Skin closure system
AssigneeMedi-Flex Hospital Products, Inc.
InventorKermit E. Krantz
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Abstract
A skin closure system includes an elongated bandage provided with a fabric layer formed of relatively thick, pliable material and a support layer formed of relatively thin, stiff material. An intermediate adhesive layer is provided between the support layer and the fabric layer for securing them together, and an exposed adhesive layer is provided on the fabric layer opposite the support layer. An elongated strip of backing material is retained on the exposed adhesive layer of the bandage and is removable from the exposed adhesive layer to allow application of the bandage to the skin.
Claims9
A skin closure system comprising:
- a primary bandage including a fabric layer formed of a first material having a thickness of about 1-5 mils and presenting opposed surfaces, a support layer formed of an elongated strip of a second material, an intermediate adhesive layer between the support layer and one surface of the fabric layer for securing them together, and an exposed adhesive layer on the opposed surface of the fabric layer, the support layer having a thickness less than the thickness of the fabric layer and being inflexible relative to the first material;
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- an elongated strip of backing material that is retained on the exposed adhesive layer of the primary bandage and is removable from the exposed adhesive layer to allow application of the bandage to the skin.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.