Pin care kit and method
US5979658A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 21, 1998 |
| Grant date | Nov 9, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 21, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F17/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A kit for external fixation pin site care in conjunction with practicing a uniform and consistent standardized protocol to significantly reduce post-operative infection risk is provided. The kit contains labeled treatment materials to be used in the newly-designed, standard post-operative cleansing and infection treatment procedure. The result is significantly reduced incidences of infection at the pin/skin interface of patients.
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