A catheter assembly comprises a catheter, a sleeve and a wetting mechanism. The catheter comprising a proximal end for insertion into the body and a distal end. The sleeve is configured to enclose the catheter, and the wetting mechanism is arranged at the proximal end of the catheter. The wetting mechanism comprises a base and a body: the body comprises a fluid reservoir, and the base and body are rotatable with respect to one another to define a first configuration and a second configuration of the wetting mechanism. In the second configuration, the wetting mechanism permits release of fluid from the fluid reservoir into the sleeve to wet the catheter. Preferably, in the first configuration the wetting mechanism inhibits release of fluid from the fluid reservoir into the sleeve. Preferably, the catheter is an intermittent male urinary catheter. Preferably, the body is longer than the base.
A catheter assembly comprises a catheter, with a proximal end for insertion into the body and a distal end, and a wetting mechanism comprising a base and a body. The body comprises a fluid reservoir. The base and body are rotatable with respect to one another to define a first configuration and a second configuration of the wetting mechanism. The fluid reservoir comprises an opening configured to allow fluid to exit the fluid reservoir to wet the catheter when in the second configuration. The fluid reservoir comprises a sealing element configured to provide a fluid-tight seal between the opening and the base when in the first configuration. The sealing element is resiliently deformed by compression between the base and body and inhibits inadvertent rotation of the base with respect to the body. The catheter is preferably an intermittent male urinary catheter. The sealing element is preferably an O-ring.
An ostomy pouch comprises a cavity for storing stomal output. The cavity is defined by a rear wall and a front wall joined at their peripheries and formed of flexible sheet material. The ostomy pouch further comprises a sheet of woven comfort material covering the outside surface of the front wall. The sheet of comfort material has an outside surface and an opposite inside surface, and the outside surface of the sheet of comfort material forms at least part of the outside surface of the pouch. The inside surface of the sheet of comfort material is laminated across its entire surface to a layer of slit film material. At least part of the slit film material is adjacent, facing and unbonded to the outside surface of the front wall.
A61F 5/44 - Devices worn by the patient for reception of urine, faeces, catamenial or other dischargeColostomy devices
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A catheter storage device that has a catheter-receiving chamber for receiving a catheter and a catheter warming means, the catheter warming means configured to warm the catheter.
A catheter assembly that has a catheter tube coupled to a funnel, and a handling sleeve. The handling sleeve is formed from a flexible film material and is releasably attached to the funnel. One embodiment of the invention provides a method of processing a catheter assembly; the method comprising: engaging the funnel of a catheter assembly comprising a catheter tube and a funnel, such that the catheter tube hangs down from the funnel; and releasably attaching the handling sleeve to the funnel.
A catheter storage and sterilisation device (99); the device comprising a catheter-receiving chamber (10) for receiving a catheter (1); a sterilisation fluid storage means (70) for storing a sterilisation fluid and an atomiser (53) or vaporiser configured to atomise or vaporise the sterilisation fluid to form an atomised or vaporised sterilisation fluid and to supply the atomised or vaporised sterilisation fluid to the catheter-receiving chamber (10).
A catheter storage and sterilisation device that has a catheter-receiving chamber for receiving a catheter, a sterilisation mechanism, and a sensor. Wherein the sensor is configured to activate the sterilisation mechanism in response to detecting the introduction of a catheter into the catheter-receiving chamber.
A catheter storage and sterilisation device that has a housing and a removeable cartridge, the cartridge including a catheter-receiving chamber for receiving a catheter. The cartridge being removably attachable to the housing and having an opening in fluid communication with the housing. The housing has a chamber for receiving a sterilisation fluid and a mechanism for supplying a sterilisation fluid to the cartridge via the opening.
An ostomy pouch having a cavity for storing stomal output. The cavity is defined by a rear wall and a front wall joined at their peripheries and formed of flexible sheet material. The ostomy pouch further comprises a sheet of woven comfort material covering the outside surface of the front wall. The sheet of comfort material has an outside surface and an opposite inside surface, and the outside surface of the sheet of comfort material forms at least part of the outside surface of the pouch. The inside surface of the sheet of comfort material is laminated across its entire surface to a continuous layer of film material. At least part of the continuous layer of film material is adjacent, facing and unbonded to the outside surface of the front wall.
The invention provides an ostomy skin barrier device comprising; a front face and a back face wherein at least a portion of the front face comprises a medical adhesive wherein the medical adhesive comprises at least one pre-gelatinized starch or pre- gelatinized modified starch; and an aperture in the skin barrier device capable of at least partially receiving a stoma, in use.
A61F 5/443 - Devices worn by the patient for reception of urine, faeces, catamenial or other dischargeColostomy devices having hydrocolloid type seals, e.g. gels, starches, karaya gums
This invention provides for a sealing strip for a negative pressure wound dressing, the sealing strip comprising, in order: a carrier layer having opposite front and rear surfaces; an adhesive layer covering at least a portion of the front surface of the carrier layer and wherein the adhesive layer comprises an acrylic adhesive; and at least one release liner detachably connected to the adhesive layer; wherein the adhesive layer has a weight of no more than 33 gsm, and wherein the carrier layer has a weight of between 20 gsm and 35 gsm.
A61F 13/05 - Bandages or dressingsAbsorbent pads specially adapted for use with sub-pressure or over-pressure therapy, wound drainage or wound irrigation, e.g. for use with negative-pressure wound therapy [NPWT]
The invention provides a sealing strip for use in negative pressure wound therapy, comprising: a carrier layer comprising a front face and a back face; a protective liner on the back face of the carrier layer; an adhesive layer on the front face of the carrier layer; a first release liner on a first portion of the adhesive layer; a second release liner on a second portion of the adhesive layer, and which extends to one lateral edge of the adhesive layer; wherein each of the first and second release liners comprises a portion detachably adhered to the adhesive layer and at least one handling tab portion which is not adhered to the adhesive layer; and wherein the surface area of the handling tab portion or the surface area of the handling tab portions combined of the first release liner is at least 45 % of the total surface area of the first release liner.
A61F 13/0246 - Adhesive bandages or dressings characterised by the skin-adhering layer
A61F 13/05 - Bandages or dressingsAbsorbent pads specially adapted for use with sub-pressure or over-pressure therapy, wound drainage or wound irrigation, e.g. for use with negative-pressure wound therapy [NPWT]
A catheter assembly comprising a case comprising outer (20), inner (40) and intermediate (60) tubular portions, wherein the intermediate tubular portion (60) is comprised of a softer material than the outer (20) and inner (40) tubular portions.
