Negative pressure wound closure device and systems and methods of use in treating wounds with negative pressure
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1. An apparatus for wound treatment, comprising:
- an elongate layer of material configured to be placed in contact with a wound, the elongate layer capable of being formed into an annular shape; and
a lip integral with the elongate layer and extending outwardly from the elongate layer when the elongate layer is arranged in an annular shape;
wherein the lip is configured to be positioned beneath the fascia of a patient; and
wherein a portion of the elongate layer extends above a plane on a top surface of the lip when the elongate layer is formed into the annular shape.
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Abstract
Certain embodiments described herein are directed to an elongated layer of material and a lip to be placed in contact with a wound and the elongated layer of material to be wrapped around a wound filler, their methods of use and systems incorporating the same, wherein the wound filler lip is configured to be positioned beneath the fascia. Additionally, some embodiments described herein are directed to the closure of the wound and the use of attachment mechanisms on the elongate layer and lip to attach to the wound surface.
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1. An apparatus for wound treatment, comprising:
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an elongate layer of material configured to be placed in contact with a wound, the elongate layer capable of being formed into an annular shape; and a lip integral with the elongate layer and extending outwardly from the elongate layer when the elongate layer is arranged in an annular shape; wherein the lip is configured to be positioned beneath the fascia of a patient; and wherein a portion of the elongate layer extends above a plane on a top surface of the lip when the elongate layer is formed into the annular shape. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
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