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
US20100036334A1Inactive Publication Date: 2010-02-11TYCO HEALTHCARE GRP LP
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Current Assignee / Owner
TYCO HEALTHCARE GRP LP
Publication Date
2010-02-11
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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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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