System and method utilizing vacuum for promoting the healing of sprains
US10219973B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 11, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 5, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 3, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M1/917
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and apparatus for promoting perfusion at a tissue site containing a sprain by applying a vacuum to intact skin extending over or surrounding the tissue site. The system and apparatus comprise a manifold formed from a porous material and configured to be disposed proximate the intact skin for distributing vacuum to the intact skin, and a sleeve adapted to cover the manifold and form a chamber containing the manifold to seal the manifold within the chamber between the sleeve and the intact skin. The system and apparatus further comprise a fluid coupling member adapted to deliver vacuum to the manifold for distribution to the intact skin. A method for applying vacuum to the intact skin of a tissue site is also disclosed and described herein.
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