Negative pressure wound treatment apparatuses and methods with integrated electronics
US11564845B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 13, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jan 31, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 26, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/8206
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed herein are embodiments of a wound treatment apparatus with electronic components integrated within a wound dressing. In some embodiments, a wound dressing apparatus can comprise a wound dressing. The wound dressing can comprise an absorbent material, an electronics unit comprising a negative pressure source, the electronics unit integrated within the wound dressing and at least partially encapsulated by a flexible film. The flexible film can comprise a window or aperture configured to permit fluid communication between the absorbent material and the negative pressure source.
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