Package for containing medical dressings

Abstract

The present disclosure generally relates to a package (100) containing a plurality of medical dressings wherein the package (100) comprises a front panel (101), an opposing rear panel (102) and four side panels (103a-d) extending between the front panel (101) and the rear panel (102) wherein the package comprises a set of printed product identification elements (104a-e, 105a-e, 106a-e, 107a-e) associated with medical dressings in the package, wherein the set of printed product identification elements comprises at least a first textual element (104a-e), preferably a brand name, and a first graphical element (105a-e) that visualizes the medical dressing in the package (100), and wherein the first textual element (104a-e) and the first graphical element (104a-e) are disposed on each of the front panel (101) and the side panels (103a-d) of the package (100).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure generally relates to a package for containing a plurality of medical dressings, wherein the package includes a front panel, an opposing rear panel, and four side panels extending between the front panel and the rear panel, wherein the package includes a set of printed product identification elements associated with the medical dressings in the package. The present disclosure also relates to a flat box for packaging medical dressings. Background Art

[0002] Medical dressings come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and designs. Furthermore, medical dressings can be used for countless purposes and in a variety of different wound-related situations. For example, medical dressings can be used on burns, scars, incisions, open wounds, chronic wounds, acute wounds, and for preventive purposes (i.e., for the purpose of preventing a wound from occurring in the first place).

[0003] Medical dressings can be associated with a variety of characteristics, such as degree of absorbency, adherence, antimicrobial (or not), etc., and come in a variety of sizes. Even within a particular category of medical dressings, there are generally a large number of different characteristics.

[0004] An example of a dressing category is Foam dressing. Foam dressings come in several sub-brands, e.g. Ag, XT, Border, Lite, etc. Within each sub-brand dressing category, there is a wide range of variations in dressing sizes and dressing features.

[0005] The myriad uses and features associated with medical dressings within a particular dressing category can cause confusion and be a burden to the applicator of the dressing (typically a caregiver or medical professional) as to what dressing to use for a particular wound in a particular care scenario.

[0006] Prior to use, medical dressings are typically individually packaged in sterile bags, which in turn are packaged in a container that holds a plurality of such sterile bags.

[0007] In a hospital or care setting, containers or packages containing medical dressings are typically stored on shelves in separate storage rooms. Often, large numbers of packages are stored together. Because many wound dressing packages have a visually similar appearance, the packages and the specific medical dressings stored therein are difficult to distinguish from one another. As a result, selecting the correct dressing can become a time-consuming and complex task in a variety of care scenarios that are often associated with a sense of urgency.

[0008] Therefore, there is a need to reduce the burden on caregivers and medical personnel and provide a means to easily identify and select the correct or sometimes just the most promising medical dressing to be used for a particular patient in a particular care scenario. Summary of the invention

[0009] In view of the above problems, an object of the present disclosure is to provide improvements in reducing the stress of caregivers in various daily care situations, and to provide convenient, clear and communicative means to guide staff and caregivers in the correct selection and use of products.

[0010] According to a first aspect, a package for accommodating a plurality of medical dressings is provided, wherein the package comprises a front panel, an opposing rear panel, and four side panels extending between the front panel and the rear panel, wherein the package comprises a set of printed product identification elements associated with the medical dressings in the package, wherein the set of printed product identification elements comprises at least a first text element, preferably a brand name, and a first graphic element for visualizing the medical dressings in the package, wherein the first text element and the first graphic element are disposed on the front panel and on each of the side panels of the package.

[0011] In hospitals and care settings, packages containing medical dressings are often stored and arranged on shelves with one of the panels facing the room and the observer. By visualizing the medical dressing contained in the package on each of the side panels of the package, the specific product, i.e., the dressing, contained in the package is visible and easily identifiable regardless of how the package is stored in the shelf and regardless of which side panel faces the caregiver or medical staff.

[0012] The text element is usually a brand name, ie the brand of the primary product. By visualizing the medical dressing together with the brand name, recognition of the medical dressing contained in the package is improved.

