Negative pressure wound therapy apparatus
US11554051B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 21, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jan 17, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 21, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M1/91
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed embodiments relate to apparatuses and methods for wound treatment. In certain embodiments, a negative pressure wound therapy apparatus can include a wound dressing comprising an absorbent layer comprising a plurality of portions of absorbent material that can be physically separate from each other. In some embodiments, a wound treatment apparatus can include an absorbent layer comprising a compressed portion configured to impede the flow of fluid therethrough. In some embodiments, a wound treatment apparatus can include an absorbent layer and spacer layer positioned side by side.
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