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185 results about "Wound.exudate" patented technology

Anorectal surgery postoperative care rehabilitation evaluation method and system

The invention provides an anorectal surgery postoperative care rehabilitation evaluation method and system. Wherein a vibration sensor is constructed through a machine tool machining vibration monitoring technology, vibration frequency offset of the dressing after absorbing wound seepage is detected in real time, and the vibration frequency offset is associated with dressing weight variation; meanwhile, an optical scattering measurement technology is adopted for carrying out scattering spectrum analysis on wound exudate, and the protein concentration index is analyzed. And carrying out time sequence correlation on the weight change data corresponding to the vibration frequency offset and the protein concentration index to generate a seepage component dynamic change curve. And through a wireless transmission unit in the remote measurement system, performing remote synchronous comparison on the dynamic change curve and a preset healing stage reference curve, and when the vibration frequency offset exceeding the standard seepage amount continuously appears in the curve and the protein concentration index breaks through the threshold range, triggering a remote early warning signal of wound healing abnormity. According to the technical scheme provided by the invention, the nursing rehabilitation efficiency and precision are improved.
Owner:SHAANXI NUCLEAR IND 215 HOSPITAL

Hydrogel dressing for chronic wound surface of diabetes mellitus as well as preparation method and application of hydrogel dressing

The invention belongs to the technical field of medical products, and provides a hydrogel dressing for diabetic chronic wounds and a preparation method and application of the hydrogel dressing. The antibacterial effect of the hydrogel dressing for the chronic wound surface of diabetes mellitus is improved by increasing the ZIF-8 coated AgNPs; in the hydrogel matrix part, the pH response is dominated by adjusting the component proportion of the temperature-sensitive agent N-isopropylacrylamide and the pH response 1-vinyl imidazole; the N-isopropylacrylamide assists the extension of a macromolecular chain segment in the composite hydrogel dressing, so that the dressing can fully absorb wound exudate and is easy to peel off, and secondary damage can be avoided.
Owner:XUZHOU MEDICAL UNIVERSITY

Negative pressure drug delivery dynamic adjusting device for wound surface and use method of negative pressure drug delivery dynamic adjusting device

The invention discloses a negative pressure drug delivery dynamic adjusting device for a wound surface and a using method thereof, and relates to the technical field of medical instruments and equipment.The negative pressure drug delivery dynamic adjusting device comprises a machine shell, a control module, a connecting module, a negative pressure module and a drug delivery module in the wound surface are installed in the machine shell, a collecting chamber is arranged on one side of the bottom of the machine shell, and a pressure stabilizing linkage control mechanism is further arranged in the machine shell; the pressure stabilization linkage control mechanism is used for dynamic regulation and control of negative pressure and drug administration in the wound surface; the connecting module is used for uniform negative pressure of the wound surface and drug administration in the wound surface; according to the scheme, multi-mode free combination is adopted, single negative pressure / in-wound drug delivery, synchronous linkage, reverse linkage and an alternating mode are supported, the full-period requirement from acute trauma to chronic repair is met, and intelligent parameter matching is conducted, for example, through pressure-flow closed-loop feedback, when the negative pressure value rises, the drug delivery flow speed in the wound is automatically reduced, and when the negative pressure value rises, the drug delivery flow speed in the wound is automatically reduced; when wound exudate is reduced, pulse negative pressure is triggered to promote microcirculation.
Owner:THE PEOPLES HOSPITAL SHAANXI PROV

Method and device for determining type of exudate amount of wound surface, and monitoring device and system

The invention provides a wound exudate amount type determination method. The method comprises the following steps: acquiring wound humidity data at a plurality of moments; performing curve fitting on the wound surface humidity data based on a first-order system model, and determining a system gain and a time constant of the first-order system model; based on the system gain and the time constant, a corresponding wound surface seepage amount type is determined through a pre-established dichotomy model, and the dichotomy model is established based on pre-provided wound case data. In addition, the invention further relates to a wound surface seepage amount type determining device applying the wound surface seepage amount type determining method, and further relates to a wound surface humidity monitoring device and a wound surface humidity monitoring system comprising the wound surface seepage amount type determining device.
Owner:BEIJING HOSPITAL

