Umbilical forming device to aid in post-surgical umbilical formation and healing

An Umbilical Forming Device for enhancing healing of an umbilical wound in a subject following a surgery involving the umbilicus, wherein the Umbilical Forming Device comprises a flexible body comprising:

• i) a wall, wherein the wall defines a hollow cavity and comprises one or more holes configured to facilitate drainage of secretions and/or ventilation of the umbilical wound;
• ii) a proximal opening and a distal opening, wherein both the proximal opening and the distal opening are configured to facilitate observation of the healing of the umbilical wound, removal of any secretions from the umbilical wound, and/or administration of one or more therapeutic agents to the umbilical wound;
• iii) protrusions positioned proximal to the distal opening and configured to facilitate anchoring the Umbilical Forming Device within the umbilical wound;
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• iv) at least one groove or a portion thereof configured to contain at least one therapeutic agent;
• wherein the flexible body further comprises a soft rubber-like bio-compatible material and is configured to allow dynamic movement synchronous with motion of the umbilical wound, thereby minimizing pressure points within the umbilical wound.