Wound dressing with reusable electronics for wireless monitoring
US10702153B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 15, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 7, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2562/125
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A wound dressing device with reusable electronics for wireless monitoring and a method of making the same are provided. The device can be a smart device. In an embodiment, the device has a disposable portion including one or more sensors and a reusable portion including wireless electronics. The one or more sensors can be secured to a flexible substrate and can be printed by non-contact printing on the substrate. The disposable portion can be removably coupled to the one or more sensors. The device can include one or more sensors for wireless monitoring of a wound, a wound dressing, a body fluid exuded by the wound and/or wearer health.
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