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Self contained wound dressing apparatus

  • US 10,384,041 B2
  • Filed: 04/11/2017
  • Issued: 08/20/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/07/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A negative pressure wound therapy apparatus comprising:

  • a wound dressing configured to enclose a wound and provide a seal around a perimeter of the wound, the wound dressing comprising a first layer and a second layer arranged in superposed relation, the first layer configured to absorb and capture wound fluid and the second layer positioned over the first layer;

    a pump system comprising;

    a vacuum pump configured to apply vacuum pressure to the wound to draw wound fluid away from the wound, wherein the vacuum pump is positioned within the wound dressing;

    a pressure sensor configured to detect pressure within the wound dressing, the pressure sensor positioned within the wound dressing;

    a controller configured to control the vacuum pump,wherein the pump system is configured to communicate wirelessly with an external electronic device.

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