Wound treatment apparatus
US8021348B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 5, 2006 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 26, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/93
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus comprising a housing, a controller, a fluid source, a negative pressure source, and a canister. The controller, the fluid source, the negative pressure source, and the canister are carried by the housing. The fluid source is couplable to the bandage. The negative pressure source is couplable to the bandage through the canister. The controller is operable to provide a first signal resulting in automated fluid delivery to the bandage from the fluid source. The controller is operable to provide a second signal resulting in the negative pressure source applying negative pressure to the bandage through the canister.
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