Apparatuses and methods for negative pressure wound therapy
US9050398B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 22, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jun 9, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 22, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2210/04
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed herein are several embodiments of a reduced pressure appliance and methods of using the same in the treatment of wounds. Some embodiments are directed to improved fluidic connectors or suction adapters for connecting to a wound site, for example using softer, kink-free conformable suction adapters. Certain embodiments are directed to connectors used to connect fluid passage tube used in transmitting negative pressure to a fabric channel used in a suction adapter.
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