Modular Wound Overlay for Versatile Reduced Pressure Treatment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current reduced pressure wound treatment systems require multiple devices of varying sizes and shapes to accommodate different types of wounds, leading to increased costs and storage requirements, and there is a need for a device that is simple to apply, remove, and efficiently aspirates fluid while being cost-effective.
Innovation Solution
A versatile reduced pressure treatment appliance with a modular overlay system that can be adjusted in size and shape to fit various wounds, using a combination of cup members and sealing means to maintain controlled reduced pressure, and a vacuum system with a suction drain for efficient fluid removal.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple different types and sizes of wound treatment covers are maintained in inventory to treat a variety of wounds, then the ability to treat different wound types is improved, but the expense and storage space requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent describes a single wound treatment device with an adjustable overlay that can be configured to treat various wound types, sizes, and shapes. The overlay system allows one device to perform multiple functions that previously required multiple specialized devices, thereby reducing inventory requirements while maintaining versatility in wound treatment capabilities
Solution Approach 2:
The device incorporates a segmented overlay system with multiple panels that can be arranged and configured in different patterns. This segmentation allows the single device to adapt to various wound geometries and sizes by assembling different numbers and configurations of overlay panels, eliminating the need to stock multiple pre-configured cover types
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple different types and sizes of wound treatment covers are maintained in inventory to treat a variety of wounds, then the ability to treat different wound types is improved, but the storage space requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent describes a single wound treatment device with an adjustable overlay that can be configured to treat various wound types, sizes, and shapes. The overlay system allows one device to perform multiple functions that previously required multiple specialized devices, thereby reducing inventory requirements while maintaining versatility in wound treatment capabilities
Solution Approach 2:
The device incorporates a segmented overlay system with multiple panels that can be arranged and configured in different patterns. This segmentation allows the single device to adapt to various wound geometries and sizes by assembling different numbers and configurations of overlay panels, eliminating the need to stock multiple pre-configured cover types
3Quantity of substance
If a single wound treatment device is used to treat multiple wound types, then inventory costs and storage space are reduced, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The device incorporates a segmented overlay system with multiple panels that can be arranged and configured in different patterns. This segmentation allows the single device to adapt to various wound geometries and sizes by assembling different numbers and configurations of overlay panels, eliminating the need to stock multiple pre-configured cover types
4Volume of stationary object
If a single wound treatment device is used to treat multiple wound types, then storage space requirements are reduced, but the ease of operation decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The device incorporates a segmented overlay system with multiple panels that can be arranged and configured in different patterns. This segmentation allows the single device to adapt to various wound geometries and sizes by assembling different numbers and configurations of overlay panels, eliminating the need to stock multiple pre-configured cover types
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The appliance allows for efficient treatment of multiple wound types with fewer devices, reducing inventory and storage costs, while being easy to apply and remove, and effectively aspirates fluid, enhancing healing and reducing bacterial density.
Implementation Method 1
connecting a source of reduced pressure (such as a vacuum pump) to the cover in a manner so that an area of reduced pressure is created under the cover
Implementation Method 2
a vacuum system with a suction drain for efficient fluid removal
Data Source
AI summary
A reduced pressure treatment appliance is provided for treating a wound on the body of a patient. In some embodiments, the appliance comprises an overlay, which is further comprised of cup members that may be detached or cut away from the overlay so that the overlay can be adjusted in size and shape. Also, in some embodiments, the overlay is further comprised of a pressure venting valve to maintain a predetermined level of reduced pressure at the site of the wound. In other embodiments, the wound treatment appliance also includes a vacuum system to supply reduced pressure to the site of the wound in the volume under the overlay. In yet other embodiments, the treatment appliance also includes wound packing means to prevent overgrowth of the wound or to encourage growth of wound tissue into an absorbable matrix comprising the wound packing means. In still other embodiments, a suction bulb may be used to provide a source of reduced pressure to an overlay that covers the wound. Finally, methods are provided for using various embodiments of the treatment appliance.