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Apparatus and method for administering reduced pressure treatment to a tissue site

US8057449B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 8, 2008
Grant dateNov 15, 2011
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Expiry dateAug 14, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2205/7536
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The illustrative embodiments described herein are directed to a system and method for administering reduced pressure at a tissue site. The apparatus includes a reduced pressure source. The reduced pressure source generates a reduced pressure. The apparatus includes a tube having a plurality of lumens. The plurality of lumens includes at least one collection lumen. The reduced pressure source applies the reduced pressure to the tissue site through the plurality of lumens such that the at least one collection lumen receives fluid from the tissue site. The at least one collection lumen stores the fluid received from the tissue site.

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