Kit for low profile thoracic wound seal with laterally-directed discharge
US8637725B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 8, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jan 28, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F13/143
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus and associated methods for a wound valve assembly provide an annular space extending radially around a central portion of a valve, which valve acts to substantially relieve pressure build up in a thoracic cavity when applied to a thoracic wound. In an illustrative example, the valve assembly may form an annular space that extends radially in all directions around a check valve. In some examples, gasses and exudates may flow substantially radially and/or parallel to the patient's local body. Various embodiments may advantageously provide open fluid communication for the gasses and exudates escaping from the wound when the valve assembly is partially covered (e.g., body armor, clothing, blankets), or when the patient may be lying down on the side of the body with the wound, for example.
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