Medical dressing for securing a tubiform component of a medical device

Abstract

A medical dressing for securing a tubiform component of a medical device is provided. The medical dressing includes a cover dressing including a cover body and a first adhesive. The cover body includes a first cover major surface, a second cover major surface opposite to the first cover major surface, a perimeter, a central region, a flap, a first slit extending through the cover body and having a first end, a second slit extending through the cover body and having a second end, and a hinge region extending between the first end and the second end. The flap is foldable with respect to rest of the cover body about the hinge region. The medical dressing further includes a tape strip including a tape body that is configured to be at least partially and adhesively bonded to at least a portion of the first cover major surface of the cover dressing.

Description

[0001] MEDICAL DRESSING FOR SECURING A TUBIFORM COMPONENT OF A MEDICAL

[0002] DEVICE

[0003] Technical Field

[0004] The present disclosure relates generally to a medical dressing for securing a tubiform component of a medical device. The present disclosure further relates to a method of securing a medical device to a receiving surface.

[0005] Background

[0006] Medical tubes of various types (e.g., venous catheters, arterial catheters, drain tubes) are commonly used by physicians. For example, medical tubes may be used to gain access to the vascular system for dialysis, for introducing pharmaceutical agents, for nutrition or fluids, for hemodynamic monitoring, and for blood collection. Alternatively, medical tubes can be used for drainage of fluid collections and to treat infection. Alternatively, medical tubes can contain electrical leads for nemo-stimulation, cardiac pacing, and the like. Following introduction into the patient, the medical tube is seemed to the patient, generally at a point near the entry into the patient's body.

[0007] Generally, a medical tube requires a cover dressing to be placed on the patient to protect the insertion site. The cover dressing provides a sterile barrier that keeps dirt, bacteria, and moisture away from the insertion site, decreasing the risk of infection. The cover dressing may need to be changed prematurely because of adherence performance (e.g., lifting / rolling of edge of the cover dressing) or excessive soiling (e.g., moisture or external material accessing the insertion site through channels in the cover dressing). Each time the cover dressing is removed, it increases the risk of an infection.

[0008] Further, the medical tube may be at risk of being dislodged from the patient if the medical tube becomes entangled with a person or object, and thereby subjecting the medical tube to a force moving in a direction away from the patient. Such force may result in loss of adhesion of the dressing / tape to the skin proximal to an area where the edge of the dressing contacts the medical tube. In some cases, a lot of effort is required from a medical practitioner to clean the skin area around the insertion site for purposes of a patient's comfort, safety, and improved visualization of the insertion site after the medical tube is installed.

[0009] US Patent Application Publication No. 2022 / 0249807 Al describes a medical dressing for securing a tubiform component of a medical device. The dressing includes a body having first and second major surfaces, a first flap, a first lateral extension extending in a first direction away from the first flap and a second lateral extension extending in a second direction, opposite the first direction, away from the first flap. The dressing further comprises an adhesive disposed on the second major surface of the first flap, the first lateral extension, and the second lateral extension. Optionally, the medical dressing further comprises a second flap, a third lateral extension extending in a third direction away from the second flap, and a fourth lateral extension extending in a fourth direction opposite the third direction, away from the second flap.

[0010] Summary

[0011] In a first aspect, the present disclosure provides a medical dressing for securing a tubiform component of a medical device. The medical dressing includes a cover dressing including a cover body. The cover body includes a first cover major surface, a second cover major surface opposite to the first cover major surface, a perimeter, a central region, a flap defined by a flap part of the perimeter, a first slit extending through the cover body and having a first end proximate the central region, a second slit extending through the cover body and having a second end proximate the central region, and a hinge region extending between the first end and the second end. The flap is foldable with respect to a rest of the cover body about the hinge region. The cover body further includes a first lateral extension extending in a first direction away from the flap. The cover body further includes a second lateral extension extending in a second direction away from the flap. The first direction is substantially opposite to the second direction. The cover dressing further includes a first adhesive disposed on at least a portion of the second cover major surface. The portion of the second cover major surface on which the first adhesive is disposed includes a part of each of the flap, the first lateral extension, and the second lateral extension. The first adhesive is configured to adhesively bond at least a portion of the flap to the tubiform component, such that the flap at least partially covers the tubiform component. The medical dressing further includes a tape strip. The tape strip includes a tape body that is configured to be at least partially and adhesively bonded to at least a portion of the first cover major surface of the cover dressing. The portion of the first cover major surface includes a portion of each of the first lateral extension and the second lateral extension, such that the tape body at least partially overlaps with the flap and the tubiform component is at least partially received between the flap and the tape body.

[0012] In a second aspect, the present disclosure provides a method of securing a medical device including a tubiform component to a receiving surface using the medical dressing of the first aspect. The method includes contacting the first adhesive disposed on the second cover major surface of the flap of the medical dressing with an outer surface of the tubiform component of the medical device. The method further includes contacting the first adhesive disposed on the second cover major surface of the first lateral extension of the medical dressing with the receiving surface. The method further includes contacting the first adhesive disposed on the second cover major surface of the second lateral extension of the medical dressing with the receiving surface. The method further includes adhesively bonding the tape strip of the medical dressing to at least the portion of the first cover major surface of the cover dressing, such that the tape body at least partially overlaps with the flap and the tubiform component is at least partially received between the flap and the tape body. The method further includes adhesively bonding the tape strip with the receiving surface.

[0013] In a third aspect, the present disclosure provides a kit. The kit includes a medical device including a tubiform component. The kit further includes the medical dressing of the first aspect. The medical dressing is configmed to secure the medical device to a receiving surface.

[0014] In a fourth aspect, the present disclosure provides a medical dressing for securing a tubiform component of a medical device. The medical dressing includes a cover dressing including a cover body. The cover body includes a first cover major surface, a second cover major surface opposite to the first cover major surface, a perimeter, and a main portion. The main portion includes an edge defined by a first perimeter part of the perimeter and a second perimeter part of the perimeter spaced apart from the first perimeter part. The cover body further includes a projection extending from the edge of the main portion. The projection is defined by a third perimeter part of the perimeter extending from the first perimeter part to the second perimeter part and a hinge region interfacing the projection with the main portion. The hinge region is disposed between the first perimeter part and the second perimeter part. The projection is foldable with respect to the main portion about the hinge region. The main portion further includes a first lateral region extending in a first direction away from the projection and including the first perimeter part. The main portion further includes a second lateral region extending in a second direction away from the projection and including the second perimeter part. The first direction is substantially opposite to the second direction. The cover dressing further includes a first adhesive disposed on at least a portion of the second cover major surface. The portion of the second cover major surface on which the first adhesive is disposed includes a part of each of the projection, the first lateral region, and the second lateral region. The first adhesive is configured to adhesively bond at least a portion of the projection to the tubiform component, such that the projection at least partially covers the tubiform component. The medical dressing further includes a tape strip. The tape strip includes a tape body that is configured to be at least partially and adhesively bonded to at least a portion of the first cover major surface of the cover dressing. The portion of the first cover major surface includes a portion of each of the first lateral region and the second lateral region, such that the tape body at least partially overlaps with the projection and the tubiform component is at least partially received between the projection and the tape body.

[0015] In a fifth aspect, the present disclosure provides a method of seeming a medical device comprising a tubiform component to a receiving surface using the medical dressing of the fourth aspect. The method includes contacting the first adhesive disposed on the second cover major surface of the projection of the medical dressing with an outer surface of the tubiform component of the medical device. The method further includes contacting the first adhesive disposed on the second cover major surface of the first lateral region of the medical dressing with the receiving surface. The method further includes contacting the first adhesive disposed on the second cover major surface of the second lateral region of the medical dressing with the receiving surface. The method further includes adhesively bonding the tape strip of the medical dressing to at least the portion of the first cover major surface of the cover dressing, such that the tape body at least partially overlaps with the projection and the tubiform component is at least partially received between the projection and the tape body. The method further includes adhesively bonding the tape strip with the receiving surface.

