Systems, apparatuses, and methods for sizing a subcutaneous, reduced-pressure treatment device
AssigneeKCI Licensing, Inc.
InventorsChristopher Brian Locke, Timothy Mark Robinson, Kingsley Robert George Flower
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Abstract
Systems, apparatuses, and methods for sizing a subcutaneous reduced-pressure treatment device are presented. The subcutaneous reduced-pressure treatment device typically includes a drape envelope with a manifold in the envelope that is adapted for use in a body cavity. In a sizing step, a sizing tool is used to seal and cut simultaneously the reduced-pressure treatment device so as to keep the manifold away from tissue. Other systems, apparatuses, and methods are presented.
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A method of sizing a reduced-pressure treatment device for placement within a body cavity of a patient, the method comprising:
- providing the reduced-pressure treatment device for disposing within the body cavity, wherein the reduced-pressure treatment device comprises:
- a manifold member,
- a first encapsulating member having a first side and a second, patient-facing side,
- a second encapsulating member having a first side and a second, patient-facing side, wherein fenestrations are formed in the second encapsulating member,
- wherein the first encapsulating member and second encapsulating member encapsulate the manifold member, and
- a first reduced-pressure interface fluidly coupled to the manifold member for delivering reduced pressure to the manifold member;
- and
- sizing the reduced-pressure treatment device to form a fitted treatment device that fits the body cavity using a sizing tool, the sizing step comprising:
- sealing the treatment device along an adjustment edge and simultaneously cutting the treatment device along the adjustment edge.
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A method of providing reduced-pressure treatment in a body cavity of a patient, the method comprising:
- providing a reduced-pressure treatment device, wherein the reduced-pressure treatment device comprises:
- a manifold member,
- a first encapsulating member having a first side and a second, patient-facing side,
- a second encapsulating member having a first side and a second, patient-facing side, wherein fenestrations are formed on the second encapsulating member, and
- wherein the first encapsulating member and second encapsulating member encapsulate the manifold member, and
- a first reduced-pressure interface fluidly coupled to the manifold member for delivering reduced pressure to the manifold member;
- sizing the treatment device using a sizing tool to form a fitted treatment device that fits the body cavity, the sizing step comprising:
- sealing the treatment device along an adjustment edge, and
- simultaneously cutting the treatment device along the adjustment edge;
- placing a portion of the fitted treatment device in the body cavity;
- fluidly coupling a reduced-pressure source to the manifold member;
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- placing a sealing member on a portion of a patient's epidermis to form a fluid seal over the abdominal cavity.
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An open-cavity, reduced-pressure treatment system for providing reduced-pressure treatment within a body cavity of a patient, the system comprising:
- a treatment device for disposing within the body cavity, the treatment device comprising:
- a plurality of encapsulated members, each encapsulated member comprising:
- a manifold member,
- a first encapsulating member having a first side and a second, patient-facing side, and
- a second encapsulating member having a first side and a second, patient-facing side, wherein fenestrations are formed on the second encapsulating member, and wherein the first encapsulating member and second encapsulating member encapsulate the manifold member, and
- a first reduced-pressure interface fluidly coupled to the manifold member of each of the plurality of encapsulated members for delivering reduced pressure to the manifold member;
- a sizing tool for simultaneously sealing and cutting the treatment device, wherein the sizing tool is adapted to size the treatment device to form a fitted treatment device;
- a sealing member for disposing on a portion of a patient's epidermis to form a fluid seal over the treatment device and the body cavity;
- a reduced-pressure delivery conduit;
- a reduced-pressure source fluidly coupled to the reduced-pressure delivery conduit;
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- a second reduced-pressure interface for coupling to the sealing member and adapted to fluidly couple the reduced-pressure delivery conduit to the first reduced-pressure interface.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.