Negative pressure wound closure device
US11564843B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 7, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jan 31, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 13, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2013/00536
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to a negative pressure wound closure system and methods for using such a system. Preferred embodiments of the invention facilitate closure of the wound by preferentially contracting to provide for movement of the tissue. Preferred embodiments can utilize tissue grasping elements to apply a wound closing force to the tissue.
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