371results about "Dressings" patented technology

According to some embodiments, a patch for organ and / or tissue application is provided which comprises a biocompatible polymeric material having an auxetic architecture and further matching a stiffness ratio and / or Poisson's ratio of an organ or tissue to which the patch is applied. According to some further embodiments, biocompatible patches and methods of making the same are provided comprising providing a layer of hydrogel and forming an auxetic architecture by selectively crosslinking areas of the hydrogel via exposure to light, wherein the auxetic architecture is selected to match a stiffness ratio and Poisson's ratio of an organ to which the biocompatible patch is applied.

The present disclosure relates generally to antimicrobial gels. In particular, the present disclosure relates to an antimicrobial gel comprising a eutectic solvent and a gelling agent which can be used as a drug delivery vehicle for antimicrobial agents, including for the topical delivery of antimicrobial agents to the skin of a subject. The present disclosure also relates to processes for preparing the antimicrobial gel, and to methods, uses and compositions comprising the antimicrobial gel.

A filter assembly for an enclosure, particularly for an ostomy bag, is described having an enclosure side, a first layer which is gas permeable, and an adsorbent layer comprising adsorbent particles dispersed in a fine fiber web. The enclosure side of the filter assembly includes an adhesive zone in which adhesive is present having an outer adhesive perimeter and a weld area surrounding at least a portion of the adhesive zone, where the filter assembly is heat-sealable to the enclosure at the weld area. A method of assembly is also described.

A system for determining, the pressure beneath a compression garment applied around a circumference of a body part, comprises an imaging device to produce image data representing a part of the garment at a measured location and a processing device, arranged to analyse the image data. The processing device uses the data to determine the circumference of the body part at the measured location and a tension in the part of the garment and thus derives a value for the pressure based on the circumference and tension.

A wound dressing for active continuous debridement of devitalized tissues in non-healing wounds including diabetic ulcers, pressure ulcers, burn injuries and other etiologies, includes an active ingredient, such as collagenase, which serves to debride wounds in-situ. In one example, purified Collagenase (90% pure) was deposited onto several wound dressing materials. A key feature of this invention is that the activity level of the Collagenase used was substantially preserved.

The present disclosure provides a method, performed in an accessory device, for communicating a leakage state of an ostomy appliance, wherein the accessory device comprises an interface configured to communicate with one or more devices of an ostomy system, the one or more devices comprising a monitor device, and / or the ostomy appliance configured to be placed on a skin surface of a user. The method comprises obtaining monitor data from the one or more devices, the monitor data being indicative of presence of fluid at a proximal side of a first adhesive layer of the ostomy appliance towards the skin surface; determining a leakage state at the proximal side of the first adhesive layer of the ostomy appliance based on the monitor data, and communicating the leakage state of the ostomy appliance via the interface.

Compression garment systems and methods may deliver fluid to one or more fluid cells using a target pressure and an adjustable manifold pressure that may be adjusted to, for example, deliver an amount of fluid to the one or more fluid cells to achieve the desired target pressure. Further, the compression garment systems and methods may provide a graphical user interface depicting a human-shaped graphical element and a compression therapy graphical indication about the human-shaped graphical element. The compression therapy graphical indication may indicate, or show, where on the human-shaped graphical element the compression therapy may be delivered to. Still further, the compression garment systems and methods may include or use a communication interface to determine or identify a compression garment to be used therewith. The identity of the compression garment can be used to configure compression therapy for the compression garment.