[0016] In a sixth aspect, the present disclosure provides a kit. The kit includes a medical device including a tubiform component. The kit further includes the medical dressing of the fourth aspect. The medical dressing is configmed to secure the medical device to a receiving surface.

[0017] In a seventh aspect, the present disclosure provides a medical dressing for securing a tubiform component of a medical device. The medical dressing includes a cover dressing including a cover body. The cover body includes a first cover major surface, a second cover major surface opposite to the first cover major surface, a perimeter, a central region, a flap defined by a flap part of the perimeter, a first slit extending through the cover body and having a first end proximate the central region, a second slit extending through the cover body and having a second end proximate the central region, and a hinge region extending between the first end and the second end. The flap is foldable with respect to a rest of the cover body about the hinge region. The cover body further includes a first lateral extension extending in a first direction away from the flap. The cover body further includes a second lateral extension extending in a second direction away from the flap. The first direction is substantially opposite to the second direction. The cover dressing further includes a first adhesive disposed on at least a portion of the second cover major surface. The portion of the second cover major surface on which the first adhesive is disposed includes a part of each of the flap, the first lateral extension, and the second lateral extension. The first adhesive is configured to adhesively bond at least a portion of the flap to the tubiform component, such that the flap at least partially covers the tubiform component. The medical dressing further includes a tape strip. The tape strip includes a tape body that is configured to be at least partially and adhesively bonded to at least a portion of the first cover major surface of the cover dressing. The portion of the first cover major surface includes a portion of each of the first lateral extension and the second lateral extension, such that the tape body at least partially overlaps with the flap and the tubiform component is at least partially received between the flap and the tape body. The tape body includes a main section including a first lobe and a second lobe extending opposite to the first lobe. The first lobe is configured to be at least partially and adhesively bonded to at least the portion of the first lateral extension. The second lobe is configured to be at least partially and adhesively bonded to at least the portion of the second lateral extension. The tape body further includes a protruding section extending from the main section and configmed to at least partially overlap with the flap of the cover dressing, such that the tubiform component is at least partially received between the flap and the protruding section. The first lobe and the second lobe are disposed on opposing sides of the protruding section.

[0018] In an eighth aspect, the present disclosure provides a medical dressing for securing a tubiform component of a medical device. The medical dressing includes a cover dressing including a cover body. The cover body includes a first cover major surface, a second cover major surface opposite to the first cover major surface, a perimeter, and a main portion. The main portion includes an edge defined by a first perimeter part of the perimeter and a second perimeter part of the perimeter spaced apart from the first perimeter part. The cover body further includes a projection extending from the edge of the main portion. The proj ection is defined by a third perimeter part of the perimeter extending from the first perimeter part to the second perimeter part and a hinge region interfacing the projection with the main portion. The hinge region is disposed between the first perimeter part and the second perimeter part. The projection is foldable with respect to the main portion about the hinge region. The main portion further includes a first lateral region extending in a first direction away from the projection and including the first perimeter part. The main portion further includes a second lateral region extending in a second direction away from the projection and including the second perimeter part. The first direction is substantially opposite to the second direction. The cover dressing further includes a first adhesive disposed on at least a portion of the second cover major surface. The portion of the second cover major surface on which the first adhesive is disposed includes a part of each of the projection, the first lateral region, and the second lateral region. The first adhesive is configured to adhesively bond at least a portion of the projection to the tubiform component, such that the projection at least partially covers the tubiform component. The medical dressing further includes a tape strip. The tape strip includes a tape body that is configmed to be at least partially and adhesively bonded to at least a portion of the first cover major surface of the cover dressing. The portion of the first cover major surface includes a portion of each of the first lateral region and the second lateral region, such that the tape body at least partially overlaps with the projection and the tubiform component is at least partially received between the projection and the tape body. The tape body includes a main portion including a first wing and a second wing extending opposite to the first wing. The first wing is configured to be at least partially and adhesively bonded to at least the portion of the first lateral region. The second wing is configured to be at least partially and adhesively bonded to at least the portion of the second lateral region. The tape body further includes a protruding portion extending from the main portion and configmed to at least partially overlap with the projection of the cover dressing, such that the tubiform component is at least partially received between the projection and the protruding portion. The first wing and the second wing are disposed on opposing sides of the protruding portion.

[0019] Brief Description of the Drawings

[0020] Exemplary embodiments disclosed herein may be more completely understood in consideration of the following detailed description in connection with the following figures. The figures are not necessarily drawn to scale. Like numbers used in the figures refer to like components. However, it will be understood that the use of a number to refer to a component in a given figure is not intended to limit the component in another figure labeled with the same number.

[0021] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a kit comprising a medical device and a medical dressing, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0022] FIG. 2A is a schematic top view of a cover dressing of the medical dressing shown in FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0023] FIG. 2B is a schematic sectional view of the cover dressing taken along a line A-A’ shown in FIG. 2A, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0024] FIG. 3 is a schematic top view of the cover dressing of FIG. 2 A being applied for securing the medical device to a receiving surface, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0025] FIG. 4 A is a schematic top view of a tape strip of the medical dressing shown in FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0026] FIG. 4B is a schematic side view of the tape strip of FIG. 4 A, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0027] FIG. 5 is a schematic top view of the medical dressing shown in FIG. 1 during adhesive bonding of the cover dressing of FIG. 2A with the tape strip of FIG. 4A, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0028] FIG. 6 is a schematic top view of the medical dressing of FIG. 5, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0029] FIG. 7 is a flow chart for a method of securing the medical device shown in FIG. 1 to the receiving surface using the medical dressing of FIG. 6, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0030] FIG. 8 is a block diagram of a kit comprising a medical device and a medical dressing, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0031] FIG. 9 A is a schematic top view of a cover dressing of the medical dressing shown in FIG.

[0032] 8, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure; FIG. 9B is a schematic sectional view of the cover dressing taken along a line B-B’ shown in FIG. 9A, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0033] FIG. 10 is a schematic top view of the cover dressing of FIG. 9 A being applied for securing the medical device to a receiving surface, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0034] FIG. 11A is a schematic top view of a tape strip of the medical dressing shown in FIG. 8, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0035] FIG. 1 IB is a schematic side view of the tape strip of FIG. 11 A, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0036] FIG. 12 is a schematic top view of the medical dressing shown in FIG. 8 during adhesive bonding of the cover dressing of FIG. 9A with the tape strip of FIG. 11 A, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0037] FIG. 13 is a schematic top view of the medical dressing of FIG. 12, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0038] FIG. 14 is a flow chart for a method of securing the medical device shown in FIG. 8 to the receiving surface using the medical dressing of FIG. 13, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0039] FIG. 15 is a schematic top view of a medical dressing, according to yet another embodiment of the present disclosure; and

[0040] FIG. 16 is a schematic top view of a medical dressing, according to yet another embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0041] Detailed Description

[0042] In the following description, reference is made to the accompanying figures that form a part thereof and in which various embodiments are shown by way of illustration. It is to be understood that other embodiments are contemplated and may be made without departing from the scope or spirit of the present disclosure. The following detailed description, therefore, is not to be taken in a limiting sense.

[0043] As used herein, all numbers should be considered modified by the term “about”. As used herein, “a,” “an,” “the,” “at least one,” and “one or more” are used interchangeably.

