Device with controller and pump modules for providing negative pressure for wound therapy
US8945074B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 28, 2011 |
| Grant date | Feb 3, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 22, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S604/902
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for use with a negative pressure bandage for supply negative pressure. The device includes a pump module and a controller module. The pump module contains a power source and a pump. The pump module is removably contained in the controller module. The pump module and controller module can be connected with a connector that provides both a physical and pneumatic connection. The controller module may include one of more visual indicators for allowing the status of the device to be observed at a distance.
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