Wound treatment apparatuses and methods with negative pressure source integrated into wound dressing
US12396895B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 8, 2023 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 23, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/3344
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed embodiments relate to apparatuses and methods for wound treatment. In some embodiments, a negative pressure source is incorporated into a wound dressing apparatus so that the wound dressing and the negative pressure source are part of an integral or integrated wound dressing structure that applies the wound dressing and the negative pressure source simultaneously to a patient's wound. The negative pressure source and/or electronic components may be positioned between a wound contact layer and a cover layer of the wound dressing. The negative pressure source and/or electronic components may be separated and/or partitioned from an absorbent area of the dressing. A switch may be integrated with the wound dressing to control operation of the wound dressing apparatus. A connector may be direct air from an outlet of the negative pressure source to the environment. A non-return valve may inhibit back flow of air into the wound dressing.
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