A pre-formed absorbent wound dressing including at least three layers of a porous hydrophilic wound contact layer, an absorbent layer and a hydrophobic moisture transfer layer, as well as an optional wicking layer. The pre-formed absorbent wound dressing is shaped and pre-formed configured for application on ta selected or target body part such as a foot, ankle, leg, calf, knee, thigh, hip, torso, chest, shoulder, arm, elbow, wrist, hand, neck, and head. An inventive compression system includes the preformed absorbent wound dressing under a therapeutic compression apparatus.
The invention is directed to a therapeutic compression system including an apparatus to reduce bleeding and assist recovery post-dialysis at a needle access site. The therapeutic compression apparatus includes a bladder having a transparent portion to visualize the needle access site as well as an elongated tab as part of the hook and loop portion for self-application by the user or patient. The therapeutic compression apparatus includes compression not just on the needle access site but alongside the site for increased and faster recovery. The transparent portion of the bladder may be in the shape of a circle, oval, kidney, elongated kidney, square, rectangle, “U”, “C”, and other known shapes depending on the needle access site(s) of the patient during and after dialysis treatment.
An inventive therapeutic compression apparatus for a body limb including at least one wrap having an inelastic portion with a static stiffness index of at least about 10 and an elastic portion configured to secure and conform the at least one wrap to the body limb. The at least one wrap may include at least one bladder configured to apply gradient compression or pressure onto the limb as well as a universal inflation port capable of connecting to both static and intermittent inflation means and includes a sealing means configured to include an open position and a closed position wherein the closed position maintains the at least one bladder in an inflated or deflated state and is in the open position when coupled to the inflation means so that the at least one bladder is the same inflation state as the inflation means.
An inventive therapeutic compression apparatus for a body limb including at least one wrap having at least two bladders configured to apply compression or pressure onto the limb as well as a universal inflation port for each bladder capable of connecting to both static and intermittent inflation means and includes a sealing means configured to include an open position and a closed position wherein the closed position maintains the at least one bladder in an inflated or deflated state and is in the open position when coupled to the inflation means so that the at least one bladder is the same inflation state as the inflation means. A method includes the steps of inflating and deflating each of the bladders to either the same or different pressure level and also capable of sequential inflation and deflation of each separate bladder.
An elevation apparatus to elevate a bony prominence of a user such as a heel, ankle, foot, metatarsal, elbow, hip, sacrum, shoulder blade or other bones. The elevation apparatus including a permeable skin-compatible adhesive layer, an absorbent layer, a protective layer and at least one inflatable or prefilled air bladder including at least one aperture configured for the selected bony prominence.
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Wound dressing system comprising wound dressing and compression garments and bandages; surgical dressings; medical dressings Compression device system comprising compression garments and bandages and wound dressing; therapeutic compression wraps
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SAPHENOUS VEIN COMPRESSION SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USE
A saphenous vein compression system(s) and method of use including a wound bolster applied over the saphenous vein, a compression liner or stocking applied over the wound bolster, and a thigh therapeutic compression garment applied over both with the thigh therapeutic compression garment inflated for compression therapy on the thigh and saphenous vein of a user. The system may be placed on the inner thigh or upper leg of the patient or user. The saphenous vein compression system may include a stabilization means to stabilize the compression garment from slipping down the thigh of the user when in use.
A61F 13/68 - Garments, holders or supports not integral with absorbent pads abdominal enclosing type
A61M 1/00 - Suction or pumping devices for medical purposesDevices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body-liquidsDrainage systems
A therapeutic compression system for providing gradient compression to a limb or other body part, including at least one therapeutic compression apparatus having at least one elastic sock or sleeve integral and connected to at least one wrap having at least one bladder and a universal inflation port to connect to an inflation means to the at least one bladder. The connecting means connects the at least one elastic sock or sleeve in one embodiment by buttons inserted and connected into apertures on the at least one wrap. The inflation port has an open and closed mechanism so that when closed it maintains the level of inflation in the at least one bladder. The inflation means provides either constant or varying pressure within the bladder and a check valve is included in the inflation port and/or inflation means. The inflation means may be connected to a stabilization means configured to be attached to a body part of the user or a belt or bag or other means around for example, the shoulder, leg, waist or arm of the body. The inventive therapeutic compression apparatus and system is stabilized and secured on the user when the user moves the target body part.
