Vacuum therapy and cleansing dressing for wounds
US7988680B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 4, 2005 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 4, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M1/918
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A wound dressing member is provided for use in a vacuum bandage connected to a vacuum source. The wound dressing member is also provided for use with a wound having a wound surface. The wound dressing member includes a wound facing surface adapted to be in contact with and generally conform to the wound surface and a plurality of discrete holes formed in the wound facing surface. The member further includes a port configured to communicate with the vacuum source and with each hole formed in the wound facing surface. The wound dressing member further includes a stand-off having interconnected portions coupled to the wound facing surface and configured to provide a space between the wound facing surface and the wound surface.
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