Patent ID: 6168800
Filing Date: 2001-01-02
Classification: A61F,A61L

Abstract:
A multi-layer medical island dressing providing antimicrobial protection comprising: a) an absorbent assembly including; i) a first layer comprising a non-absorbent, non-adhering porous flexible polymeric film, said first layer having a wound contacting side and an opposing non-wound contacting side, said non-absorbent, non-adhering porous flexible polymeric film having impregnated therethrough an antimicrobial agent; ii) a second layer comprising a continuous semipermeable polymeric film, said second layer is joined to said non-wound contacting side of said first layer to form a sealed interior reservoir compartment; iii) an absorbent material positioned between said first and second layer in said sealed interior reservoir compartment for retaining exudate discharged from a wound; and b) an outer layer comprising a gas permeable continuous polymeric film, said outer layer having a bottom surface for contacting an area around said wound and an opposing top surface, said bottom surface positioned adjacent to said second layer of the absorbent assembly and extending beyond said absorbent assembly, said outer layer having at least a portion of said bottom surface coated with an adhesive material for adhering to said area around said wound.