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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 17, 2009
Filed:
Sep. 20, 2006
Steve Nardi, Taunton, MA (US);
Jesse E Denson, Lincoln, RI (US);
Scott Wudyka, Leominster, MA (US);
Malcolm Bock, Medfield, MA (US);
Steve Nardi, Taunton, MA (US);
Jesse E Denson, Lincoln, RI (US);
Scott Wudyka, Leominster, MA (US);
Malcolm Bock, Medfield, MA (US);
Tyco Healthcare Group LP, Mansfield, MA (US);
Abstract
Apparatus and methods for cyclically compressing the limb of a patient to improve blood flow in the limb. In one embodiment, a compression device includes a compressive section sized and shaped for extending around a portion of the limb for applying compressive pressure and a housing operatively connected to the compressive section. The housing includes first and second housing members movable relative to each other between contracted and expanded positions. A non-pneumatic mechanical actuator is provided in the housing for cyclically moving the first and second housing members from their contracted position to their expanded position.