Methods and devices for applying closed incision negative pressure wound therapy

摘要

Disclosed herein are devices, systems and methods for using such devices and systems for treating incisions and wounds. In an aspect, disclosed is a device having a generally planar tension relief module and a flexible sealant structure sized to cover the tension relief module, the flexible sealant structure comprising a lower adhesive surface. The tension relief module includes a conduit structure having a plurality of support structures on an upper surface of the conduit structure and at least one opening extending through the conduit structure from a lower surface to the upper surface. At least a portion of the conduit structure is adapted to be aligned with a longitudinal axis of the incision. The tension relief module also includes opposing adhesive structures coupled to the conduit structure. The lower adhesive surface of the flexible sealant structure and the upper surface of the conduit structure form a flow pathway.

主权项

1. A method of treating an incision, the method comprising:
extending a first tab coupled to a first portion of a conduit structure away from a second tab opposite to the first tab and coupled to a second portion of the conduit structure to stretch the first and second tabs from a relaxed configuration towards a first tensile configuration; positioning the conduit structure over and along a longitudinal axis of an incision, wherein the conduit structure comprises at least one opening extending through the conduit structure from a lower surface to an upper surface of the conduit structure; adhering the first tab to a first healthy skin surface on a first side of the incision; adhering the second tab to a second healthy skin surface on a second side of the incision; applying a flexible sealant structure over the conduit structure forming a flow pathway over the upper surface of the conduit structure; and relieving tension on the incision.