[0013] In the event that a healthcare provider removes one or more dressings from a package and thereafter places the package back into the shelf with a different side panel facing the room / viewer, this incorrect placement is corrected by the presence of a first graphic element (i.e., the medical dressing) and a text element on each side panel.

[0014] It is further believed that the present disclosure provides improvements in how products can be organized relative to product range and product type, thereby providing clearer and more communicative means to guide staff and caregivers to the correct selection and use of products.

[0015] The first graphical element may be an image of a medical dressing, preferably a photograph.

[0016] Preferably, the first graphical element is a colour photograph or image of the dressing, which improves identification of the product during storage.

[0017] In an exemplary embodiment, the set of printed product identification elements includes at least a second graphic element that indicates a dressing property associated with a medical dressing contained in the package, preferably an absorbency level, and wherein the second graphic element is disposed on the front panel and each of the side panels of the package.

[0018] The second graphic element may represent a product characteristic of the medical dressing in the package, or at least one product characteristic of the medical dressing in the package.

[0019] Preferably, the product characteristic is the absorption level associated with the medical dressing in the package.

[0020] The level of absorption may be visualized in a variety of ways, but is preferably indicated with a pictorial representation. The pictorial representation may convey information about the level of absorption in a way that enables caregivers and staff to select a "low absorption", "medium absorption" or "high absorption" dressing.

[0021] In an exemplary embodiment, the set of printed product identification elements includes at least a second text element indicating a size of a medical dressing in the package, and wherein the second text element is disposed on the front panel and each of the side panels of the package.

[0022] Thus, the size of the dressing is displayed in a clear manner and is visible to the caregiver and / or staff regardless of how the package is positioned on the storage shelf. Thus, the size of the product is clearly identifiable to the staff. Thus, a decision can be made quickly as to what medical dressing is suitable for use in a particular care situation.

[0023] In an exemplary embodiment, the front panel and / or the side panel include at least one color-coded portion; the color-coded portion indicates a particular medical dressing category.

[0024] Color-coded sections improve and facilitate the selection of specific dressing categories. Color-coded sections can indicate a specific type or category of medical dressing, such as antimicrobial dressings, low or high absorbency dressings, etc.

[0025] In an exemplary embodiment, the color-coded portion is associated with the first graphical element or the second graphical element.

[0026] For example, in an embodiment where the package contains an antimicrobial medical dressing, the color-coded portion may be gray. Healthcare professionals believe that gray may be associated with antimicrobial properties. Typically, antimicrobial wound dressings contain silver as an antimicrobial agent, and silver-containing wound pads are typically gray in color. In an embodiment where the first graphical element is visualized as a color image or color photograph, the wound pad of the medical dressing shown on the front panel of the package is gray. Thus, the combined gray dressing and gray-coded portion create an enhanced impression and identification of a specific dressing category. Thus, it is clear to the staff which packages contain antimicrobial dressings, so that this dressing category can be distinguished from other dressing categories.

[0027] Alternatively, a color-coded portion may be associated with the second graphical element, preferably indicating the absorption level of the dressing. Higher absorption levels may be associated with brighter colors. Lower absorption levels may be associated with lighter colors. Typically, the same color is used for high absorption and low absorption medical dressings, but the shade of the color varies.

[0028] For example, if the level of absorption is low, the color-coded portion may be light green, and if the level of absorption is high, the color-coded portion may be green or dark green.

[0029] Preferably, each side panel includes a color coded portion indicating a particular medical dressing category.

[0030] By providing color-coded sections on each side panel of the package, healthcare professionals are provided with clear and easily recognizable product identification, which significantly facilitates the selection of a particular type of dressing.

[0031] To further improve the visual impression of the product selection and packaging, the first graphical element provided on each side panel is arranged in a color-coded portion.

[0032] In an exemplary embodiment, the side panels have a background color that contrasts with a background color of the front panel and optionally the rear panel.

