Externally-applied patient interface system and method
US9968488B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 12, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 8, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/33
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surface-wound healing dressing for a wound or incision includes a slip drain located within the closed wound or incision. A wick is placed over the closed wound or incision in contact with the slip drain. A mat is placed over the wick and adapted for fluidic communication therewith. A recoil core includes a foam material and is adapted for placement on the mat. A wound healing method includes the steps of placing a slip drain, placing a wick over the slip drain, placing a recoil core over the wick and covering the recoil core with an overdrape. The overdrape is adapted for connection to an external negative pressure source, such as a vacuum.
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