Methods and devices for the prevention of incisional surgical site infections
US9974564B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 24, 2017 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 24, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/3429
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical access device for facilitating access through an incision to a surgical site in a patient's body has a pliable membrane which is configured to engage and expand the incision. The pliable membrane includes a base layer, a permeable membrane attached to the base layer, and a fluid channel disposed between the layers. The fluid channel is fluidly coupled to a fluid source. The fluid is delivered to the surgical site via the permeable membrane. The surgical access device may also have a locking mechanism for holding the device in a desired configuration.
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