A catheter assembly having a catheter having a proximal end for insertion ingot the body and a distal end, a fluid collection bag arranged to receive fluid from the distal end of the catheter, a sleeve enclosing the catheter along the length of the catheter, and a fluid reservoir arranged at the proximal end. The fluid reservoir is configured to release wetting fluid into the sleeve to wet the catheter and the distal end of the sleeve is in fluid communication with the fluid collection bag. Fluid may flow from the distal end of the catheter into the sleeve or from the distal end of the sleeve into the catheter. An inlet to receive fluid from the distal ends of the sleeve and catheter. The inlet may comprise a one-way valve. There is also provided a packaged catheter assembly comprising a pouch containing the catheter assembly.
An intermittent urinary catheter (1) comprises an elongate main body (2). The elongate main body has an insertion end (3) for insertion into a urethra and bladder, an outlet end (4) for the outflow of fluid from the catheter, and a lumen (5) extending between the insertion end and the outlet end. The elongate main body also comprises at least one inlet aperture (6) proximal to the insertion end, and an external flushing portion (7) extending along a portion of the elongate main body between the insertion end and the outlet end. The external flushing portion comprises a plurality of elongate eyelets (8) formed through an external surface of the elongate main body.
An intermittent urinary catheter assembly comprises an elongate main body and a funnel. The elongate main body has an insertion end for insertion into a urethra and bladder, an outlet end for the outflow of fluid from the catheter, and an external flushing portion extending between the insertion end and the outlet end. The external flushing portion comprises at least one flushing channel. The funnel is attached to the outlet end of the elongate main body, and the funnel further comprises a gripper extending away from a longitudinal axis of the elongate main body.
An intermittent urinary catheter (1) comprises an elongate main body (2) and a funnel (26). The elongate main body has an insertion end for insertion into a urethra and an outflow end. The funnel is provided at the outflow end of the elongate main body. The elongate main body further comprises an external flushing portion (7). The funnel comprises an inlet end (102) and an outlet end (101), and a bore (100) therebetween. The bore comprises an outlet portion (103) from which urine exits the catheter; a connection portion (105), where the elongate main body is connected to the funnel; and a urine collection portion (104), which, in use, collects urine flowing along the outer surface of the elongate main body. The urine collection portion comprises a converging portion (30) of the bore in which the diameter of the bore reduces from the inlet end towards the connection portion.
A packaged catheter assembly 100 comprises a pouch 110 and a catheter 120 contained within the pouch. The pouch comprises a fold line 117 and the catheter is arranged across the fold line. The catheter assembly is movable between a folded configuration and an unfolded configuration, wherein in the folded configuration the pouch is folded about the fold line and the catheter is arranged in a coiled configuration. The pouch may be configured to provide an opening to allow the catheter to be withdrawn and separated from the pouch. The catheter may be arranged in a figure of eight when in the unfolded configuration. The catheter may cross the fold line at least twice. An angle between the catheter and the fold line may be less than 75 degrees. The fold line may divide the pouch into two equal sized square pockets.
A release layer for an ostomy body fitment. The ostomy body fitment may comprise an adhesive pad for forming a seal between an ostomy appliance and a stoma of an ostomate through one or more operational steps. The release layer has a formation for receiving part of a digit of a person's hand and is positioned such that, when an adhesive pad of an ostomy body fitment is supported by the release layer, the formation is proximate an edge of the adhesive pad and provides a tactile indication to a user as to the correct implementation of one or more operational steps in the utilization of the ostomy body fitment. The formation may be a depression or hole formed in a surface of the release layer.
A catheter assembly 100 comprises a catheter 101 comprising a proximal end for insertion into the body and a distal end, and a funnel 140 to direct liquid out of the distal end of the catheter. The funnel comprises a tube 141 defining an internal profile of the funnel and a plurality of projections 152, 153 extending outward from the tube. The internal profile comprises a stepped region and a corresponding region of the external profile is smooth. The funnel may comprise a closure element configured to inhibit liquid flow out of the funnel. The catheter assembly may comprise a wetting mechanism 180 and a sleeve 110. The funnel may be push-fit into the wetting mechanism to close the catheter inside a cavity formed by the wetting mechanism, funnel and sleeve.
A catheter packaging (1) defined by at least two walls (3,4) bonded along a pair of lateral edges by lateral edge bonds (5). The packaging (1) having an openable top, wherein the openable top is sealed by a top seal (8) comprising a 5 top bond which meets the lateral edge bonds (5) at an internal angle of no more than 110 degrees.
A catheter packaging (1) defined by at least two walls (3,4) and having an openable top, wherein the openable top is sealed by a top seal (8), wherein the two walls (3,4) extend beyond the top seal (8) forming first and second flaps (9,10), each flap having 5 two lateral edges (6A,7A) and a top edge (9A,10A), wherein the first flap (9) is provided with a notch (15) on or adjacent to a lateral edge (6A,7A).
The invention provides a urine collection bag comprising a cavity for containing urine, the bag comprising a trilayer laminate film, the film comprising in order: a first ethylene-vinyl acetate layer, a polyethylene layer, and a second ethylene-vinyl acetate layer.
A cannula for subcutaneous infusion of a therapeutic agent, an infusion device for subcutaneous delivery of a therapeutic agent to a patient comprising the cannula, and a method of administering a therapeutic agent via an infusion device, the cannula comprising a tubular body member comprising a tubular wall at least partly enclosing a longitudinal extending internal bore, a distal portion of the tubular body member having a distal tip end, wherein the distal portion comprises a weakened section comprising a first plurality of holes and a second plurality of holes, the weakened section being capable of allowing the cannula to flex in an area comprising the weakened section when the cannula is exposed to a compression force and/or an increased internal pressure, and wherein the first plurality of holes comprise holes of larger diameter than the second plurality of holes.
A wound dressing according to certain embodiments includes an adhesive layer for adhering the wound dressing adjacent to a wound, a wound contact layer for contacting the wound, a backing layer comprising a port, a tube having a first end connected with the port and an opposite second end, a first fitting connected to the second end of the tube, the first fitting configured for connection with a second fitting of the negative pressure wound therapy system to apply a negative pressure via the port, and a filter disposed within the first fitting. In certain embodiments, the filter is formed of polyethersulfone (PESU) and has an average pore size of at least 2 microns.