[0044] As used herein as a modifier to a property or attribute, the term “generally”, unless otherwise specifically defined, means that the property or attribute would be readily recognizable by a person of ordinary skill but without requiring absolute precision or a perfect match (e.g., within + / - 20 % for quantifiable properties). The term “substantially”, unless otherwise specifically defined, means to a high degree of approximation (e.g., within + / - 10% for quantifiable properties) but again without requiring absolute precision or a perfect match.

[0045] The term “about”, unless otherwise specifically defined, means to a high degree of approximation (e.g., within + / - 5% for quantifiable properties) but again without requiring absolute precision or a perfect match.

[0046] As used herein, the terms “first” and “second” are used as identifiers. Therefore, such terms should not be construed as limiting of this disclosure. The terms “first” and “second” when used in conjunction with a feature or an element can be interchanged throughout the embodiments of this disclosure.

[0047] As used herein, “at least one of A and B” should be understood to mean “only A, only B, or both A and B”.

[0048] As used herein, the recitations of numerical ranges by endpoints include all numbers subsumed within that range as well as the endpoints (e.g., 1 to 5 includes 1, 1.5, 2, 2.75, 3, 3.80, 4, 5, etc.).

[0049] As used herein, the terms “layer,” “sheet,” and “dressing,” or variations thereof, are used to describe an article having a thickness that is small relative to its length and width.

[0050] As used herein, when a first material is termed as “same” or “similar” as a second material, at least 90 weight % of the first and second materials are identical and any variation between the first and second materials comprises less than about 10 weight % of each of the first and second materials.

[0051] As used herein, the term “elastic” means a material able to elongate and regain some or all of its original shape.

[0052] As used herein, the term “slit” means a long, narrow through cut. In one embodiment, the slit has a length that is significantly longer than a width. In one embodiment, the slit has a length at least 5 times greater than a width. In one embodiment, the slit has a length at least 10 times greater than a width. In one embodiment, the slit has essentially no width.

[0053] Unless specified or limited otherwise, the terms “attached,” “connected,” “coupled”, and variations thereof, are used broadly and encompass both direct physical connections, or indirect physical connections between two or more components that are connected together by one or more additional components. For example, a first component may be coupled to a second component by being directly connected together or by being connected by a third component. In some examples, coupling, connection, and attachment may also include mechanical, thermal, electrical, or chemical coupling (such as a chemical bond) in some contexts. The present disclosure relates to a medical dressing for securing a tubiform component of a medical device. The medical dressing includes a cover dressing including a cover body. The cover body includes a first cover major surface, a second cover major surface opposite to the first cover major surface, a perimeter, a central region, a flap defined by a flap part of the perimeter, a first slit extending through the cover body and having a first end proximate the central region, a second slit extending through the cover body and having a second end proximate the central region, and a hinge region extending between the first end and the second end. The flap is foldable with respect to a rest of the cover body about the hinge region. The cover body further includes a first lateral extension extending in a first direction away from the flap. The cover body further includes a second lateral extension extending in a second direction away from the flap. The first direction is substantially opposite to the second direction. The cover dressing further includes a first adhesive disposed on at least a portion of the second cover major surface. The portion of the second cover major surface on which the first adhesive is disposed includes a part of each of the flap, the first lateral extension, and the second lateral extension. The first adhesive is configured to adhesively bond at least a portion of the flap to the tubiform component, such that the flap at least partially covers the tubiform component. The medical dressing further includes a tape strip. The tape strip includes a tape body that is configured to be at least partially and adhesively bonded to at least a portion of the first cover major surface of the cover dressing. The portion of the first cover major surface includes a portion of each of the first lateral extension and the second lateral extension, such that the tape body at least partially overlaps with the flap and the tubiform component is at least partially received between the flap and the tape body.

[0054] As the tubiform component is at least partially received between the flap of the cover dressing and the tape body of the tape strip, there may be minimal soiling and less chances of formation of channels around the tubiform component. Due to this, the medical dressing may provide improved barrier properties, thereby keeping the dirt, bacteria, moisture away from the insertion site and decreasing the risk of infection. Moreover, adherence performance of the medical dressing may also be improved by sandwiching the tubiform component between the flap of the cover dressing and the tape body of the tape strip.

[0055] Further, as the flap is foldable with respect to the rest of the cover body about the hinge region, there are minimal chances of the medical dressing peeling off from the patient near the tubiform component. In other words, by introducing the flap and the hinge region, the medical dressing may not peel off from the patient in cases where the tubiform component becomes entangled with a person or object. This may further prevent loss of adhesion of the medical dressing to the skin. Moreover, by introducing the flap and the hinge region, a medical practitioner may not require putting a lot of effort to clear the skin area around the insertion site for purposes of a patient's comfort, safety, and improved visualization of the insertion site after the tubiform component is installed. The inclusion of the flap, the hinge region, and the tape strip in the medical dressing of the present disclosure may provide an extended and improved wear time when compared to conventional medical dressings.

[0056] In another embodiment, the present disclosure further relates to a medical dressing for securing a tubiform component of a medical device. The medical dressing includes a cover dressing including a cover body. The cover body includes a first cover major surface, a second cover major surface opposite to the first cover major surface, a perimeter, and a main portion. The main portion includes an edge defined by a first perimeter part of the perimeter and a second perimeter part of the perimeter spaced apart from the first perimeter part. The cover body further includes a projection extending from the edge of the main portion. The projection is defined by a third perimeter part of the perimeter extending from the first perimeter part to the second perimeter part and a hinge region interfacing the projection with the main portion. The hinge region is disposed between the first perimeter part and the second perimeter part. The projection is foldable with respect to the main portion about the hinge region. The main portion further includes a first lateral region extending in a first direction away from the projection and including the first perimeter part. The main portion further includes a second lateral region extending in a second direction away from the projection and including the second perimeter part. The first direction is substantially opposite to the second direction. The cover dressing further includes a first adhesive disposed on at least a portion of the second cover major surface. The portion of the second cover major surface on which the first adhesive is disposed includes a part of each of the projection, the first lateral region, and the second lateral region. The first adhesive is configured to adhesively bond at least a portion of the projection to the tubiform component, such that the projection at least partially covers the tubiform component. The medical dressing further includes a tape strip. The tape strip includes a tape body that is configured to be at least partially and adhesively bonded to at least a portion of the first cover major surface of the cover dressing. The portion of the first cover major surface includes a portion of each of the first lateral region and the second lateral region, such that the tape body at least partially overlaps with the projection and the tubiform component is at least partially received between the projection and the tape body.

[0057] As the tubiform component is at least partially received between the projection of the cover dressing and the tape body of the tape strip, there may be minimal soiling and less chances of formation of channels around the tubiform component. Due to this, the medical dressing may provide improved barrier properties, thereby keeping the dirt, bacteria, moisture away from the insertion site and decreasing the risk of infection. Moreover, adherence performance of the medical dressing may also be improved by sandwiching the tubiform component between the projection of the cover dressing and the tape body of the tape strip.

[0058] Further, as the projection is foldable with respect to the main portion about the hinge region, there are minimal chances of the medical dressing peeling off from the patient near the tubiform component. In other words, by introducing the projection and the hinge region, the medical dressing may not peel off from the patient in cases where the tubiform component becomes entangled with a person or object. Moreover, by introducing the projection and the hinge region, a medical practitioner may not require putting a lot of effort to clear the skin area around the insertion site for purposes of a patient's comfort, safety, and improved visualization of the insertion site after the tubiform component is installed. The inclusion of the projection, the hinge region, and the tape strip in the medical dressing of the present disclosure may provide an extended and improved wear time when compared to the conventional medical dressings.

