Wound covering device

• US 5,960,795 A
• Filed: 05/16/1997
• Issued: 10/05/1999
• Est. Priority Date: 07/16/1993
• Status: Expired due to Term

• Current Assignee: Avent Incorporated (Avanos Medical, Inc.)
• Original Assignee: Tecnol Medical Products, Inc. (Kimberly-Clark Corporation)
• Inventors: Schultz, Tod H.
• Primary Examiner(s): Brown, Michael A.
• Application Number:
  US08/858,015
• Time in Patent Office: 872 Days
• Field of Search: 128/846, 128/888, 602/41, 602/42, 602/43, 602/47, 602/52, 602/57
• US Class Current: 128/888
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 17/085 with adhesive layer
• CPC Class Codes: A61F 13/00085 having means for facilitating the application on the skin, e.g. single hand handling facilities A61F13/0259 takes precedence; bandage applicators separate from the bandage or the packaging A61F15/005
• CPC Class Codes: A61F 13/023 wound covering film layers without a fluid retention layer
• CPC Class Codes: A61F 13/0246 characterised by the skin-adhering layer
• CPC Class Codes: A61F 13/0259 characterised by the release liner covering the skin adhering layer
• CPC Class Codes: A61F 2013/00451 for surgical sutures, e.g. butterfly type
• CPC Class Codes: A61F 2013/00817 handles or handling tabs
• CPC Class Codes: A61F 2013/00846 with transparent or translucent part

Abstract

A covering device (10) for use in covering lacerations, wounds, incisions, insertions of medical devices and the like. The wound covering device includes a flexible hinge member (26) having a width approximately coextensive with the portion of the wound to be covered. The hinge member (26) having a first portion (32) connected at one end to a cover dressing (18), and a second portion (34) connected to a handle member (12). The hinge member (26) having adhesive layers (36, 38) applied in appropriate places to adhere the hinge member (26) to the cover dressing (18), and the hinge member (26) to the patient. Handle member (12) and a protective member (40) are arranged to cover the device so that the device can be handled and applied by a person wearing surgical gloves.

Claims

1. A wound covering device for covering and sealing at least a portion of a patient'"'"'s wound comprising:

an elongated handle member having a first side and a second side, the handle member being operable to facilitate alignment of the wound covering device adjacent to the wound to be covered;

a cover dressing having a first side and a second side, the second side of the cover dressing being releasably secured to the first side of the handle member;

a first adhesive layer on at least a portion of the second side of the cover dressing disposed between the second side of the cover dressing and the first side of the handle member, the first adhesive layer operable to secure the second side of the cover dressing to the patient'"'"'s skin adjacent to the wound when the cover dressing is disposed in overlying relation to the wound;

the first adhesive layer releasably securing the first side of the handle member with the second side of the cover dressing;

a flexible hinge member having a first side and a second side, the flexible hinge member also having a width that is approximately coextensive with a portion of the wound to be covered by the wound covering device, the hinge member further having a first portion disposed on the first side of the cover dressing and a second portion disposed on the first side of the handle member;

a second adhesive layer disposed between the second side of the first portion of the hinge member and the first side of the cover dressing for securing the first portion of the hinge member to the first side of the cover dressing; and

a third adhesive layer disposed on at least a portion of the first side of the hinge member for securing the first side of the hinge member to the patient'"'"'s skin adjacent to the wound.

2. The wound covering device of claim 1, wherein the cover dressing comprises a substantially transparent cover member.

3. The wound covering device of claim 1, further comprising:

the handle member formed from a material selected from the group consisting of paper, polyester, polyethylene and laminates of these materials;

the hinge member formed from a material selected from the group consisting of polyethylene, polyurethane, polyester, woven substrates, non-woven substrates, hydrogel and foam; and

the cover dressing formed from a material selected from the group consisting of polyethylene, polyurethane, polypropylene, polyester, woven substrates, non-woven substrates and hydrogel.

4. The wound covering device of claim 1, wherein the first adhesive layer comprises a medicinal agent for assisting in healing the wound.

