Apparatus and method for suction-assisted wound healing
US7625362B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 14, 2005 |
| Grant date | Dec 1, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 14, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/3344
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for treating a wound with suction is provided. The system comprises a wound cover, a pump having an input port and an output port, the input port providing suction to the wound via the wound cover, and a reservoir coupled to the output port of the pump. The reservoir is adapted to receive effluent from the wound and the pump is capable of maintaining a controlled level of suction at the wound.
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