[0033] The front panel generally has a lighter background color, such as white. This is beneficial because it enables multiple product identification elements (i.e., text elements and graphic elements) on the front panel to be visualized and recognized.

[0034] Preferably, the side panels have a color that contrasts with the lighter background color of the front panel. For example, the background color can be green, purple, pink, blue, green, red, and any shades thereof.

[0035] The color contrast between the front and side panels creates a visually appealing and cohesive impression. It enables caregivers and medical staff to easily identify products associated with a primary brand and / or a specific supplier when the package is stored with various other dressing or wound care product packages.

[0036] This may further assist in categorizing and organizing the products in a manner that enables easy identification of the products.

[0037] For example, the background color of the side panels may be green, while the background color of the front panel and the optional rear panel may be white.

[0038] The green color of the side panel enables identification of the product and / or company and can distinguish the packaging from different packaging from other suppliers and other brands.

[0039] In an exemplary embodiment, the side panels are visually related.

[0040] Thus, each side panel creates a similar visual impression and conveys substantially the same product identification elements and background colors.

[0041] The visual correlation between the side panels ensures that no matter how the packages are stored or placed on a shelf, the side panels will create a similar impression to an observer when stored in an array of packages.

[0042] In an exemplary embodiment, the front panel includes a greater number of printed product identification elements than the side panels.

[0043] The front panel generally refers to the surface of the medical dressing that faces the viewer (ie, the caregiver) when the medical dressing is to be removed from the packaging.

[0044] Preferably, there is a more comprehensive set of product identification elements (ie a more comprehensive set of textual elements and graphical elements) on the front panel.

[0045] In an exemplary embodiment, each of the side panels includes four printed product identification elements associated with the medical dressing, and wherein the product identification elements are disposed on the side panels in a visually related arrangement.

[0046] It can be beneficial to keep the side panel as "clean" as possible to avoid creating a cluttered impression with "too much" information and too many textual and graphical elements. The side panel typically contains key product identification elements that present the healthcare professional with the most important information associated with the medical dressing in the package.

[0047] In an exemplary embodiment, the set of product identification elements includes a tag readable using an electronic device, wherein the tag is disposed on a front panel of the package.

[0048] Such a label may also be referred to as a machine-readable code.

[0049] The label can be a barcode or QR code that links the applicator to a website where additional information about the use and application of the specific medical dressing in the package is available. In addition, medical personnel can also obtain additional information about which wounds are suitable for treatment with the specific medical dressing in the package.

[0050] In an exemplary embodiment, a first graphical element disposed on the front panel visualizes at least a portion of a top layer and at least a portion of a bottom layer of the medical dressing.

[0051] Therefore, caregivers and medical staff can easily understand the correct positioning of the product for the patient.

[0052] Each medical dressing contained in the package is typically stored individually in a sterile bag.

[0053] The sterile bag keeps the dressing sterile until use.

[0054] In an exemplary embodiment, the sterile bag includes a second set of printed product identification elements associated with the medical dressing, and wherein at least two product identification elements of the second set of printed product identification elements correspond to at least two product identification elements of the set of printed product identification elements of the package.

[0055] The second set of product identification elements may also include additional product description information.For example, the second set of product identification elements may include at least one pictorial representation of the steps associated with correctly applying a medical dressing to a body part.

[0056] Thus, immediate "on-site" and "situational" assistance is provided to the medical professional so that the dressing can be properly applied to the patient's body part.

[0057] According to a second aspect, a flat box for packaging medical dressings is provided; the flat box comprises a front panel, a rear panel and four side panels, wherein the four side panels are arranged around the front panel or the rear panel; the front panel is connected to the rear panel via one of the four side panels, wherein the flat box comprises a set of printed product identification elements associated with the medical dressing to be packaged in the flat box, wherein the set of printed product identification elements comprises at least a first text element, preferably a brand name, and a first graphic element for visualizing the medical dressing to be packaged in the flat box, wherein the first text element and the first graphic element are arranged on the front panel and on each of the side panels of the flat box.