The invention discloses an electroactive dressing used for promoting bone cell differentiation and bone regeneration and used for negative pressure therapy and a manufacturing method. The manufacturing method of the electroactive dressing comprises the steps that S1, a PLLA / BG spinning solution is prepared; s2, preparing a PLLA / BG nanofiber membrane through electrostatic spinning; s3, vacuum drying; s4, PAMAM-NH2 surface modification, the negative pressure treatment dressing relates to the technical field of negative pressure treatment dressings, when mechanical deformation is generated during negative pressure work, the piezoelectric biological film generates continuous electric stimulation, and the electric stimulation has positive and beneficial effects on osteoblasts and bone tissue physiological processes. The generated electric effect continuously collects functional electrolyte in surrounding tissues, and the functional electrolyte is separated in the wound by the dendrimer PAMAM-NH2, so that excessive exudation caused by negative pressure treatment is effectively made up. Meanwhile, the flow of the electrolyte further strengthens a local electric signal, so that cell migration and osteoblast proliferation and differentiation are effectively promoted.

This invention describes a wound dressing product for active continuous debridement of devitalized tissues in non-healing wounds including diabetic ulcers, pressure ulcers, burn injuries and other etiologies. The present invention pertains to the principle of continuous wound debridement which makes necrotic tissue more susceptible for removal and hence enhances progressive wound healing. The dressing contains an active ingredient, such as collagenase which serves to debride wounds in-situ. In the present invention purified Collagenase (90% pure) was deposited onto several wound dressing materials. A key feature of this invention is that the activity level of the Collagenase used was substantially preserved.

The invention provides an absorber of a novel environment-friendly composite fiber sanitary napkin as well as a preparation method and application, and belongs to the technical field of hygienic products, the absorber of the novel environment-friendly composite fiber sanitary napkin comprises at least three layers of fiber net structures, an upper surface layer and a lower surface layer are made of ES fibers, a middle layer is made of bamboo-based modified viscose yarns, and the middle layer is made of bamboo-based modified viscose yarns. All the layers form a tightly connected structure through microwave crosslinking, and according to the sequence of the upper surface layer, the middle layer and the lower surface layer, the pore diameter is of a continuous gradient pore structure with gradually reduced pore diameter. The absorber of the prepared environment-friendly composite fiber sanitary towel has excellent water absorption, reverse osmosis resistance and antibacterial durability, and efficient, comfortable and reliable nursing can be provided for a user in the menstrual period.

Provided herein are devices and methods for the treatment of skin conditions. A skin treatment apparatus according to the present disclosure generally includes a treatment head defining a treatment space, the treatment head having a body forming said treatment space. The body is further configured to contact the treatment space to a treatment surface containing a lesion. A treatment media is disposed within the treatment space. The skin treatment apparatus also includes a heating element configured to heat the treatment media.

The invention relates to the technical field of binding detection equipment, and discloses an intelligent binding pressurization pressure measuring device, which comprises a pressurization bandage, a flexible base layer card, a sensor array, a wireless transmission module and an alarm terminal, and is characterized in that the flexible base layer card comprises a flexible card strip and a plurality of flexible cards, and the sensor array comprises a plurality of temperature sensors and a plurality of pressure sensors; the pressurizing bandage can surround the body of a patient together with the flexible clamping strip for binding, and the multiple temperature sensors and the multiple flexible clamping sheets are distributed in a staggered mode in the length direction of the flexible clamping strip. Through the dynamic fitting design of the flexible clamping strip and the pressurizing bandage, self-adaptive binding of the curved surface of the binding part of the human body is achieved, a traditional tourniquet can be replaced in the surgical operation, the temperature sensors are embedded into the flexible clamping strip at equal intervals in the length direction of the pressurizing bandage, and the pressure sensors are integrated on the detachable flexible clamping strip; and the plurality of pressure sensors and the plurality of temperature sensor arrays form a distributed monitoring network covering key parts.

The negative pressure drainage dressing comprises a dressing body, a flexible sealing film used for covering the dressing body to form sealing is arranged on the dressing body, a negative pressure assembly which is communicated with the dressing body and generates negative pressure is arranged on the flexible sealing film, and a notch is formed in the position, at the application wound surface, of the bottom of the dressing body. The dressing has the advantages of avoiding adhesion between the dressing and a wound surface and relieving pain.