[0059] Referring now to Figures, FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a kit 50, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The kit 50 includes a medical device 52 including a tubiform component 54. In some embodiments, the tubiform component 54 may be a catheter used for purposes, such as, to administer an intravenous therapy (e.g., medication or fluids for parenteral nutrition), to obtain blood for analysis, and / or to provide an access point for blood-based treatments, such as, dialysis or apheresis. The catheter may be used to measure one or more properties of the blood (e.g., a "central venous oxygen saturation"), administer fluid or blood products for a large volume resuscitation, and / or measure a central venous pressure. In some cases, the catheter may be a central venous catheter (CVC). The CVC, also referred to as a central line, a central venous line, or a central venous access catheter, may be used to access large, centrally located veins of the user, which may be required for critically ill patients, for patients requiring prolonged intravenous therapies for reliable vascular access, and to administer fluids that may harm smaller peripheral veins. The PVC may be inserted into veins located at a neck (e.g., an internal jugular vein), into veins located at a chest (e.g., a subclavian vein or axillary vein), or into veins located at a groin (e.g., a femoral vein) of the user. In some cases, the catheter may be a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC). The PICC may be suitable for insertion into veins located at an arm of the user. In some other cases, the catheter may be any other suitable type of catheter, which may be selected based on desired application attributes.

[0060] In some embodiments, the tubiform component 54 may be made from a medical grade material, such as, any one or combinations of polyvinylchloride (PVC), silicone, silicone-coated latex, polymethane (PU), low-density polyethylene (LDPE), metallocene polyolefins, silicones, polyamide (PA), polyesters, and the like. Silicone may include silicones cured by moisture or hydrosilation. Metallocene polyolefins may include metallocene polyethylene and metallocene polypropylene. Polyesters may include elastomeric polyesters, such as, Hytrel brand polyesters, fluoropolymers, such as, Teflon and fluor elastomers, and the like. The tubiform component 54 may also include blends, mixtures, laminates, and / or coextrusions of one or more of the above-mentioned materials.

[0061] The kit 50 further includes a medical dressing 100 for securing the tubiform component 54 of the medical device 52. Specifically, the medical dressing 100 is configmed to secure the medical device 52 to a receiving surface 58 (shown in Figure 3). The receiving surface 58 may be a skin of a user. In some embodiments, the kit 50 may include more than one tubiform component 54, without any limitations. In some embodiments, the kit 50 may further include gloves (not shown). In some embodiments, the kit 50 may further include a sterilizing material (not shown). In some embodiments, the kit 50 may further include a cloth or other absorbent material (not shown). In some embodiments, the kit 50 may further include cleaning articles (not shown), such as, cleaning cloths, cotton balls, cotton swabs, and the like. The kit 50 may be available to clinicians (or medical professionals) for use in a sterilized package.

[0062] The medical dressing 100 includes a cover dressing 102 and a tape strip 152 that is at least partially and adhesively bonded to at least a portion of the cover dressing 102. FIG. 2A is a schematic top view of the cover dressing 102, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 2B is a schematic sectional view of the cover dressing 102 taken along a line A-A’ shown in FIG. 2A, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 3 is a schematic top view of the cover dressing 102 being applied for securing the medical device 52 to the receiving surface 58, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0063] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 3, the cover dressing 102 includes a cover body 104. The cover body 104 includes a first cover major surface 106, a second cover major surface 108 opposite to the first cover major surface 106, a perimeter P, a central region 110, and a flap 112 defined by a flap part 114 of the perimeter P. In some embodiments, the flap 112 is at least partly defined by the flap part 114 of the perimeter P. In the illustrated embodiment of Figure 2A, the flap 112 is substantially rectangular. In other embodiments, the flap 112 may be substantially square. In the illustrated embodiment of FIG. 2A, the flap part 114 of the perimeter P is substantially U-shaped. In other embodiments, the flap part 114 may also have a shape other than U-shape.

[0064] The cover body 104 further includes a first slit 116 extending through the cover body 104 and having a first end 118 proximate the central region 110. The cover body 104 further includes a second slit 120 extending through the cover body 104 and having a second end 122 proximate the central region 110. In the illustrated embodiment of FIG. 2A, each of the first slit 116 and the second slit 120 is substantially linear. In other embodiments, each of the first slit 116 and the second slit 120 may be non-linear. The cover body 104 further includes a hinge region 124 extending between the first end 118 and the second end 122. The flap 112 is foldable with respect to a rest of the cover body 104 about the hinge region 124. In the illustrated embodiment of FIG. 2A, the hinge region 124 is substantially linear. In other embodiments, the hinge region 124 may be non-linear.

[0065] In some embodiments, the flap 112 defines a flap axis FA extending from the perimeter P through the hinge region 124. The flap 112 has a maximum length LI along the flap axis FA that is greater than a length L2 of each of the first slit 116 and the second slit 120, such that the flap 112 includes a projecting portion 126 extending beyond each of the first slit 116 and the second slit 120. The projecting portion 126 is bounded by the flap part 114 of the perimeter P.

[0066] The cover body 104 further includes a first lateral extension 128 extending in a first direction DI away from the flap 112. The cover body 104 further includes a second lateral extension 130 extending in a second direction D2 away from the flap 112. The first direction DI is substantially opposite to the second direction D2.

[0067] The cover dressing 102 further includes a first adhesive 132 (shown in FIG. 2B) disposed on at least a portion of the second cover major surface 108. The cover dressing 102 may further a liner 134 as shown in FIG. 2B. The liner 134 covers all or a portion of the first adhesive 132 to prevent contamination of the first adhesive 132. It is contemplated that the first adhesive 132 may include slits that optionally may be superimposed by the first slit 116 and the second slit 120 of the cover body 104.

[0068] The portion of the second cover major surface 108 on which the first adhesive 132 is disposed includes a part of each of the flap 112, the first lateral extension 128, and the second lateral extension 130. The first adhesive 132 is configured to adhesively bond at least a portion of the flap 112 to the tubiform component 54 (as shown in FIG. 3), such that the flap 112 at least partially covers the tubiform component 54.

[0069] FIG. 4 A is a schematic top view of the tape strip 152, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 4B is a schematic side view of the tape strip 152, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 5 is a schematic top view of the medical dressing 100 shown in FIG. 1 during adhesive bonding of the cover dressing 102 with the tape strip 152, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 6 is a schematic top view of the medical dressing 100, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0070] Referring to FIGS. 2A to 6, the tape strip 152 includes a tape body 154 (shown in FIG. 4A) that is configured to be at least partially and adhesively bonded to at least a portion of the first cover major surface 106 of the cover dressing 102. The portion of the first cover major surface 106 includes a portion of each of the first lateral extension 128 and the second lateral extension 130, such that the tape body 154 at least partially overlaps with the flap 112 and the tubiform component 54 is at least partially received between the flap 112 and the tape body 154. In other words, the tape body 154 at least partially superimposes on the flap 112, such that the tubiform component 54 is at least partially received between the flap 112 and the tape body 154. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 5, the tape body 154 is at least partially and adhesively bonded to a portion of each of the first lateral extension 128 and the second lateral extension 130. Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the tape body 154 is not adhesively bonded to the flap 112 on the first cover major surface 106 of the cover dressing 102. However, the tape body 154 is adhesively bonded to the flap 112 on the second cover major surface 108 of the cover dressing 102. Hence, it can be understood from FIG. 5 that the tape strip 152 is disposed on the cover dressing 102 by first folding the flap 112 with respect to the rest of the cover body 104 about the hinge region 124 and then adhesively bonding the tape body 154 to the flap 112 on the second cover major surface 108 of the cover dressing 102.