[0058] Providing a printed product identification element on the flat box facilitates sorting and assembly of the final package containing the specific type of dressing corresponding to the product identification element.

[0059] Further features and advantages of the present disclosure will become apparent when studying the appended claims and the following description. The skilled person realizes that different features of the present disclosure can be combined to create embodiments other than those described in the following, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0060] Various aspects of the present disclosure, including its specific features and advantages, will be readily understood from the following detailed description and accompanying drawings, in which:

[0061] Figure 1 A perspective view of a package according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0062] Figure 2 Shown in the form of a flat box Figure 1 of the packaging and visualized the front panel, back panel, and each side panel of the packaging. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0063] The present disclosure will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which currently preferred embodiments of the present disclosure are shown. However, the present disclosure may be implemented in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided for thoroughness and completeness and to fully convey the scope of the present disclosure to the skilled person. Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout.

[0064] refer to Figure 1 , conceptually illustrating a package 100 containing a plurality of medical dressings according to the present disclosure.

[0065] The package 100 includes a front panel 101, an opposing rear panel 102, and four side panels extending between the front panel 101 and the rear panel 102, wherein the package includes a set of printed product identification elements associated with the medical dressing in the package, wherein the set of printed product identification elements includes at least a first text element, preferably a brand name, and at least a first graphic element for visualizing the medical dressing in the package 100, wherein the first text element and the first graphic element are arranged on the front panel 101 and on each of the side panels of the package.

[0066] Figure 2 The package is shown in a flat state, ie in the form of a flat box, such that the front panel, rear panel and side panels are shown.

[0067] Side panel in Figure 2The inner panel is represented as 103a-d and the rear panel is represented as 102.

[0068] The first text element 104a-e and the first graphic element 105a-e are provided on each of the side panels 103a-d, such as Figure 2 Best shown in .

[0069] The package is typically a carton and may be formed from paper (eg cardboard). The package is typically square or rectangular in shape.

[0070] Each package typically contains at least five medical dressings.

[0071] The "front panel" of the package may also be referred to as the top panel of the package. This is the panel that a healthcare professional sees when the package has been removed from the shelf and a medical dressing is to be removed from the package.

[0072] The "back panel" of a package may be referred to as the bottom panel of the package.

[0073] The "side panels" of a package extend between the front and back panels of the package. The side panels are typically the panels that a caregiver or medical staff can see when the package is stored on a shelf.

[0074] At least one of the side panels is openable to enable the medical dressing to be removed from the package. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, one of the side panels (designated 103a) includes a perforation line 112 which may be severed prior to removing the dressing from the package.

[0075] As used herein, the term "set of printed product identification elements" means at least three printed product identification elements.

[0076] A product identification element "associated with a medical dressing" means a printed element that conveys a product identification or product descriptive feature or characteristic that indicates the specific dressing stored in the package.

[0077] A "product identification element" may be a textured or non-textured element that conveys information about the dressing contained in the package. A product identification element may be a textual element, for example, textual words such as a brand name, sub-brand, product descriptor, size indication, etc. A product identification element may also be a graphical element, for example, a pictorial representation, graphic, image, photograph, logo, symbol or visual element that conveys information about the dressing and / or the purpose of the dressing in the package.

[0078] The product identification elements are printed on the packaging, namely on the front and side panels and optionally on the rear panel. The printed product identification elements may also be supplemented with an embossed pattern, a welded pattern or a compressed pattern.

[0079] The product identification elements may be printed onto the package by any conventional printing technique known in the art, including but not limited to gravure printing, flexographic printing, offset printing, inkjet printing, laser printing, and the like.

[0080] The first text element is usually the brand name. The first text element is usually the main brand name.

[0081] There is a wide variety of dressings associated with major brands. One brand can include hundreds of different dressings, divided into sub-branded, size-specific, and dressing category-specific alternative versions. To identify a specific dressing from a major brand, a first text element and a first graphic element ensure that healthcare professionals can easily and quickly identify the product contained in the package and appropriate for a specific wound or a specific care scenario.

