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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 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 invention discloses a breast pad. The breast pad comprises a functional material layer which is combined on the surface of one side, facing a main body, of a top layer and comprises microcapsules, the microcapsule wraps the core material containing wool fat, the ratio D / d of the average particle size (D) of the microcapsule to the average pore diameter (d) of the bearing surface of the top layer is 1.2: 1-5: 1, and through the collaborative design of the specific sandwich structure and the size, the microcapsule can be stably stored, and the core material is released under the body temperature and soft pressure in the lactation period, so that the microcapsule can directionally and efficiently penetrate through the top layer to act on the skin, and the skin is protected. Therefore, while moistening and protecting are achieved, the greasy feeling is remarkably avoided, and the original absorption dryness of the breast pad is kept.

A dressing material for puncture of the present invention includes a support film, a frame sheet, and a release liner, which are laminated from an upper side in this order. An adhesive is used to bond the support film and the frame sheet, and bond the frame sheet and the release liner. The support film is a base material having a thickness of from 10 μm to 80 μm. The adhesive has a mass per unit area of from 30 g / m2 to 80 g / m2.

The present invention relates to a patch containing an improved release liner for the treatment of various skin conditions.

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 invention provides an intelligent breathable bandage capable of being adhered to skin. The intelligent breathable bandage capable of being adhered to skin comprises an antibacterial bioelectric interface film capable of being adhered in a stretching mode; the waterproof moisture-permeable protective film is used for protecting the wound from external pollution; and a stretchable breathable circuit assembly disposed between the bioelectrical interface film and the protective film. A permeable stretchable circuit assembly includes: a permeable stretchable circuit board; the biosensor is constructed on the permeable and stretchable circuit board; and an electronic component assembled on the permeable stretchable circuit board. The electronic assembly includes: a physiological signal processing module electrically coupled to the biosensor for in situ wound monitoring; and a drug delivery actuation module electrically coupled to the bioelectrical interface membrane for adaptive drug delivery for wound therapy. The provided bandage is more convenient, comfortable and efficient, does not require a large amount of dressing, and thus does not hinder the daily activity and living quality of the patient.

Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to negative pressure treatment systems and wound dressing systems, apparatuses, and methods that may be used for the treatment of wounds. In particular, some embodiments are directed to improved wound dressings comprising an obscuring layer that may hide fluid contained therein. Some embodiments may further comprise one or more viewing windows disposed therethrough so as to enable monitoring or examination of fluids contained therein.

The traditional Chinese medicine acupoint application bandage comprises medicine application patches, a connecting mechanism is fixedly connected between the two medicine application patches, connecting strips are arranged on the inner side of the connecting mechanism, one end of each connecting strip is fixedly connected to the end of the corresponding medicine application patch, and an elastic telescopic shell is arranged between the two connecting strips. Connecting belts are fixedly connected to the close sides of the two elastic telescopic shells correspondingly, the other ends of the connecting belts are slidably connected to the interior of the other elastic telescopic shell, each connecting belt comprises a sawtooth interlocking section, and one end of each sawtooth interlocking section is provided with a fixing end fixed to the corresponding connecting strip; and the other end of the sawtooth interlocking section is provided with a curled end which is connected to the interior of the other connecting strip in a sliding manner. According to the device, the position of the medicine application patch is always kept stable without dislocation along with limb movement, the device is suitable for various limb movement scenes, and the acupoint application accuracy is guaranteed.

There is provided an adhesive wafer for an ostomy bag system, comprising a layer, the layer comprising a plurality of formations at an outer part of the layer, wherein each formation comprises an overhanging portion.

Disclosed is a sealing film for surrounding a device for tamper-evident protection of a contained device. The sealing film has a backing having a periphery surrounding a central region and an adhesive on the backing at least at the periphery of the backing. A substantial portion of the periphery of the backing has an area of ​​weakness such that any attempt to peel, pull or open the sealing film at the periphery will result in the sealing film tearing, indicating tampering.

