Device for protecting wounds on limbs
A device which comprises an enclosure of a plastics material, having an opening at an end thereof with fastening means to enable the opening to be closed around a limb or stump with an affected part contained within the enclosure, and including a fluid-absorbent material within the enclosure. The device is particularly suitable for use in the treatment of leg ulcers.
1. A device for improving healing of a wound on a leg, wherein said device is contained within a sterile pack, and comprises an enclosure comprising a gas-impermeable plastic material, wherein said enclosure has a first end with a closeable opening and an adjustable fastener for substantially air-tight closing of the opening around a portion of the leg with the wound contained within said enclosure, wherein said device further comprises at least one fluid-absorbent material secured to said enclosure, wherein said fluid-absorbent material is secured to, and located only at, a closed end opposite said first end such that, when the device is applied to a leg with a wound the closed end surrounds a foot or stump of the leg, wherein said fluid absorbent material is positioned within said enclosure at said closed end to absorb fluid produced by said wound, and wherein said device comprises an odor-absorbent layer.
2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the enclosure includes means to vent gases through its wall.
3. The device according to claim 2 , wherein the venting means is in association with an active filter.
4. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the enclosure is at least partially transparent, whereby the wound can be seen.
5. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the enclosure is in a shape of a boot.
6. The device according to claim 5 , wherein the boot further comprises a non-slip sole.
7. A device for improving healing of a wound on a leg, wherein said device is contained within a sterile pack, and comprises an enclosure comprising a gas-impermeable plastic material, wherein said enclosure has a first end with a closeable opening and an adjustable fastener for substantially air-tight closing of the opening around a portion of the leg with the wound contained within said enclosure, wherein said device further comprises at least one fluid-absorbent material secured to said enclosure, wherein said fluid-absorbent material is secured to, and located only at, a closed end opposite said first end such that, when the device is applied to a leg with a wound the closed end surrounds a foot or stump of the leg, wherein said fluid absorbent material is positioned within said enclosure at said closed end to absorb fluid produced by said wound, and wherein said device additionally comprises an external non-slip layer at the closed end of the device.
8. The device according to claim 7 , wherein the enclosure includes means to vent gases through its wall.
9. The device according to claim 8 , wherein the venting means is in association with an active filter.
10. The device according to claim 7 , wherein the enclosure is at least partially transparent, whereby the wound can be seen.
11. The device according to claim 7 , wherein the enclosure is in a shape of a boot.
12. The device according to claim 7 , wherein said device further comprises an odor-absorbent layer.