An elastomeric puncture site patch for adhering to skin and antiseptically
covering the skin at an area where a sharp object such as a syringe
needle or intravenous is to be inserted. The patch is comprised of an
elastomeric transparent self-sealing membrane and a spacer having an
aperture. The spacer has an adhesive film on the surface opposite the
membrane for adhering the patch to the skin. When the patch is applied to
an area of the skin, a chamber is formed between the skin and the
membrane and bounded by the spacer. In use, the skin is antiseptically
cleaned and the patch applied. The syringe needle or similar device
punctures the membrane and the skin. At the end of the procedure the
needle is withdrawn and any blood remaining on the outside of the needle
or oozing from the wound is trapped in the chamber, thus preventing
contamination of the area beyond the chamber. A method of manufacturing
the puncture site patch is also provided.