Abstract: The invention relates to a connection device (2) for use in the negative pressure therapy of wounds, comprising a flexible conducting means (6) and a connecting body (4) made of an elastomeric flexible material which can be applied to a negative pressure dressing which covers the wound and seals the wound off from the atmosphere, wherein the connecting body (4) has a centrally arranged raised first area (8) which receives the conducting means (6), and a flatter flange-shaped second area (10) opposite the first area, which second area forms a contact plane (12) on the negative pressure dressing, wherein a conducting portion (46) which is closed on all sides and is formed by the central first area adjoins a free end of the delivery lumen (42) of the conducting means (6) which opens in the central first area, wherein said conducting portion first opens at a distal end into an interior (16) of the central first area (8) and from there is in fluid communication with the suction lumen (40) of the conducting means (

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for estimating a negative pressure at a wound site during a negative pressure wound therapy. The method comprises the steps of determining a negative pressure value by means of a pressure sensor, determining a pump speed associated with the electrical pump, multiplying the pump speed by a constant to obtain a modification value, and combining said modification value with the negative pressure value determined by means of the pressure sensor to obtain a modified negative pressure value. Said modified negative pressure value corresponds to the estimated negative pressure present at the wound site. The invention further relates to a negative pressure wound therapy system adapted to execute said method of estimating a negative pressure at a wound site.

Abstract: The invention relates to a connection device (2) for use in the negative pressure therapy of wounds, comprising a flexible conducting means (6) and a connecting body (4) made of an elastomeric flexible material which can be applied to a negative pressure dressing which covers the wound and seals the wound off from the atmosphere, wherein the connecting body (4) has a centrally arranged raised first area (8) which receives the conducting means (6), and a flatter flange-shaped second area (10) opposite the first area, which second area forms a contact plane (12) on the negative pressure dressing, wherein a conducting portion (46) which is closed on all sides and is formed by the central first area adjoins a free end of the delivery lumen (42) of the conducting means (6) which opens in the central first area, wherein said conducting portion first opens at a distal end into an interior (16) of the central first area (8) and from there is in fluid communication with the suction lumen (40) of the conducting means (

Abstract: A portable negative pressure wound therapy device adapted to be carried by a user, comprising an electrically actuated suction pump for draining wound fluids from a patient, at least one microelectronic controller, at least one electronic memory and a housing for containing the electrical and/or electronic components. The device further comprises at least one microelectronic impact sensor, wherein the impact sensor is adapted to detect an impact acting on the device.

Abstract: A portable medical device adapted to be carried by a user, comprising at least one electrically actuated means for performing a therapeutic and/or a diagnostic function on a patient, at least one mobile electric power supply, a control unit having at least one microelectronic controller, at least one electronic memory and at least one multi-channel impact sensor unit. The impact sensor unit is adapted to simultaneously detect linear acceleration along the three space axes and angular rates around the three space axes. The impact sensor unit generates impact sensor data sets, which are electronically transferred to the microelectronic controller via an interface. The device further comprises a housing, in which the electric components of the device are contained.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for estimating a negative pressure at a wound site during a negative pressure wound therapy. The method comprises the steps of determining a negative pressure value by means of a pressure sensor, determining a pump speed associated with the electrical pump, multiplying the pump speed by a constant to obtain a modification value, and combining said modification value with the negative pressure value determined by means of the pressure sensor to obtain a modified negative pressure value. Said modified negative pressure value corresponds to the estimated negative pressure present at the wound site. The invention further relates to a negative pressure wound therapy system adapted to execute said method of estimating a negative pressure at a wound site.

Abstract: The invention relates to a connection device for merging at least two line sections in a vacuum-based wound treatment system, wherein the two line sections are arranged on the wound side in relation to the connection device, and wherein the connection device, on the side thereof facing away from the wound, can be connected to a third, multi-lumen line section leading to a vacuum-generating device; the connection device is designed, according to the invention, such that the at least two line sections have a multi-lumen configuration and these line sections each have a multi-lumen attachment device that can be brought into flow communication with the connection device, and such that separate lumens of the two line sections on the wound side also remain separate from each other inside the connection device and inside the third line section.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bandage for use in negative-pressure wound therapy, more particularly for wounds in the abdominal region, comprising a flexible film as a wound contact layer and at least one conduit applied to the film, wherein the conduit communicates with the wound space through openings in the conduit and in the film.

Abstract: An attachment device (2) for use in the vacuum therapy of wounds has a vacuum-tight mounting element (6). A conduit is fastening to the upper side of that mounting element in a vacuum-tight manner. The conduit (4) communicates with the wound space through openings (22) in the mounting element (6) and in the vacuum dressing. The conduit (4) is flexible and flat and is connected to the mounting element (6) non-detachably and extensively in a longitudinal section (8) on the wound side over at least 70% of its surface projected perpendicularly onto the mounting means (6). The conduit (4) is made out of a flexible elastomer material of Shore A hardness of no more than 60 and the thickness (D) of the combined conduit (4) and mounting element (6) is no more than 7 mm.

Abstract: A trimmable wound bandage, in particular film or foil bandage, for air- and negative pressure tight closure of a wound space in negative pressure therapy, includes a flat material layer, in particular on film or foil basis; which effects the air- and negative pressure tight closure, a support element provided on a wound-averted side of the flat material layer and stabilizing the flat material layer in areal extent during application of the bandage, a glue coating provided on a wound-facing side of the flat material layer, a detachable protective layer covering the glue coating until application of the bandage, and multiple manually graspable, in particular tab-shaped or strip-shaped gripping regions provided in circumferential direction of the bandage and distributed over an outer circumference of the bandage, said multiple gripping regions not adhering to the glue coating for facilitating detachment of the protective layer.