A61F 13/05 - Bandages or dressingsAbsorbent pads specially adapted for use with sub-pressure or over-pressure therapy, wound drainage or wound irrigation, e.g. for use with negative-pressure wound therapy [NPWT]
A61F 13/0206 - Adhesive bandages or dressings with fluid retention members with absorbent fibrous layers, e.g. woven or non-woven absorbent pads or island dressings
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A catheter assembly that has a catheter having a proximal end for insertion into the body and a distal end, a valve assembly, and a fluid collection bag arranged to receive fluid from the distal end of the catheter via the valve assembly. The valve assembly has a first configuration in which the valve assembly inhibits fluid flow in a direction from the fluid collection bag towards the catheter and permits fluid flow in a direction from the catheter towards the fluid collection bag; and a second configuration in which the valve assembly permits fluid flow in a direction from the fluid collection bag towards the catheter and inhibits fluid flow in a direction from the catheter towards the fluid collection bag. The catheter may be a male urinary catheter. Colour may be used to indicate the configuration of the valve assembly.
An intermittent catheter assembly that has a catheter having a proximal end for insertion into the body and a distal end; and a fluid collection bag arranged to receive fluid from the distal end of the catheter, wherein the fluid collection bag comprises a hand strap. The hand strap may comprise two ends, each end being attached to the fluid collection bag at substantially the same position on the fluid collection bag.
An intermittent catheter assembly that has a catheter having a proximal end for insertion into the body and a distal end, a fluid collection bag arranged to receive fluid from the distal end of the catheter, wherein the fluid collection bag has an outlet valve configured to control release of fluid out of the fluid collection bag in use and the outlet valve has a valve base attached to a panel of the fluid collection bag, the valve base having a base opening for receiving a liquid output from the fluid collection bag and an outlet element configured to be laterally rotatable relative to the valve base from a closed configuration to an open configuration.
A packaged catheter assembly comprises a catheter and a container of wetting fluid arranged within a pouch. The pouch has a pair of lateral edges, a top and an opposing base. The base protrudes downwards beyond the point where it meets the lateral edges.
A packaged catheter assembly that has a catheter arranged within a sterile sealed pouch. The pouch has an openable top and a resealing arrangement proximal the openable top for resealing the pouch after use. A portion of the catheter is arranged in the sealed pouch so as to obstruct the resealing arrangement.
A packaged catheter assembly that has a catheter having a proximal end for insertion into the body and a distal end, a pouch having a gripping element configured to engage the catheter, and a fluid reservoir configured to release wetting fluid into the pouch so as to wet the catheter. The catheter and fluid reservoir are arranged within the pouch. The pouch is configured to provide an opening through which the catheter may be withdrawn. The pouch has a wetting region in which wetting fluid preferentially collects distal to the opening. The gripping element is configured to direct the catheter through the wetting region during withdrawal of the catheter from the pouch. The catheter may be curved and may be a male urinary catheter. The catheter may be longer than the pouch.
A catheter assembly that has a fluid collection bag and a catheter. The fluid collection bag has two panels, a peripheral bond between the two panels, and an inlet to receive fluid from the catheter. The two panels are configured to form a base of the fluid collection bag distal from the inlet; and the fluid collection bag is configured to stand up on the base. The fluid collection bag may have a front, rear and base panels. The base panel may form the base of the bag. The fluid collection bag may have two side panels. The front and rear panels may be joined to opposite sides of each side panel. The base panel may be joined to one side of each side panel. The catheter may be a male urinary catheter.
A wound dressing (10) comprising a backing layer and a wound-site adhesive layer for adhering the backing layer to the wound. The backing layer having a shape comprising three lobes 14, 16, 18 in which each lobe is defined as an area enclosed by a pair of curved peripheral edges 14′, 14″, 16′, 16″, 18′, 18″ which meet at an apex located therebetween 14′″, 16′″, 18′″. Each lobe being separated from an adjacent lobe by a radial minima 26, 28, 30. The three lobes comprising a major lobe 14 and two minor lobes 16, 18. The major lobe having a length which is greater than each of the two minor lobes.
An intermittent catheter, preferably a female intermittent catheter, is provided in an assembly. The assembly may include a cap which may be attachable to the base of the assembly in use, and/or a seal which misaligns with sealing surfaces of a chamber wall and a moveable insert in use. It may have a two-step deployment, and/or a sheath that pulls out a storage chamber. Internal and external housing may define the storage chamber. The housing may have a filling aperture and/or the storage chamber may comprise an insert configured to move axially in response to rotation.
This disclosure provides an AB block copolymer amphiphilic additive comprising a hydrophobic hydrocarbon A-block and a hydrophilic poly (alkylene oxide) B-block, wherein the B-block is end-capped with a moiety that is negatively charged or that becomes negatively charged when wetted with an aqueous medium having a pH of greater than 2.
An intermittent catheter that has a hollow polymeric tubular body comprising a polymer that is negatively charged or that becomes negatively charged when wetted with an aqueous medium having a pH greater than 2, said polymer being a derivative of at least one polyolefin material and/or at least one thermoplastic elastomeric material.
A pressure gradient wound dressing (1,101,201,301), the wound dressing comprising an absorbent pad (10,110,210,310) and a covering layer (30,130,230,330); the absorbent pad having a shape comprising two elongate portions (11,12,111,112,211,212,311,312) arranged at an angle to one another; and the covering layer overlapping the absorbent pad and having a quadrilateral shaped periphery (31,131,231,331).
A61F 13/0203 - Adhesive bandages or dressings with fluid retention members
A61F 13/05 - Bandages or dressingsAbsorbent pads specially adapted for use with sub-pressure or over-pressure therapy, wound drainage or wound irrigation, e.g. for use with negative-pressure wound therapy [NPWT]
A pressure gradient wound dressing (1,101,201,301,401), the wound dressing comprising an absorbent pad (10,110,210,310,410) having a shape comprising two elongate portions and at least one wing, wherein a short edge of a first elongate portion (11,111,211,311,411) abuts a long edge of a second elongate portion (12,112,212,312,412), the at least one wing (14,114,214,314,414) extending between a long edge of the first elongate portion and the long edge of the second elongate portion.
An ostomy pouch that has a cavity for containing human waste defined by a multilayer barrier film that has, in order from adjacent to the cavity outwards, an inner polymer carrier layer, an inner tie layer, a barrier layer comprising poly(ethylene-co-vinyl alcohol), an outer tie layer, and an outer polymer carrier layer. The tie layers each have recycled polymer material and at least one compatibilizer.
A packaged catheter assembly comprising a catheter (102) and a fluid collection bag (101) in packaging (1). The fluid collection bag (101) is releasably retained in the packaging (1) by a strap (50). The strap (50) being joined to the packaging (1).
A negative pressure wound dressing comprising a backing layer, an adhesive skin contact layer and an absorbent structure wherein the adhesive skin contact layer is configured to detachably adhere the dressing to a dermal surface, wherein the backing layer comprises an aperture for connection to a negative pressure source, wherein the absorbent structure comprises a wound contact layer arranged to contact the wound when the adhesive skin contact layer is adhered to the skin adjacent the wound, further wherein the wound contact layer comprises an antimicrobial agent comprising ionic silver.
