Devices, and systems for remotely monitoring and treating wounds or wound infections
US11395918B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 23, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jul 26, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K2201/10196
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Devices and methods for remotely monitoring and treating wounds or wound infections are disclosed. A device can include a multi-layered, flexible substrate having a dressing layer positioned on a wound side of the substrate, and a flexible printed circuit board layer positioned on an electronics side of the substrate that is opposite the wound side of the dressing layer. A plurality of electrodes can be electrically coupled to the flexible printed circuit board. A plurality of temperature sensors can be electrically coupled to the flexible printed circuit board. Systems including the described devices are also disclosed.
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