[0071] As shown in FIG. 4B, the tape strip 152 further includes a second adhesive 156 configured to adhesively and at least partially bond the tape body 154 to at least the portion of the first cover major surface 106 of the cover dressing 102. In other words, the second adhesive 156 adhesively and at least partially bonds the tape body 154 to a portion of each of the first lateral extension 128 and the second lateral extension 130 on the first cover major surface 106 and to the flap 112 on the second cover major surface 108 of the cover dressing 102.

[0072] The tape body 154 includes a main portion 158 (shown in FIG. 4A). The main portion 158 includes a first wing 160 and a second wing 162 extending opposite to the first wing 160. As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the first wing 160 is configured to be at least partially and adhesively bonded to at least the portion of the first lateral extension 128. Further, the second wing 162 is configured to be at least partially and adhesively bonded to at least the portion of the second lateral extension 130.

[0073] The tape body 154 further includes a protruding portion 164 (shown in FIG. 4A) extending from the main portion 158 and configmed to at least partially overlap with the flap 112 of the cover dressing 102, such that the tubiform component 54 is at least partially received between the flap 112 and the protruding portion 164, as shown in FIG. 6. The first wing 160 and the second wing 162 are disposed on opposing sides SI, S2 (shown in FIG. 4A) of the protruding portion 164. In some embodiments, an area Al of the flap 112 is greater than an area A2 of the protruding portion 164 of the tape body 154. In the illustrated embodiment of FIG. 4A, the protruding portion 164 of the tape body 154 is substantially rectangular. In other embodiments, the protruding portion 164 of the tape body 154 may be substantially square.

[0074] In some embodiments, each of the first wing 160 and the second wing 162 includes a linear edge 166 disposed adjacent to the protruding portion 164. The linear edges 166 of the first wing 160 and the second wing 162 extend from the opposing sides SI, S2 of the protruding portion 164, such that the protruding portion 164 extends away from the linear edge 166 of each of the first wing 160 and the second wing 162.

[0075] With reference to Figures 1 to 6, as the tubiform component 54 is at least partially received between the flap 112 of the cover dressing 102 and the tape body 154 of the tape strip 152, there may be minimal soiling and less chances of formation of channels around the tubiform component 54. Due to this, the medical dressing 100 may provide improved barrier properties, thereby keeping the dirt, bacteria, moisture away from the insertion site and decreasing the risk of infection. Moreover, adherence performance of the cover dressing 102 may also be improved by sandwiching the tubiform component 54 between the flap 112 of the cover dressing 102 and the tape body 154 of the tape strip 152.

[0076] Further, as the flap 112 is foldable with respect to the rest of the cover body 104 about the hinge region 124, there are minimal chances of the medical dressing 100 peeling off from the patient near the tubiform component 54. In other words, by introducing the flap 112 and the hinge region 124, the medical dressing 100 may not peel off from the patient in cases where the tubiform component 54 becomes entangled with a person or object. This may further prevent loss of adhesion of the medical dressing to the skin. Moreover, by introducing the flap 112 and the hinge region 124, a medical practitioner may not require putting a lot of effort to clear the skin area around the insertion site for purposes of a patient's comfort, safety, and improved visualization of the insertion site after the tubiform component 54 is installed. The inclusion of the flap 112, the hinge region 124, and the tape strip 152 in the medical dressing 100 may provide an extended and improved wear time when compared to conventional medical dressings.

[0077] FIG. 7 is a flow chart for a method 200 of securing the medical device 52 (shown in FIG. 1) to the receiving surface 58 (shown in FIG. 6) using the medical dressing 100, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0078] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 7, at step 202, the method 200 includes contacting the first adhesive 132 (shown in FIG. 2B) disposed on the second cover major surface 108 of the flap 112 of the medical dressing 100 with an outer surface 56 of the tubiform component 54 of the medical device 52. At step 204, the method 200 includes contacting the first adhesive 132 disposed on the second cover major surface 108 of the first lateral extension 128 of the medical dressing 100 with the receiving surface 58. At step 206, the method 200 includes contacting the first adhesive 132 disposed on the second cover major surface 108 of the second lateral extension 130 of the medical dressing 100 with the receiving surface 58. After the step 206, the cover dressing 102 will look like as shown in FIG. 3.

[0079] At step 208, the method 200 further includes adhesively bonding the tape strip 152 (shown in FIG. 4A) of the medical dressing 100 to at least the portion of the first cover major surface 106 of the cover dressing 102, such that the tape body 154 at least partially overlaps with the flap 112 and the tubiform component 54 is at least partially received between the flap 112 and the tape body 154. After the step 208, the medical dressing 100 will look like as shown in FIG. 5. At step 210, the method 200 further includes adhesively bonding the tape strip 152 with the receiving surface 58. After the step 210, the medical dressing 100 will look like as shown in FIG. 6.

[0080] FIG. 8 is ablock diagram of a kit 50’, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The kit 50’ is substantially similar to the kit 50 of FIG. 1, with common components being referred to by the same numerals. The kit 50’ includes a medical dressing 100’ (instead of the medical dressing 100 shown in FIG. 6). The medical dressing 100’ includes a cover dressing 102’ (instead of the cover dressing 102 shown in FIG. 2A) and a tape strip 152’ (instead of the tape strip 152 shown in FIG. 4A). The cover dressing 102’ is substantially similar to the cover dressing 102 of FIG. 2A, with common components being referred to by the same numerals.

[0081] FIG. 9A is a schematic top view of the cover dressing 102’, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 9B is a schematic sectional view of the cover dressing 102’ taken along a line B-B’ shown in FIG. 9A, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 10 is a schematic top view of the cover dressing 102’ being applied for securing the medical device 52 to the receiving surface 58, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0082] Referring to FIGS. 8 to 10, the cover dressing 102’ includes a cover body 104’ (instead of the cover body 104 shown in FIG. 2A). The cover body 104’ is substantially similar to the cover body 104 shown in FIG. 2 A, with common components being referred to by the same numerals. However, the cover body 104’ does not include a flap (i.e., the flap 112 shown in FIG. 2A), a flap part (i.e., the flap part 114 shown in FIG. 2A), slits (i.e., the first slit 116 and the second slit 120 shown in FIG. 2A), and lateral extensions (i.e., the first lateral extension 128 and the second lateral extension 130 shown in FIG. 2A). As shown in FIG. 9A, the cover body 104’ is devoid of slits.

[0083] The cover body 104’ further includes a main portion 136 including an edge 138. The edge 138 is defined by a first perimeter part 140 of the perimeter P and a second perimeter part 142 of the perimeter P spaced apart from the first perimeter part 140. The cover body 104’ further includes a projection 112’ extending from the edge 138 of the main portion 136. The projection 112’ is defined by a third perimeter part 114’ and a hinge region 124’ (instead of the hinge region 124 shown in FIG. 2A) interfacing the projection 112’ with the main portion 136. The third perimeter part 114’ of the perimeter P extends from the first perimeter part 140 to the second perimeter part 142. The hinge region 124’ is disposed between the first perimeter part 140 and the second perimeter part 142. The projection 112’ is foldable with respect to the main portion 136 about the hinge region 124’.

[0084] In the illustrated embodiment of FIG. 9 A, each of the first perimeter part 140 and the second perimeter part 142 is at least substantially linear adjacent to the projection 112’. In other embodiments, each of the first perimeter part 140 and the second perimeter part 142 may be substantially non-linear. In the illustrated embodiment of FIG. 9A, the projection 112’ is substantially rectangular. In other embodiments, the projection 112’ may be substantially square. In the illustrated embodiment of FIG. 9A, the hinge region 124’ is substantially linear. In other embodiments, the hinge region 124’ may be substantially non-linear.

[0085] The main portion 136 further includes a first lateral region 128’ extending in the first direction DI away from the projection 112’ and including the first perimeter part 140. The main portion 136 fiirther includes a second lateral region 130’ extending in the second direction D2 away from the projection 112’ and including the second perimeter part 142.

