Wound care system

Abstract

Wound care system (100) comprising at least one wound dressing (1) in the form of a folded or rolled gauze (1.1) and at least one first packaging (2) which encloses the wound dressing (1) at least partially, in particular completely, characterized in that a defined area (3) in the packaging (2) is designed such that, when a targeted force is applied to the packaging (2), an opening (4) is formed in the defined area (3) and the wound dressing (1) can be removed from the packaging (2) through the opening (4).

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a wound care system comprising at least one wound dressing in the form of a folded or rolled gauze and at least one first packaging which encloses the wound dressing at least partially, in particular completely, according to the preamble of claim 1.

[0002] A wide variety of wound dressings are known from the state of the art.

[0003] Common wound dressings include plasters, fixation bandages, ointment compresses, short-stretch bandages, and non-woven dressings. Wound gauze is available under brand names such as Cuticell® Classic Wound Gauze, Gazin® Gauze, UrgoTül Gauze Wound Dressing, or as sterile gauze packaged in pouches from Hale&hearty.

[0004] The aforementioned wound dressings in the form of gauze are disadvantageous in that they cannot be used for emergency operations, especially not for initial care at incident sites.

[0005] CELOX® Rapid Gauze is a Z-folded hemostatic gauze known for its rapid deployment and precise application by emergency responders, military, police, and first aid personnel in emergency situations. According to the data sheet, the gauze is supposed to stop bleeding in 60 seconds.

[0006] LIFEGUARD Tactical Products is known for a compressed gauze or bandage, which is packaged in a Z-fold with six layers. Upon opening the package, the compressed gauze is completely exposed, and a first responder must search for the beginning of the gauze to unfold it into a solid block. In an emergency, this search for the beginning of the gauze is counterproductive, as it wastes valuable time that could be used for providing first aid.

[0007] Similar compressed gauze to that described for LIFEGUARD Tactical Products can also be purchased on AliExpress under the name TEAR. Disclosure of the invention

[0008] The invention is based on the objective of creating a wound care system with a wound dressing in the form of a folded or rolled gauze, which at least partially improves upon known wound dressings or wound care systems. In particular, the objective is to design a completely new wound care system that allows a wound dressing in the form of a folded or rolled gauze to be quickly made available from sterile packaging without the use of auxiliary tools in emergency situations.

[0009] The aforementioned problem is solved by a wound care system having the features of claim 1. Further advantages, features and details of the invention will become apparent from the dependent claims, the description and the drawings.

[0010] The wound care system according to the invention, comprising at least one wound dressing in the form of a folded or rolled gauze and at least one first packaging which encloses the wound dressing at least partially, in particular completely, includes the technical teaching that a defined area in the packaging is designed such that, when a targeted force is applied to the packaging, an opening is formed in the defined area and the wound dressing can be removed from the packaging through the opening.

[0011] In contrast to conventional wound dressings, which must be completely removed from their packaging, for example by tearing or cutting the packaging with scissors or a knife, the wound care system according to the invention requires only a targeted application of force, for example by applying pressure with a thumb, to open the packaging or to create an opening through which the wound dressing can be removed. The design of this opening is advantageous compared to conventional packaging because, in use, the entire wound dressing does not need to be removed from the packaging in order to unfold it after removal.Rather, the wound dressing, in the form of a folded or rolled gauze, can be gradually removed from the packaging of the wound care system according to the invention through the opening, whereby the wound dressing unfolds or unrolls within the packaging.

[0012] Preferably, the defined area designed for targeted force application is at least partially enclosed by a perforation line. The perforation line is characterized by perforations in the packaging material, the perforations being designed such that the ridges formed between the perforations yield when force is applied, advantageously by pressure on the defined area of ​​the packaging, and together with the perforations, allow the packaging material to be pierced. The perforations can also be understood as forming a defined tear edge along which the packaging material can be torn open to create an opening for removing the wound dressing. Tearing can be accomplished, for example, by a one-handed, wiping motion using the thumb of a user.The perforations or perforation line can be embossed into the packaging material without damaging it, i.e., without creating holes through the material. This has the advantage of protecting the wound dressing contained within the packaging from external conditions such as moisture or bacterial contamination. Alternatively, the perforations or perforation line can be designed as through-holes, making the perforation line easier to cut than an embossed perforation line.

[0013] To create an opening through which the wound dressing can be removed from the packaging, the perforation line encompasses at least part of the defined area in a U-shape. The shape of the perforation line determines the shape of the opening. In the case of a U-shaped perforation line, the opening created when the perforation line is cut is therefore also U-shaped. Of course, the perforation line can also define a different opening geometry, for example, a circular, oval, or rectangular perforation line.