The invention is directed to a therapeutic compression system including an apparatus to reduce bleeding and assist recovery post-dialysis at a needle access site. The therapeutic compression apparatus includes a bladder having a transparent portion to visualize the needle access site as well as an elongated tab as part of the hook and loop portion for self-application by the user or patient. The therapeutic compression apparatus includes compression not just on the needle access site but alongside the site for increased and faster recovery. The transparent portion of the bladder may be in the shape of a circle, oval, kidney, elongated kidney, square, rectangle, "U", "C", and other known shapes depending on the needle access site(s) of the patient during and after dialysis treatment.
A61B 17/12 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for ligaturing or otherwise compressing tubular parts of the body, e.g. blood vessels or umbilical cord
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10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
wound dressings featuring attached layers of air for cushioning Combination compression bandage and wound dressing featuring attached layers of air to promote wound healing
A therapeutic compression system for providing pressure to a limb or other body part, including at least one wrap having at least one bladder and a universal inflation port to connect to an inflation means to the at least one bladder. The inflation port has an open and closed mechanism so that when closed it maintains the level of inflation in the at least one bladder. The inflation means provides either constant or varying pressure within the bladder and a check valve is included in the inflation port and/or inflation means. The inflation means may be connected to a stabilization means configured to be attached to a body part of the user or a belt or other means around for example, the leg or waist or arm of the body. The inflation port connected to the at least one wrap may be self-sealing.
A therapeutic compression system for providing gradient compression to a limb or other body part, including at least one therapeutic compression apparatus having at least one elastic sock or sleeve integral and connect to at least one wrap having at least one bladder and a universal inflation port to connect to an inflation means to the at least one bladder. The connecting means connects the at least one elastic sock or sleeve in one embodiment by buttons inserted and connected into apertures on the at least one wrap. The inflation port has an open and closed mechanism so that when closed it maintains the level of inflation in the at least one bladder. The inflation means provides either constant or varying pressure within the bladder and a check valve is included in the inflation port and/or inflation means. The inflation means may be connected to a stabilization means configured to be attached to a body part of the user or a belt or bag or other means around for example, the shoulder, leg, waist or arm of the body.
A therapeutic compression system for providing pressure to a limb or other body part, including at least one wrap having at least one bladder and a universal inflation port to connect to an inflation means to the at least one bladder. The inflation port has an open and closed mechanism so that when closed it maintains the level of inflation in the at least one bladder. The inflation means provides either constant or varying pressure within the bladder and a check valve is included in the inflation port and/or inflation means. The inflation means may be connected to a stabilization means configured to be attached to a body part of the user or a belt or other means around for example, the leg or waist or arm of the body. The inflation port connected to the at least one wrap may be self-sealing.
A therapeutic compression apparatus for providing pressure to a limb or other body part including a bladder assembly having at least one bladder within, a primary wrap and/or a secondary wrap. The primary wrap includes an inflation port to connect to an inflation means which provides either constant or varying pressure within the bladder and a check valve is included in the inflation port and/or inflation means.
A compression garment includes a wrap member with a proximal end portion and opposed distal end portion. The wrap member is configured to wrap about at least a portion of a lower leg between calf and heel. The wrap member includes an inner sheet configured and adapted to be disposed facing the lower leg in use, and an outer sheet joined to the inner sheet with a leg compression bladder defined between the inner and outer sheets. The leg compression bladder is configured to compress at least a portion of the lower leg to augment venous return flow in the lower leg.
