18537989. LOW PROFILE DISTRIBUTION COMPONENTS FOR WOUND THERAPY simplified abstract (3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY)

LOW PROFILE DISTRIBUTION COMPONENTS FOR WOUND THERAPY

Organization Name

3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

Inventor(s)

Christopher Brian Locke of Bournemouth (GB)

Thomas Edwards of Southampton (GB)

LOW PROFILE DISTRIBUTION COMPONENTS FOR WOUND THERAPY - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18537989 titled 'LOW PROFILE DISTRIBUTION COMPONENTS FOR WOUND THERAPY

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes systems, apparatuses, and methods for providing negative pressure to a tissue site, particularly for wound therapy. The innovation includes a low-profile dressing interface or connector with fluid pathways for delivering negative pressure to a tissue interface and sensing the pressure within the connector.

• The apparatus includes a first layer of polymeric film with features extending from the inner surface, and a second layer of polymeric film covering the features to form an enclosed space with flow channels. The second layer also has an aperture for fluidly coupling the enclosed space to the tissue interface.

Potential Applications

This technology can be used in medical settings for wound therapy, post-operative care, and tissue healing processes.

Problems Solved

1. Provides a more efficient and low-profile way to deliver negative pressure to tissue sites. 2. Allows for better monitoring and control of the negative pressure applied to the tissue interface.

Benefits

1. Improved wound healing outcomes. 2. Reduced risk of infection. 3. Enhanced patient comfort and compliance with therapy.

Potential Commercial Applications

1. 1. 1. Innovative Negative Pressure Wound Therapy for Enhanced Healing

Possible Prior Art

There are existing negative pressure wound therapy systems on the market, but the specific design and features of this low-profile dressing interface may be novel and not found in prior art.

How does this technology compare to traditional negative pressure wound therapy systems in terms of effectiveness and patient outcomes?

This question requires a comparative study between traditional systems and the innovative low-profile dressing interface to determine the advantages and disadvantages of each.

What are the potential cost implications of implementing this technology in healthcare settings?

Answer: The cost-effectiveness of this technology compared to traditional systems, including factors such as initial investment, maintenance, and overall healthcare savings, needs to be evaluated to understand the financial impact on healthcare providers.

Original Abstract Submitted

Systems, apparatuses, and methods for providing negative pressure to a tissue site are disclosed. Illustrative embodiments may include an apparatus or system for delivering negative-pressure to a tissue site, which can be used in conjunction with low-profile distribution components for wound therapy. Such apparatus may include a low-profile dressing interface or connector comprising at least two side-by-side fluid pathways fluidly coupled to a recessed space of the connector, one for providing negative pressure to a tissue interface or manifold and the other for sensing the negative pressure within the recessed space adjacent the tissue interface. In some embodiments, for example, the apparatus may comprise a first layer of polymeric film having an outer surface, an inner surface, and a plurality of features extending from the inner surface, and a second layer of polymeric film coupled to the first layer. The second layer may have an outer, tissue-facing surface and an inner surface coupled to the first layer and covering the plurality of features to form an enclosed space with the inner surface of the first layer and a plurality of flow channels within the enclosed space. The second layer also includes an aperture defining the recessed space adapted to fluidly coupling the enclosed space to the tissue interface.