Patent ID: 8187210
Filing Date: 2012-05-29
Classification: A61F,A61L,A61M

Abstract:
1. A method for healing a wound, said method comprising: providing a first flexible film having a plurality of holes therein and placing the first flexible film in contact with the wound, the first flexible film having a first, patient-facing side and a second side; providing a porous pad having a first, patient-facing side and a second side; placing the first side of the porous pad on top of the second side of the first flexible film leaving the second side of the porous pad exposed; sealing a periphery of a second flexible film to a periphery of the first flexible film to form an envelope around the porous pad, the second flexible film having a plurality of holes; sealing the envelope within the wound with a drape positioned in contact with an area of skin surrounding the wound; and providing a negative pressure to the porous pad for drawing a flow of exuded fluids from the wound.