Surgery: kinesitherapy – Kinesitherapy – Vacuum
Reexamination Certificate
2006-02-28
2006-02-28
DeMille, Danton (Department: 3764)
Surgery: kinesitherapy
Kinesitherapy
Vacuum
C601S007000, C604S315000, C602S043000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07004915
ABSTRACT:
A system for stimulating the healing of tissue comprises a porous pad positioned within a wound cavity, and an airtight dressing secured over the pad, so as to provide an airtight seal to the wound cavity. A proximal end of a conduit is connectable to the dressing. A distal end of the conduit is connectable to a negative pressure source, which may be an electric pump housed within a portable housing, or wall suction. A canister is positioned along the conduit to retain exudates suctioned from the wound site during the application of negative pressure. A first hydrophobic filter is positioned at an opening of the canister to detect a canister full condition. A second hydrophobic filter is positioned between the first filter and the negative pressure source to prevent contamination of the non-disposable portion of the system by exudates being drawn from the wound. An odor filter is positioned between the between the first and second hydrophobic filters to aid in the reduction of malodorous vapors. A securing means is supplied to allow the portable housing to be secured to a stationary object, such as a bed rail or intravenous fluid support pole. A means for automated oscillation of pressure over time is provided to further enhance and stimulate the healing of an open wound. A means for varying pump drive frequency and a means for managing a portable power supply are provided to increase battery life and improve patient mobility.
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Beard Mark Stephen James
Boynton Thomas A.
Heaton Keith Patrick
Hunt Kenneth William
Randolph L. Tab
DeMille Danton
KCI Licensing Inc.
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