The invention is suitable for the technical field of hemostatic bandage processing, and provides hemostatic bandage processing equipment which comprises a conveying hot-pressing assembly used for hot-pressing cotton balls on hemostatic bandages. The conveying hot-pressing assembly comprises a power mounting frame and a conveying hot-pressing belt assembly, and the power mounting frame is used for providing power for a conveying hot-pressing belt contained in the conveying hot-pressing belt assembly and promoting the conveying hot-pressing belt to move in a closed-loop circulation mode; a plurality of hot-pressing holes are formed in the conveying hot-pressing belt, and hot-pressing pieces are mounted in the hot-pressing holes; non-stop and continuous processing are realized; enough pressure-maintaining residence time required by hot-pressing bonding is ensured, so that the bonding fastness is ensured, the situation that other procedures of the whole processing flow need to wait synchronously is avoided, and continuous high-speed production is realized; the processing method of the hemostatic bandage processing equipment comprises the steps of synchronous material conveying, dynamic pneumatic positioning and resetting, mechanical triggering type continuous hot pressing and continuous circulating production.

The invention relates to the field of medical adhesive tapes, and particularly discloses a high-strength breathable medical adhesive tape and a preparation method thereof.The medical adhesive tape is obtained by compounding a grid film layer, an adhesive layer and a bottom lining; wherein the gridding film layer is formed by compounding polyurethane particles and gridding cloth. The preparation method disclosed by the invention is simple in process, and compared with other medical adhesive tapes, the prepared high-strength breathable medical adhesive tape has the characteristics of being larger in waterproof, breathable and strength grade range, wider in application, simple in preparation process and higher in efficiency.

The present invention relates to a peelable wound dressing system configured to maintain a controlled wound environment while enabling repeated access for treatment. The system includes a flexible base layer adhered to skin and a transparent peelable cover affixed by a resealable attachment mechanism. The cover is configured for multiple peel-and-reseal cycles, permitting wound inspection and treatment without removing the base layer. Optional features include antimicrobial agents in the base layer, anti-fog treatments in the cover, perforations or catheters for exudate drainage, and access pathways for lavage, infusion, or drug delivery. In some embodiments, sensor networks and wireless communication circuits are integrated into the cover or base to monitor wound and skin parameters, with power supplied by micro-batteries, passive RFID / NFC, or energy-harvesting elements. These features collectively improve infection control, visualization, treatment access, monitoring, and extended wear, addressing critical unmet needs in human and veterinary wound care.

Shielding device for protecting an application area of a patient's skin comprising: a first upper layer extending along an extension plane being delimited by an outer contour, and a second collar layer extending along an extension plane formed in a ring shape having an outer size and an outer contour identical to the outer contour of first upper layer and having a ring width along the extension plane forming an inner ring contour, wherein the first upper layer and the second collar layer are laid on top of each other with matching outer contours and joined together in the area of their outer contours to form a fluid tight pouch between the first upper layer and the second collar layer, wherein the pouch has a lower opening formed by the inner ring contour of the second collar layer, wherein the second collar layer comprises an adhesive seal on a second surface of the extension plane facing away from the pouch, and wherein the adhesive seal extends circumferential around the inner ring contour and is adapted to removably adhere the shielding device to the patient's skin to surround an application area of the patient and to form a fluid tight enclosure above the application area.

A negative pressure wound therapy (“NPWT”) dressing is formed from a transparent polymer and includes large-diameter passageways through the dressing for providing suction and irrigation to a wound. The NPWT dressing is formed so as to be non-compressible and non-collapsible to provide low resistance and maintain positive surface pressure at low vacuum settings. The NPWT dressing includes a docking port and suction dome for coupling the dressing to a suction source and an irrigation source. The NPWT dressing may be customizable, disposable, and / or expandable to treat a variety of wounds.

Therapeutic dressings for wounds are provided, as well as methods of using the same and methods of fabricating the same. A therapeutic dressing can include a central non-adherent portion, an adherent portion surrounding the central non-adherent portion, a sensor, at least one stimulating electrode, and a circuit in operable communication with the sensor and the at least one stimulating electrode. The electrode(s) can deliver an electrical stimulus to one or more nerves through the skin of a patient / user. The sensor can be, for example, an electromyography (EMG) sensor, and the therapeutic dressing can be configured such that the sensor and the electrode(s) are in direct physical contact with the skin during use.

