# US 2019/0167862 A1 · Collection of amniotic fluid for wound healing > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2019/0167862 A1 - Document ID: US20190167862A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 16/272,245 - Filed: 2019-02-11 - Published: 2019-06-06 - Earliest claimed: 2015-03-04 - Assignees: Pensara, Inc - Applicants: Pensara, Inc - Inventors: Geoffrey Charles JONES - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20190167862A1 ## CPC - A61B 10/0283: {with vacuum aspiration, e.g. caused by retractable plunger or by connected syringe (A61B10/025, A61B10/0266 take precedence)} - A61B 10/0048: {for taking amniotic fluid samples} - A61K 31/00: Medicinal preparations containing organic active ingredients - A61K 33/14: Alkali metal chlorides; Alkaline earth metal chlorides - A61K 35/50: Placenta; Placental stem cells; Amniotic fluid; Amnion; Amniotic stem cells - A61K 38/4833: {Thrombin (3.4.21.5)} - A61M 1/88: {Draining devices having means for processing the drained fluid, e.g. an absorber (for liposuction A61M1/892)} - A61M 1/892: {with treatment of the collected fat} - A61M 1/895: {with means for reinjection of collected fat} - A61M 3/005: {comprising means for injection of two or more media, e.g. by mixing} - A61M 35/00: Devices for applying media, e.g. remedies, on the human body (devices for handling toiletry or cosmetic substances A45D; absorbent pads, e.g. swabs, A61F13/15) - A61M 2202/0494: Obstetrical, amniotic fluid - A61B: DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION (usefulness limited to only animals A61D) - A61K: PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL OR TOILETRY PURPOSES (devices or methods specially adapted for bringing pharmaceutical products into particular physical or administering forms A61J3/00; chemical aspects of, or use of materials for deodorisation of air, for disinfection or sterilisation, or for bandages, dressings, absorbent pads or surgical articles A61L; soap compositions C11D) - A61M: DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY (introducing media into or onto the bodies of animals A61D7/00; means for inserting tampons A61F13/26; devices for administering food or medicines orally A61J; containers for collecting, storing or administering blood or medical fluids A61J1/05); DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY (surgery A61B; chemical aspects of surgical articles A61L); DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR {(Electrotherapy, e.g. producing anaesthesia by the use of alternating or intermittent currents A61N1/36021)} ## Abstract Disclosed are a method of wound healing and an apparatus for the collection, processing and application of amniotic fluid at a wound site to improve healing. The apparatus includes a canister or bag positioned along the vacuum line through which the amniotic fluid and placental aspirate is suctioned. The canister or bag also has a sterile syringe port, through which amniotic fluid can be extracted and later processed. The processed material can then be applied to the wound site of the patient. The apparatus and method disclosed allow for the processing of the amniotic fluid to take place in the same room as the surgical procedure. A kit is provided but not limited to including an amnion rupture tool, a canister or bag for collection, Yankauer suction tip, tubing, and a dual syringe mixing sprayer for reapplication. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A method for healing wounds comprising: use of amniotic fluid during a medical procedure; processing of said amniotic fluid to improve its efficacy for the purposes of wound healing; and administration of said amniotic fluid on a wound of interest, whereby said wound may be healed. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein said medical procedure is either a Caesarian section operation or a natural child birth. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein said processing includes the addition of a hemostat. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The method of claim 3, wherein said hemostat is selected from a group consisting of: a calcium chloride solution and a thrombin solution. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein said administration includes the use of a sprayer whereby therapeutic material may be thinly and evenly applied over the surface of the wound. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The method of claim 5, wherein said sprayer is a dual syringe including amniotic fluid and hemostat. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein said administration includes dermal injection. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein said administration is autologous or non-autologous. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The method of claim 8, wherein the non-autologous administration is the administration of therapeutic amniotic fluid on the fetus of the birthing mother. ### Claim 10 (depends on 8) The method of claim 8, wherein the non-autologous administration is on a human patient. ### Claim 11 (depends on 8) The method of claim 8, wherein the non-autologous administration is on a non-human patient. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein said processing includes cryogenic preservation of said amniotic fluid for future use. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The method of claim 12, wherein the future use includes autologous administration of said amniotic fluid on the original donor and human patient to heal the wounds of said patient. ### Claim 14 (depends on 12) The method of claim 12, wherein the future use includes non-autologous administration of said amniotic fluid on a separate human patient to heal the wounds of said separate human patient. ### Claim 15 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein said amniotic fluid is extracted during an amniocentesis procedure. ### Claim 16 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein said environment includes additional growth factors added to the solution. ### Claim 17 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, further comprising: collecting said amniotic fluid in a mucus trap. ### Claim 18 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, said step of processing comprising: use of a dual syringe to create a solution capable of improving wound healing.