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Abstract

The device comprises a resilient, annular, adhesive-backed planar pad with a central opening, and a resilient protective covering which overlies this central opening. A manually operated control device is used to spread the resilient pad radially prior to the application of the device to the skin around a wound. The control device is then released to permit the pad and resilient covering to contract, thereby drawing together the opposing edges of the wound. The covering shields the wound from contamination, and the wound closure device additionally restricts residual bleeding by virtue of the adhesive sealing action provided. The covering defines a chamber or space over the wound which can contain medication, and the covering can be made transparent to permit observation of the wound without the necessity of removal of the wound-closing device. Further the covering can be made independently removable to permit access to the wound area, without necessating removing the wound closing device nor necessating disruption to the devices wound closing forces.

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