Device and method for wound therapy
US9669138B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 22, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 6, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 22, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/7518
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A wound therapy device is disclosed. The wound therapy device may include a housing for covering at least a portion of a wound and for sealing to a body surface of a patient. The housing may also include a liquid collector for retaining liquid therein and a vacuum connection for coupling to a vacuum source. The vacuum connection may be in gaseous communication with the liquid collector. The vacuum connection may be separated from the liquid collector by a liquid barrier.
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