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US 2011/0034888 A1Published application
Wound shield
AssigneeAalnex, Inc.
InventorAdel Aali
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Abstract
A preformed wound shield includes a frame formed of one or more layers of suitable material and any suitable covering. Exudate absorbing or transporting material may also be one of two or more layers of material forming the frame.
Claims21
1-11. (canceled)
A shield for protecting a wound, the shield comprising:
- a conformable frame having a preformed shape to circumscribe the wound, the preformed shape comprising a preformed cross-section, a preformed span, and a preformed geometry;
- a first adhesive layer securing the conformable frame around the wound;
- a lid engaging the conformable frame to enclose a space about the wound, the lid configured to allow for moisture transmission;
- and
- a second adhesive layer securing the lid to the conformable frame;
- wherein the lid and the conformable frame are configured to retain a partial vacuum within the space when suction is applied thereto.
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A method of shielding a wound on a patient, the method comprising:
- selecting a preformed conformable frame to circumscribe a wound, the conformable frame having a preformed cross-section, a preformed span, and a preformed geometry;
- adhering the preformed conformable frame around the wound;
- after adhering the preformed conformable frame around the wound, securing a moisture permeable dressing to the conformable frame so as to enclose a space about the wound;
- and
- applying suction to create at least a partial vacuum within the space.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.