The invention belongs to the technical field of medical sensing, and relates to a wound monitoring bandage and method based on flexible passive inductance-capacitance resonance sensing. Comprising a contact wound dressing; the sensor assembly comprises a first transparent dressing packaging layer, a second transparent dressing packaging layer and an LC resonance sensor, the first transparent dressing packaging layer and the second transparent dressing packaging layer are arranged in a stacked mode, the LC resonance sensor is packaged between the first transparent dressing packaging layer and the second transparent dressing packaging layer, and the LC resonance sensor is of a planar spiral structure; the second transparent dressing packaging layer is arranged at the top of the contact wound dressing; and the transparent dressing fixing layer covers and fixes the sensor assembly and the contact wound dressing. The problems that in the prior art, wound healing state evaluation depends on subjective experience, continuous real-time monitoring cannot be achieved, the healing environment is prone to being damaged and infection is caused by frequent dressing replacement are solved, and the dual functions of objective, continuous and non-invasive monitoring on the wound healing process and active healing promotion are achieved.

The present invention discloses an intelligent, bioengineered wound dressing device that utilizes honey bee-derived therapeutic compounds integrated into a programmable, multi-layered delivery structure designed for sustained antimicrobial release and dynamic wound healing modulation. The device features microencapsulated honey, propolis, and beeswax components embedded within a biocompatible hydrogel matrix, supported by a control technique that processes real-time wound data acquired through embedded biosensors. The technique classifies healing phases, detects wound anomalies, and modulates therapeutic release through actuators based on environmental cues such as pH, temperature, and exudate levels. The system further includes a logic control unit capable of adaptive learning, remote data transmission, and wound trajectory logging, ensuring precise, patient-specific therapeutic delivery. By integrating natural antimicrobial agents with intelligent sensing and release architectures, the invention provides a responsive, self-optimizing wound care platform that enhances healing outcomes, reduces dressing intervention frequency, and improves clinical oversight through real-time therapeutic intelligence.

Dry eye treatment apparatus and methods which include one or more patches or strips affixed to the skin of the upper and / or lower eyelids to deliver heat or other forms of energy, pressure, drugs, moisture, etc. (alone or in combination) to the one or more meibomian glands contained within the underlying skin. The one or more patches or strips may allow for the subject to blink naturally without restriction from the one or more patches or strips. The one or more patches or strips may be shaped to follow a location of one or more meibomiam glands contained within the underlying region of skin.

The invention relates to the technical field of biomedical engineering and pharmacology and relates to, but is not limited to, a method for the composition and production of a wound dressing for the healing of complete and chronic skin wounds.

The invention relates to a medical gauze wrapped cotton pad dressing and a preparation method thereof, and belongs to the technical field of medical dressings. The medical gauze wrapping cotton pad dressing comprises a cotton pad, the cotton pad comprises a cotton block and wrapping cotton gauze wrapping the cotton block, and the cotton pad further comprises a water-repellent film arranged between one surface of the cotton block and the wrapping cotton gauze; the medical gauze wrapped cotton pad dressing further comprises a gauze bandage used for fixing the cotton pad. The water-repellent film is arranged between one surface of the cotton block and the cotton wrapping gauze, so that the surface of the dressing can be kept dry; and secondly, the dressing is compressed and plastically packaged, so that the problem of large occupied space during storage and transportation of the dressing is solved, and the vacuum plastic packaging also has a good antibacterial effect.

A composition comprising Cutibacterium acnes (also known as Propionibacterium acnes or Corynebacterium parvum), C. acnes culture supernatant and / or a bioactive extract or metabolite obtainable from C.

A more robust packaging structure for maintaining the integrity of compressible biologically active materials during storage and especially during transportation is provided. These containers protect the materials from shock, vibration, deformation, or separation from agitation. The compressible materials may be in the form of synthetic fibers, and may include a composite of fibers and beads or granules. Suitable materials that may benefit from such a robust packaging structure include synthetic materials that comprise a biologically active ceramic or glass.

