Means to prevent wound dressings from adhering to closure device
US11033270B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 17, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jun 15, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 17, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F13/00051
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A wound dressing for use with a closure device is disclosed. The first and second base panels of the closure device are positioned on opposite lateral sides of a wound or incision. The base panels are coupled together to maintain wound or incision closure. A release liner is removed from a bottom surface of the wound dressing. The wound dressing is positioned over the closure device and the wound or incision. Exudate is absorbed by an absorbent material of the wound dressing through a porous strip of the wound dressing. The wound dressing is slightly larger than the closure device so that its perimeter area is adhered to the skin area around the closure device. Alternatively or in combination, the wound dressing is lightly adhered to the closure device and wound or incision area so that it can be removed without harming the underlying device and tissues.
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