[0014] Preferably, the wound dressing, in the form of folded or rolled gauze, is arranged with at least one of its ends below the defined area of ​​the packaging, so that when the packaging is opened, the end of the folded or rolled gauze, which forms the beginning of the gauze, is immediately accessible in the defined area. This arrangement of the gauze within the packaging, with one end below the defined area, effectively prevents a lengthy search for the beginning of the gauze, which significantly contributes to the rapid usability of the gauze wound dressing.

[0015] To further facilitate grasping the beginning of the gauze through the opening, at least one end of the gauze, which forms the beginning of the gauze, is folded or rolled over in such a way that the folded or rolled end forms a prominent protrusion that can be grasped with two fingers through the opening using a pincer grip. For the purposes of this application, a pincer grip is understood to mean grasping the rolled or folded end of the gauze with an extended index finger and an opposing thumb. By pinching these two fingertips together in the manner of tweezers, the protrusion can be held in place in order to unfold or unroll the gauze through the opening and out of the packaging.

[0016] To further enhance the rapid deployment of the wound dressing contained in the packaging, in the form of folded or rolled gauze, the defined area of ​​the packaging, where the opening for removing the gauze is to be created by applying force, is advantageously color-coded, at least in sections. The color marking can be, for example, in the form of a red, blue, green, or other colored dot, with the beginning of the gauze located directly beneath the colored marking, thus further facilitating application. Particularly under difficult conditions such as low light or with wet gloves, this innovation allows the gauze to be located and used immediately and precisely. The system according to the invention thus saves valuable time and ensures faster emergency care.

[0017] The packaging is preferably made of nylon film, which keeps the wound dressing, in the form of folded or rolled gauze, hygienic and securely packaged until the dressing is opened and made available for removal from the designated area of ​​the packaging. Of course, the packaging can also be made of other materials, such as composite materials like paper with a barrier layer of nylon, aluminum, or silver, for example.

[0018] Preferably, the wound dressing is made of a commercially available wound care material in the form of a folded or rolled gauze, either knitted or woven. Particularly preferably, the woven or knitted fabric is made of 100% cotton and is preferably multi-layered, especially six-layered, which ensures good absorbency of the wound dressing. The superior absorbency of the wound dressing made from the multi-layered gauze is particularly advantageous for rapid and effective hemostasis. The wound dressing can be used alone or in combination with hemostatic or pressure dressings, making it a versatile option for injury treatment.

[0019] Advantageously, the wound care system according to the invention comprises at least one outer protective packaging into which the first packaging containing the wound dressing in the form of folded or rolled gauze is enclosed. The outer protective packaging and the packaging together form a double-layered package for the wound dressing. The double-layered packaging provides additional protection for the wound dressing and facilitates overall handling.

[0020] The outer protective packaging is preferably made of a polyethylene film, which advantageously has tear notches that allow for quick opening of the outer protective packaging. Preferably, the tear notches are color-coded, ideally in a striking red. As already described for the color-coding of the defined area of ​​the packaging, the color-coded tear notches also facilitate the use of the wound care system according to the invention under difficult conditions, such as in low light. The design of the tear notches in the protective packaging and their color-coding significantly speeds up access to the sterile gauze wound dressing.

[0021] In general, the wound care system according to the invention is suitable not only for use with wound dressings in the form of folded or rolled gauze, but also with other wound dressings, such as plasters, fixation bandages, ointment compresses, short-stretch bandages or non-woven bandages.

[0022] The wound care system according to the invention is advantageously used in emergency operations in both military tactical and civilian areas, for example by rescue workers, military, police and emergency responders. Preferred embodiments:

[0023] Further measures improving the invention are described in more detail below with reference to the figures and preferred embodiments of the invention. The features mentioned in the claims and in the description can be essential to the invention individually or in any combination. It should be noted that the embodiments shown in the figures are for descriptive purposes only and are not intended to limit the invention in any way.

[0024] They show: Fig. 1 in a sketch-like top view of the defined area an embodiment of the wound care system according to the invention with the first packaging and the wound dressing contained therein; Fig. 2 the wound care system Fig. 1 in a perspective view; and Fig. 3 The wound care system from the previous figures with an opening formed for removing the wound dressing in a perspective view.

[0025] In the different figures, identical parts are always provided with the same reference numerals, which is why they are generally described only once. The second outer protective packaging, which is optionally part of the wound care system according to the invention, is not shown in the figures.

