20240009376. WOUND FLUID COLLECTION CANISTER WITH INTEGRATED IRRIGATION FLUID PUMP HEAD simplified abstract (3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY)

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WOUND FLUID COLLECTION CANISTER WITH INTEGRATED IRRIGATION FLUID PUMP HEAD

Organization Name

3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

Inventor(s)

Christopher B. Locke of Bournemouth (GB)

Benjamin A. Pratt of Poole (GB)

WOUND FLUID COLLECTION CANISTER WITH INTEGRATED IRRIGATION FLUID PUMP HEAD - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240009376 titled 'WOUND FLUID COLLECTION CANISTER WITH INTEGRATED IRRIGATION FLUID PUMP HEAD

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a device that combines a pump head and a wound fluid collection canister for use with a negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) unit. The device includes a body that houses the canister for collecting wound exudate and a pump head formed by a partially cylindrical recess in the body's wall. A flexible fluid instillation conduit extends along the pump head and can be compressed by a pump rotor from the NPWT unit. The device also includes a first conduit connected to a negative pressure source on the NPWT unit, a second conduit communicating with the wound fluid collection canister, and a third conduit connected to one end of the flexible fluid instillation conduit.

  • The device combines a pump head and a wound fluid collection canister for NPWT.
  • The pump head is formed by a partially cylindrical recess in the body's wall.
  • A flexible fluid instillation conduit is compressed by a pump rotor from the NPWT unit.
  • The device includes conduits for negative pressure source, wound fluid collection, and fluid instillation.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • Negative pressure wound therapy: The device can be used in medical settings for the treatment of wounds that require negative pressure therapy.
  • Wound fluid collection: The canister collects wound exudate, allowing for proper wound management and monitoring.
  • Fluid instillation: The device enables the delivery of fluids to the wound site, facilitating wound cleansing and medication administration.

Problems solved by this technology:

  • Efficient wound fluid collection: The canister efficiently collects wound exudate, preventing it from pooling around the wound and promoting healing.
  • Controlled fluid instillation: The device allows for controlled delivery of fluids to the wound site, ensuring proper wound cleansing and medication administration.

Benefits of this technology:

  • Improved wound management: The device enhances the effectiveness of negative pressure wound therapy by combining fluid collection and instillation functions.
  • Convenience and ease of use: The integrated design of the device simplifies the setup and operation of NPWT units, making it more user-friendly for healthcare professionals.
  • Enhanced patient comfort: The device's efficient fluid collection and controlled fluid instillation contribute to a more comfortable wound healing process for patients.


Original Abstract Submitted

a combined instillation fluid delivery pump head and wound fluid collection canister apparatus for use with a negative pressure wound therapy (npwt) unit includes a body defining a wound fluid collection canister configured to collect wound exudate and defining a pump head formed by a partially cylindrical recess in a wall of the body. the apparatus includes a flexible fluid instillation conduit extending along the pump head to be compressed by a pump rotor from the npwt unit. the apparatus includes a first conduit fluidly coupled on one end of the first conduit to a negative pressure source on the npwt unit. the apparatus includes a second conduit having one end of the second conduit communicating with the wound fluid collection canister. the apparatus includes a third conduit fluidly coupled to one end of the flexible fluid instillation conduit.