System and method for sealing an incisional wound
US8623047B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 27, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 11, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M1/94
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus, system, and method for treating an incisional wound having incisional walls is disclosed. The apparatus includes a conduit having a first end for receiving reduced pressure and a second end. The apparatus further includes a scaffold. The scaffold has opposing surfaces for positioning adjacent the incisional walls and is fluidly coupled to the second end of the conduit for receiving the reduced pressure. The scaffold is generally elongated in shape and has a thickness between the opposing surfaces that is sufficiently thin for positioning within the incisional wound. The apparatus further includes an internal manifold that has a primary flow channel extending generally longitudinally within the scaffold and between the opposing surfaces of the scaffold. The internal manifold is fluidly coupled to the second end of the conduit. The application of the reduced pressure through the scaffold and the internal manifold induces tissue apposition between the incisional walls.
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