A compression garment includes a backing member with a proximal end portion and opposed distal end portion. The backing member is configured to be disposed about at least a portion of a lower leg between calf and heel and has an inner surface to be disposed facing the lower leg, and an opposite outer surface. The garment further includes at least one compression bladder disposed within the backing member configured to compress at least a portion of the lower leg to augment venous return flow in the lower leg, an elevation member operatively coupled to the backing member and configured to elevate the heel from an underlying support surface and at least one support member disposed along a portion of the elevation member and along a portion of the backing member to retain the elevation member in a desired position with respect to the backing member to elevate the heel.
A61H 7/00 - Devices for suction-kneading massageDevices for massaging the skin by rubbing or brushing not otherwise provided for
A61F 13/08 - Elastic stockingsBandages or dressingsAbsorbent pads specially adapted for feet or legsCorn-padsCorn-rings for contracting aneurisms
A61F 13/06 - Bandages or dressingsAbsorbent pads specially adapted for feet or legsCorn-padsCorn-rings
A61F 5/34 - Pressure pads filled with air or liquid
A41D 13/05 - Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches protecting only a particular body part
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DEVICE FOR PROVIDING THERAPEUTIC PRESSURE TO A TREATMENT SITE
The subject invention includes devices for providing therapeutic pressure to a treatment site. The devices include a bladder portion and a dressing portion. The bladder portion has opposed upper and lower exterior walls sealed to one another along common peripheral edges thereof to form an interior pressure chamber therebetween, without a lip or flange extending around the perimeter of the peripheral edge. The dressing portion is integrated with the bladder portion or detachably provided so that none of the bladder material comes into contact with the patient's skin at the treatment site. The interior pressure chamber of the bladder portion may have a number of configurations and serves as a bolster for the dressing portion, used to aid in the healing process of the wound.
A therapeutic compression apparatus having a primary wrap, a foot wrap and a stirrup is provided. The primary wrap encircles a first portion of a leg and applies compression thereto. The foot wrap encircles at least a portion of the foot and applies compression thereto. The foot wrap may be integrated with the stirrup, detachably connected or provided separately. The compression apparatus may be configured such that one or more bladders are provided therein. The compression apparatus may include a pressure gauge and pump for controlling an amount of pressure applied to the treatment site. A bladder assembly with a number of fluid bladder configurations is also provided for use within a compression apparatus. The bladder may be configured to provide a gradient pressure profile to the treatment site when filled.
A therapeutic compression apparatus having a primary wrap, a foot wrap and a stirrup is provided. The primary wrap encircles a first portion of a leg and applies compression thereto. The foot wrap encircles at least a portion of the foot and applies compression thereto. The foot wrap may be integrated with the stirrup, detachably connected or provided separately. The compression apparatus may be configured such that one or more bladders are provided therein. The compression apparatus may include a pressure gauge and pump for controlling an amount of pressure applied to the treatment site. A bladder assembly with a number of fluid bladder configurations is also provided for use within a compression apparatus. The bladder may be configured to provide a gradient pressure profile to the treatment site when filled.
A61H 23/04 - Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibrationSuction-vibration massageMassage with moving diaphragms with hydraulic or pneumatic drive
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Venous closure catheter and method for sclerotherapy
A venous closure catheter is disclosed for performing sclerotherapy which includes an elongated catheter body having opposed proximal and distal end portions, a fluid delivery lumen and a guidewire lumen. A plurality of discharge apertures are associated with the distal end portion of the catheter body and communicate with the fluid delivery lumen for delivering a sclerosing solution into the saphenous vein. A circumferential flange is positioned on an exterior surface of the catheter body proximal to the discharge apertures, which has a plurality of projections formed thereon for traumatizing the inner wall of the saphenous vein upon removal of the catheter body therefrom to promote closure of saphenous vein after sclerotherapy. A compression apparatus is disclosed for providing therapeutic pressure subsequent to sclerotherapy. The compression apparatus includes first and second wraps for providing compression of an upper leg, and the lower leg and foot, respectively.