[0082] To improve recognition and product association, the first graphical elements 104a-e may be images, preferably photographs, of medical dressings.

[0083] Preferably, the first graphical element is a color image or photograph of the medical dressing. In contrast, the color image or photograph of the medical dressing used herein is different from the picture of the medical dressing itself. Usually the picture of the medical dressing is a schematic and two-dimensional graphic rendered entirely by a computer, usually in black and white, which at most outlines the general shape of the medical dressing. However, the color image or photograph has the advantage of also providing additional information about the specific product (e.g., product thickness), thereby facilitating the product selection process and product use clarification when used as disclosed herein.

[0084] The color image or photograph enables a caregiver to easily and quickly recognize and identify the dressing contained in the package.

[0085] Preferably, the first graphical element is a color photograph of the medical dressing in the package, ie a color photograph of the same medical dressing disclosed in the package.

[0086] As used herein, the term "photograph" is an image taken by a camera. It should be noted that the photograph may of course be digitally processed before printing on the packaging. At least one of the first graphic elements visualizing the medical dressing is preferably a three-dimensional image of the product. For example, the first graphic element provided on the front panel may be a three-dimensional image. If the medical dressing comprises a wound pad, the three-dimensional image may enhance the impression of the thickness and / or degree of absorption of the product.

[0087] The set of printed product identification elements may also include at least a second graphic element 106a-e, which indicates a dressing property associated with the medical dressing contained in the package 100, preferably an absorbency level, and wherein the second graphic elements 106a-e are disposed on the front panel 101 and on each of the side panels 103a-d of the package.

[0088] As used herein, "absorption level" is generally a relative dressing property, indicating the level or degree of absorption ranging between a minimum absorption level and a maximum absorption level.

[0089] like Figure 1 As shown, the second graphical elements 106a-e indicating the level of absorption are shown as three drops, which may be filled, partially filled, or unfilled depending on the absorbent capacity of the dressing. Figure 1 As shown, three drops are filled, which indicates the maximum absorption level of the dressing.

[0090] Thus, a caregiver can quickly and clearly draw conclusions about the absorption levels associated with a dressing when viewing the packaging on a shelf, and thus easily select a dressing that is suitable for the particular wound to be treated.

[0091] The set of printed product identification elements may further include at least a second text element 107a-e, which indicates the size of the medical dressing in the package 100, and wherein the second text elements 107a-e are arranged on the front panel 101 and on each of the side panels 103a-d of the package.

[0092] The size of a product is also an important feature for healthcare professionals when deciding what product to choose for a specific patient, a specific wound, and a specific care scenario.

[0093] like Figure 1 As shown, the set of printed product identification elements may also include additional printed product identification elements, such as sub-brands 113a-e, textual product descriptions 114, and / or water resistance indicators 115. Additional product identification elements may also indicate the ability of the dressing to effectively transfer exudate, remove bacterial biofilm, handle pressure, shear, friction, microclimates, etc., and / or indicate that the product may be cut.

[0094] The set of printed product identification elements may also include a graphical element, such as a pictorial representation, showing the size of the wound pad or the size of the dressing (see Figure 1 and Figure 2 117).

[0095] To facilitate selection of a medical dressing within a particular dressing category, the front panel 101 and / or the side panels 103a-d may suitably include color-coded portions 108a-e; the color-coded portions 108a-e indicate a particular medical dressing category.

[0096] For ease of illustration, the color-coded portion 108a of the front panel is Figure 1 and Figure 2 is shown in white. The same applies to Figure 2 The color coded portions 108b-e in FIG.

[0097] The color-coded portions 108a-e may indicate a particular type or category of medical dressing. The color-coded portions may be disposed in an edge portion of the front panel of the package. For example, the color-coded portions may be disposed in an upper corner of the front panel 101 of the package 100 (at Figure 2 The color coding part draws the attention of the medical staff and enables them to distinguish dressings belonging to different categories from each other.

