Negative pressure wound closure device
US11439539B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 28, 2016 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M1/966
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to wound closure devices, systems and methods. Embodiments of the invention facilitate closure of the wound by preferentially contracting under negative pressure to provide for movement of the surrounding tissues. Some embodiments may utilize tissue securing portions that aid in securing the invention within a wound.
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