Waste container for negative pressure therapy
US7927318B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 20, 2005 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M1/982
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for treating a patient with a wound comprises a bandage, a receptacle, and a vacuum source. The bandage comprises a cover to seal about the wound and to define a space above the wound in which a vacuum is to be formed. The bandage further comprises a port providing communication with the space. The receptacle is connected to the port to receive exudate from the wound and is provided to be placed below the wound. The vacuum source is spaced apart from the receptacle, is connected to the receptacle, and is effective to provide a vacuum in the receptacle and in the space.
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