[0098] The color-coded portion 108a-e may be associated with the first graphical element 105a-e or the second graphical element 106a-e.

[0099] The grey coded portion may indicate that the dressing stored in the package is an antimicrobial dressing.

[0100] For example, if the first graphical element visualizing a medical dressing is a color image or color photograph, the gray color of the wound pad of the dressing generally indicates that the dressing is an antimicrobial dressing. Therefore, the color-coded portions 108a-e may be gray to enhance the visual signal of this particular dressing category (antimicrobial dressing).

[0101] It is also conceivable that a color-coded portion is associated with the second graphical element 106a-e, preferably indicating the absorption level of the dressing. In this case, the color of two or more dressing categories (usually not antimicrobial) can be the same, but the shade of the color can vary.

[0102] A highly absorbent dressing may be associated with a darker shade of color-coded portion. A less absorbent dressing may be associated with a lighter shade of color-coded portion.

[0103] For example, if the level of absorption is low, the color-coded portion may be light green, and if the level of absorption is high, the color-coded portion may be green or dark green.

[0104] In an exemplary embodiment, the color-coded portion is gray, light green, or dark green.

[0105] Preferably, each side panel includes a color-coded portion 108b-e that indicates a particular medical dressing category.

[0106] By displaying the color-coded portions 108b-e on the side panels 103a-d, direct and quick guidance is provided to the healthcare provider as to what type of dressing to select and use for a particular care scenario.

[0107] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the first graphical elements 105b-e disposed on each of the side panels 103a-d are disposed in the color-coded portions 108b-e.

[0108] In an exemplary embodiment, the side panels 103a - d have a background color that contrasts with the background color of the front panel 101 and optionally the background color of the rear panel 102 .

[0109] The front panel typically has a lighter background color, such as white. This is beneficial because it enables the various graphic elements, text elements and product identification devices on the front panel to be visible and easily legible.

[0110] The side panels 103a - d may have a background color that contrasts with the background color of the front panel 101 and optionally the background color of the rear panel 102 .

[0111] The background color of the side panels 103a-d generally corresponds to the color of the first text element 104a-e, ie the brand name provided on the front panel 101. This creates a cohesive impression and a qualitative appearance and also aids in identification of the package on a shelf.

[0112] The background color of the side panels 103a-d is preferably green, and the background color of the front panel 101 is preferably white.

[0113] In a preferred embodiment, the side panels 103a-d are visually related.

[0114] As used herein, the term "visually related" means that at least 80% of the printed product identification elements disposed on one side panel correspond to the printed product identification elements disposed on the other side panels. Typically, the background color of each side panel is the same.

[0115] The front panel 101 may include a greater number of printed product identification elements than the side panels 103a-d.

[0116] A more comprehensive set of product identification and descriptive text and graphic elements would ideally be present on the front panel, which is the panel that healthcare professionals see when removing the medical dressing.

[0117] Each of the side panels may include four printed product identification elements associated with the medical dressing, and wherein the product identification elements are disposed on the side panels in a visually related arrangement.

[0118] In this context, "visually related arrangement" means that at least 80% of the printed product identification elements disposed on one side panel correspond to the printed product identification elements disposed on the other side panels. At least 80% of the printed product identification elements are also disposed in substantially similar positions on each side panel.

[0119] like Figure 2 As best shown, each side panel contains the same product identification elements.

[0120] Typically, the background color of each side panel is the same.

[0121] Typically, each side panel includes three to six printed product identification elements, preferably four to five printed product identification elements.

[0122] If too many product identification elements are placed on the side panel, it may "interfere" with the impression and it may be difficult to identify the key product identification elements of the medical dressing stored in a specific package.

[0123] The set of printed product identification elements may also include a tag 109 which may be read using an electronic device.

[0124] Preferably, the tag is optically readable using electronic equipment.

