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Apparatuses and methods for negative pressure wound therapy

US9642750B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 8, 2016
Grant dateMay 9, 2017
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Expiry dateFeb 8, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2205/7518
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Disclosed herein are several embodiments of a negative 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.

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