Surgery – Means for introducing or removing material from body for... – Gas application
Reexamination Certificate
2011-02-22
2011-02-22
Stephens, Jacqueline F. (Department: 3761)
Surgery
Means for introducing or removing material from body for...
Gas application
C604S290000, C604S289000, C604S540000, C604S543000, C424S718000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07892198
ABSTRACT:
A device for the topical delivery of nitric oxide gas to an infected area of skin includes a source of nitric oxide gas, a bathing unit, a flow control valve, and a vacuum unit. The bathing unit is adapted to surround the area of the infected skin and form a substantially air-tight seal with the skin surface. The bathing unit is also in fluidic communication with the source of nitric oxide. The flow control valve is position downstream of the source of nitric oxide and upstream of the bathing unit. The flow control valve controls the amount of nitric oxide gas that is delivered to the bathing unit. The vacuum unit is positioned downstream of the bathing unit and is used to withdraw gas from the bathing unit. Application of nitric oxide gas to the infected area of skin reduces levels of bacteria in the infected area and promotes the healing process.
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