Portable deep vein thrombosis compression device having an integrated pressure cuff and utilizing a disposable cuff barrier
US11744768B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 6, 2021 |
| Grant date | Sep 5, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 3, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2209/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A portable compression system for preventing deep vein thrombosis is provided. The portable compression system includes an inflatable apparatus comprising a monitor unit and at least one inflatable air cell. The portable compression system further includes an outer cuff comprising a pocket configured to receive the inflatable apparatus, the outer cuff configured to be wrapped around a portion of a patient's body where prevention of deep vein thrombosis is desired. The portable compression system further includes a disposable sleeve barrier configured to provide a physical barrier between the outer cuff and the portion of the patient's body.
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