TARGETED DELIVERY OF MAGNETICALLY TAGGED ACTIVE AGENTS IN COMBINATION WITH NEGATIVE PRESSURE WOUND THERAPY

摘要

Methods and systems for treating a wound using targeted delivery of magnetically-tagged active agents in combination with negative pressure wound therapy are presented. In particular, a magnetically-active wound insert may be used to attract magnetically-tagged stem cells to a wound site to treat the wound.

主权项

1. A wound treatment system, comprising:
a wound dressing comprising:
a drape coupled to the skin adjacent a wound of a patient such that the drape covers the wound and forms a space between the drape and the wound; anda wound insert disposed within the space configured to attract a magnetically-tagged therapeutic agent, the wound insert having a surface and an interior portion; and a delivery member configured to provide the magnetically-tagged therapeutic agent.