[0086] The cover dressing 102’ further includes a first adhesive 132’ (instead of the first adhesive 132 shown in FIG. 2B) disposed on at least a portion of the second cover major surface 108 of the cover body 104’. The first adhesive 132’ has a different shape than the first adhesive 132. The portion of the second cover major surface 108 on which the first adhesive 132’ is disposed includes a part of each of the projection 112’, the first lateral region 128’, and the second lateral region 130’. The first adhesive 132’ is configured to adhesively bond at least a portion of the projection 112’ to the tubiform component 54, such that the projection 112’ at least partially covers the tubiform component 54.

[0087] FIG. 11 A is a schematic top view of the tape strip 152’, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 1 IB is a schematic side view of the tape strip 152’, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 12 is a schematic top view of the medical dressing 100’ shown in FIG. 1 during adhesively bonding of the cover dressing 102’ and the tape strip 152’, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 13 is a schematic top view of the medical dressing 100’, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0088] Referring to FIGS. 9A to 13, the tape strip 152’ includes a tape body 154’ (instead of the tape body 154 shown in FIG. 4A) that is configured to be at least partially and adhesively bonded to at least a portion of the first cover major surface 106 of the cover dressing 102’. The portion of the first cover major surface 106 includes a portion of each of the first lateral region 128’ and the second lateral region 130’, such that the tape body 154’ at least partially overlaps with the projection 112’ and the tubiform component 54 is at least partially received between the projection 112’ and the tape body 154’. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 12, the tape body 154’ is at least partially and adhesively bonded to a portion of each of the first lateral region 128’ and the second lateral region 130’. Further, as shown in FIG. 12, the tape body 154’ is not adhesively bonded to the projection 112’ on the first cover major surface 106 of the cover dressing 102’. However, the tape body 154’ is adhesively bonded to the projection 112’ on the second cover major surface 108 of the cover dressing 102’. Hence, it can be understood from FIG. 12 that the tape strip 152’ is disposed on the cover dressing 102’ by first folding the projection 112’ with respect to the rest of the cover body 104’ about the hinge region 124’ and then adhesively bonding the tape body 154’ to the projection 112’ on the second cover major surface 108 of the cover dressing 102’.

[0089] As shown in FIG. 11B, the tape strip 152’ further includes a second adhesive 156’ configured to adhesively and at least partially bond the tape body 154’ to at least the portion of the first cover major surface 106 of the cover dressing 102’. In other words, the second adhesive 156’ adhesively and at least partially bonds the tape body 154’ to a portion of each of the first lateral region 128’ and the second lateral region 130’ on the first cover major surface 106 and to the projection 112’ on the second cover major surface 108 of the cover dressing 102’.

[0090] The tape body 154’ includes a main section 158’ (shown in FIG. 11A). The main section 158’ includes a first lobe 160’ and a second lobe 162’ extending opposite to the first lobe 160’. As shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the first lobe 160’ is configured to be at least partially and adhesively bonded to at least the portion of the first lateral region 128’. Further, the second lobe 162’ is configured to be at least partially and adhesively bonded to at least the portion of the second lateral region 130’.

[0091] The tape body 154’ further includes a protruding section 164’ extending from the main section 158’ and configmed to at least partially overlap with the projection 112’ of the cover dressing 102’, such that the tubiform component 54 is at least partially received between the projection 112’ and the protruding section 164’. The first lobe 160’ and the second lobe 162’ are disposed on opposing sides S3, S4 of the protruding section 164’. In the illustrated embodiment of FIG. 11 A, the protruding section 164’ of the tape body 154’ is substantially rectangular. In other embodiments, the protruding section 164’ of the tape body 154’ may be substantially square.

[0092] In some embodiments, each of the first lobe 160’ and the second lobe 162’ includes a curved edge 166’ disposed adjacent to the protruding section 164’ and extending in a same first projection direction D3 as the protruding section 164’. The curved edges 166’ of the first lobe 160’ and the second lobe 162’ extend from the opposing sides S3, S4 of the protruding section 164’, such that the protruding section 164’ is at least partially disposed between the first lobe 160’ and the second lobe 162’ along an orthogonal direction D4 perpendicular to the first projection direction D3.

[0093] With reference to Figures 8 to 13, as the tubiform component 54 is at least partially received between the projection 112’ of the cover dressing 102’ and the tape body 154’ of the tape strip 152’, there may be minimal soiling and less chances of formation of channels around the tubiform component 54. Due to this, the medical dressing 100’ may provide improved barrier properties, thereby keeping the dirt, bacteria, moisture away from the insertion site and decreasing the risk of infection. Moreover, adherence performance of the cover dressing 102’ may also be improved by sandwiching the tubiform component 54 between the projection 112’ of the cover dressing 102’ and the tape body 154’ of the tape strip 152’.

[0094] Further, as the projection 112’ is foldable with respect to the rest of the cover body 104’ about the hinge region 124’, there are minimal chances of the medical dressing 100’ peeling off from the patient near the tubiform component 54. In other words, by introducing the projection 112’ and the hinge region 124’, the medical dressing 100’ may not peel off from the patient in cases where the tubiform component 54 becomes entangled with a person or object. This may further prevent loss of adhesion of the medical dressing to the skin. Moreover, by introducing the projection 112’ and the hinge region 124’, a medical practitioner may not require putting a lot of effort to clear the skin area around the insertion site for purposes of a patient's comfort, safety, and improved visualization of the insertion site after the tubiform component 54 is installed. The inclusion of the projection 112’, the hinge region 124’, and the tape strip 152’ in the medical dressing 100’ may provide an extended and improved wear time when compared to conventional medical dressings.

[0095] FIG. 14 is a flowchart for a method 300 of securing the medical device 52 (shown in FIG. 8) to the receiving surface 58 (shown in FIG. 13) using the medical dressing 100’, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0096] Referring to FIGS. 8 to 14, at step 302, the method 300 includes contacting the first adhesive 132’ (shown in FIG. 9B) disposed on the second cover major surface 108 of the projection 112’ of the medical dressing 100’ with the outer surface 56 of the tubiform component 54 of the medical device 52. At step 304, the method 300 includes contacting the first adhesive 132’ disposed on the second cover major surface 108 of the first lateral region 128’ of the medical dressing 100’ with the receiving surface 58. At step 306, the method 300 includes contacting the first adhesive 132’ disposed on the second cover major surface 108 of the second lateral region 130’ of the medical dressing 100’ with the receiving surface 58. After the step 306, the cover dressing 102’ will look like as shown in FIG. 10.

[0097] At step 308, the method 300 further includes adhesively bonding the tape strip 152’ (shown in FIG. 11 A) of the medical dressing 100’ to at least the portion of the first cover major surface 106 of the cover dressing 102’, such that the tape body 154’ at least partially overlaps with the projection 112’ and the tubiform component 54 is at least partially received between the projection 112’ and the tape body 154’. After the step 308, the medical dressing 100’ will look like as shown in FIG.

[0098] 12. At step 310, the method 300 further includes adhesively bonding the tape strip 152’ with the receiving surface 58. After the step 310, the medical dressing 100’ will look like as shown in FIG.

[0099] 13.

[0100] FIG. 15 is a schematic top view of a medical dressing 400, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. The medical dressing 400 is substantially similar to the medical dressing 100 of FIG. 6, with common components being referred to by the same numerals. However, the medical dressing 400 includes the tape strip 152’ (instead of the tape strip 152) that is associated with the medical dressing 100’ of FIG. 13. The tape strip 152’ is already described in detail with reference to FIGS. 11 A and 1 IB. Therefore, the medical dressing 400 includes the cover dressing 102 and the tape strip 152’. A functional advantage of the medical dressing 400 is substantially the same as that of the medical dressing 100.