[0125] Tags store identifiable information that can be read using an electronic device. Tags can be read / scanned by an electronic device (e.g., a mobile electronic device). Typically, tags are one-dimensional (1D) or two-dimensional (2D) bar codes. In general, another technology for reading tags can be through RFID technology, so the tag used herein can be, for example, an RFID tag.

[0126] The optically readable label or barcode may be captured by a camera included in the electronic device.

[0127] When scanning the label (i.e. barcode), healthcare professionals can get more information about the specific dressing and its use in treating a specific wound.

[0128] like Figure 1 As shown, the first graphic element 105a disposed on the front panel 101 visualizes at least a portion of the top layer 110 and at least a portion of the bottom layer 111 of the medical dressing.

[0129] Therefore, the intended use of the product is communicated to healthcare professionals in a clear and simple manner.

[0130] like Figure 1 As shown, the medical dressing is partially folded so that a staff member can view the dressing from the top layer 110 and the bottom layer 111. In this view, at least a portion of the wound pad 116 is also shown.

[0131] It should be noted that the medical dressing may comprise a wound pad arranged between the top layer and the bottom layer. Preferably, the first graphical element provided on the front panel visualizes a portion of the top layer, a portion of the wound pad and a portion of the bottom layer of the medical dressing. This enables a user to easily understand different features of the medical dressing in a simple manner. In this way, at least three different materials are visualized in the first graphical element provided on the front panel. Preferably, the wound pad is visible through the bottom layer of the medical dressing.

[0132] Preferably, the first graphical element visualises the top layer to a greater extent than the bottom layer and the wound pad, as this is generally the layer or side that identifies a particular wound dressing to a user (eg a nurse).

[0133] As used herein, the top layer is typically a breathable, liquid impermeable layer. The bottom layer is typically an adhesive layer adapted to rest against and adhere to the user's skin during use.

[0134] Each medical dressing contained in the package is typically stored individually in a sterile bag.

[0135] The sterile bag keeps the dressing sterile until use.

[0136] The sterile bag may include a second set of printed product identification elements associated with the medical dressing, and wherein at least two product identification elements of the second set of printed product identification elements correspond to at least two product identification elements of the set of printed product identification elements of the package.

[0137] The second set of printed product identification elements may also contain additional product identification information.For example, the second set of printed product identification elements may include at least one pictorial representation of the steps associated with properly applying a medical dressing to a body part.

[0138] The second set of printed product identification elements may include a pictorial representation, ie, an image or graphic, that illustrates in a clear and simple manner the steps associated with applying the medical dressing to the skin.

[0139] The present disclosure also relates to a flat box for packaging medical dressings. Figure 2 The flat box is best shown. This means that when the package is folded into Figure 1 The configuration that the package had before the disclosed package.

[0140] The flat box comprises a front panel 101, a rear panel 102 and four side panels 103a-d, wherein the four side panels 103a-d are arranged around the front panel 101 or the rear panel 102; the front panel 101 is connected to the rear panel 102 via one of the four side panels 103a-d, wherein the flat box comprises a set of printed product identification elements 104a-e, 105a-e, 106a-e, 107a-e associated with the medical dressing to be packaged in the flat box, wherein the set of printed product identification elements comprises at least a first text element 104a-e, preferably a brand name, and a first graphic element 105a-e for visualizing the medical dressing to be packaged in the flat box 100, wherein the first text element 104a-e and the first graphic element 105a-e are arranged on the front panel 101 and on each of the side panels 103a-d of the flat box.

[0141] The terms, definitions and examples of all aspects of the present disclosure apply mutatis mutandis to other aspects of the present disclosure.

[0142] Even though the present disclosure has been described with reference to specific illustrative embodiments thereof, many different alterations, modifications and the like will become apparent for those skilled in the art.

[0143] By studying the drawings, the disclosure and the appended claims, those skilled in the art can understand and implement variations to the disclosed embodiments when practicing the present disclosure. In addition, in the claims, the word "comprising" does not exclude other elements or steps, and the indefinite article "a" or "an" does not exclude a plurality.

