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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 06, 2000
Filed:
Feb. 06, 1998
David S Zamierowski, Shawnee Mission, KS (US);
Kinetic Concepts, Inc., San Antonio, TX (US);
Abstract
A patient interface system includes a fluid transfer subsystem comprising a primary fluid transfer element fluidically communicating with the wound and a secondary fluid transfer element/manifold in contact therewith. A drape subsystem covers the fluid transfer elements and includes a film material membrane. A fluid conveying subsystem includes a vacuum source connected to the secondary fluid transfer element/manifold by a suction tube for creating a negative, sub-atmospheric pressure within the interface system for extracting fluids collected in the interface system. A fluid supply is provided for supplying various types of fluids to the interface system.