A cover dressing includes a backing including first and second major surfaces surrounded by a backing perimeter. The first major surface of the backing defines a dressing plane. The cover dressing further includes a cover film attached to the backing and including first and second major surfaces surrounded by a film perimeter. The cover film defines a first film portion extending beyond a backing perimeter and a second film portion at least partially coextensive with the backing, such that a film perimeter corresponding to the first film portion is at least partially spaced apart from the backing perimeter in the dressing plane. The cover dressing further includes a first adhesive layer at least partially disposed on at least one of the backing and the cover film. The first adhesive layer defines a first adhesive portion extending beyond the backing perimeter in the dressing plane.

A system, method, and apparatus are disclosed for dressing a wound. The apparatus comprises a liquid and gas permeable transmission layer, an absorbent layer for absorbing wound exudate, the absorbent layer overlying the transmission layer, a gas impermeable cover layer overlying the absorbent layer and comprising a first orifice, wherein the cover layer is moisture vapor permeable.

The present invention relates to a wound dressing comprising an absorbent core, a hydrophobic nonwoven layer, and a hydrophilic nonwoven layer. The hydrophobic and hydrophilic nonwoven layers are joined by ultrasonic welding and form a pocket in which the absorbent core is enclosed. The absorbent core comprises an absorbent fiber material and a superabsorbent polymer. The wound dressing includes a fixation area. The fixation area comprises three cutting lines radiating from a single point, which pierce the wound dressing perpendicular to its surface. At least two of the cutting lines do not extend to an outer edge of the wound dressing. The hydrophobic and hydrophilic nonwoven layers comprise plastic fibers made of the same material.

Some embodiments have a pump assembly mounted to or supported by a dressing for reduced pressure wound therapy. The dressing can have visual pressure, saturation, and / or temperature sensors to provide a visual indication of the level of pressure, saturation, and / or temperature within the dressing. Additionally, the pump assembly can have a pressure sensor in communication with the flow pathway through the pump, and at least one switch or button supported by the housing, the at least one switch or button being accessible to a user and being in communication with the controller. The pump assembly can have a controller supported within or by the housing, the controller being configured to control an operation of the pump. The pump can be configured to be sterilized following the assembly of the pump such that all of the components of the pump have been sterilized.

Silicone adhesives useful in medical applications simultaneously exhibit high adhesion to the skin, resistance to peeling, and low trauma upon removal. The compositions include a silicone resin, an alkenyl-functional polyorganosiloxane having 2.5 or fewer alkenyl groups on average, an SiH-functional polyorganosiloxane having two or fewer silicon bonded hydrogen groups per molecule on average, and a hydrosilylation catalyst, and are curable at a temperature of less than 130°C to form a PSA film. The compositions are preferably free of solvent.

The invention discloses a pipeline falling prevention alarm device which comprises an application, a bottom plate, a pipeline falling prevention assembly, a controller and a pipeline early warning assembly, the application is fixed to the lower surface of the bottom plate and can be adhered to a human body, the pipeline falling prevention assembly is fixed to the upper surface of a base, a pipeline penetrates through the pipeline falling prevention assembly, and the pipeline falling prevention assembly is connected with the controller. A strain gauge is arranged in the base, and the pipeline early warning device is clamped on the pipeline; the strain gauge is electrically connected with the controller, the pipeline early warning device is electrically connected with the controller, when a patient pulls out the pipeline due to emotion influence or in an unconscious state, the pipeline is deformed due to pulling bending, the sensor gives an alarm after detecting the deformation, or when the base is deformed due to pulling bending, the pipeline early warning device gives an alarm after detecting the deformation. The strain gauges can give an alarm after detecting the deformation, so that medical staff and accompanying personnel can be reminded, and the medical staff can find the deformation in time and process the deformation as soon as possible.

Wound treatment systems and methods (e.g., having hydrophilic wound inserts), such as for negative-pressure and / or fluid-installation wound therapies. Some embodiments include a check-valve assembly between a wound dressing and a vacuum source.

