Systems and methods for electrically detecting the presence of exudate in dressings
US10117979B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 27, 2014 |
| Grant date | Nov 6, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 16, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/6081
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods are provided for sensing fluid in a dressing on a patient and producing an electrical signal. In one instance, a galvanic cell is used as an electronic detection device. The galvanic cell is placed in the dressing and produces voltage when the dressing is substantially saturated. In one instance, the dressing is a reduced-pressure, absorbent dressing. Other systems, methods, and dressings are presented.
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