Circumcision dressing

Abstract

A circumcision dressing includes a body extending along a first direction and having elasticity and absorbency, a positioning member connected to the body, and a fixing piece connected to the body. The body includes a bottom end and a connecting end located on opposite sides of the first direction, and a through-hole. The positioning member is integrally connected to the connecting end of the body and extends through the through-hole to make the body ring-shaped. The fixing piece is connected to the bottom end of the body and is fixed to the body near the connecting end to maintain the body in the ring shape. The body can be adjusted to a ring shape suitable for the patient through the positioning member and the fixing piece, and its superior elasticity adapts to the characteristics of the affected organ, while its absorbent properties absorb tissue fluid exudated from the wound.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a bandaging product, and more particularly to a circumcision dressing. Prior Technology

[0002] Circumcision is a fairly common procedure, and currently, postoperative bandaging of the circumferential wound typically uses only regular, less elastic gauze, without specialized bandaging products. However, considering the variability in penile size and shape, and the unique nature of the organ whose size can change due to environmental or physiological factors, using less elastic gauze is not ideal. Furthermore, the surgical wound will occasionally ooze tissue fluid. How to effectively absorb this fluid and keep the wound dry has a significant impact on patient comfort, the need for frequent bandage changes, and even, more importantly, on actual postoperative healing. Summary of the Invention

[0003] Therefore, the object of the present invention is to provide a surgical dressing specifically for bandaging after circumcision.

[0004] Therefore, the circumcision dressing of the present invention includes a body extending along a first direction and having elasticity and absorbency, a positioning member connected to the body, and a fixing piece connected to the body.

[0005] The body includes a bottom end and a connecting end located on opposite sides in the first direction, and a through hole.

[0006] The positioning element is integrally connected to the connecting end of the body and is used to pass through the through hole so that the body presents a ring shape.

[0007] The fixing piece is connected to the bottom end of the body and is used to fix the body near the connection end so that the body is maintained in the ring shape.

[0008] The advantages of this invention are as follows: by utilizing the water-based foaming material of the body, in addition to adjusting the body according to the patient's affected area through the positioning element and the fixing piece to ensure proper bandaging, it can also adapt to the special characteristics of the organ, such as the size of the affected area, which may change due to environmental or physiological factors, through sufficient elasticity, and absorb the wound tissue fluid of the affected area after surgery through good liquid absorption properties, thus providing a specialized technical solution for postoperative bandaging after circumcision. Simple Explanation of the Diagram

[0009] Other features and effects of the present invention will be clearly presented in the embodiments with reference to the drawings, wherein: Figure 1 is a perspective view illustrating a first embodiment of the circumcision dressing of the present invention; Figure 2 is a side view illustrating one of the main body, a positioning member, and a fixing piece of the first embodiment; Figure 3 is a schematic diagram illustrating the usage of the first embodiment; and Figure 4 is a perspective view illustrating a second embodiment of the circumcision dressing of the present invention. Implementation

[0010] Before the invention is described in detail, it should be noted that similar elements are represented by the same numbers in the following description.

[0011] Referring to Figure 1, a first embodiment of the circumcision dressing of the present invention is shown. This first embodiment includes a body 1 extending along a first direction D1 and made of an aqueous foam material, a positioning member 2 connected to the body 1, a fixing piece 3 connected to the body 1, and a waterproof membrane 4 formed on the outer surface of the body 1. It should be noted that although this first embodiment is mainly for specialized postoperative bandaging of the annular wound after circumcision, its use for bandaging other wounds is not excluded in actual implementation.

[0012] Referring to Figures 1 and 2, the aqueous foaming material used in the body 1 is a porous polyurethane containing polyethylene glycol (PEG), and the pore size parameter is preferably 400 to 800 micrometers, thereby exhibiting better liquid absorption properties. Additionally, the thickness of the body 1 is preferably 0.5 to 3.5 millimeters, which facilitates bandaging and also maintains better overall elasticity. Structurally, the body 1 includes a bottom end 11 and a connecting end 12 located on opposite sides in the first direction D1, an inner surface 13 facing the affected area, an outer surface 14 opposite to the inner surface 13, and a through hole 100 extending from the inner surface 13 to the outer surface 14. The through hole 100 is located closer to the bottom end 11 along the first direction D1 and spaced a predetermined distance from the bottom end 11.

[0013] The positioning member 2 is integrally connected to the connecting end 12 of the body 1. In terms of width perpendicular to the first direction D1, the width of the positioning member 2 is smaller than that of the connecting end 12, and it is formed at a position aligned with the through hole 100 along the first direction D1. The positioning member 2 includes a long strip 21 for passing through the through hole 100, and an adhesive portion 22 formed on the strip 21 for attaching and positioning to the body 1. When not in use in this first embodiment, the adhesive portion 22 is preferably attached with a release paper 29 to maintain its adhesiveness.

[0014] The fixing piece 3 is connected to the bottom end 11 of the body 1 and has an adhesive layer 31 located on the same side as the inner surface 13. Similarly, when the adhesive layer 31 is not used in this first embodiment, it is preferable to attach a release paper 39 to maintain the adhesiveness of the adhesive layer 31.

[0015] The waterproof membrane 4 is made of polyurethane (PU) and is formed on the outer surface 14 of the body 1, thereby preventing the body 1 from absorbing water from the outer surface 14. This ensures the absorbency of the inner surface 13 of the body 1 facing the affected area, while also achieving a waterproof effect. It is worth noting that when the waterproof membrane 4 is formed on the body 1, it also compensates for the relatively insufficient stretchability of the body 1, thus providing support for the body 1 and strengthening the overall structural strength. This allows the body 1 and the waterproof membrane 4 to form a whole with better elasticity and stretchability to meet the needs of bandaging.

