Vacuum-assisted wound healing around a pin-site
US8523859B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 2, 2006 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 25, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B46/23
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A vacuum-assisted wound healing device is provided comprising an airtight hollow conical member surrounding a skin-breaching bone stabilization device, and a port for attaching a suction tube. The conical member has an opening at one end conforming to the circumference of the shaft of a bone stabilization device, and a opening at the other end to enclose a wound in a patient's skin surrounding the bone stabilization device. The device may be used to provide controlled reduced pressure to the wound site, reducing healing time and risk of infection.
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