Wound dressings and methods of use with integrated negative pressure source having a fluid ingress inhibition component
US11285047B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 26, 2017 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 10, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M1/962
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed embodiments relate to apparatuses and methods for wound treatment. In some embodiments, a negative pressure source is incorporated into a wound dressing apparatus so that the wound dressing and the negative pressure source are part of an integral or integrated wound dressing structure that applies the wound dressing and the negative pressure source simultaneously to a patient's wound. The negative pressure source and/or electronic components may be positioned between a wound contact layer and a cover layer of the wound dressing. A component may be used to prevent wound exudate from contacting the inlet of the negative pressure source.
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