Conformable dressing
Assignee3M Innovative Properties Company
InventorsKrystal J. Scheibel, Kristopher E. Hunter, Steven B. Heinecke
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Abstract
When thin-film dressings are used to secure a device, the dressing might need to stretch in some areas to accommodate varying sizes of a device, while remaining stiffer in some areas to limit stretching of the materials. Excessive stretching of the materials can cause the dressing to peel away from the skin or cause the underlying device to not be sufficiently secured. The disclosed dressing can be used to secure a device and includes perforations near the device securement area to allow for isolated regions of adjustability to accommodate a secure fit between the dressing and device.
Claims22
A dressing comprising:
- a first major surface, second major surface, opposite the first major surface, defined by a perimeter around a body layer, wherein the second major surface comprises an adhesive;
- a slot, wherein the slot is an extension of the perimeter within the body layer to a terminal end and wherein the slot is separated by a first and second portion of the body layer;
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- a first perforation set extending at least partially through a thickness of the body layer and extending from the perimeter at the slot to within the body layer.
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