Method and closure tape for improved wound or incision healing

Details Method and closure tape for improved wound or incision healing Method and closure tape for improved wound or incision healing

A - Human Necessities

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A61L 17/00 (2006.01) A61L 15/22 (2006.01) A61L 15/58 (2006.01) A61L 25/00 (1995.01)

Patent

CA 2167961

The invention provides a method of closing a breach of the skin of the type that has typically been closed with sutures comprising (a) providing closure tape comprising (i) a polymeric elastic film that is substantially impermeant to microorganisms, and (ii) a hydrocolloid adhesive coating on one face of said film and having fluid absorbing capacity; and (b) applying the adhesive-coated face of a piece of said tape to said breach such that the two edges of the breach are held at least in close proximity by the adhesive contactof the adhesive to the flesh adjacent to the incision and the bridging action of the elastic film. The invention also provides a closure tape useful in the breach closure method.

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