Wound dressing and method of use
US9061095B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 21, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jun 23, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 27, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/7536
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system, method, and apparatus are disclosed for dressing a wound. The apparatus comprises a liquid and gas permeable transmission layer, an absorbent layer for absorbing wound exudate, the absorbent layer overlying the transmission layer, a gas impermeable cover layer overlying the absorbent layer and comprising a first orifice, wherein the cover layer is moisture vapor permeable.
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