a cover sheet laminated on top of the main body; a release paper laminated below the main body; and the cover sheet capable of opening or closing the opening by being form-fitted into the opening.

The present invention relates to a wound dressing composition that is capable of gelling upon contact with a fluid derived from a human or animal body, and which is able to maintain the integrity of the gel for a period of time that is longer than about 24 hours.

An ostomy bag can include one or more sensors for measuring one or more metrics. An ostomy wafer can also include one or more sensors for measuring one or more metrics. The sensors can be temperature sensors and/or capacitive sensors, for example, and the metrics can include bag fill, leakage, skin irritation, and phase of stoma output, among others.

Described is a fiber material having a substrate of non-ionic, non-woven fibers, and at least one additional component, which is an agent that comprises at least one group capable of forming a hydrogen bond, wherein the non-ionic, non-woven fibers are crosslinked by the agent. The fiber material can be of use in various fields, in particular household products, hygiene products and the like, these fiber materials are of particular use in wound treatment.

Proposed is a bandage for nail regeneration includes a release paper configured to be peeled off, a hydrocolloid layer attached to a surface of the release paper, a connection layer coupled to an upper surface of the hydrocolloid layer, and a base layer coupled to an upper surface of the connection layer.

A dressing for treating a tissue site with negative pressure may comprise a cover having an adhesive, a manifold, a perforated polymer film, and a perforated silicone gel having a treatment aperture. The cover, the manifold, the perforated polymer film, and the perforated silicone gel may be assembled in a stacked relationship with the cover and the perforated silicone gel enclosing the manifold. The perforated polymer film may be at least partially exposed through the treatment aperture, and at least some of the adhesive may be exposed through the perforated silicone around the treatment aperture.

A wound dressing comprising: an air-impermeable backing sheet having an aperture for attachment of a suction element; an air-permeable screen layer on a wound facing side of the backing sheet; and a substantially air-impermeable hydrogel layer extending across a wound facing side of said screen layer and joined in substantially airtight fashion to a periphery of said backing sheet around said screen layer. Also provided is a wound treatment system comprising a wound dressing according to the invention and a source of suction in fluid communication with said aperture.