[0101] With reference to FIG. 15, the tape body 154’ is configured to be at least partially and adhesively bonded to at least a portion of the first cover major surface 106 of the cover dressing 102. The portion of the first cover major surface 106 includes a portion of each of the first lateral extension 128 and the second lateral extension 130, such that the tape body 154’ at least partially overlaps with the flap 112 and the tubiform component 54 is at least partially received between the flap 112 and the tape body 154’.

[0102] The first lobe 160’ of the tape body 154’ is configured to be at least partially and adhesively bonded to at least the portion of the first lateral extension 128. The second lobe 162’ of the tape body 154’ is configmed to be at least partially and adhesively bonded to at least the portion of the second lateral extension 130. Further, the protruding section 164’ of the tape body 154’ is configured to at least partially overlap with the flap 112 of the cover dressing 102, such that the tubiform component 54 is at least partially received between the flap 112 and the protruding section 164’.

[0103] FIG. 16 is a schematic top view of a medical dressing 500, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. The medical dressing 500 is substantially similar to the medical dressing 100’ of FIG. 13, with common components being referred to by the same numerals. However, the medical dressing 500 includes the tape strip 152 (instead of the tape strip 152’) that is associated with the medical dressing 100 of FIG. 6. The tape strip 152 is already described in detail with reference to FIGS. 4A and 4B. Therefore, the medical dressing 500 includes the cover dressing 102’ and the tape strip 152. A functional advantage of the medical dressing 500 is substantially the same as that of the medical dressing 100’.

[0104] With reference to FIG. 16, the tape body 154 is not configmed to cover any portion of the first cover major surface 106 of the cover dressing 102’. In the illustrated embodiment of FIG. 16, the tape strip 152 is only adhesively bonded to underside of the projection 112’ of the cover dressing 102’ . Therefore, the tape body 154 is configured to be at least partially and adhesively bonded to at least a portion of the cover dressing 102’, such that the tape body 154 at least partially overlaps with the projection 112’ and the tubiform component 54 is at least partially received between the projection 112’ and the tape body 154.

[0105] The first wing 160 of the tape body 154 is configured to be at least partially and adhesively bonded to the receiving surface 58 beneath the first lateral region 128’. The second wing 162 of the tape body 154 is configured to be at least partially and adhesively bonded to the receiving surface 58 beneath the second lateral region 130’. Further, the protruding portion 164 of the tape body 154 is configured to at least partially and adhesively bonded to at least a portion of the first adhesive 132’ (shown in FIG. 9B) on the projection 112’ of the cover dressing 102’, such that the tubiform component 54 is at least partially received between the projection 112’ and the protruding portion 164.

[0106] Unless otherwise indicated, all numbers expressing feature sizes, amounts, and physical properties used in the specification and claims are to be understood as being modified by the term “about”. Accordingly, unless indicated to the contrary, the numerical parameters set forth in the foregoing specification and attached claims are approximations that can vary depending upon the desired properties sought to be obtained by those skilled in the art utilizing the teachings disclosed herein.

[0107] Although specific embodiments have been illustrated and described herein, it will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that a variety of alternate and / or equivalent implementations can be substituted for the specific embodiments shown and described without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. This application is intended to cover any adaptations or variations of the specific embodiments discussed herein. Therefore, it is intended that this disclosure be limited only by the claims and the equivalents thereof.

Claims

CLAIMS1. A medical dressing for securing a tubiform component of a medical device, the medical dressing comprising: a cover dressing comprising: a cover body comprising: a first cover major surface; a second cover major surface opposite to the first cover major surface; a perimeter; a central region; a flap defined by a flap part of the perimeter, a first slit extending through the cover body and having a first end proximate the central region, a second slit extending through the cover body and having a second end proximate the central region, and a hinge region extending between the first end and the second end, wherein the flap is foldable with respect to a rest of the cover body about the hinge region; a first lateral extension extending in a first direction away from the flap; and a second lateral extension extending in a second direction away from the flap, wherein the first direction is substantially opposite to the second direction; and a first adhesive disposed on at least a portion of the second cover major surface, wherein the portion of the second cover major surface on which the first adhesive is disposed includes a part of each of the flap, the first lateral extension, and the second lateral extension, wherein the first adhesive is configured to adhesively bond at least a portion of the flap to the tubiform component, such that the flap at least partially covers the tubiform component; and a tape strip comprising a tape body that is configured to be at least partially and adhesively bonded to at least a portion of the first cover major surface of the cover dressing, wherein the portion of the first cover major surface includes a portion of each of the first lateral extension and the second lateral extension, such that the tape body at least partially overlaps with the flap and the tubiform component is at least partially received between the flap and the tape body.

2. The medical dressing of claim 1, wherein the flap defines a flap axis extending from the perimeter through the hinge region, wherein the flap has a maximum length along the flap axis that is greater than a length of each of the first slit and the second slit, such that the flapcomprises a projecting portion extending beyond each of the first slit and the second slit at, and wherein the projecting portion is bounded by the flap part of the perimeter.

3. The medical dressing of claim 2, wherein the flap part of the perimeter is substantially U- shaped.

4. The medical dressing of claim 1, wherein each of the first slit and the second slit is substantially linear.

5. The medical dressing of claim 1, wherein the hinge region is substantially linear.

6. The medical dressing of claim 1, wherein the flap is substantially rectangular.

7. The medical dressing of claim 1, wherein the tape body comprises: a main portion comprising a first wing and a second wing extending opposite to the first wing, wherein the first wing is configured to be at least partially and adhesively bonded to at least the portion of the first lateral extension, wherein the second wing is configured to be at least partially and adhesively bonded to at least the portion of the second lateral extension; and a protruding portion extending from the main portion and configured to at least partially overlap with the flap of the cover dressing, such that the tubiform component is at least partially received between the flap and the protmding portion, wherein the first wing and the second wing are disposed on opposing sides of the protruding portion.

8. The medical dressing of claim 7, wherein an area of the flap is greater than an area of the protruding portion of the tape body.

9. The medical dressing of claim 7, wherein the protruding portion of the tape body is substantially rectangular.

10. The medical dressing of claim 7, wherein each of the first wing and the second wing comprises a linear edge disposed adjacent to the protruding portion, and wherein the linear edges of the first wing and the second wing extend from the opposing sides of the protruding portion, such that the protruding portion extends away from the linear edge of each of the first wing and the second wing.

11. The medical dressing of claim 1 , wherein the tape strip further comprises a second adhesive configured to adhesively and at least partially bond the tape body to at least the portion of the first cover major surface of the cover dressing.

12. A method of securing a medical device comprising a tubiform component to a receiving surface using the medical dressing of claim 1, the method comprising: contacting the first adhesive disposed on the second cover major surface of the flap of the medical dressing with an outer surface of the tubiform component of the medical device; contacting the first adhesive disposed on the second cover major surface of the first lateral extension of the medical dressing with the receiving surface; contacting the first adhesive disposed on the second cover major surface of the second lateral extension of the medical dressing with the receiving surface; adhesively bonding the tape strip of the medical dressing to at least the portion of the first cover major surface of the cover dressing, such that the tape body at least partially overlaps with the flap and the tubiform component is at least partially received between the flap and the tape body; and adhesively bonding the tape strip with the receiving surface.

13. A kit comprising: a medical device comprising a tubiform component; and the medical dressing of claim 1, wherein the medical dressing is configmed to secure the medical device to a receiving surface.

