Minimal contact treatment device

Details Minimal contact treatment device Minimal contact treatment device

2002-05-10

2010-06-08

Hand, Melanie J (Department: 3761)

Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage

Bandage structure

Skin laceration or wound cover

C602S041000, C602S048000, C602S054000, C602S055000, C602S058000, C604S304000, C604S305000, C604S307000

Reexamination Certificate

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07732656

ABSTRACT:
A tissue treatment device has a flexible treatment portion that includes one or more parts and holes arranged in an openwork. A treatment area is defined in the openwork. The treatment portion is deployed such that the treatment area is positioned over tissue to be treated. The openwork minimizes contact between the tissue treatment device and the tissue being treated. A flexible cover is secured against the flexible treatment portion to close the holes and form a treatment volume in the openwork. The minimal contact between the tissue treatment device and the tissue being treated promotes a desired clinical objective.

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