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Device for wound therapy and prevention of bleeding

  • US 5,643,315 A
  • Filed: 09/22/1994
  • Issued: 07/01/1997
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/22/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A device for wound therapy and prevention of bleeding comprising:

  • a transparent pressurized balloon adapted to be placed over a body skin wound wherein intact skin is immediately contiguous such a wound;

    said pressurized balloon having a lower face adapted to face such a wound and immediately contiguous intact skin;

    means disposed beneath said lower face of said balloon comprising an adhesive layer adapted to span such a wound and stick to such immediately contiguous intact skin; and

    means for holding said balloon in place over such a wound and immediately contiguous intact skin while said adhesive layer sticks to such immediately contiguous intact skin and said balloon applies pressure against such a wound and immediately contiguous skin without obstructing a view through said balloon, wherein said means disposed beneath said lower face of said balloon comprising an adhesive layer adapted to span such a wound and stick to such immediately contiguous intact skin comprises;

    an absorbent layer disposed between said adhesive layer and said lower face of said balloon.

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