Abstract:
A modular, reduced-pressure, wound-closure system for providing a closing force on a surface would includes a flexible strap (171) operable to be formed into a closed loop inbound and around the surface wound and a plurality of modular closing members (169) coupled to the flexible strap (171). A reduced-pressure source (150) is fluidly coupled to the plurality of modular closing members (169). The modular closing members (169) are operable to generate a closing force on the surface wound. A portion of the modular closing members (169) are releasably attached to the patient's epidermis (108) proximate the surface wound (111) and another portion are attached to the flexible strap (171). A reduced pressure from the reduced-pressure source (150) is delivered to each modular closing member (169) to generate the closing force on the surface wound (111). Methods and other systems are presented.
Abstract:
A composite prepreg base which comprises: a raw prepreg base comprising a fiber sheet comprising discontinuous reinforcing fibers arranged in one direction and having a fiber length of 1-300 mm and a matrix resin infiltrated into the fiber sheet; and an additional resin layer formed on at least one surface of the raw prepreg base. The composite prepreg base is produced by a process comprising (i) the step of preparing the raw prepreg base and (ii) the step of forming an additional resin layer on at least one surface of the raw prepreg base prepared. Also provided are: a layered base comprising two or more sheets of the composite prepreg base which have been superposed so that the additional resin layer is present on at least one surface; and a fiber-reinforced plastic formed by heating and pressing the layered base.
Abstract:
A reduced-pressure abdominal treatment system has an open-cavity treatment device for providing reduced-pressure treatment proximate a patient's abdominal contents; a deep-tissue closure device for applying a closing force on a deep-tissue wound on a patient's fascia; a surface-wound closure subsystem for providing a closing force on a surface wound on the patient's epidermis; and a reduced-pressure supply subsystem operable to develop a reduced pressure. Methods are also included.
Abstract:
A method of manufacturing a leg and flap elastics composite for use in an absorbent article includes joining a leg elastic member to a web moving in a machine direction. A flap elastic member is joined to the web and spaced from the leg elastic member. The web is fed to a chopper assembly wherein portions of the leg and flap elastic members are rendered less elastic at spaced-apart intervals to define deadened portions of the leg and flap elastic members.
Abstract:
A convective blanket may be converted from an underbody blanket to a combination over body and underbody blanket by having an openable seal positioned substantially orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the blanket away from the head area of the blanket. The seal may be preformed with a line of weakness so that it may readily be separated to form an opening for the head of the patient. The upper portion and the main portion of the blanket may be folded relatively towards each other to cover opposite sides of the patient. Elongate openings are provided in the main portion of the blanket to allow the arms of the patient to extend through the blanket.