Wound or skin treatment devices with variable edge geometries
US9668922B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 15, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 6, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 20, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2013/00604
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Devices, kits and methods described herein are provided for treatment to skin, including but not limited to wound healing, the treatment, amelioration, and/or prevention of scars or keloids. A book-like packaging, applicator and/or tensioning device can be used to apply a dressing to a subject. The packaging, applicator and/or tensioning device applies and/or maintain a strain in an elastic dressing, and include undulating edge configurations to reduce peak stresses applied to the skin compared to traditional dressing shapes.
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