Reduced-pressure systems, devices, and methods for treating a tissue site that includes a fistula
US8758314B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 5, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jun 24, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 13, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M27/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems, methods, and devices are disclosed that involve a fistula-isolating device for use when reduced pressure is applied to a wound bed having a fistula. In one instance, the fistula-isolating device includes an adjustable passageway member and a perimeter member that contracts under reduced pressure and that automatically accommodates wound beds of different heights. In another instance, the fistula-isolating device involves a body shaped as a frustro-conical body that is readily sized for different depth wound beds. Other systems, methods, and devices are presented.
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