A61L 15/60 - Liquid-swellable gel-forming materials, e.g. super-absorbents
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A solid powder composition comprising one or more particles containing a nitrite salt and a proton source. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the solid powder composition, methods of producing the solid powder composition, methods of treatment using the solid powder composition, materials and devices comprising the solid powder compositions method of making thereof and methods of implanting thereof into a human or animal body.
A solid powder composition comprising: (i) one or more particles containing a nitrite salt and a proton source; or (ii) an agglomeration of particles, wherein the agglomeration of particles includes one or more particles containing a nitrite salt and one or more particles containing a proton source. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the solid powder composition, methods of producing the solid powder composition, methods of treatment using the solid powder composition, materials and devices comprising the solid powder compositions method of making thereof and methods of implanting thereof into a human or animal body.
Disclosed is a wound dressing comprising: a wound contact layer; a backing layer; an intermediate layer located between the backing layer and wound contact layer and comprising a first surface facing the wound contact layer and a second surface facing the backing layer, wherein the first surface of the intermediate layer is bonded directly or indirectly to the wound contact layer and the second surface is unbonded to the backing layer; and, a wound-site adhesive layer provided on a peripheral region of the backing layer for adhering the backing layer to a wound site.
A61F 13/0206 - Adhesive bandages or dressings with fluid retention members with absorbent fibrous layers, e.g. woven or non-woven absorbent pads or island dressings
Disclosed is a wound dressing comprising: a backing layer, a wound contact layer having a first surface for directly contacting a wound bed and a second surface facing the backing layer, the wound contact layer comprising gel forming fibers; and, a superabsorbent layer, wherein the superabsorbent layer is located between the backing layer and the second surface of the wound contact layer.
A61F 13/0206 - Adhesive bandages or dressings with fluid retention members with absorbent fibrous layers, e.g. woven or non-woven absorbent pads or island dressings
An ostomy body fitment for forming a seal between an ostomy appliance and a stoma of an ostomate. The ostomy fitment has a pair of adhesive layers and a substrate layer arranged between the adhesive layers. The adhesive layers each have a first hue and the substrate layer has a second hue. The colour of the first hue is complementary to the colour of the second hue. At least one of the adhesive layers may be translucent. A surface of the substrate layer may comprise an image. The image may be visible through a translucent adhesive layer of the pair of adhesive layers. The image may relate to one or more procedural steps in the utilization of the ostomy body fitment.
A61F 5/44 - Devices worn by the patient for reception of urine, faeces, catamenial or other dischargeColostomy devices
A61F 5/443 - Devices worn by the patient for reception of urine, faeces, catamenial or other dischargeColostomy devices having hydrocolloid type seals, e.g. gels, starches, karaya gums
A packaged intermittent urinary catheter comprising a single use catheter, a packaging surrounding the catheter, and a fluid reservoir holding a lubricant which, upon rupturing the fluid reservoir, is transferred into the packaging to immerse at least a portion of the catheter in the lubricant to prepare the catheter for use, wherein the lubricant comprises an antimicrobial medium. The invention further provides a method of using a packaged intermittent urinary catheter, and the use of a medium comprising at least one species independently chosen from: hypochlorous acid, at least one hypochlorite salt, chlorine dioxide, at least one chlorhexidine salt, and combinations thereof, as an antimicrobial medium for a single use intermittent urinary catheter.
Disclosed is a wound dressing comprising: a backing layer; a wound contact layer having a first surface for directly contacting a wound bed and a second surface facing the backing layer; and, a perforated wound-site adhesive layer for adhering the wound dressing to a wound site and comprising a plurality of perforations, wherein the adhesive layer comprises a border region which surrounds the wound contact layer and wherein the perforations have a diameter between 1.6 mm and 2.7 mm.
A61F 13/0206 - Adhesive bandages or dressings with fluid retention members with absorbent fibrous layers, e.g. woven or non-woven absorbent pads or island dressings
An ostomy body fitment for forming a seal between an ostomy appliance and a stoma of an ostomate. The ostomy body fitment has an adhesive pad and a first removable release layer affixed to a first side of the adhesive pad. The adhesive pad has a stomal aperture formed therethrough. The first removable release layer comprises an image on a surface thereof. When the ostomy body fitment is in an unused state, the image is at least partially concealed by a part of the ostomy body fitment when viewed from a second side of the adhesive pad, opposite the first side. The part is moveable between a first position in the unused state to a second position in which the image is at least partially revealed through the stomal aperture when viewed from the second side of the adhesive pad.
A61F 5/44 - Devices worn by the patient for reception of urine, faeces, catamenial or other dischargeColostomy devices
A61F 5/443 - Devices worn by the patient for reception of urine, faeces, catamenial or other dischargeColostomy devices having hydrocolloid type seals, e.g. gels, starches, karaya gums
The invention provides a urinary catheter comprising a hollow polymeric tubular body comprising a base polymer and an amphiphilic additive, wherein at least a part of the body is coated with an aqueous gel, wherein the gel comprises water in a total amount of between 5-99 wt.%.
A catheter packaging (1) defined by at least two walls (3,4) bonded along a pair of lateral edges (6,7) by lateral edge bonds (5), the packaging having an openable top, wherein the openable top is sealed by a top seal (8) comprising a pair of bond lines (8A, 8B) which continue from the lateral edge bonds (5) and gradually curve to meet.
A61B 50/00 - Containers, covers, furniture or holders specially adapted for surgical or diagnostic appliances or instruments, e.g. sterile covers
A61B 50/30 - Containers specially adapted for packaging, protecting, dispensing, collecting or disposing of surgical or diagnostic appliances or instruments
A61M 27/00 - Drainage appliances for wounds, or the like
A fluid collection bag (1) connectable at a distal end of a catheter to receive fluid from the catheter. The fluid collection bag (1) defined by at least two walls joined around a least a portion of their periphery (4,5,6,7). Where two apertures (25,26) are arranged proximate to a first edge (7) of the fluid collection bag and extending though the two walls. A line of weakness (27) extends from the first edge between the two apertures (25,26).
An intermittent catheter pouch (1) for storing an intermittent catheter (2), the pouch comprising: a first polymer film (3a) and a second polymer film (3b), wherein the first and second polymer films are sealed together at a sealing region to form a cavity therebetween, wherein the first and second films each have an inner surface that faces the inner surface of the other film and an outer surface that faces the exterior of the pouch, wherein the inner surface (4a) of the first film and the inner surface (4b) of the second film comprise a non-oriented polyolefin, and the outer surface (5a) of the first film and the outer surface (5b) of the second film comprise an oriented polyolefin, and wherein at least a portion of the sealing region is peelable to form an opening in the pouch.
