Wound dressing

Details Wound dressing Wound dressing

2003-12-03

2008-12-02

Lewis, Kim M (Department: 3772)

Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage

Bandage structure

Skin laceration or wound cover

C602S041000, C602S042000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07459598

ABSTRACT:
A wound dressing including at least one skin adherent facing layer comprising a discrete layer of silicone gel having a plurality of preformed apertures arranged in a pattern. The pattern of apertures may be equally spaced and generally uniform in shape. The wound dressing may include a facing layer with at least two discrete, adjacent silicone gel layers having different strength properties.

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