Claims

1. A package (100) containing a plurality of medical dressings, wherein: The package (100) comprises a front panel (101), an opposing rear panel (102), and four side panels (103a-d) extending between the front panel (101) and the rear panel (102), wherein the package comprises a set of printed product identification elements (104a-e, 105a-e, 106a-e, 107a-e) associated with a medical dressing in the package, wherein the set of printed product identification elements comprises at least a first text element (104a-e), preferably a brand name, and a first graphic element (105a-e) for visualizing the medical dressing in the package (100), wherein the first text element (104a-e) and the first graphic element (105a-e) are disposed on the front panel (101) and on each of the side panels (103a-d) of the package (100).

2. The package (100) according to claim 1, wherein: The first graphical element (105a-e) is an image, preferably a photograph, of the medical dressing.

3. The package (100) according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein: The set of printed product identification elements includes at least a second graphic element (106a-e) indicating a dressing property, preferably an absorbency level, associated with a medical dressing contained in the package (100), and wherein the second graphic element (106a-e) is disposed on the front panel (101) and on each of the side panels (103a-d) of the package (100).

4. The package (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: The set of printed product identification elements includes at least a second text element (107a-e) indicating a size of a medical dressing in the package (100), and wherein the second text element (107a-e) is disposed on the front panel (101) and on each of the side panels (103a-d) of the package (100).

5. The package (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: The front panel (101) and / or the side panels (103a-d) include at least one color-coded portion (108a-e); the color-coded portion (108a-e) indicates a specific medical dressing category.

6. The package (100) according to claim 5, wherein: The color-coded portion (108a-e) is associated with the first graphical element (105a-e) or the second graphical element (106a-e).

7. A package according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein Each of the side panels (103a-d) includes a color-coded portion (108b-e) that indicates a particular medical dressing category.

8. The package according to claim 7, wherein: The first graphical element (105b-e) provided on each of the side panels (103a-d) is arranged in the color-coded portion (108b-e).

9. The package (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: The side panels (103a-d) have a background color that contrasts with the background color of the front panel (101) and optionally the background color of the rear panel (102).

10. The package (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein The side panels (103a-d) are visually related.

11. The package (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein The front panel (101) includes a greater number of printed product identification elements than the side panels (103a-d).

12. The package (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein Each of the side panels (103a-d) includes four printed product identification elements (104a-e, 105a-e, 106a-e, 107a-e) associated with a medical dressing in the package, and wherein the product identification elements are disposed on the side panels (103a-d) in a visually related arrangement.

13. The package (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: The set of printed product identification elements comprises a label (109) which is readable using an electronic device, wherein the label (109) is arranged on the front panel (101) of the package.

14. The package (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein The first graphical element (105a) disposed on the front panel (101) visualizes at least a portion of the top layer (110) and at least a portion of the bottom layer (111) of the medical dressing.

15. The package (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein Each of the medical dressings contained in the package is individually packed in a sterile bag.

16. The package (100) according to claim 15, wherein The sterile bag includes a second set of printed product identification elements associated with the medical dressing, and wherein at least two product identification elements of the second set of printed product identification elements correspond to at least two product identification elements of the set of printed product identification elements of the package (100).

17. A flat box for packaging medical dressings, the flat box comprising a front panel (101), a rear panel (102) and four side panels (103a-d), wherein the four side panels (103a-d) are arranged around the front panel (101) or the rear panel (102); the front panel (101) is connected to the rear panel (102) via one of the four side panels (103a-d), wherein the flat box comprises a set of printed product identification elements (103a-d) associated with the medical dressing to be packaged in the flat box 04a-e, 105a-e, 106a-e, 107a-e), wherein the set of printed product identification elements includes at least a first text element (104a-e), preferably a brand name, and a first graphic element (105a-e) for visualizing the medical dressing to be packaged in the flat box (100), wherein the first text element (104a-e) and the first graphic element (105a-e) are arranged on the front panel (101) and on each of the side panels (103a-d) of the flat box.

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