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C08F 10/00 - Homopolymers or copolymers of unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbons having only one carbon-to-carbon double bond
A catheter wetting agent storage chamber (1) defined by a first end wall (11), a second end wall (12) and a radially outer wall (13) extending along a longitudinal axis between the two. The catheter wetting agent storage chamber (1) comprises: a first section (20) comprising a first part (21) of the outer wall and the first end wall (11) and a second section (50) comprising a second part (51) of the outer wall and the second end wall (12). One of the first (20) and second section (50) is disposed radially inside the other section such that the sections overlap axially. One of the first (20) and second (50) sections comprises at least one projection (54) which extends axially into a corresponding recess (28) in an outer surface of the outer wall of the other of the first (20) and second (50) sections.
The invention provides a medical tube article comprising a wall extending between a distal end and a proximal end, the wall surrounding a cavity, wherein the wall comprises a first material comprising a thermoplastic or thermo-curing polymer and an amphiphilic additive; and wherein at least a portion of the wall comprises a second material comprising at least one base polymer and a colouring agent.
A method of forming an ostomy pouch comprising: providing a film to form a first cavity wall and a second cavity wall; providing a comfort material to form a comfort layer; wherein the comfort material is a woven fabric material with a hot melt adhesive coating thereon; joining the first cavity wall to the second cavity wall at a first temperature and a first pressure for a first time period; and subsequently joining a comfort layer to at least one of the first and second cavity walls at a second temperature and a second pressure for a second time period.
An airway for a negative pressure wound dressing, the airway comprising a first strip of material having a first surface comprising at least one groove, the airway further comprising a film arranged over the first surface of the first strip of material and adhered to the first strip of material around its longitudinal edges, wherein the at least one groove is provided with at least one projection to form at least two channels between the first strip and the film, wherein the airway further comprises a second strip of material having a first surface comprising at least one groove provided with at least one projection, the first surface of the second strip of material being arranged over the film and adhered to the film around its longitudinal edges to form at least two channels, between the second strip and the film.
A61M 1/00 - Suction or pumping devices for medical purposesDevices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body-liquidsDrainage systems
An airway for a negative pressure wound dressing, the airway comprising a strip of material having a first surface comprising at least one groove, the airway further comprising a film arranged over the first surface of the strip of material and adhered to the strip of material around its longitudinal edges, wherein the at least one groove is provided with at least one projection to form at least two channels between the strip and the film.
A61M 1/00 - Suction or pumping devices for medical purposesDevices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body-liquidsDrainage systems
An adaptor for adapting a surgical wound dressing for use in negative pressure wound therapy, the adaptor comprising an elongate flexible airway having an opening at a first end; a connector at an opposing second end for connection to medical tubing and an interior lumen therebetween; the airway comprising a sealing portion having an upper sealing surface and a lower sealing surface, wherein the lower sealing surface of the sealing portion comprises an adhesive layer and a removable release liner on the adhesive layer, the upper sealing surface of the sealing portion being configured, in use, to be adhered to a peripheral adhesive skin contact layer on the underside of the surgical wound dressing and the lower sealing surface being configured in use to be adhered to the skin of a patient to complete a peripheral seal between the surgical wound dressing and the patient.
A61M 1/00 - Suction or pumping devices for medical purposesDevices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body-liquidsDrainage systems
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.
A61F 13/42 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the bodySupporting or fastening means thereforTampon applicators with wetness indicator or alarm
G01N 27/04 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating impedance by investigating resistance
The present invention relates to wound dressings and amorphous gel dressings for treating a wound, skin lesion or burn, the wound dressing or amorphous gel dressing comprising one or more nitrite salts, at least one acid and a conjugate base to form a buffer system.
A wound dressing (10) having a periphery having an outline (19). The wound dressing comprises an absorbent pad (11) having an outline (17). The outline of the periphery (19) and the outline (17) of the absorbent pad (11) have the same shape. The shape comprising two lobes (14,16), the boundary between the two lobes (14,16) defining a flex line (22), and at least one lobe (14,16) comprising a least one notch (15).
An ostomy pouch includes a front wall, a rear wall and an inlet for receiving human waste. The pouch has a comfort layer provided at least on the front wall. The comfort layer on the front wall has a colour with a value in the range L*=56.0 to 59.0, a*=+2.0 to +5.0 and b*=0.0 to +3.0 measured in the CIE L*a*b* colour code system.
The invention provides a reusable urinary catheter kit comprising a container comprising: a urinary catheter; and a medium comprising at least one species independently chosen from: hypochlorous acid, at least one hypochlorite salt, chlorine dioxide, and combinations thereof. The invention further provides a method of sterilising and/or lubricating a reusable urinary catheter using at least one species independently chosen from: hypochlorous acid, at least one hypochlorite salt, chlorine dioxide, and combinations thereof.
An airway for a pressure gradient wound therapy device comprising a transmission layer comprising a proximal end, an elongate middle portion and a distal end, the transmission layer comprising an upper layer and a lower layer defining a space therebetween; a top layer constructed from a liquid impermeable material provided over the transmission layer; a bottom layer constructed from a liquid impermeable material provided below the transmission layer, wherein the top layer and the bottom layer enclose at least a portion of the transmission layer; and a conduit comprising a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end of the conduit is arranged in the space between the upper and lower layers of the proximal end of the transmission layer.
A61M 1/00 - Suction or pumping devices for medical purposesDevices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body-liquidsDrainage systems
A61F 13/05 - Bandages or dressingsAbsorbent pads specially adapted for use with sub-pressure or over-pressure therapy, wound drainage or wound irrigation, e.g. for use with negative-pressure wound therapy [NPWT]
The invention provides a reusable urinary catheter kit comprising a container comprising: a urinary catheter; and a medium comprising at least one chlorine-containing species, wherein the container is resealable.
An airway for a pressure gradient wound therapy device comprising a spacer layer comprising a proximal end, an elongate middle portion and a distal end; a top layer constructed from a liquid impermeable material provided over the spacer layer; a bottom layer constructed from a liquid impermeable material provided below the spacer layer, wherein the top layer and the bottom layer substantially enclose the spacer layer; and a conduit comprising a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end of the conduit comprises at least a first elongate slot, wherein the first elongate slot forms at least a first split end and a second split end in the conduit, and further wherein at least part of the spacer layer is arranged in the elongate slot.
