Wound treatment apparatus
US7276051B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 6, 1999 |
| Grant date | Oct 2, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 6, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/368
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A wound treatment apparatus for treatment of surface wounds with a bandage system configured to control the environment adjacent the wound. The apparatus includes a bandage configured to cover a wound and provide a seal about the perimeter of the wound and cavity over the wound. A fluid supply conduit and a fluid drainage conduit are each in communication with the cavity. A nebulizer is coupled to the supply conduit to supply medicinal fluid to the wound. A waste receptacle is coupled to the drainage conduit to remove the fluid away from the wound.
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