Skin straining devices and methods
US9358009B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 16, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 23, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/081
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A skin frame or other skin straining device strains skin on each side of a wound where a wound has been closed to off load stresses at the wound site. A dressing may be applied to the strained skin. The dressing may be integral with one or more elements of the skin straining device.
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