A61M 1/00 - Suction or pumping devices for medical purposesDevices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body-liquidsDrainage systems
A61F 13/05 - Bandages or dressingsAbsorbent pads specially adapted for use with sub-pressure or over-pressure therapy, wound drainage or wound irrigation, e.g. for use with negative-pressure wound therapy [NPWT]
193 ABSTRACT A negative pressure wound dressing, the dressing comprising a backing layer, an adhesive skin contact layer and an absorbent structure arranged between the backing layer and the adhesive skin contact layer, wherein the adhesive skin contact layer is configured to detachably adhere the dressing to a dermal surface, wherein the backing layer comprises a coupling member configured to connect the dressing to a negative pressure source, wherein the adhesive skin contact layer may have a weight of between 40gsm and 250gsm, further wherein the adhesive skin contact layer may be a perforated mesh comprising perforations each having a diameter of between 1.25mm and 5.00mm.
A61F 13/0246 - Adhesive bandages or dressings characterised by the skin-adhering layer
A61F 13/05 - Bandages or dressingsAbsorbent pads specially adapted for use with sub-pressure or over-pressure therapy, wound drainage or wound irrigation, e.g. for use with negative-pressure wound therapy [NPWT]
A negative pressure wound dressing, the dressing comprising a backing layer, an adhesive border skin contact layer and an absorbent structure arranged between the backing layer and the adhesive skin contact layer, wherein the adhesive skin contact layer is configured to detachably adhere the dressing to a dermal surface, wherein the backing layer comprises a coupling member configured to connect the dressing to a negative pressure source, wherein the absorbent structure comprises a wound contact layer, a transmission layer and a superabsorbent layer, and wherein at least two of the wound contact layer, the transmission layer and the superabsorbent layer may be laminated together.
A61F 13/0206 - Adhesive bandages or dressings with fluid retention members with absorbent fibrous layers, e.g. woven or non-woven absorbent pads or island dressings
A61F 13/0203 - Adhesive bandages or dressings with fluid retention members
A61F 13/05 - Bandages or dressingsAbsorbent pads specially adapted for use with sub-pressure or over-pressure therapy, wound drainage or wound irrigation, e.g. for use with negative-pressure wound therapy [NPWT]
A negative pressure wound dressing comprising a backing layer, an adhesive skin contact layer and an absorbent structure arranged between the backing layer and the adhesive skin contact layer, wherein the adhesive skin contact layer is configured to detachably adhere the dressing to a dermal surface, wherein the backing layer comprises a coupling member configured to connect the dressing to a negative pressure source, wherein the absorbent structure comprises a wound contact layer arranged to contact the wound when the adhesive skin contact layer is adhered to the skin adjacent the wound, and the wound contact layer may have a first surface and a second surface, wherein the first surface of the wound contact layer may contact the wound in use, wherein the first surface may comprise warp stitches, and the second surface may comprise warp and weft stitches
A61F 13/0206 - Adhesive bandages or dressings with fluid retention members with absorbent fibrous layers, e.g. woven or non-woven absorbent pads or island dressings
A61F 13/0246 - Adhesive bandages or dressings characterised by the skin-adhering layer
A61F 13/05 - Bandages or dressingsAbsorbent pads specially adapted for use with sub-pressure or over-pressure therapy, wound drainage or wound irrigation, e.g. for use with negative-pressure wound therapy [NPWT]
A negative pressure wound dressing the dressing comprising a backing layer, an adhesive skin contact layer and an absorbent structure arranged between the backing layer and the adhesive skin contact layer, wherein the adhesive skin contact layer is configured to detachably adhere the dressing to a dermal surface, wherein the backing layer comprises a coupling member configured to connect the dressing to a negative pressure source, wherein the absorbent structure comprises a wound contact layer arranged to contact the wound when the adhesive skin contact layer is adhered to the dermal surface, a transmission layer overlying the wound contact layer, and an absorbent layer overlying the transmission layer, further wherein the wound contact layer may be formed of sodium carboxymethylcellulose fibres having a degree of substitution of between 0.05 carboxymethyl groups per glucose unit and 0.50 carboxymethyl groups per glucose unit, and the absorbent layer may be a superabsorbent layer.
A61F 13/05 - Bandages or dressingsAbsorbent pads specially adapted for use with sub-pressure or over-pressure therapy, wound drainage or wound irrigation, e.g. for use with negative-pressure wound therapy [NPWT]
A negative pressure wound dressing, the dressing comprising a backing layer, an adhesive skin contact layer and an absorbent structure arranged between the backing layer and the adhesive skin contact layer, wherein the adhesive skin contact layer is configured to detachably adhere the dressing to a dermal surface, wherein the backing layer comprises a coupling member configured to connect the dressing to a negative pressure source, wherein the absorbent structure comprises a superabsorbent layer, and wherein the superabsorbent layer may comprise an upper layer and a lower layer, the upper layer and the lower layer may enclose a first material comprising non-woven fibres, an absorbent material and a hot melt binder.
A61F 13/0206 - Adhesive bandages or dressings with fluid retention members with absorbent fibrous layers, e.g. woven or non-woven absorbent pads or island dressings
A61F 13/0203 - Adhesive bandages or dressings with fluid retention members
A61F 13/05 - Bandages or dressingsAbsorbent pads specially adapted for use with sub-pressure or over-pressure therapy, wound drainage or wound irrigation, e.g. for use with negative-pressure wound therapy [NPWT]
A baseplate for securing an ostomy appliance to the body of a user comprises a convex disc, a collar and a laser weld between the convex disc and collar. There is also provided a method of manufacturing a baseplate to secure an ostomy appliance to the body of a user. The method comprising providing a convex disc and a collar and directing a laser beam onto the convex disc and collar to form a laser weld therebetween. The laser beam may have a wavelength of 1.2 to 3 microns. Preferably the laser beam is 2 microns. The laser weld may be a load-bearing weld configured to prevent separation of the convex disc and collar. The method may comprise clamping the convex disc and collar between a support plate and a transfer plate during formation of the laser weld.
An ostomy appliance having an appliance wall of flexible sheet material forming a cavity for containing a stomal output. The wall has a stomal inlet for receiving the stomal output and a gas vent for allowing the stomal gas to migrate out of the cavity. A filter arrangement is mounted to the appliance wall and has a filter channel extending from a filter channel inlet to a filter channel outlet. The filter channel inlet is located in the cavity for receiving the stomal output from the cavity and the filter channel outlet is mounted in communication with the gas vent for allowing stomal gas to migrate out of the filter channel to the gas vent. A separation element extends along the filter channel for maintaining the filter channel in an open configuration along part of the filter channel for allowing stomal gas to pass therethough.
