Wound treatment apparatus and method
US8764701B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 17, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 1, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 17, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2/14
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatuses and methods for treating wounds are disclosed. An apparatus for treating wounds is disclosed comprising an instrument for generating a low temperature, atmospheric pressure plasma, a means of flowing gas comprising mixing an inert gas and a reactive gas through the instrument, and a means of contacting the wound with the reactive gases flowing out of the instrument. A method for treating wounds using reactive gases is disclosed. The use of atmospheric pressure plasmas for treating wounds is also disclosed.
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