Wound dressing
US9820888B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 24, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 21, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 24, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F13/01038
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments disclosed within herein relate to a wound dressing, suitable for use in negative pressure wound therapy, comprising a body of porous material, the body of porous material comprising a plurality of cuts which provide regions of flexibility within the body. Further embodiments relate to methods of manufacturing and method of use of such wound dressings. In addition, the wound dressing can comprise a retaining mechanism removably coupled to the material and configured to retain the material in the expanded conformation.
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