Easily replaceable adhesive bandage for advanced wound healing and method

An adhesive bandage having a backing material and a hydrocolloid pad disposed thereon effectively removes wound exudate while enabling facile removal. The bandage includes a backing material comprising a sheet having an adhesive layer disposed thereon having a first color. The hydrocolloid pad has an absorbency (24 hr) of between about 2 and about 6 g / g, and includes a hydrocolloid layer forming a first surface thereof and a polymeric film layer having a second color associated therewith different than the first color of the backing material forming a second surface thereof. The hydrocolloid pad is disposed in facing relation and adhered to the adhesive layer of backing material. The first surface having a dry peel strength of between about 0 and about 700 gf, a wet peel strength of between about 0 and 150 gf.
Owner:KENVUE BRANDS LLC

PH and moisture indicator devices and formulations

Disclosed herein are devices, wound dressings and methods for determining the pH of fluid or a wound exudate at a wound. Example devices include a device comprising a surface configured to contact the fluid or wound and a pH indicator covalently bound thereto or applied to the surface, wherein the pH indicator has a first colour prior to contact with the fluid or the wound exudate and changes colour as a function of the pH of the fluid or wound exudate. Example devices include a device which indicates wound exudate loading within a wound dressing and wound dressing comprising an absorbent layer and a moisture indicator which indicates would exudate loading within the dressing, wherein the visibility of the moisture indictor changes as a result of a physical transformation of a first material within the dressing. Systems, devices, and methods are provided for monitoring wound status and progression by measuring pH levels indicated by pH-sensitive wound dressings. In some implementations, a wound is monitored by capturing an image of the pH-sensitive wound dressing and processing the captured image to determine the color of a pH indicator included on the wound dressing. The color of the indicator is determined in terms of RGB values from the image, and a pH value for the wound dressing is calculated from the dressing RGB values. The calculated pH value is then relayed to a user to be used as an indicator of wound status or health.
Owner:SMITH & NEPHEW PLC

Easily replaceable adhesive bandage for advanced wound healing and method

An adhesive bandage having a backing material and a hydrocolloid pad disposed thereon effectively removes wound exudate while enabling facile removal. The bandage includes a backing material comprising a sheet having an adhesive layer disposed thereon having a first color. The hydrocolloid pad has an absorbency (24 hr) of between about 2 and about 6 g / g, and includes a hydrocolloid layer forming a first surface thereof and a polymeric film layer having a second color associated therewith different than the first color of the backing material forming a second surface thereof. The hydrocolloid pad is disposed in facing relation and adhered to the adhesive layer of backing material. The first surface having a dry peel strength of between about 0 and about 650 gf / inch (255 gf / cm), a wet peel strength of between about 0 and 200 gf / inch (80 gf / cm).
Owner:KENVUE BRANDS LLC

Preparation method of fibroin / collagen composite sponge for chronic wound repair

The invention discloses a preparation method of a fibroin / collagen composite sponge for chronic wound repair, which comprises the following steps: S1, freeze-drying a silk fibroin solution with the mass concentration of 0.02-0.07 g / mL to obtain a silk fibroin sponge; s2, immersing the silk fibroin sponge into an alcohol solution for incubation, and then washing and drying to obtain insoluble silk fibroin sponge; and S3, immersing the insoluble silk fibroin sponge into a collagen solution with the mass concentration of 0.001-0.006 g / mL and the pH value of 5.0-5.5, so that after the insoluble silk fibroin sponge absorbs the collagen solution, freeze-drying to prepare the fibroin / collagen composite sponge. The fibroin / collagen composite sponge prepared by the method has excellent water binding capacity, moisture permeability and water retention capacity, can effectively remove wound exudate, adjust and maintain a wet healing environment, also can actively induce tissue regeneration and promote wound healing, and can meet the use requirements of chronic wounds on ideal wound dressing materials.
Owner:ZHEJIANG CHONGSHAN BIOLOGICAL PROD CO LTD

Dressing for use in the negative pressure therapy of wounds, negative pressure wound therapy kit, and negative pressure wound therapy system

