System and method for locating fluid leaks at a drape of a reduced pressure delivery system
US8061360B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 18, 2007 |
| Grant date | Nov 22, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 10, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16M2200/027
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method for performing tissue therapy may include applying a reduced pressure to a tissue site of a patient. A fluid parameter associated with applying a reduced pressureto the tissue site may be sensed. An audible fluid leak location sound may be generated in response to sensing the fluid parameter. The audible fluid leak location sound may be altered in response to sensing that the fluid parameter changes. By altering the audible fluid leak location sound in response to sensing a change of the fluid parameter, a clinician may detect location of a fluid leak at the drape by applying force to the drape. The force applied to the drape may be a clinician pressing a finger onto an edge of the drape.
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