Modular wound treatment apparatus with releasable clip connection

摘要

Apparatus for the application of topical negative pressure therapy to a user of the apparatus is described together with a method for protecting said apparatus when subjected to abnormal stresses, the apparatus comprising a device and a waste canister releasably connected thereto wherein the device and waste canister are connected together by clip means, said clip means being subject to failure upon application of abnormal stresses thereby permitting separation of the device and waste canister.

主权项

1. A negative pressure wound therapy apparatus comprising:
a device configured to apply negative pressure to a wound; and a waste canister and one or more fasteners attached to the waste canister, the waste canister comprising a receptacle portion and a face circumscribed by a flange, an entry port and an exit port in fluid communication with the receptacle portion, the exit port being located on the face, and a filter in a fluid path between the entry and exit ports; wherein the one or more fasteners each comprise a first end, a second end, and an engagement element configured to disengageably couple with the device, such that in a first position, the one or more fasteners are configured to couple the waste canister to the device and in a second position, the one or more fasteners are configured to decouple the waste canister from the device.