Aegis Medical Corporation

John R Metters

Disclosed is a barrier for medical dressings which is impervious to blood or other body fluids. The barrier may be joined or pre-attached to the top surface of a medical dressing. The dressing may then be handled by the barrier and applied to a wound. The barrier prevents blood and other body fluids from penetrating the dressing and contacting a health care worker or other individual who may be treating the patient. A method for manufacturing the barriers for medical dressings is also disclosed.

Method of manufacturing a fluid barrier for medical dressing

An apparatus useful for storing and dispensing articles which are releasably secured to a continuous length of release paper. The apparatus includes a dispensing guide adapted to receive the strip of release paper. The dispensing guide includes a passageway which deforms the release paper as it passes therethrough thus enabling the adhered articles to be easily peeled from the release strip. Also provided is a method for removing articles removeably adhered to a strip of release paper.

Dispenser apparatus

Disclosed is a barrier for medical dressings which is impervious to blood or other body fluids. The barrier may be joined or pre-attached to the top surface of a medical dressing. The dressing may then be handled by the barrier and applied to a wound. The barrier prevents blood and other body fluids from penetrating the dressing and contacting a health care worker or other individual who may be treating the patient.

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Hingham, MA, United States of America

John R Metters