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Wound closure device

  • US 10,702,420 B2
  • Filed: 12/11/2017
  • Issued: 07/07/2020
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/22/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of closing a wound, comprising:

  • placing a support member over a wound, the support member comprising a plurality of first side supports and a plurality of second side supports, the first side supports and second side supports coupled with an elongate member extending a distance generally parallel to the wound, the elongate member comprising a longitudinal axis, the first side supports and the second side supports configured to rotate about the longitudinal axis;

    fluidically connecting the wound to a source of negative pressure;

    applying negative pressure to the wound via the source of negative pressure; and

    wherein the negative pressure is applied to a space under a cover layer positioned over the support member, the cover layer comprising a port.

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