REDUCED-PRESSURE, LINEAR WOUND CLOSING BOLSTERS AND SYSTEMS

摘要

A reduced-pressure, linear-wound closing bolster has a pivotable frame that moves from an extended position to a compressed position under the influence of reduced pressure. The closing bolster may have a first closing member, a second closing member, and an interior space. A manifold member is disposed within the interior space and may be coupled to the pivotable frame. When a reduced pressure is applied, the pivotable frame is urged from the extended position to the compressed position. A first gripping member for transmitting a closing force from the first closing member to a first edge of a linear wound may be attached. Likewise, a second gripping member for transmitting a closing force from the second closing member to a second edge of the linear wound may be attached. Systems and methods are also presented.

主权项

1. An apparatus for providing reduced pressure to treat a linear wound, comprising:
a closing bolster adapted to be positioned on the linear wound and to apply a closing force to the linear wound in a first direction perpendicular to the linear wound when positioned on the linear wound, the closing bolster comprising (i) a plurality of manifold members being compressible when reduced pressure is applied to the closing bolster, and (ii) a plurality of reinforcing members formed from an anisotropic material operatively coupled to the manifold members and being substantially non-compressive in a second direction parallel to the linear wound when positioned on the linear wound to inhibit compression of the plurality of manifold members in the second direction; a sealing subsystem for providing a fluid seal covering the closing bolster and the linear wound within an internal space for receiving reduced pressure; and wherein the closing bolster is operable to contract to a compressed position when reduced pressure is applied to the internal space to apply the closing force to the linear wound in the first direction.