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DEVICE FOR TRACTION WOUND CLOSURE

  • US 20110066096A1
  • Filed: 09/11/2009
  • Published: 03/17/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/11/2009
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A device for applying traction to skin adjacent to a wound, comprising:

  • (a) a contractible actuator configured to be positioned over a wound and having a base;

    (b) a flexible cover configured to enclose said actuator on all sides and configured to maintain reduced pressure and degree of contraction therein;

    (c) a flange extending laterally from said actuator base;

    (d) means for sealing the said flange to the adjacent skin;

    (e) reduced pressure supply means for connecting to a source of suction, said reduced pressure means cooperating with said cover to supply said reduced pressure within said actuator; and

    (f) actuator means for contracting by suction cooperating with said flange to produce traction of adjacent skin and underlying tissues, and reduce size of the wound.

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