Abstract: A connecting device (2) for vacuum treatment of wounds has a conduit element (4) which can be evacuated and a carrier element (6), wherein the connecting device can be disposed onto a vacuum dressing (13) which extends over the wound and tightly seals it from the atmosphere. The conduit element (4) communicates with the wound space through at least one opening (16) in a wall (18) of the conduit element (4) facing the vacuum dressing and through at least one opening in the vacuum dressing (13). The conduit element (4) is flexible and flat and the conduit element (4) and the carrier element (6) are formed in one piece in that, starting from a central longitudinal section (10) which forms a longitudinal channel (12), the conduit element (4) merges on both sides into lateral wing sections (8). The flat conduit element (4) with longitudinal section (10) and lateral wing sections (8) can be widely applied onto the vacuum dressing (13).

Abstract: An apparatus (2) for carrying on the body of a user to generate a vacuum for medical applications, in particular, for the vacuum therapy of wounds on the human or animal body, has a vacuum-producing device and a vessel (10) that is disposable after use for receiving body fluids, in particular, wound exudates suctioned out of a wound, and with a connection (12) for a suction tube leading to the body for this purpose, wherein the vacuum-producing device is disposed in or on a first housing part (4) of the apparatus and the vessel (10) forms a second housing part (8) of the apparatus or is disposed in or on the second housing part (8), and the housing parts (4, 8) are separably fixed one against the other. The apparatus (2) has fastening means so that it can be worn and carried on the body of the user.

Abstract: A device for carrying on the body of a user to generate a vacuum for medical applications, having a vacuum-producing device and a disposable vessel, with a suction tube connection leading to Ihe body, wherein the vacuum-producing device is disposed in a first housing part of the device and the vessel forms a second housing part of the device, and the housing parts are separably fixed one against the other, the device having body fastening means. The housing pans can be separably fixed to each other by a positive-action locking mechanisms and the locking mechanism having a manually operable operating element. The first and/or second housing part is constituted for manual gripping so that the device or the first or second housing part can be gripped and separated from the other housing part, and the manually operable operating element is provided in the region of the manual gripping.

Abstract: A portable device (2) to generate a vacuum for the medical treatment of wounds on the bodies of humans or animals has a vacuum-producing suction pump (90) in a first housing part (4) of the device and a vessel (10) for receiving body liquids. Vacuum is applied for vacuum communication between the suction pump (90), the vessel (10) and a suction tube (82) leading to the body. A pressure sensor (94) measures the pressure in a tube section (88) and a programmable electronic control unit (100) controls the suction pump (90) in dependence on pressure values measured by the pressure sensor (94). The electronic control unit (100) deactivates the suction pump (90) if a rate of change in pressure (?p/?t) detected by the pressure sensor (94) exceeds a defined threshold value toward decreasing vacuum.

Abstract: The invention relates to a connection device for merging at least two line sections in a vacuum-based wound treatment system, wherein the two line sections are arranged on the wound side in relation to the connection device, and wherein the connection device, on the side thereof facing away from the wound, can be connected to a third, multi-lumen line section leading to a vacuum-generating device; the connection device is designed, according to the invention, such that the at least two line sections have a multi-lumen configuration and these line sections each have a multi-lumen attachment device that can be brought into flow communication with the connection device, and such that separate lumens of the two line sections on the wound side also remain separate from each other inside the connection device and inside the third line section.

Abstract: Medical compresses, especially gauze compresses, are proposed which can be especially advantageously folded and stacked.

Abstract: The invention relates to a medical product having a carrier layer, wherein one of the two sides of the carrier layer forming the surface forms an outer side of the medical product, wherein a code is permanently applied to the side forming the outer side wherein the code is a two-dimensional matrix code indicating a uniform source indicator of an internet site comprising application-specific and/or technical data about the medical product. The invention further relates to a set comprising at least one medical product, particularly present in a package, and a decoding device for decoding the identification code and for producing the connection to the internet site, and to the use of the code.

Abstract: A portable device (2) for providing a vacuum for medical vacuum treatment of wounds has a suction pump (90), which generates a vacuum and is located in a housing part (4) of the device as well as a container (10) for receiving body fluids. A programmable electronic control device (100) can drive the suction pump (90), taking into consideration predetermined parameters. A sensor device (120) is provided by means of which the electronic control device (100) can detect when the container (10) is removed from the housing part (4) during vacuum regulation operation, wherein the sensor device (120) emits a signal, on the basis of which the electronic control device (100) detects removal of the container (10) and the electronic control device (100) is designed in such a fashion that it deactivates the suction pump (90) in this case.

Abstract: A portable device (2) to generate a vacuum for the medical treatment of wounds on the bodies of humans or animals has a vacuum-producing suction pump (90) in a first housing part (4) of the device and a vessel (10) for receiving body liquids. Vacuum is applied for vacuum communication between the suction pump (90), the vessel (10) and a suction tube (82) leading to the body. A pressure sensor (94) measures the pressure in a tube section (88) and a programmable electronic control unit (100) controls the suction pump (90) in dependence on pressure values measured by the pressure sensor (94). The electronic control unit (100) deactivates the suction pump (90) if a rate of change in pressure (?p/?t) detected by the pressure sensor (94) exceeds a defined threshold value toward decreasing vacuum.