Reduced-pressure wound treatment systems and methods employing manifold structures
US8708984B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 16, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 29, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 5, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M1/982
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Manifold structures, systems, and methods are disclosed that include using longitudinal members and one or more shaped projections to cause microstrain at a tissue site. In one instance a manifold structure includes a plurality of spaced longitudinal members and at least one shaped projection coupled to at least one of the plurality of longitudinal members for creating a microstrain at a tissue site. The at least one shaped projection includes a columnar member having a distal end and includes an enlarged member positioned at the distal end of the columnar member. The columnar member has a first outer diameter (D1) and the enlarged member has a second outer diameter (D2). The second outer diameter of the enlarged member is greater than the first outer diameter of the columnar member (D2>D1). Other systems, methods, and structures are presented.
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