14. A medical dressing for securing a tubiform component of a medical device, the medical dressing comprising: a cover dressing comprising: a cover body comprising: a first cover major surface; a second cover major surface opposite to the first cover major surface; a perimeter;a main portion comprising an edge defined by a first perimeter part of the perimeter and a second perimeter part of the perimeter spaced apart from the first perimeter part; and a projection extending from the edge of the main portion, the projection being defined by a third perimeter part of the perimeter extending from the first perimeter part to the second perimeter part and a hinge region interfacing the projection with the main portion, wherein the hinge region is disposed between the first perimeter part and the second perimeter part, wherein the projection is foldable with respect to the main portion about the hinge region; wherein the main portion further comprises a first lateral region extending in a first direction away from the projection and comprising the first perimeter part, and a second lateral region extending in a second direction away from the projection and comprising the second perimeter part, wherein the first direction is substantially opposite to the second direction; and a first adhesive disposed on at least a portion of the second cover major surface, wherein the portion of the second cover major surface on which the first adhesive is disposed includes a part of each of the projection, the first lateral region, and the second lateral region, wherein the first adhesive is configured to adhesively bond at least a portion of the projection to the tubiform component, such that the projection at least partially covers the tubiform component; and a tape strip comprising a tape body that is configured to be at least partially and adhesively bonded to at least a portion of the first cover major surface of the cover dressing, wherein the portion of the first cover major surface includes a portion of each of the first lateral region and the second lateral region, such that the tape body at least partially overlaps with the projection and the tubiform component is at least partially received between the projection and the tape body.

15. The medical dressing of claim 14, wherein each of the first perimeter part and the second perimeter part is at least substantially linear adjacent to the projection.

16. The medical dressing of claim 14, wherein the projection is substantially rectangular.

17. The medical dressing of claim 14, wherein the hinge region is substantially linear.

18. The medical dressing of claim 14, wherein the tape body comprises:a main section comprising a first lobe and a second lobe extending opposite to the first lobe, wherein the first lobe is configmed to be at least partially and adhesively bonded to at least the portion of the first lateral region, wherein the second lobe is configured to be at least partially and adhesively bonded to at least the portion of the second lateral region; and a protruding section extending from the main section and configmed to at least partially overlap with the projection of the cover dressing, such that the tubiform component is at least partially received between the projection and the protmding section, wherein the first lobe and the second lobe are disposed on opposing sides of the protruding section.

19. The medical dressing of claim 18, wherein the protruding section of the tape body is substantially rectangular.

20. The medical dressing of claim 18, wherein each of the first lobe and the second lobe comprises a curved edge disposed adjacent to the protruding section and extending in a same first projection direction as the protruding section, and wherein the curved edges of the first lobe and the second lobe extend from the opposing sides of the protruding section, such that the protruding section is at least partially disposed between the first lobe and the second lobe along an orthogonal direction perpendicular to the first projection direction.

21. The medical dressing of claim 14, wherein the tape strip further comprises a second adhesive configured to adhesively and at least partially bond the tape body to at least the portion of the first cover major surface of the cover dressing.

22. The medical dressing of claim 14, wherein the cover body is devoid of slits.

23. A method of securing a medical device comprising a tubiform component to a receiving surface using the medical dressing of claim 14, the method comprising: contacting the first adhesive disposed on the second cover major surface of the projection of the medical dressing with an outer surface of the tubiform component of the medical device; contacting the first adhesive disposed on the second cover major surface of the first lateral region of the medical dressing with the receiving surface; contacting the first adhesive disposed on the second cover major surface of the second lateral region of the medical dressing with the receiving surface;adhesively bonding the tape strip of the medical dressing to at least the portion of the first cover major surface of the cover dressing, such that the tape body at least partially overlaps with the projection and the tubiform component is at least partially received between the projection and the tape body; and adhesively bonding the tape strip with the receiving surface.

24. A kit comprising: a medical device comprising a tubiform component; and the medical dressing of claim 14, wherein the medical dressing is configured to secure the medical device to a receiving surface.

25. A medical dressing for securing a tubiform component of a medical device, the medical dressing comprising: a cover dressing comprising: a cover body comprising: a first cover major surface; a second cover major surface opposite to the first cover major surface; a perimeter; a central region; a flap defined by a flap part of the perimeter, a first slit extending through the cover body and having a first end proximate the central region, a second slit extending through the cover body and having a second end proximate the central region, and a hinge region extending between the first end and the second end, wherein the flap is foldable with respect to a rest of the cover body about the hinge region; a first lateral extension extending in a first direction away from the flap; and a second lateral extension extending in a second direction away from the flap, wherein the first direction is substantially opposite to the second direction; and a first adhesive disposed on at least a portion of the second cover major surface, wherein the portion of the second cover major surface on which the first adhesive is disposed includes a part of each of the flap, the first lateral extension, and the second lateral extension, wherein the first adhesive is configured to adhesively bond at least a portion of the flap to the tubiform component, such that the flap at least partially covers the tubiform component; anda tape strip comprising a tape body that is configured to be at least partially and adhesively bonded to at least a portion of the first cover major surface of the cover dressing, wherein the portion of the first cover major surface includes a portion of each of the first lateral extension and the second lateral extension, such that the tape body at least partially overlaps with the flap and the tubiform component is at least partially received between the flap and the tape body, the tape body comprising: a main section comprising a first lobe and a second lobe extending opposite to the first lobe, wherein the first lobe is configmed to be at least partially and adhesively bonded to at least the portion of the first lateral extension, wherein the second lobe is configured to be at least partially and adhesively bonded to at least the portion of the second lateral extension; and a protruding section extending from the main section and configmed to at least partially overlap with the flap of the cover dressing, such that the tubiform component is at least partially received between the flap and the protmding section, wherein the first lobe and the second lobe are disposed on opposing sides of the protruding section.

26. A medical dressing for securing a tubiform component of a medical device, the medical dressing comprising: a cover dressing comprising: a cover body comprising: a first cover major surface; a second cover major surface opposite to the first cover major surface; a perimeter; a main portion comprising an edge defined by a first perimeter part of the perimeter and a second perimeter part of the perimeter spaced apart from the first perimeter part; and a projection extending from the edge of the main portion, the projection being defined by a third perimeter part of the perimeter extending from the first perimeter part to the second perimeter part and a hinge region interfacing the projection with the main portion, wherein the hinge region is disposed between the first perimeter part and the second perimeter part, wherein the projection is foldable with respect to the main portion about the hinge region; wherein the main portion further comprises a first lateral region extending in a first direction away from the projection and comprising the first perimeter part, and a second lateral region extending in a second direction away from the projectionand comprising the second perimeter part, wherein the first direction is substantially opposite to the second direction; and a first adhesive disposed on at least a portion of the second cover major surface, wherein the portion of the second cover major surface on which the first adhesive is disposed includes a part of each of the projection, the first lateral region, and the second lateral region, wherein the first adhesive is configured to adhesively bond at least a portion of the projection to the tubiform component, such that the projection at least partially covers the tubiform component; and a tape strip comprising a tape body that is configured to be at least partially and adhesively bonded to at least a portion of the cover dressing, such that the tape body at least partially overlaps with the projection and the tubiform component is at least partially received between the projection and the tape body, the tape body comprising: a main portion comprising a first wing and a second wing extending opposite to the first wing, wherein the first wing is configured to be at least partially and adhesively bonded to a receiving surface beneath the first lateral region, wherein the second wing is configured to be at least partially and adhesively bonded to the receiving surface beneath the second lateral region; and a protruding portion extending from the main portion that is configured to be at least partially and adhesively bonded to at least a portion of the first adhesive on the projection of the cover dressing, such that the tubiform component is at least partially received between the projection and the protruding portion, wherein the first wing and the second wing are disposed on opposing sides of the protruding portion.

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