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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 01, 2014
Filed:
Dec. 08, 2008
Tomas Fabo, Molnlycke, SE;
Anna Svensby, Vastra Frolunda, SE;
Tomas Fabo, Molnlycke, SE;
Anna Svensby, Vastra Frolunda, SE;
Mölnlycke Health Care AB, Göteborg, SE;
Abstract
The present invention relates to a dressing () for protecting the skin around objects projecting out from the skin, the dressing including a first liquid impermeable film layer () coated with a skin friendly adhesive () on the lower side thereof, i.e. the side intended to adhere to the skin when the dressing is used. According to the invention a body () of absorbent material is enclosed between the first film layer () and a second liquid impermeable film layer (), the second film layer being affixed to the first film layer in parts extending beyond the periphery of the body of absorbent material, and the dressing includes an element () for facilitating passing of an object projecting out from the skin through the dressing.