Pin site wound protection system
US8216288B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 19, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jul 10, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 18, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/84
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An improved disposable pin site wound protection system for covering the entry or exit site of a surgical pin, wherein the system substantially reduces the time required to change a dressing at a pin site wound. The invention comprises a sponge (11) and clip (21), both of which are designed to be attached to a pin (15) adjacent a wound. The clip (21), when compressed, crosses the legs (23, 25) of the clip and when released will attach to the full-range of external fixation pins and wires. This reverse action of the clip, opening when compressed and closing when released, is a self-closing and self-holding clip that can be applied and removed with one hand. The sponge (11) is preferably cylindrical or hemispherical in shape, and may include a spiral cut (12) to resist accidental displacement from the pin.
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