A61F 5/441 - Devices worn by the patient for reception of urine, faeces, catamenial or other dischargeColostomy devices having deodorant means, e.g. filters
An implantable medical device comprising a nitric oxide generating polymeric material, wherein (i) The nitric oxide generating polymeric material includes a polymer and: (a) particles, wherein one or more individual particles each contain a nitrite salt and a proton source; or (b) an agglomeration of particles, wherein the agglomeration includes one or more individual particles containing a nitrite salt, one or more individual particles containing a proton source and optionally a binding agent or the agglomeration of particles includes one or more individual particles that each contain a nitrite salt and a proton source and optionally a binding agent; (ii) The nitric oxide generating polymeric material includes a proton source polymer and the nitric oxide generating polymeric material includes a nitrite salt dissolved in the proton source polymer matrix; or (iii) Combinations of (i) and (ii) above.
An intermittent catheter, preferably a female intermittent catheter, is provided in an assembly. The assembly may include a cap which may be attachable to the base of the assembly in use, and/or a seal which misaligns with sealing surfaces of a chamber wall and a moveable insert in use. It may have a two-step deployment, and/or a sheath that pulls out a storage chamber. Internal and external housing may define the storage chamber. The housing may have a filling aperture and/or the storage chamber may comprise an insert configured to move axially in response to rotation.
A wound dressing for treating a wound, the wound dressing comprising a nitric oxide generating layer for generating nitric oxide by the acidification of a nitrite salt, wherein the nitric oxide generating layer includes a solid powder nitrite salt component and a solid proton source component, methods and uses of such a wound dressing for treating a wound.
Disclosed is a housing for a catheter, the housing comprising: a body; a cap assembly comprising a cap and a tamper-evidence ring, wherein the cap is attached to the body and the tamper-evidence ring in an unopened configuration and is configured to be irreversibly detached from the tamper-evidence ring when the cap is removed from the body, the housing further comprising at least one anti-rotation mechanism to prevent rotation of the tamper-evidence ring upon rotation of the cap, and at least one axial retention mechanism configured to axially retain the tamper-evidence ring when irreversibly detached from the cap.
A catheter assembly comprises a catheter and a wetting mechanism. The catheter has a proximal end for insertion into the body and a distal end. The wetting mechanism is arranged at the proximal end and comprises a body. The body defines a wetting chamber through which the catheter may be moved to wet the catheter. The wetting mechanism may comprise a slit valve or sealing element configured to allow passage of the catheter into the wetting chamber and to inhibit release of fluid from the wetting chamber. The catheter may be an intermittent male urinary catheter, and may be hydrophilic. The catheter assembly may comprise two slit valves. The sealing element may be compressed by the wetting mechanism. The sealing element may be abutted by the wetting mechanism to support it in the transverse and axial directions. The sealing element may have a stepped profile.
A catheter assembly (1) comprising an external housing (10) and an inserter tip (15), wherein the external housing (10) comprises a deformable aperture (42) through which the inserter tip (15) extends from an interior of the external housing to an exterior of the external housing, wherein the inserter tip (15) is movable between a retracted position and a deployed position; and the inserter tip (15) comprises one or more projections (23) of greater dimensions than the aperture (42) wherein after deployment the aperture (42) may restrict movement of the one or more projections (23) into the interior of the external housing.
A catheter assembly comprises a catheter, with a proximal end for insertion into the body and a distal end, and a wetting mechanism comprising a base and a body. The body comprises a fluid reservoir. The base and body are rotatable with respect to one another to define a first configuration and a second configuration of the wetting mechanism. The fluid reservoir comprises an opening configured to allow fluid to exit the fluid reservoir to wet the catheter when in the second configuration. The fluid reservoir comprises a sealing element configured to provide a fluid-tight seal between the opening and the base when in the first configuration. The sealing element is resiliently deformed by compression between the base and body and inhibits inadvertent rotation of the base with respect to the body. The catheter is preferably an intermittent male urinary catheter. The sealing element is preferably an O-ring.
A catheter assembly comprises a catheter, with a proximal end for insertion into the body and a distal end, and a housing. The housing comprises a base and a body rotatable with respect to one another to define a first configuration and a second configuration of the housing. In the first configuration the housing prevents passage of the proximal end of the catheter therethrough. In the second configuration the housing permits passage of the proximal end of the catheter therethrough. Preferably, the base and body comprise apertures to allow passage of the catheter therethrough. The apertures are preferably formed by tubes. Preferably, the apertures/tubes are misaligned in the first configuration and aligned in the second configuration. Preferably, the housing comprises a rotation guide to restrict linear movement of the base with respect to the body during rotation of the base with respect to the body.
A catheter assembly (1) comprising an external housing (10) and a cap (40). The external housing and cap form a cavity for housing at least part of a catheter (120). The external housing comprising a wetting agent storage chamber (70) defined by a chamber wall (9) and an inserter tip (15). The inserter tip (15) is movable with respect to the chamber wall (9) between a first position and a second position. In the first position the inserter tip (15) is retracted and is aligned with the chamber wall (9) to seal the storage chamber (70). In the second position the inserter tip (15) is deployed and is misaligned with the chamber wall (9) to open the storage chamber (70). Removal of the cap (40) moves the inserter tip (15) from the first position to the second position.
A catheter assembly comprises a catheter, a sleeve and a wetting mechanism. The catheter comprising a proximal end for insertion into the body and a distal end. The sleeve is configured to enclose the catheter, and the wetting mechanism is arranged at the proximal end of the catheter. The wetting mechanism comprises a base and a body: the body comprises a fluid reservoir, and the base and body are rotatable with respect to one another to define a first configuration and a second configuration of the wetting mechanism. In the second configuration, the wetting mechanism permits release of fluid from the fluid reservoir into the sleeve to wet the catheter. Preferably, in the first configuration the wetting mechanism inhibits release of fluid from the fluid reservoir into the sleeve. Preferably, the catheter is an intermittent male urinary catheter. Preferably, the body is longer than the base.
Disclosed is a catheter comprising: an elongate main body having an insertion end for insertion into a urethra and an outlet portion at an outlet end. The outlet portion has an inner cavity through which fluid may flow from the catheter and a plurality of external sidewalls. At least one of the plurality of external sidewalls is planar. The catheter may have an external flushing portion comprising one or more open flow channels formed in an external surface of the main body. The one or more external flow channels may be in fluid communication with the inner cavity of the outlet portion via corresponding drainage apertures. The catheter may be configured in use to be inserted into the urethra until the one or more external flow channels are in fluid communication with the bladder so that urine can flow from the bladder along the one or more external flow channels and out from the catheter via the inner cavity of the outlet portion.
