Wound treatment apparatus and method
US8529548B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 22, 2010 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2005/0659
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus and method for aspirating, irrigating and/or cleansing wounds is provided. The apparatus and method include one or more of the following: simultaneous aspiration and irrigation of the wound, supplying of thermal energy to fluid circulated through the wound; supplying physiologically active agents to the wound; a biodegradable scaffold in contact with the wound bed; and application of stress or flow stress to the wound bed.
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