Wound suction peg apparatus
US8079991B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 30, 2007 |
| Grant date | Dec 20, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 25, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2013/0054
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus is provided for placement in a wound to treat and promote healing of the wound by suctioning unwanted fluids and debris from the wound. The apparatus includes a suction head peg made of multi-fibered material that is softenable in the human body by body fluids. A membrane and cuff are included for attachment to the body, and a suction tube is in operable communication with the suction head peg and a suction pump to provide suction at the suction head peg. While the stiffened peg is capable of insertion into the body, it is designed to soften in fluid such as the body fluids with which the peg comes into contact after insertion into the wound or abscess. This softening allows the peg to change shape and conform to the shrinking wound or abscess cavity as material is suctioned therefrom.
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