5. The wound covering device of claim 1, wherein the third adhesive layer comprises a medicinal agent for assisting in healing the wound.

6. The wound covering device of claim 1, wherein the cover dressing comprises a medicinal agent for assisting in healing the wound.

7. The wound covering device of claim 1, wherein the flexible hinge member comprises a medicinal agent for assisting in healing the wound.

8. The wound covering device of claim 1, further comprising a protective member releasably secured to the first side of the hinge member, the protective member being at least coextensive with the third adhesive layer and having a release coating thereon so that the protective member can be readily removed from the hinge member when the wound covering device is to be applied to the patient'"'"'s skin adjacent to the wound.

9. The wound covering device of claim 8, wherein the protective member has dimensions that are different from the dimensions of the handle member so that the protective member can be readily removed from the hinge member when the device is to be applied to the patient'"'"'s skin adjacent to the wound.

10. The wound covering device of claim 1, wherein the handle member includes a viewing portion for facilitating alignment of the handle member over at least a portion of the wound to be covered.

11. The wound covering device of claim 1, wherein the handle member includes an alignment pattern for facilitating alignment of the handle member over at least a portion of the wound to be covered.

12. The wound covering device of claim 1, further comprising a primary dressing disposed on the first side of the second portion of the hinge member, for contact with the patient'"'"'s skin and wound.

13. The wound covering device of claim 12, wherein the primary dressing comprises a material selected from the group consisting of foam, hydrogel, hydrocolloid, silicon, woven substrates, non-woven substrates and alginate, and wherein the primary dressing is hydrophobic.

14. The wound covering device of claim 12, wherein the primary dressing comprises a material selected from the group consisting of foam, hydrogel, hydrocolloid, silicon, woven substrates, non-woven substrates and alginate, and wherein the primary dressing is hydrophilic.

15. The wound covering device of claim 12, wherein the primary dressing comprises a medicinal agent for assisting in healing the wound.

16. The wound covering device of claim 12, wherein the primary dressing comprises a first fenestration, and wherein the hinge member comprises a second fenestration corresponding to the first fenestration in the primary dressing, the first and second fenestrations operating to facilitate alignment and securement of the wound covering device over a device extending from the patient'"'"'s skin.

17. The wound covering device of claim 12, wherein a portion of the perimeter of the primary dressing and a portion of the perimeter of the hinge member are excised to form a dry edge on the handle member around a portion of the perimeter of the primary dressing and a portion of the perimeter of the hinge member.

18. A method of covering and sealing a wound in a patient using a wound covering device and a primary dressing comprising the steps of:

aligning the wound covering device adjacent to the wound;

applying the primary dressing to a portion of the wound to be covered;

applying pressure to a flexible hinge member of the wound covering device adjacent to the wound to cause the flexible hinge member to adhere to the patient'"'"'s skin adjacent the wound;

grasping a handle member of the wound covering device at a portion of the handle member that is remote from a cover dressing of the wound covering device;

peeling the handle member away from the hinge member until the cover dressing is encountered;

peeling the handle member away from the cover dressing to draw the cover dressing over the primary dressing and the portion of the wound to be covered;

covering the primary dressing and the portion of the wound to be covered with the cover dressing; and

forming a barrier around the perimeter of the portion of the wound to be covered.

19. The method of claim 18, wherein the step of aligning the wound covering device comprises the step of aligning the wound covering device according to an alignment pattern on the handle member.

20. The method of claim 18, wherein the step of applying the primary dressing comprises the step of aligning a first fenestration in the primary dressing and a second fenestration the hinge member with a medical device extending from the patient'"'"'s skin so that the medical device extends through the respective first and second fenestrations in the primary dressing and the hinge member.

21. The method of claim 18, further comprising the step of securing the primary dressing to a portion of the hinge member extending from the cover dressing.

