REDUCED-PRESSURE, LINEAR WOUND CLOSING BOLSTERS AND SYSTEMS
First Claim
1. A reduced-pressure, linear-wound closing bolster for managing a linear wound, the bolster comprising:
- a pivotable frame having a first closing member, a second closing member, and an interior space, the pivotable frame operable to move between an extended position and a contracted position;
a manifold member disposed within the interior space;
a first gripping member coupled to the first closing member, the first gripping member for transmitting a closing force from the first closing member to a first edge of the linear wound; and
a second gripping member coupled to the second closing member, the second gripping member for transmitting a closing force from the second closing member to a second edge of the linear wound.
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Abstract
A reduced-pressure, linear-wound closing bolster has a pivotable frame that moves from an extended position to a compressed position under the influence of reduced pressure. The closing bolster may have a first closing member, a second closing member, and an interior space. A manifold member is disposed within the interior space and may be coupled to the pivotable frame. When a reduced pressure is applied, the pivotable frame is urged from the extended position to the compressed position. A first gripping member for transmitting a closing force from the first closing member to a first edge of a linear wound may be attached. Likewise, a second gripping member for transmitting a closing force from the second closing member to a second edge of the linear wound may be attached. Systems and methods are also presented.
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22 Claims
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1. A reduced-pressure, linear-wound closing bolster for managing a linear wound, the bolster comprising:
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a pivotable frame having a first closing member, a second closing member, and an interior space, the pivotable frame operable to move between an extended position and a contracted position; a manifold member disposed within the interior space; a first gripping member coupled to the first closing member, the first gripping member for transmitting a closing force from the first closing member to a first edge of the linear wound; and a second gripping member coupled to the second closing member, the second gripping member for transmitting a closing force from the second closing member to a second edge of the linear wound. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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11. A reduced-pressure, linear wound treatment system comprising:
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a closing bolster for placing on a patient'"'"'s skin over a linear wound and operable to move between an extended position and a compressed position, the closing bolster comprising a pivotable frame having an interior space and a manifold member disposed within the interior space and coupled to the pivotable frame; a sealing subsystem for providing a fluid seal between the closing bolster and the patient; a reduced-pressure subsystem for delivering a reduced pressure to the sealing subsystem; wherein the sealing subsystem and reduced-pressure subsystem are operable to deliver a reduced pressure to the closing bolster; and wherein the closing bolster is operable under reduced pressure to go to the compressed position and thereby develop an inward force. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. (canceled)
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18. A method of applying a closing force to a linear wound on a patient, the method comprising the steps of:
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providing a reduced-pressure, linear-wound closing bolster, wherein the reduced-pressure, linear-wound closing bolster comprises a manifold member and a pivotable frame that has an interior space and a first closing member, which has a first longitudinal edge and a second longitudinal edge, and has a second closing member, which has a first longitudinal edge and a second longitudinal edge; placing the second longitudinal edge of the first closing member proximate a first edge of the linear wound; placing the second longitudinal edge of the second closing member proximate a second edge of the linear wound; forming a fluid seal between pivotable frame and the patient'"'"'s skin; and providing a reduced pressure to the interior space of the pivotable frame. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21)
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