Wound care apparatus
US8357130B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 19, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jan 22, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2013/0097
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed is an apparatus for the treatment of a wound on a patient. The apparatus is capable of administering localized negative pressure therapy to the wound using a hospital wall vacuum source and a drain line for removing exudate from the wound. The apparatus may also be capable of administering localized hyperbaric oxygen therapy to the wound using a hospital wall oxygen source and a supply line for supplying oxygen to the wound. The apparatus includes at least one regulator to control the application of negative pressure therapy and hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
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