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Canister for receiving wound exudate in a negative pressure therapy system

  • US 8,679,081 B2
  • Filed: 06/05/2012
  • Issued: 03/25/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/09/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system to promote the healing of an exuding wound, the system comprising:

  • a collection canister configured to collect exudates removed from the wound, the collection canister comprising;

    an interior wall defining an internal chamber configured to be in fluid communication with a vacuum source through a vacuum port and with a wound dressing;

    a baffle mechanism disposed within the internal chamber, the baffle mechanism configured to dampen the movement of exudates aspirated from the wound; and

    a fluid solidifier disposed within the collection canister and enclosed by a fluid soluble material, the fluid solidifier configured to be positioned in a portion of the canister.

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