System for providing fluid flow to nerve tissues
US9351882B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 29, 2009 |
| Grant date | May 31, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 19, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M1/94
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus and system for providing reduced pressure to a defect in a nerve is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a nerve conduit having a generally tubular shape that has walls including a luminal wall surrounding the tissue site to contain fluids within a luminal space between the tissue site to contain fluids within a luminal space between the tissue site and the luminal wall. The apparatus further comprises a manifold having a porous body and a connector for receiving reduced pressure, wherein the manifold is positioned within the luminal space adjacent the tissue site to distribute the reduced pressure to the defect. Additionally, a method for providing reduced pressure to a defect in a nerve is disclosed that includes implanting the nerve conduit and manifold at a site of damaged nerve tissue and applying a reduced pressure to the manifold thereby stimulating repair or regrowth of nerve tissue.
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