Negative pressure treatment system with heating and cooling provision
US9724243B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 9, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 8, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 5, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/366
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus and method for the controlled acceleration, and/or retardation of the body's inflammatory response comprises a foam pad for insertion into a wound site, a drape covering the foam pad, and a thermal control element configured to be placed proximate the wound site. The foam pad is placed in fluid communication with a vacuum source for promotion of the controlled acceleration or retardation of the body's inflammatory response. The thermal control element has a pair of flexible sheets for receiving a thermally conductive fluid.
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