Methods and apparatus for inhibiting scar formation
US11051988B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 31, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jul 6, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 8, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00557
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Scar formation is inhibited by simultaneously applying a vertical force and a lateral compression to the wound site during the healing process. Apparatus for applying such simultaneous forces can include a backing and a tissue displacement device. The backing holds the tissue displacement device over the wound. The tissue displacement device may be expanded to both apply the vertical force against the wound and to draw the backing radially or laterally inward to apply the desired compression forces to the wound.
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