Abstract:
A pump for pumping fluid matter from a treatment site in or on a living being comprises three compartments. A motor-driven pumping element is provided for generating a negative pressure within a wound cover at or near the treatment site, and a motor for providing a driving force to the pumping element is provided in the a first one of the compartments. The pumping element is comprised in a second compartment, and a container for collecting liquid pumped from the treatment site is comprised or integrated in a third compartment. The second compartment is detachably connected to the first and/or third compartment, and the third compartment is detachably connected to the first and/or the second compartment.
Abstract:
A wound dressing comprising a backing layer and an absorbent layer, wherein the absorbent layer comprises a wound facing surface and a non-wound facing surface, said absorbent layer comprises discrete foam pads covering at least 50% of the wound facing surface of the absorbent layer and wherein the non- wound facing surface of the foam pads are attached to the backing layer. The structure of the dressing renders it possible for the foam to expand during wetting without changing the external dimensions of the absorbent layer substantially.
Abstract:
A suction system for removal of exudate from a wound comprises a wound cover which is attachable to a wound circumference of a living being thereby to form an enclosure, and a pump in fluid communication with the enclosure to provide a pressure difference between a negative pressure in the enclosure and an air pressure of an ambient space. A deflectable member is arranged such with respect to the enclosure that the pressure difference may cause deflection of the deflectable member, and a pressure sensing device is located outside the enclosure and arranged to provide a signal in response to the pressure or the deflection of the deflectable member. The deflectable member forms an essentially air tight barrier between the sensor and the enclosure.
Abstract:
A pressure-distributing element for use as a wound-contacting element in connection with negative pressure therapy is provided. This pressure-distributing element is made of a non-absorbing elastomeric material having a shore-value of between 5 and 60 shore A. Further the element is provided with diffuse pathways having a size of between 0,5 and 10 mm s. Such an element will be flexible in use and would enable the user to retain control over the element during use. The element may comprise strands, beads, sheets, interconnected ring-elements and elements having cavities and walls. Further it may comprise combinations thereof. A system for use in connection with NPWT is further provided. This system comprises a pump, a canister an enclosure for the wound and a pressure-distributing element. A method of use is also provided.
Abstract:
A suction system for removal of exudate from a wound comprises a wound cover which is attachable to a wound circumference of a living being thereby to form an enclosure, and a pump in fluid communication with the enclosure to provide a pressure difference between a negative pressure in the enclosure and an air pressure of an ambient space. A deflectable member is arranged such with respect to the enclosure that the pressure difference may cause deflection of the deflectable member, and a pressure sensing device is located outside the enclosure and arranged to provide a signal in response to the pressure or the deflection of the deflectable member. The deflectable member forms an essentially air tight barrier between the sensor and the enclosure.
Abstract:
A device for stimulating the healing of a wound comprises a separating means having a fluid inlet and a gas outlet. The separating means may constitute a collecting container for collecting fluid pumped from the wound. A pump for applying negative pressure comprises pump head and a drive unit. The pump head is connected to the gas outlet of the separating means, and the pump head is detachably attached to the drive unit, so that in use the fluid inlet of the separating means is connected to a wound cover, e.g. via a conduit.
Abstract:
A click-on mechanism for a pump is provided. The mechanism includes a cassette (2) having two air tubes (9, 11) with two inlets (10, 12) and a pump (20) having means for attaching it to the cassette. The pump has two outlets for cooperating with the two inlets. The click-on mechanism reduces the risk of attaching the wrong tubing to the pump.
Abstract:
A wound care device comprising at a skin contacting surface at least two cathodes positioned to be placed on a wound surface and at least one peripheral anode positioned to be placed on healthy skin surface and comprising means for providing current between the at least two cathodes and the at least one peripheral anode.
Abstract:
A wound treatment device for applying a reduced pressure to a wound site, the wound treatment device comprises a wound bandage fluidly connected to a canister and a vacuum source for sucking liquids from the wound site into the canister. The wound treatment device comprises an outlet arrangement defining an outlet of the canister, at least a part of the outlet arrangement being movable within the canister in response to liquid present in the canister so as to prevent said liquid from entering the outlet.
Abstract translation:用于向伤口部位施加减压的伤口处理装置,伤口处理装置包括流体地连接至罐的伤口绷带和用于将伤口部位的液体吸入罐中的真空源。 伤口处理装置包括限定罐的出口的出口装置,出口装置的至少一部分可响应罐中存在的液体而在罐内移动,以防止所述液体进入出口。 p >
Abstract:
A pump (1) including a control unit (4) is provided. The control unit comprises a housing element (9), a valve element (10) where the two elements are rotatable with respect to each other. The control unit can be set in three positions, a balloon inflating position, a reservoir bag pumping position and an air evacuation position. The control unit may comprise a spring release valve (20) for releasing overpressure in the system. The pump is adapted for use with a system for performing anal irrigation. A system for use in anal irrigation and a method for performing anal irrigation are also disclosed.