[0016] Referring to Figure 3 and in conjunction with Figure 1, when using this first embodiment, the thickness of the body 1 is quite convenient for operation, and the material also forms good elasticity. Therefore, as long as the body 1 is easily bent, the positioning member 2 is passed through the through hole 100 from one side of the inner side 13. After the thin strip 21 of the positioning member 2 extends through the through hole 100, the body 1 will present an annular shape. By changing the degree to which the positioning member 2 extends through the through hole 100, the diameter of the annular shape presented by the body 1 can be appropriately adjusted to accommodate the size of the affected area. Next, after the adjustment of the body 1 is completed, since the body 1 has appropriate elasticity, it can maintain the adjusted ring shape and prevent curling. Therefore, as long as the adhesive part 22 of the positioning member 2 is attached to the outer side 14 of the body 1, the positioning member 2 can be properly positioned in the body 1. Then, by means of the adhesive layer 31 of the fixing piece 3, it can also be attached and fixed to the outer side 14 of the body 1 near the connecting end 12, so that the body 1 can be properly maintained in the ring shape of the adjusted size, and the bandaging operation for the affected area can be completed at the same time.

[0017] This first embodiment, specifically designed for bandaging the wound after circumcision, utilizes the appropriate elasticity of the body 1. After bandaging, the body 1 maintains a stable, adjusted position, ensuring a secure fit to the wound. Furthermore, adapting to changes in the size of the wound, it also reduces external pressure and impact. Specifically, it protects the wound from friction and irritation from clothing after bandaging. The waterproof membrane 4 further forms a barrier against external moisture, preventing the invasion of pathogens that may result from water seepage and preventing the first embodiment from becoming ineffective due to dampness. In addition, the tissue fluid exuded from the affected area can be absorbed by the inner surface 13 directly attached to the affected area due to the good absorbency of the material of the body 1. Furthermore, through the polyethylene glycol contained therein, hydrogen bonds are formed with the absorbed water molecules, thereby achieving the effect of preventing the absorbed water from overflowing again. At the same time, the closed porous characteristics with better pore size parameters retain water molecules in the pores to prevent backflow and prevent new tissue from growing into the pores. This creates a moist but non-sticky environment on the inner surface 13 of the body 1 in contact with the affected area, optimizing the comfort after bandaging and providing better conditions for the recovery of the affected area.

[0018] Referring to Figure 4, a second embodiment of the circumcision dressing of the present invention is shown. The difference between this second embodiment and the first embodiment is that the fixing piece 3 extends outward from the bottom end 11 of the main body 1. That is, the fixing piece 3 is manufactured in a manner that is not integrally formed with the main body 1, thereby making it less likely to affect the already adjusted state of the main body 1 when removing the release paper (e.g., the release paper 39 shown in Figure 2) or attaching the fixing piece 3. Apart from the aforementioned differences, this second embodiment can achieve the same effect as the first embodiment.

[0019] In summary, the circumcision dressing of the present invention utilizes the porosity and elasticity of the body 1, combined with the positioning element 2 and the fixing piece 3, to achieve an easily adjustable bandaging effect. Furthermore, after bandaging, it provides a better healing environment tailored to the characteristics of the affected area, and can also work with the waterproof membrane 4 to form an external shield. Therefore, the purpose of the present invention is indeed achieved.

[0020] However, the above description is merely an embodiment of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. Any simple equivalent changes and modifications made in accordance with the scope of the patent application and the contents of the patent specification shall still fall within the scope of the patent of the present invention.

[0021] 1: Ontology 100: Through hole 11: Bottom 12: Connection end 13: Inner side 14: Outer side 2: Positioning components 21: Thin strip section 22: Adhesive section 29: Release paper 3: Fixing plate 31: Adhesive layer 39: Release paper 4: Waterproof membrane D1: First Direction

Claims

1. A circumcision dressing, comprising: a body extending along a first direction and having elasticity and absorbency, the body being made of an aqueous foaming material, wherein the aqueous foaming material is a polyurethane containing polyethylene glycol (PEG), the body including a bottom end and a connecting end located on opposite sides of the first direction, and a through-hole, wherein, The thickness of the body is 0.5 to 3.5 mm; a positioning member is integrally connected to the connecting end of the body and is used to pass through the through hole to make the body form an annular shape; and a fixing piece is connected to the bottom end of the body and is used to fix the body near the connecting end to maintain the body in the annular shape.

2. The circumcision dressing as described in claim 1, wherein, The body is made of a porous material with pore sizes ranging from 400 to 800 micrometers.

3. The circumcision dressing as described in claim 1, wherein, The through hole of the body is located closer to the bottom end along the first direction and is spaced a certain distance from the bottom end.

4. The circumcision dressing as described in claim 1, wherein, The body also includes an inner side and an outer side, and the fixing piece has an adhesive layer located on the same side as the inner side.

5. The circumcision dressing as described in claim 1 or 4, wherein, The fixing piece extends outward from the bottom end of the body.

6. The circumcision dressing as described in claim 1, wherein, The body also includes an inner side and an outer side, and the circumcision dressing further includes a waterproof membrane formed on the outer side of the body.

7. The circumcision dressing as described in claim 6, wherein, The waterproof membrane is made of polyurethane.

8. The circumcision dressing as described in claim 1, wherein, The positioning element includes a long strip and an adhesive portion formed on the strip for attaching and positioning to the body.

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