Void-filling wound dressing
AssigneeCombat Medical Systems, LLC
InventorsCorey Russ, Christopher Murphy
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Abstract
A wound dressing includes a wound-filling member attached to a hemostasis inducer that can be impregnated with an active compound, such as coagulants. The wound dressing can be placed in wounds to provide pressure, as well as chemical action, to promote blood coagulation and thereby arrest bleeding. A wrap can be attached to the wound dressing to provide an easy and quick method of securing the wound dressing. The wound dressing can be compressed in a small package for easy transport.
Claims29
A dressing for treating wounds, the dressing comprising:
- a hemostasis inducer with a wound contacting side and a back side;
- a wound-filling member configured to conform to the shape of a wound cavity;
- a wrap coupled to an edge of the hemostasis inducer;
- a cover over the back side of the hemostasis inducer.
A dressing for treating wounds, the dressing comprising:
- a hemostasis inducer with a wound contacting side and a back side;
- a compressible member configured to conform to the shape of a wound cavity and coupled to the back side of the hemostasis inducer;
- an elastic wrap attached to an edge of the hemostasis inducer;
- a cover over the back side of the hemostasis inducer.
A method of treating a wound, the method comprising the steps of:
- opening a package containing a compressed wound dressing, the wound dressing comprising a hemostasis inducer with a wound contacting side and a back side, a compressible member attached to the back side of the gauze, and a wrap attached to an edge of the gauze;
- placing the wound dressing in a cavity of the large wound, oriented such that the wound contacting side faces the cavity;
- allowing the compressible member to expand at least partially within the cavity, wherein the compressible member at least partially presses the hemostasis inducer against the cavity;
- wrapping the wrap around the hemostasis inducer and compressible member to secure the wound dressing to the wound.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.