HOW BLIST-O-BAN WORKS

When a force is applied to the skin, the central dome collapses and produces a gliding movement, effectively redirecting the pressure vector away from the protected area. If movement exceeds the distance the dome can glide, the low friction polyurethane material will reduce friction experienced over the affected area. The area under the central dome will also experience less mechanical trauma, providing relief during use.

BENEFITS AND FEATURES

  • Reduces skin friction and shear
  • Medical-grade adhesive
  • Water-resistant
  • Multi-day protection
  • Latex-free
  • Breathable
  • Ultra-thin

IMPROVEMENTS FOR 2011

We strengthened the adhesion properties for a longer lasting bandage and we upgraded the bandage material allowing:
  • greater elasticity (for greater comfort, adhesion and durability).
  • greater dissipation of friction and shear against the affected area (the primary causes of blisters).
  • increased breathability (improves on the condition of the skin).

TECHNICAL DATA

  • Dressing Size: 2.6 in x 1.5 in (6.8 cm x 3.8 cm). Dressing Dome Size (diameter): 0.9 in (2.29 cm)
  • Acrylic adhesive
  • Polyurethane film
  • 5 bandages per recyclable paper pouch

LITERATURE

Blist-O-Ban Brochure

STUDIES

Reducing Skin Shear and Friction Forces For Orthotic and Prosthetic Users. Development Of The Bursatek Concept; Polliack A. and Scheinberg S. Proceedings from the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting. Orlando FL February 27-29, 2008.

A New Technology for Reducing Shear and Friction Forces on the Skin: Implications for Blister Care in the Wilderness Setting; Adrian A. Polliack, PhD, Samuel Scheinberg, MD; Wilderness and Environmental Medicine; 17, 109-119, 2006.

Field Efficacy of BursaTek? in 100 MS Walk Participants; Victor J. Quijano Jr. DPM, PhD, Howard Palamarchuk DPM, Marshall Sheih, and Ali Deyim 1Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine/Foot and Ankle Institute Temple University Hospital Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

CE Approved | Made in USA | ISO 13485:2003
US Patent 5,899,207; 6,067,987; 7,087,806; 7,479,577; Australia Patent 738467; Canada Patent 2,323,426; China Patent ZL200480029227.3; EPO Patent 1063952; 1660000; Mexico Patent 230175; Japan Patent 4611980
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