Instrument (1) for removing a deposit from an eye during the treatment of an eye disorder, comprising: - a swab (2) made of a spongy material suitable for coming into contact with a human eye, this swab (2) having a tip portion (2a) and a base portion (2b), this tip portion (2a) being sized to remove deposits on an eyelid margin of an eye; And - a rigid element (4) having a main development along a longitudinal axis (x), this rigid element (4) having along said longitudinal axis (x) a distal end portion (4a) and a proximal end portion (4b); wherein the base portion (2b) of the swab (2) is fixed to the rigid element (4) so as to at least partially cover the distal end portion (4a) of the rigid element (4) to prevent it from being accidentally in contact with the eyelid; wherein the rigid element (4) comprises at the proximal end portion (4b) a seat (6) configured to receive in entrance a neck of a container (F) designed to contain and transport medical liquids and wherein the rigid element (4) internally defines a channel configured to put the seat (6) in fluid communication with the swab (2) in such a way that a liquid injected into the channel from the container (F), by gravity and / or pressure exerted on the container by a user, can slide in the channel of the rigid element (4) from the proximal end portion (4b) to the swab (2) to soak the swab (2), wherein the seat (6) has a minimum cross section, with respect to said longitudinal axis (x), having an area greater than the area of a maximum cross section, with respect to said longitudinal axis (x), of said channel (8), so that said seat (6) can receive said neck of said container (F) even when said neck is wider than the maximum cross section of the channel (8).

An electronic system comprising an appliance interface and an electronic device couplable to the appliance interface is disclosed. The appliance interface comprises at least one primary appliance terminal, a reference appliance terminal, and a dielectric region separating the at least one primary appliance terminal and the reference appliance terminal. The electronic device comprises at least one primary device terminal configured to connect to the at least one primary appliance terminal, and a reference device terminal configured to connect to the reference appliance terminal. The electronic device is configured to generate and apply an electrical reference signal to the reference appliance terminal and to detect an electrical primary signal from the at least one primary appliance terminal. Further, the electronic device is configured to compare the primary signal with the reference signal, and, in accordance with at least a component of the primary signal being identical to the reference signal, determine that liquid is present in the appliance interface. Thereby, the electronic system can detect a presence of liquid in the appliance interface: only through the presence of (electrically conducting) liquid in the appliance interface can the primary signal, or a component thereof, be identical to the reference signal. The present disclosure further provides a method for detecting presence of liquid in an appliance interface, an appliance interface, and a medical device comprising the electronic system.

Described is a medical dressing that includes a backing layer, a body contact layer and a gel pad arranged between the backing layer and the body contact layer, wherein the backing layer and the body contact layer extend beyond a periphery of the gel pad to define a border portion around a contour of the pad, wherein the gel has a compressive strength of from 1 to 30 kPa at a strain of 25% and / or a compressive strength of from 5 to 70 kPa at a strain of 50%, as measured according to ASTM D3574-11, test C.

The disclosed securement tape strip comprises a tape having a midsection, a stabilizing section, and a wrapping strip. The tape strip has an adhesive along the midsection to adhere the tape strip to a substrate. The wrapping strip can include an adhesive for wrapping the wrapping strip around a device to hold the device securely in place on the substrate. The tape strip can include a perforation set along the midsection. The perforation set can be useful in removal of the tape.

A medical securement dressing includes a backing defined by a backing outer perimeter and having a first major surface and an opposing second major surface. A portion of the backing outer perimeter defines a medical article exit feature of the backing. A polymeric film forms at least a portion of the first major surface. A pressure sensitive adhesive is disposed on the second major surface. A carrier is defined by a carrier outer perimeter and a carrier inner perimeter defining a carrier window. The carrier releasably bonded to the polymeric film. A portion of the carrier inner perimeter and a portion of the carrier outer perimeter defines a carrier bridge element that extends from a first side of the polymeric film to an opposing second side of the polymeric film. The carrier bridge element includes a slit disposed between the medical article exit feature and the carrier window.