The invention relates to a dressing (16) for use in the negative pressure therapy of wounds, having: a wound contact layer (28); an air-impermeable top layer (34), wherein a receiving space (36) is formed between the top layer and the wound contact layer, wherein the wound contact layer is designed such that it is liquid-permeable and draws wound exudate from the wound into the receiving space, and wherein a connection opening (26) is formed in the top layer; and at least one distribution layer (50) arranged in the receiving space, wherein the distribution layer extends in two surface directions (X, Y) and is designed to distribute wound exudate in the surface directions. According to the invention, the distribution layer is formed by a flat material web portion (52), a first side (56) of the flat material web portion is designed as a structure defined by elevations (60) that are formed integrally with a plane (54) of the flat material web portion, a terminal through-opening (64) is formed in at least some of the elevations, and a cohesive intermediate space (66) is formed between the elevations.
Owner:PAUL HARTMANN AG

Wound seepage amount metering assembly

The utility model discloses a wound seepage amount metering assembly, and relates to the field of medical instruments. Provided is a wound exudate amount measuring assembly capable of measuring wound exudate more easily. The wound seepage amount metering assembly comprises a dressing clamp and a portable scale with a hook; the dressing clamp comprises a first clamping rod, a second clamping rod, a hinge shaft, an elastic piece, a hanging ring, two connecting sleeves, two clamping pieces and two jacking screws. The first clamping rod and the second clamping rod are hinged through a hinge shaft; the two connecting sleeves are respectively connected with the front end of the first clamping rod and the front end of the second clamping rod; each clamping piece comprises a clamping piece body and a clamping piece rod; the clamping piece rods of the two clamping pieces are respectively inserted into the two connecting sleeves and are in clearance fit with the connecting sleeves; the two puller screws are in threaded connection with the two connecting sleeves respectively and abut against the clamping piece rods of the two clamping pieces respectively. The elastic force of the elastic piece enables the front ends of the two clamping pieces to be tightly attached. The hanging ring is connected with the rear end of the first clamping rod; the hook is used for hooking the hanging ring.
Owner:WEST CHINA HOSPITAL SICHUAN UNIV

An evaluation system for medical dressings

The present application relates to an evaluation system for medical dressings, comprising a suction unit, a collection unit, a detection unit and a processing unit, the suction unit, which is in communication with a medical dressing covering a wound of a patient, is capable of transmitting negative pressure to the medical dressing and pumping wound exudate out of the medical dressing in the form of a fluid, the processing unit, based on detection results obtained by one or more detection components in the detection unit, adjusts a preset time period for the activation of the collection unit, wherein the activation of the collection unit is at least automatically controlled based on the preset time period and / or manually controlled based on a switch of a treatment program. The evaluation system is used to determine the actual use of a medical dressing in a treatment work for different categories of wounds, so as to obtain the expected use of any medical dressing in a treatment work for a specified category of wounds.
Owner:BEIJING EASENG MEDICAL SCI CO LTD

Live calcium wet dressing film material as well as preparation method and application thereof

The invention belongs to the field of medical dressings and skin care, and particularly relates to a live calcium wet dressing film material as well as a preparation method and application thereof. The live calcium wet dressing film material comprises a substrate film material and a replacement activation solution, wherein the basement membrane is made of calcium alginate fiber blended fabric; the replacement activation liquid comprises the following raw materials in percentage by mass: 1-4% of sodium gluconate, 0.1-3% of sodium chloride, 0.01-2% of dipotassium glycyrrhizinate, 0.1-5% of polysaccharide and the balance of water. Sodium ions and potassium ions in the replacement activation liquid are exchanged with calcium ions in the basement membrane material, active calcium ions can be actively and rapidly released without depending on wound exudate, anti-inflammatory moisturizing components are synergistically delivered, and meanwhile protective hydrogel is formed in situ, so that the beneficial effects of rapid relieving and multiple repairing are achieved.
Owner:上海艾欣护肤品有限公司

Anti-inflammatory and healing-promoting electrospun wound dressing, preparation method and application thereof

