Patent ID: 7048706

Claim:
A hypoallergenic bandage consisting essentially of: a hypoallergenic paper carrier layer having a contact surface and an exterior surface; an adhesive disposed on said contact surface; a dressing fixedly attached to said carrier layer, said dressing being substantially centrally located on said contact surface; at least one strip of wax paper releasably adhered to said adhesive on said contact surface of said paper carrier layer for covering and protecting said adhesive and said dressing; and a sterile wax paper container designed and configures to store and maintain said bandage in a sterile state: wherein said paper carrier layer, said adhesive, said dressing, and said at least one strip of wax paper are sterile and adapted to be packaged for single use; whereby, application of said hypoallergenic bandage to a skin surface for covering an open wound provides a reduced risk of reaction to latex allergens.