Vacuum assisted wound dressing
US8715256B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 20, 2008 |
| Grant date | May 6, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 18, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M39/24
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus for the application of topical negative pressure therapy to a wound site is described, the apparatus comprising: a wound contacting element for retaining wound exudate fluid therein; a wound covering element that provides a substantially airtight seal over the wound contacting element and wound site; a vacuum connection tube connecting a wound cavity to a vacuum source; and a vacuum source connected to a distal end of the vacuum connection tube.
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