A system for determining, the pressure beneath a compression garment applied around a circumference of a body part, comprises an imaging device to produce image data representing a part of the garment at a measured location and a processing device, arranged to analyse the image data. The processing device uses the data to determine the circumference of the body part at the measured location and a tension in the part of the garment and thus derives a value for the pressure based on the circumference and tension.

Ophthalmic composition for removing biofilms from the eye and for treating eye inflammation, blepharitis, and dry eye comprising α-amylase and optionally other ingredients are disclosed.

This device for stretching a patch intended to be applied to the skin, notably a cosmetic patch, comprises a patch applicator (2) provided with a support (4), a pusher (5) provided with a cavity (6) and with a mounting surface (7) for the patch (3) to be stretched, and a base portion (8) comprising a protuberance (9) which is provided with a receiving surface (10) for the support of the applicator and which can be fitted into the cavity (6) of the pusher such that, when the patch to be stretched is placed on the mounting surface (7) of the pusher and said pusher and the base portion are fitted together, the outer surface of the patch is stretched uniformly outwards and bears against the support (4) of the applicator.

A system includes a surgical mesh having an upper side and a lower side, where the upper side includes a visual indicia pattern that extends longitudinally along the upper side, and the lower side is configured to adhere to a section of skin of a patient that surrounds a wound. The system further includes a topical skin adhesive configured to be applied to the upper side of the surgical mesh based on the visual indicia pattern. The topical skin adhesive is configured to cure within the surgical mesh to thereby form a protective layer over the wound.

A wound debridement pad comprising one or more woven layers, wherein each woven layer comprises first yarns 12 extending in a first direction, second yarns extending in a second direction and third ya

The invention relates to the use of an absorption body for attachment to human or animal skin surfaces in the area of ​​wounds, for the manufacture of a bandage for the removal and absorption of harmful proteases, for example MMPs (matrix metallo proteases) or TIMPs (tissue inhibiting metallo proteases) in the treatment of chronic wounds, edema therapy or the treatment of leg ulcers.

The present invention provides a hemostatic porous composite sponge comprising i) a matrix of a biomaterial and ii) one hydrophilic polymeric component comprising reactive groups wherein i) and ii) are associated with each other so that the reactivity of the polymeric component is retained, wherein associated means that - said polymeric component is coated onto a surface of said matrix of a biomaterial, or - said matrix is impregnated with said polymeric material, or - both.

The specification relates to a method of manufacturing a diabetic foot patient-specific skin regeneration sheet, and a diabetic foot patient-specific skin regeneration sheet.

Disclosed are ophthalmic compositions for removing biofilms from the eye and for treating inflammation, blepharitis and dry eye of the eye, the ophthalmic compositions comprising an alpha-amylase and optionally other ingredients. The blepharitis is inflammation of eyelids and areas around the eyelids. The blepharitis generally affects both eyes, including areas along the edges of the eyelids. The blepharitis is considered to occur when tiny oil glands near the roots of the eyelashes become clogged, causing stimulation and redness. Several diseases and conditions may be associated with blepharitis.

A pressure sensing clip (1) and a system including a bandage (19) for detecting and displaying the pressure applied by a (compression) bandage (19) to a human or animal body in which the pressure sensing clip (1) has an inner bandage penetrating arm (2) and an outer arm (3) hingedly attached to the inner arm (2) at a hinge (4) so that the outer arm (3) is movable between a hingedly closed position with respect to the inner arm (2) and a hingedly open position. The device can be operatively attached to an applied compression bandage, or it can be placed beneath or between the bandage during bandage application so that the bandage covers the sensing part of the device. In the latter application, the ability of the arms of the device to adapt an open configuration allows the bandage to be applied over the inner arm leaving the outer arm to close once the bandage has been applied. The device can receive, store and transmit data to a user.