Device with controller and pump modules for providing negative pressure for wound therapy
AssigneeKalypto Medical, Inc.
InventorsJohn Buan, Alan Carlson, Daniel Gelfman
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Abstract
A device for use with a negative pressure bandage for supply negative pressure. The device includes a pump module and a controller module. The pump module contains a power source and a pump. The pump module is removably contained in the controller module. The pump module and controller module can be connected with a connector that provides both a physical and pneumatic connection. The controller module may include one of more visual indicators for allowing the status of the device to be observed at a distance.
Claims18
A device for use with a negative pressure wound therapy bandage, the device comprising:
- a controller module including:
- a housing configured to receive a pump module and configured to substantially enclose the pump module;
- a circuit board having a CPU and support electronics;
- a check valve;
- and,
- a pressure sensor;
- and
- the pump module including a pump and a power source, the pump module configured to be placed in the housing recess and to be removably enclosed by the housing,
- wherein negative pressure from the pump is communicated through at least the check valve to the negative pressure wound therapy bandage.
A kit comprising:
- a device including:
- a controller module including:
- a housing configured to receive a pump module and configured to substantially enclose the pump module,
- a circuit board having a CPU and support electronics,
- a check valve, and,
- a pressure sensor;
- and,
- the pump module including a pump and a power source, the pump module configured to be placed in the housing and to be removably enclosed by the housing;
- a negative pressure wound therapy bandage,
- wherein negative pressure from the pump is communicated through at least the check valve to the negative pressure wound therapy bandage.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.