This disclosure provides a catheter comprising: an elongate main body having an insertion end for insertion into a urethra, an outlet end, and an external flushing portion extending between the insertion end and the outlet end. The external flushing portion comprises a plurality of cords extending longitudinally between the insertion end and the outlet end, and a plurality of cross-members connecting the plurality of cords together. The plurality of cords and the plurality of cross-members together define an open lattice through which fluid may flow from the insertion end and externally from the main body of the catheter.
Disclosed is a catheter comprising: an elongate main body having an insertion end for insertion into a urethra and bladder, and an outlet end comprising an outlet portion for the outflow of fluid from the catheter. The elongate main body further comprises an external flushing portion extending from the outlet portion to the insertion end. The external flushing portion comprises a plurality of external flow channels formed in an external surface of the main body. The outlet portion comprises one or more drainage channels and a plurality of drainage apertures formed at a junction between the outlet portion and the external flushing portion and arranged such that the external flow channels are in fluid communication with the one or more drainage channels via the drainage apertures. One or more of the plurality of external flow channels extend along the entire length of the external flushing portion to the insertion end.
Disclosed is a catheter comprising: a main body having an insertion portion at an insertion end, an outlet portion at an outlet end, and an external flushing portion between the insertion portion and the outlet portion. The external flushing portion has a plurality of external flow channels that are open in the radial direction so that urine flowing along the channels may contact and flush the urethra, in use. The outlet portion defines a plurality of discrete non-converging drainage channels to allow urine to drain from the external flushing portion through the outlet portion and externally from the catheter. The insertion portion defines an inner lumen and one or more eyelets that define a fluid flow path through the insertion portion to the external flushing portion. A gap is formed between the inner lumen and the external flow channels such that they are separated by a space in the longitudinal direction.
Disclosed is a catheter comprising: an elongate main body having an insertion end for insertion into a urethra and bladder, an outlet end, and an external flushing portion between the insertion end and the outlet end. The external flushing portion defines a fluid flow path from the insertion end to the outlet end which is open to the exterior of the elongate main body. The elongate main body further comprises an annular ring extending from an external surface of the main body around the main body to form a ridge between the insertion end and the outlet end. The distance between the annular ring and the insertion end is fixed and corresponds to a maximum desired insertion depth of the catheter into the urethra. The annular ring is configured to abut the base of the urethra upon insertion of the catheter into the urethra up to the maximum desired insertion depth.
An ostomy pouch includes a front wall, a rear wall and an inlet for receiving human waste. The pouch has a comfort layer provided at least on the front wall. The comfort layer on the front wall has a colour with a value in the range L*=50.0 to 70.0, a*=+1.8 to +10.0 and b*=−0.9 to −9.0 or +0.9 to +12.0 measured in the CIE L*a*b* colour code system.
An ostomy pouch, comprises: inner and outer walls of flexible sheet material defining a cavity for containing a stomal output; a deployable drain for draining stomal output from the cavity; and at least one sheet of comfort material. The drain moves between an extended configuration for draining the stomal output and a retracted configuration for storage of the drain. A first sheet of comfort material is attached to the outer wall, and a portion of the first sheet of comfort material forms a flap. The flap folds along a fold line, between a covering position and an access position; and the fold line is located between the deployable drain in the retracted position and an uppermost edge of the ostomy pouch.
An ostomy pouch comprises a cavity for storing stomal output. The cavity is defined by a rear wall and a front wall joined at their peripheries and formed of flexible sheet material. The ostomy pouch further comprises a sheet of woven comfort material covering the outside surface of the front wall. The sheet of comfort material has an outside surface and an opposite inside surface, and the outside surface of the sheet of comfort material forms at least part of the outside surface of the pouch. The inside surface of the sheet of comfort material is laminated across its entire surface to a continuous layer of film material. At least part of the continuous layer of film material is adjacent, facing and unbonded to the outside surface of the front wall.
An ostomy pouch comprises a cavity for storing stomal output. The cavity is defined by a rear wall and a front wall joined at their peripheries and formed of flexible sheet material. The ostomy pouch further comprises a sheet of woven comfort material covering the outside surface of the front wall. The sheet of comfort material has an outside surface and an opposite inside surface, and the outside surface of the sheet of comfort material forms at least part of the outside surface of the pouch. The inside surface of the sheet of comfort material is laminated across its entire surface to a layer of slit film material. At least part of the slit film material is adjacent, facing and unbonded to the outside surface of the front wall.
The invention provides an antimicrobial wound dressing comprising a wound dressing substrate comprising at least one species of Formula (I), wherein X is a halogen, and wherein the species is complexed with a non-polymeric counterion and/or complexed with the wound dressing substrate.
An intermittent catheter, preferably a female intermittent catheter, is provided in an assembly. The assembly may include a cap which may be attachable to the base of the assembly in use, and/or a seal which misaligns with sealing surfaces of a chamber wall and a moveable insert in use. It may have a two-step deployment, and/or a sheath that pulls out a storage chamber. Internal and external housing may define the storage chamber. The housing may have a filling aperture and/or the storage chamber may comprise an insert configured to move axially in response to rotation.
An intermittent catheter, preferably a female intermittent catheter, is provided in an assembly. The assembly may include a cap which may be attachable to the base of the assembly in use, and/or a seal which misaligns with sealing surfaces of a chamber wall and a moveable insert in use. It may have a two-step deployment, and/or a sheath that pulls out a storage chamber. Internal and external housing may define the storage chamber. The housing may have a filling aperture and/or the storage chamber may comprise an insert configured to move axially in response to rotation.
An intermittent catheter, preferably a female intermittent catheter, is provided in an assembly. The assembly may include a cap which may be attachable to the base of the assembly in use, and/or a seal which misaligns with sealing surfaces of a chamber wall and a moveable insert in use. It may have a two-step deployment, and/or a sheath that pulls out a storage chamber. Internal and external housing may define the storage chamber. The housing may have a filling aperture and/or the storage chamber may comprise an insert configured to move axially in response to rotation.
An intermittent catheter, preferably a female intermittent catheter, is provided in an assembly. The assembly may include a cap which may be attachable to the base of the assembly in use, and/or a seal which misaligns with sealing surfaces of a chamber wall and a moveable insert in use. It may have a two-step deployment, and/or a sheath that pulls out a storage chamber. Internal and external housing may define the storage chamber. The housing may have a filling aperture and/or the storage chamber may comprise an insert configured to move axially in response to rotation.
Described is a catheter arrangement in which a sealed container of wetting agent is provided in a housing cap. The sealed container is pierced with a piercing member such that the wetting agent is directed towards the catheter. The wetting agent may bypass a handling surface of the catheter whilst being directed to the catheter tube.
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