Wound Dressing of Continuous Fibers

a continuous fiber and wound technology, applied in the field of wound dressings, can solve the problems of inability to heal naturally, absorbent material, subject to difficulties, etc., and achieve the effect of facilitating placement and removal

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-02-11
TYCO HEALTHCARE GRP LP
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[0015]According to another aspect of the disclosure, a wound filler for use with a negative wound pressure therapy apparatus, e.g., may include a wound dressing for defining a reservoir over a wound in which a negative pressure may be maintained by forming a substantially fluid-tight seal around the wound, a vacuum source in fluid communication with the reservoir and being suitable for providing an appropriate negative pressure to the reservoir to help stimulate healing of the wound, and a wound filler matrix disposed within the wound dressing. The wound filler matrix defines a length along a longitudinal axis and comprises at least one continuous fiber configured in a plurality of loo

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Removing these stray fibers can be a labor intensive procedure that may further damage the wound, and neglecting to remove these stray fibers may cause irritation and otherwise inhibit n

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[0038]The present disclosure relates to treatment of a wound using a wound dressing comprising a plurality of fibers, each fiber having a length of at least two (2) inches and in one embodiment, at least 4 inches and in other embodiments, at least 6 inches, and at least 8 inches. The method of treatment entails incorporating the wound dressing into a wound to keep the sides of the wound apart, and removing the wound exudate.

[0039]In more detail, the fiber of the wound dressing may be any fiber having a length of at least two (2) inches. Included within the suitable fibers are natural fibers and man-made fibers.

[0040]Examples of suitable fibers are natural fibers produced by plants, animals and / or geologic processes. For example, natural fibers include alginates, chitosan, rayon, vegetable fibers, which may be generated from arrangements of cellulose and bound together by lignin as in cotton, hemp, jute, flax, ramie and sisal, for example. Also, wood fibers are derived from tree sour...

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Abstract

A method for treating a wound that includes incorporating a wound dressing comprising a plurality of fibers, each fiber having a length of at least two (2) inches, into a wound to cause the walls of the wound to remain apart and allow the wound to heal from the inside to the outside, and removing the wound exudate.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority to, and the benefit of, U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61 / 188,370 filed on Aug. 8, 2008 by Heagle, 61 / 096,105 filed on Sep. 11, 2008 by Corley, and 61 / 147,179 filed on Jan. 26, 2009 by Watson. The entire contents of each of these are hereby being incorporated by reference herein.BACKGROUND[0002]1. Technical Field[0003]The present disclosure relates generally to wound dressings, and in particular to a wound dressing including an assembly or tow of continuous long fibers for receiving and retaining wound fluids in the treatment of acute and chronic wounds.[0004]2. Background of Related Art[0005]Wound dressings are generally placed over a wound to protect and promote healing of the wound. In the case of exuding wounds, such as pressure sores, ulcers and burns, it is customary to provide a dressing having a packing or filler material for receiving, retaining or conveying the wound exudate as it is produ...

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IPC IPC(8): A61F13/15A61M1/00
CPCA61F13/02A61F2013/00238A61F2013/00348A61F2013/00357A61F2013/00412A61F2013/00519A61F2013/00536A61F2013/0054A61F2013/00557A61F2013/00565A61F2013/0057A61M1/0088A61F13/00042A61F13/00063A61F13/00068A61F2013/00842A61F2013/00174A61F13/0216A61M1/916A61M1/915A61M1/982A61M1/98A61F13/00995
Inventor HEAGLE, DAVID G.CORLEY, KEVINWATSON, KRISTIN L.
Owner TYCO HEALTHCARE GRP LP
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