Medical device suitable for the prophylaxis of pressure sores.

摘要

A device suitable for the prophylaxis of pressure sores which device comprises a gel retained within a flexible elastomeric envelope which envelope has a body contacting surface which is a film having a moisture vapour transmission rate of greater than 300g/m2/24hr-1 at 37°C at 100 % to 10% relative humidity difference characterised in that the device is 5 to 25 mm thick and may be worn on the body and the gel is a mobile moisture absorbing hydrophilic gel is described.