Negative pressure wound treatment apparatuses and methods with integrated electronics
US11701265B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 13, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jul 18, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 13, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/8206
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed embodiments relate to apparatuses and methods for wound treatment. A wound dressing apparatus can comprises a wound contact layer, at least one absorbent layer, an electronics unit comprising a negative pressure source unit, and a cover layer. The electronics unit can comprise a plurality of sensors positioned on a printed circuit board and an inlet protection mechanism of the negative pressure source unit comprises a first recess in fluid communication with a first sensor and the outlet or exhaust mechanism negative pressure source unit comprises a second recess in fluid communication with a second sensor.
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