22. A method of aligning a wound covering device adjacent to a patient'"'"'s wound comprising the steps of:

aligning a portion of the wound to be covered within a viewing portion of a handle member of the wound covering device;

applying pressure to a flexible hinge member of the wound covering device adjacent to the wound to cause the flexible hinge member to adhere to the patient'"'"'s skin adjacent the wound;

grasping the handle member of the wound covering device at a portion of the handle member that is remote from a cover dressing of the wound covering device;

peeling the handle member away from the hinge member until the cover dressing is encountered;

peeling the handle member away from the cover dressing to draw the cover dressing over the portion of the wound to be covered;

covering the portion of the wound to be covered with the cover dressing; and

forming a barrier around the perimeter of the portion of the wound to be covered.

23. The method of claim 22, wherein the step of aligning the wound covering device comprises the step of aligning the wound covering device according to an alignment pattern on the handle member.

24. The method of claim 22, wherein the step of aligning the wound covering device comprises the step of aligning an alignment pattern on the handle member with a medical device extending from the patient'"'"'s skin.

25. The method of claim 22, further comprising the steps of:

sketching the perimeter of the wound on the handle member; and

retaining the handle member for reference.

26. A wound covering device for sealing and covering at least a portion of a patient'"'"'s wound, comprising:

an elongated handle member configured for aligning and applying said wound covering device to the patient;

a cover dressing having a wound covering side releasably attached to said handle member, said wound covering side configured for placement against the patient'"'"'s skin for covering the wound;

a hinge member attached at one end thereof to said cover dressing and having a first side with an adhesive thereon for securing said first side to the patient'"'"'s skin at least in an area adjacent the wound, said first side facing opposite from said wound covering side of said cover dressing, said hinge member having a second side releasably attached to said handle member on the same side thereof as said wound covering side of said cover dressing; and

wherein once said first side of said hinge member is pressed against a patient'"'"'s skin adjacent to the wound, said handle member is used to pull and fold said cover dressing over said hinge member to press said wound covering side thereof to the patient'"'"'s skin whereby said cover dressing covers the wound and is held against the skin surrounding the wound.

27. The wound covering device as in claim 26, further comprising an adhesive disposed on said wound covering side of said cover dressing for adhering said wound covering side to the patient'"'"'s skin, said handle member releasably secured to said adhesive.

28. The wound covering device as in claim 27, further comprising an adhesive on said second side of said hinge member, said handle member releasably secured to said adhesive on said second side of said hinge member.

29. The wound covering device as in claim 28, wherein said adhesive on said wound covering side of said cover dressing folds onto said adhesive on said second side of said hinge member.

30. The wound covering device as in claim 26, wherein said first side of said hinge member has a length so as to be adhered to the patient'"'"'s skin adjacent to but not to extend over the wound.

31. The wound covering device as in claim 26, wherein said first side of said hinge member has a length so as to be adhered to the patient'"'"'s skin adjacent to the wound and to extend over the wound, said cover dressing thereby covering the wound and at least a portion of said hinge member extending over the wound.

32. The wound covering device as in claim 26, wherein said cover dressing comprises a substantially transparent material.

33. The wound covering device as in claim 26, wherein at least a portion of said second side of said hinge member overlies said cover dressing wherein said hinge member is attached to said cover dressing.

34. The wound covering device as in claim 33, further comprising an adhesive disposed between said portion of said hinge member overlying said cover dressing and said cover dressing.

35. The wound covering device as in claim 26, wherein said cover dressing comprises a medicinal agent for assisting in healing the wound.

36. The wound covering device as in claim 26, wherein said hinge member comprises a medicinal agent for assisting in healing the wound.

37. The wound covering device as in claim 26, further comprising a protective member releasably secured to at least said first side of said hinge member.

38. The wound covering device as in claim 26, further comprising a primary dressing disposed on said first side of said hinge member, said hinge member and primary dressing having a length and width so as to cover at least a portion of the wound when said first side of said hinge member is pressed against the patient'"'"'s skin.

39. The wound covering device as in claim 38, wherein said primary dressing comprises a medicinal agent for assisting in healing the wound.