Multi-lumen connector

摘要

Apparatus is disclosed for applying negative pressure to a wound site to promote healing. The apparatus includes a porous pad for application to the wound, a suction tube linking the porous pad to a source of negative pressure, a container for collecting fluid exudate from the wound interposed between the porous pad and the source of negative pressure and a quick disconnect connector linking a first section of the suction tube leading to the porous pad with a second section leading to the container, said connector comprising two separable and non-interchangeable parts, said first section of the suction tube comprising a multi-lumen tube, one lumen being provided for applying suction to the porous pad and another being provided for monitoring pressure, said multi-lumen tube being fixedly attached at one end to the container and at the other end to one of said separable parts, said one separable part including sealing means whereby the lumens are connected in air-tight manner to said second section of the suction tube.

主权项

1. Apparatus for providing negative pressure to a wound through an adapter, comprising:
a first tube comprising a single lumen tube having first end adapted to be fluidly connected to the adapter for providing reduced pressure and a second end, a second tube comprising at least two lumens, a first lumen having a first end adapted to be fluidly connected to a pressure sensor and a second end, and a second lumen having a first end adapted to be fluidly connected to a source of reduced pressure and a second end; and a connector comprising a first part and a second part, each part having a first end fluidly linkable and sealable to the other, the first part having a second end fluidly connected to the second end of the first tube, and the second part having a second end fluidly connected to the second ends of the first lumen and the second lumen of the second tube.