Wound healing system using positive pressure to promote granulation at a tissue site
US8961496B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 17, 2012 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 17, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M1/98
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A wound healing system for promoting healing of a wound of a patient includes a positive pressure source, a reduced pressure source, and a porous foam positioned in contact with the wound. The porous foam includes a plurality of flow channels in fluid communication with the reduced pressure source. The system further includes a filler member having a flexible wall defining an interior chamber. The interior chamber is in fluid communication with the positive pressure source, and a cover member is positioned over the filler member.
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