Wound exudate management systems
US12090030B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 8, 2020 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D29/114
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A wound dressing according to certain embodiments includes an adhesive layer for adhering the wound dressing adjacent to a wound, a wound contact layer for contacting the wound, a backing layer comprising a port, a tube having a first end connected with the port and an opposite second end, a first fitting connected to the second end of the tube, the first fitting configured for connection with a second fitting of the negative pressure wound therapy system to apply a negative pressure via the port, and a filter disposed within the first fitting. In certain embodiments, the filter is formed of polyethersulfone (PESU) and has an average pore size of at least 2 microns.
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