The present invention discloses an anti-inflammatory and healing-promoting electrospun wound dressing, a preparation method and an application thereof, belonging to the technical field of medical dressings, and comprising a double-layer structure of an inner layer and an outer layer; wherein, the outer layer is a hydrophilic nanofiber membrane prepared by single-nozzle electrospinning, and is used to absorb wound exudate; the inner layer is a nanofiber membrane with a core-shell structure prepared by coaxial electrospinning, and the shell layer of the core-shell structure is a hydrophobic material, and is used to guide the exudate to the outer layer; the core layer of the core-shell structure comprises hydrophilic thermosensitive macromolecules, healing-promoting growth factors and anti-inflammatory drugs; the shell layer is hydrophobic, and guides the wound exudate to the outer hydrophilic nanofiber membrane; the gelatin hydrophilic thermosensitive macromolecules in the core layer, when the wound inflammation causes the local temperature to be ≥37°C, the temperature change causes the drug-loaded thermosensitive phase change macromolecules to undergo different degrees of phase change, thereby achieving timely and controllable release of drugs and ensuring the healing of the wound surface.
Owner:CHANGCHUN UNIV OF TECH

Wound dressing and method of use

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

Preparation method of metal zinc-curcumin complex doped alginate-based antibacterial hydrogel material

The invention discloses a preparation method of metal zinc-curcumin complex doped alginate-based antibacterial hydrogel, which comprises the following steps: preparing a metal zinc-curcumin complex by utilizing the coordination effect between metal zinc ions and curcumin molecules, and then mixing and reacting the metal zinc-curcumin complex with a hydroxyapatite nano material to prepare a composite nano material. And preparing a dispersion liquid from the obtained composite nano material, adding polyvinyl alcohol and sodium alginate, stirring and mixing, and adding CaCl2 for crosslinking, thereby obtaining the alginate-based antibacterial hydrogel. The metal zinc-curcumin complex is doped, so that the obtained hydrogel has good antibacterial performance, and the obtained hydrogel has a communicated macroporous structure, so that the absorption capacity of the material to wound exudate can be remarkably improved, a necessary space channel can be provided for migration and adhesion of fibroblasts, and the wound exudate can be effectively absorbed. The method is crucial for maintaining long-term stability of a chronic wound environment and promoting wound healing, so that the method has a good application prospect.
Owner:FUJIAN AGRI & FORESTRY UNIV

Wound cleaning cloth

ActiveCN115802990BNon-adhesive dressingsPlastersWound.exudateWound cleansing
A wound cleaning device comprises a carrier layer and a wound cleaning layer arranged on the carrier layer for absorbing wound exudate and / or solid wound components and having a cleaning thread, wherein the carrier layer and / or the wound cleaning layer are provided with at least one storage substance that improves the absorption capacity of wound exudate.
Owner:LOHMANN & RAUSCHER

Negative pressure dressing device

ActiveCN309337222SWound.exudateSurgery
1. Name of the design product: Negative pressure dressing device. 2. Use of the design product: A medical device for treating wounds by negative pressure drainage of wound exudate. 3. Design key points of the design product: Lies in the shape. 4. Picture or photograph that best shows the design key points: Perspective view 1.
Owner:CHANGZHOU XINGRUI MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY CO LTD

Recombinant collagen wound dressing and preparation method thereof

The invention relates to the technical field of dressings, in particular to a recombinant collagen wound dressing and a preparation method thereof. The dressing is of a film-like structure and is prepared from the following raw materials: a selective methacrylated recombinant collagen concentrated solution, oxidized sodium hyaluronate and carboxymethyl chitosan. A collagen permanent cross-linked network is formed through visible light curing, and a multi-layer stable network is constructed by combining cross-linking between oxidized sodium hyaluronate and carboxymethyl chitosan and ion micro-cross-linking initiated by calcium ions. According to the preparation method, the methylacryloylation degree is accurately controlled, and the component adding time sequence (especially surface atomization and infiltration of carboxymethyl chitosan) is optimized, so that the good processability of a precursor is ensured; and the final product can still maintain excellent wet mechanical properties, form stability, liquid management capability and mild dressing change compliance after absorbing wound exudate.
Owner:HUBEI BOKANG PHARMA TECH

Preparation method and application of high-efficiency emergency antibacterial dressing

