Surgery – Truss – Pad
Patent
1984-03-08
1985-05-14
Yasko, John D.
Surgery
Truss
Pad
128156, A61F 1300
Patent
active
045165718
ABSTRACT:
A device suitable for the prophylaxis of pressure sores which device comprises a gel retained within a flexible elastomeric envelope which envelope has a body contacting surface which is a film having a moisture vapor transmission rate of greater than 300 g/m.sup.2 /24 hr.sup.-1 at 37.degree. C. at 100% to 10% relative humidity difference characterized in that the device is 5 to 25 mm thick and may be worn on the body and the gel is a mobile moisture absorbing hydrophilic gel is described.
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Scott Christa K.
Smith and Nephew Associated Companies p.l.c.
Yasko John D.
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