[0026] The Fig. Figure 1 shows a schematic top view of an embodiment of the wound care system 100 according to the invention, showing the defined area 3. A wound dressing 1 in the form of a folded gauze 1.1 is contained in a first package 2. An end 1.2 of the wound dressing 1, which forms the beginning of the gauze 1.2, is arranged below a defined area 3 of the package 2. The defined area 3 is encompassed by an approximately U-shaped perforation line 5. By activating the perforation line 5, namely by cutting the perforation line 5 by applying pressure to the package 2 in the area of ​​the defined area 3 and optionally by wiping within the defined area 3 inside the perforation line 5, an opening 4 is formed in the package 2, which corresponds to the shape of the perforation line 5. The wound dressing 1 can be inserted through the opening 4 via the end 1.2 of the gauze 1, which is prominently raised by backfolding or by rolling.The gauze 1.1 can be removed from the packaging 2 by a user using a pincer grip. The defined area 3, in the section where the prominently raised end 1.2 of the gauze 1.1 is located, is marked with a colored marking 20 (represented in the illustration by the round hatched area) to quickly locate the prominently raised end 1.2 of the gauze 1.1 through the opening 4 created by cutting the perforation line 5, even under poor conditions such as low light. After cutting the perforation line 5, an approximately U-shaped flap 30 is created in the packaging 2, which can be folded down over the lower edge of the packaging 2 in the figure, thus releasing the opening 4 for removing the gauze 1.1. The colored marking 20 also continues to indicate the location of the prominently raised end 1.2.2 of the gauze 1.1.

[0027] The Fig. Figure 2 shows the wound care system 100. Fig. Figure 1 is shown in a perspective view. The gauze 1.1 (represented in the figure by a dashed dot-dash line), which is contained as a wound dressing 1 in the packaging 2, is multi-layered and lies as a block inside the packaging 2. The opening 4 created by cutting the perforation line 5 allows the gauze 1.1 to be continuously removed from the packaging 2, with the sections of the gauze 1.1 not yet pulled out through the opening 4 remaining inside the packaging 2. The gauze 1.1 is thus unfolded within the packaging 2.

[0028] Finally, the Fig.3 The wound care system 100 from the previous figures with a perforated line 5, forming an approximately U-shaped flap 30 that can be folded over the lower edge of the packaging 2, thereby releasing the opening 4. Advantageously, the flap 30 adopts the color marking 20 of the packaging at its outer end, namely at the pull end, which also simplifies locating the flap 30 even under poor conditions, such as low light.

Claims

[1] Wound care system (100) comprising at least one wound dressing (1) in the form of a folded or rolled gauze (1.1) and at least one first packaging (2) which encloses the wound dressing (1) at least partially, in particular completely, characterized by , that in the packaging (2) a defined area (3) is designed in such a way that, when force is applied to the packaging (2), an opening (4) is formed in the defined area (3) and the wound dressing (1) can be removed from the packaging (2) through the opening (4). [2] Wound care system (100) according to claim 1, characterized by , that the defined area (3) formed in the packaging (2) is at least partially enclosed by a perforation line (5). [3] Wound care system (100) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by , that the perforation line (5) encompasses the defined area (3) at least in a U-shape. [4] Wound care system (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that by applying pressure to the defined area (3) the packaging (2) opens via the U-shaped perforation line (5) in such a way that the opening (4) is formed in the packaging (2). [5] Wound care system (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the wound dressing (1) in the form of folded or rolled gauze (1.1) is arranged with at least one of its ends (1.2), which forms the beginning of the wound dressing (1), below the defined area (3). [6] Wound care system (100) according to claim 5, characterized by , that the wound dressing (1) can be removed from the packaging (2) through the opening (4) via the end (1.2) which forms the beginning of the wound dressing (1). [7] Wound care system (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by, that the defined area (3) is at least partially color-coded. [8] Wound care system (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the end (1.2) of the wound dressing (1) is folded over below the defined area (3) in such a way that the folded end (1.2) can be removed from the packaging (2) through the opening (4) using two fingers with a pincer grip. [9] Wound care system (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the wound dressing (1) is in the form of folded or rolled gauze (1.1) made of 100% cotton. [10] Wound care system (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the packaging (2) is made of a nylon film. [11] Wound care system (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized byan outer protective packaging in which the packaging (2) containing the wound dressing (1) in the form of folded or rolled gauze (1.1) is sterilely enclosed. [12] Wound care system (100) according to claim 11, characterized by that the outer protective packaging has tear notches which allow the protective packaging to be opened quickly. [13] Wound care system (100) according to claim 12, characterized by that the tear notches are marked with color. [14] Wound care system (100) according to one of claims 11 to 13, characterized by that the outer packaging is made of a polyethylene film. [15] Wound care system (100) according to any of the preceding claims for military tactical and / or civilian emergency use.

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