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Tissue closure treatment system, patient interface and method

  • US 6,936,037 B2
  • Filed: 04/08/2003
  • Issued: 08/30/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/31/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A dressing assembly for a closed wound or incision, which comprises:

  • an external patient interface including a fluid transfer component, said fluid transfer component being adapted for transferring fluid from the closed wound or incision;

    said fluid transfer component including a foam core and a wicking material piece fluidically communicating with said foam core, said wicking material piece being adapted for placement on intact skin adjacent to said closed wound or incision;

    said external patient interface including an overdrape placed over said fluid transfer component in contact with a surrounding skin surface; and

    a pressure source connected to the fluid transfer component.

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