PendingCN122643490AGood moisture absorption and air permeabilityImprove breathabilityFreeze-dryingWound.exudate
The application provides a preparation method and application of a high-efficiency emergency antibacterial dressing and belongs to the technical field of biomedical materials. The high-efficiency emergency antibacterial dressing is prepared through a systematic process of alcohol-free wet spinning, secondary traction stretching, vacuum freeze drying, semi-dry state rapid carboxymethylation and needle punching / water jetting into cloth. The high-efficiency emergency antibacterial dressing has high mechanical strength and strong liquid absorption capacity, can absorb a large amount of wound exudate and keep the wound moist, and realizes the synergistic effect of multiple functions such as emergency, anti-adhesion, strong stability, antibiosis and repair promotion.
Owner:HUAZHONG AGRI UNIV

Sponges based on collagen-like proteins

A method for preparing a sponge based on collagen-like proteins starts with providing an aqueous solution having at least one collagen-like protein. A cross-linker reacts with the collagen-like protein to obtain a hydrogel and lyophilization leads to the sponge. The sponge obtained by the method shows increased performance in wound sealing, haemostasis, wound plugging, healing promotion, bone regeneration, cartilage repair, cell cultures, production of vegetarian or vegan meat or the absorption of biological fluids, like blood or wound exudate.
Owner:EVONIK OPERATIONS GMBH

A wet medical polyurethane foam dressing and a preparation process thereof

The application relates to the field of foam dressings, in particular to a wet medical polyurethane foam dressing and a preparation process thereof. The raw material scheme of the wet medical polyurethane foam dressing comprises polyurethane prepolymer, deionized water, a hydrophilic auxiliary agent, a chain extender, a gel catalyst, a foaming catalyst and a reinforcing agent and the like. The wet medical polyurethane foam dressing provided by the application has excellent comprehensive use performance. After absorbing a large amount of wound exudate, the dressing can still firmly lock the liquid under pressure, significantly inhibits the reverse osmosis phenomenon, and avoids the immersion damage of the skin around the wound. Meanwhile, the dressing has good flexibility and wet structure integrity, can be used in conformity with the wound contour, is not easy to adhere to the new tissue when being replaced, the stable long-acting liquid absorption capacity helps to prolong the replacement period, reduces the nursing workload and medical cost, and provides a more reliable and efficient solution for exudative wound management.
Owner:JIANGSU HONGSHENG BIOLOGICAL ENG CO LTD

Microcurrent sponge dressing for promoting pressure ulcer healing and its application

This application belongs to the technical field of medical dressings, and particularly relates to a microcurrent sponge dressing for promoting pressure ulcer healing and its application. It includes a diaphragm, a cathode sponge, and an anode sponge; the cathode sponge is annularly wrapped outside the diaphragm; the anode sponge is cylindrically distributed inside the diaphragm. In the microcurrent sponge dressing provided by the present invention, the cathode sponge and the anode sponge generate a redox reaction in the wound exudate to produce an electric current; this microcurrent can promote collagen regeneration, and at the same time can generate zinc metal ions with antibacterial effects, which can reduce the risk of wound infection and promote wound healing; in addition, the microcurrent sponge dressing has a three-dimensional porous structure, has excellent water absorption performance, can fully absorb wound exudate, and also has good elasticity, and can provide a buffer layer between the patient and the support surface to reduce the wound surface pressure, ultimately promoting the healing of the pressure ulcer wound surface.
Owner:THE SECOND AFFILIATED HOSPITAL TO NANCHANG UNIV

Negative pressure wound dressing management system

ActiveUS12458540B2Wound drainsMedical devicesNegative pressure wound dressingWound.exudate
A wound exudate management system includes a pump for generating negative pressure, a dressing for covering and protecting a wound of a user, a tube including an interior lumen, the tube disposed between the pump and the dressing such that the pump and the dressing are in fluid communication via the interior lumen. The dressing includes an adhesive layer for adhering the dressing adjacent the wound, a wound contact layer, a pressure dispersion layer, a plurality of layers of absorbent material disposed between the wound contact layer and the pressure dispersion layer, a backing layer having a first surface and a second surface, the first surface of the backing layer being adjacent, and in contact with, the pressure dispersion layer and the adhesive layer, and a flexible connector disposed on the second surface of the backing layer.
Owner:CONVATEC TECH INC

Anti-inflammatory healing-promoting electrospinning wound dressing as well as preparation method and application thereof

