REDUCED-PRESSURE SYSTEMS AND METHODS EMPLOYING A LEAK-DETECTION MEMBER
First Claim
1. A system for treating a tissue site on a patient with reduced pressure, the system comprising:
- a distribution manifold for disposing proximate to the tissue site;
a sealing member for disposing over the distribution, wherein the sealing member comprises at least a portion that is substantially transparent, the sealing member configured to form a sealed space having the distribution manifold therein;
a reduced-pressure source associated with the distribution manifold for providing reduced pressure to the distribution manifold; and
a detection material configured to substantially surround the distribution manifold, wherein the detection material develops a color contrast in response to a leak of the sealing member.
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Abstract
Systems, methods, and apparatus are provided for detecting leaks in systems for treating a patient with reduced pressure. In one instance, a system includes a distribution manifold for disposing proximate to the tissue site and a sealing member for disposing over the distribution manifold and at least a portion of intact epidermis of the patient. The sealing member has at least a portion that is substantially transparent. The system further includes a reduced-pressure source associated with the distribution manifold for providing reduced pressure to the distribution manifold and a leak-detection member sized and configured to substantially surround the distribution manifold. The leak-detection member includes a detection material that develops a color contrast when a portion is exposed to air and a portion is not exposed to air. The leak detection member works with even low flow systems. Other systems, methods, and apparatus are presented.
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23 Claims
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1. A system for treating a tissue site on a patient with reduced pressure, the system comprising:
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a distribution manifold for disposing proximate to the tissue site; a sealing member for disposing over the distribution, wherein the sealing member comprises at least a portion that is substantially transparent, the sealing member configured to form a sealed space having the distribution manifold therein; a reduced-pressure source associated with the distribution manifold for providing reduced pressure to the distribution manifold; and a detection material configured to substantially surround the distribution manifold, wherein the detection material develops a color contrast in response to a leak of the sealing member. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 19, 20, 22)
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9. A method for providing reduced-pressure treatment to a tissue site on a patient, the method comprising:
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disposing a distribution manifold proximate to the tissue site; disposing a detection material around the distribution manifold; covering the distribution manifold and at least partially covering the detection material with a sealing member to seal the distribution manifold in a sealed space, wherein the sealing member has at least a portion that is substantially transparent; providing reduced pressure to the distribution manifold; and identifying a color contrast in the detection material indicative of a leak in the sealed space. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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