A STIFFENING LAYER FOR FACILITATING APPLICATION OF A PLASTIC FILM TO SKIN

摘要

A stiffening layer (4) for facilitating application of a plastic film (2) to skin, the plastic film being a component in a wound dressing (1) or other medical device and having the stiffening layer (4) removably attached to one side thereof, at least a part of the other side of the film being provided with a layer of self-adhering adhesive (3). The stiffening layer (4) is made of a stretchable material having a thickness of between 0.5-10 mm. The stiffening layer covers the whole area of the film and is divided into two or more portions by cutting line or lines.