The invention discloses an anti-inflammatory healing-promoting electrospinning wound dressing and a preparation method and application thereof, and belongs to the technical field of medical dressings. Wherein the outer layer is a hydrophilic nanofiber membrane prepared by adopting single-nozzle electrostatic spinning and is used for absorbing wound exudate; the inner layer is a nanofiber membrane which is of a core-shell structure and prepared by coaxial electrostatic spinning, and a shell layer of the core-shell structure is made of a hydrophobic material and is used for guiding percolate to the outer layer; the core layer of the core-shell structure comprises hydrophilic temperature-sensitive macromolecules, healing-promoting growth factors and anti-inflammatory drugs; the shell layer has hydrophobicity and is used for guiding wound exudate to the hydrophilic nanofiber membrane on the outer layer; when the local temperature caused by wound inflammation is greater than or equal to 37 DEG C, the temperature change causes the drug-loaded temperature-sensitive phase change macromolecules to generate different degrees of phase change, so that the timely and controllable release of the drug is realized, and the healing of the wound surface is ensured.
Owner:CHANGCHUN UNIV OF TECH

Sequential bidirectional drainage-cooling integrated material with sandwich structure as well as preparation method and application of sequential bidirectional drainage-cooling integrated material

The invention belongs to the technical field of fiber materials, and particularly relates to a sequential bidirectional drainage-cooling integrated material with a sandwich structure as well as a preparation method and application of the sequential bidirectional drainage-cooling integrated material. The material is composed of an upper hydrophobic antibacterial drainage layer capable of guiding liquid in one direction, a middle hydrophilic cooling layer and a lower hydrophobic antibacterial drainage layer capable of guiding liquid in one direction. According to the invention, the sequential bidirectional liquid guiding-cooling integrated material with a sandwich structure is successfully prepared through an electrohydrodynamic atomization technology; the liquid guiding performance of the upper hydrophobic antibacterial drainage layer and the lower hydrophobic antibacterial drainage layer is clearly observed by means of fluorescent dyeing in combination with a static contact angle measuring instrument. The material disclosed by the invention not only can guide away liquid between finger seams, chelidonium and abdominal folds, but also shows an obvious cooling effect, and the skin temperature can be reduced by 6.7 DEG C to the minimum extent. Meanwhile, vertical guide and separation of wound exudate are achieved, the excessive edema symptom of wound tissue is effectively relieved, and wound healing is achieved through antibiosis, anti-inflammation, vascularization promotion and collagen deposition promotion.
Owner:NORTHWEST UNIV

Wound dressing with sensor

An exemplary wound dressing generally includes a wound-contacting layer and a sensor array. The sensor array is positioned distally of the wound-contacting layer, and generally includes a substrate, a first sensor positioned on the substrate, and a second sensor positioned on the substrate. The second sensor surrounds the first sensor, and each of the first sensor and the second sensor has a corresponding and respective electrical characteristic that varies in response to contact with wound exudate.
Owner:CONVATEC LTD

Wound dressing and method of use

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

Wound care device having fluid transfer and adhesive properties

This disclosure relates to a wound care device which contains capillary force one-way pumps that are capable of transporting fluid, such as wound exudate, away from a wound site to the opposite side of the wound care device, which functions as a segregated fluid reservoir. This fluid transport mechanism generally aids in reducing wound maceration by removing excess wound fluid and the protease enzymes and infectious bacteria contained within the wound fluid. The wound care device performs this function, often times for multiple days, without the loss of the physical integrity of the wound care device. In addition to providing a uni-directional fluid transport mechanism, the wound care device contains a perforated adhesive layer.
Owner:MILLIKEN & CO

Negative pressure wound dressing management system

ActiveCN114869590BWound drainsMedical devicesNegative pressure wound dressingWound.exudate
A wound exudate management system includes a pump for generating negative pressure, a dressing for covering and protecting a user's wound, and a tube including an internal lumen, the tube disposed between the pump and the dressing such that the pump and the dressing are in fluid communication via the internal lumen. The dressing includes an adhesive layer for adhering the dressing proximate to the wound, a wound contact layer, a pressure distribution layer, a multi-layer absorbent material disposed between the wound contact layer and the pressure distribution layer, a backing layer having a first surface and a second surface, the first surface of the backing layer adjacent to and in contact with the pressure distribution layer and the adhesive layer, and a flexible connector disposed on the second surface of the backing layer.
Owner:CONVATEC TECH INC