Wound treatment apparatus employing reduced pressure

Details Wound treatment apparatus employing reduced pressure Wound treatment apparatus employing reduced pressure

2007-10-09

2007-10-09

Lewis, Kim M. (Department: 3772)

Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage

Bandage structure

Skin laceration or wound cover

C602S003000, C602S046000, C604S289000, C604S304000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10009294

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus is described for stimulating healing of wounds, particularly burns, to the hands or feet. The apparatus comprises an envelope for receiving the affected part of the body. The envelope (12) comprises an air-tight cover which contains a porous pad (22, 24, 26) for covering the wound. Means are provided for connecting the interior of the envelope to a source of suction.

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