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 wound dressing and to a device for use in negative-pressure wound therapy, in particular for wounds in the abdominal region, and also to methods for producing the device. The wound dressing includes at least one flexible film for application onto the wound bed, more particularly onto exposed internal organs or onto the greater omentum, and furthermore at least one pocket, which is present on the side of the wound dressing that faces away from the wound during use and which simplifies the uniform application and placement of the wound dressing on the wound bed.

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 bandage set suitable for use in the treatment of wound cavities, especially for use in the treatment of wound cavities by means of negative pressure, comprising i) a first bandage material as wound contact layer, comprising a flexible, perforated film (11, 21, 31) having a first and a second side, the perforations (15) present in the film being provided in such a way that the perforation edges (16) protrude from the second side of the film (11, 21, 31), with three-dimensional structures being present on the second side of the film (11, 21, 31), and the first side being intended for contacting with a wound base (3), more particularly the internal surface of a wound tube, ii) a separately provided second bandage material for introduction into a wound cavity, comprising a porous polymer foam (12, 22, 32), the polymer foam (12, 22, 32) being an open-cell polymer foam which comprises struts (14) on or close to its surface and/or which comprises, on its surface, hollow spaces (13) open t

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus suitable for use in the negative-pressure therapy of the open abdomen, including a first bandage ply (11, 21, 31) having a first and a second side, as organ-protecting layer, the first side being intended for application to a wound base (3), more particularly exposed internal organs or the greater omentum, a second bandage ply (12, 22) provided separately from the first bandage ply and having a first and a second side, the first side of the second bandage ply (12, 22) being intended for application to the second side of the first bandage ply, a joining means by means of which the second bandage ply (12, 22), after application of the first ply (11, 21, 31) to exposed internal organs or to the greater omentum, can be joined to the first bandage ply (11, 21, 31), making it possible to avoid movement of the first bandage ply (11, 21, 31) with respect to the second bandage ply (12, 22) as far as possible during the therapy and/or facilitating simultaneous removal of first (11,

Abstract: A wound care product having buffer substances and a wound cover, and a method for treatment of a wound therewith. The wound cover has a foam. The pH value of the buffer solution obtained when the buffer substances are dissolved in demineralized water at 37° C. is between 3 and 7.

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: A connection device for use in the negative pressure therapy of wounds, includes a flexible conduit having at least two lumens and being constructed for impingement with negative pressure and/or fluid media; a coupling body made of an elastomeric flexible material, and non-detachably molded onto a wound-side end section of the conduit and being constructed for arrangement on a negative pressure bandage which covers the wound and seals the wound against the atmosphere, wherein the conduit communicates with a wound space through at least one opening in the coupling body; and a fluid inlet section for insertion through an opening in the negative pressure bandage into the wound space. The fluid inlet section is formed on the coupling body and protrudes over a walling of the coupling body, which walling faces the negative pressure bandage. The fluid inlet section is fluidly connected interiorly of the coupling body with a further lumen for delivering a fluid medium.

Abstract: A connection device for use in the negative pressure therapy of wounds includes a flexible conduit which can be impinged with negative pressure and/or fluid media, the conduit having at least two lumens, a coupling body formed by an elastomeric flexible material which is non-detachably injection molded to a wound-side end section of the conduit, and being constructed for placement on a negative pressure bandage which covers and seals the wound negative pressure tight against the atmosphere, the conduit communicating through at least one opening in the coupling body with the wound space, and an end cap attached and preferably non-detachably fastened to the injection molded-on material of the coupling body, thereby sealing the coupling body tight against the outside.

Abstract: A system (10) for combined vacuum and instillation treatment of wounds on the human or animal body. The system (10) has a vacuum unit (14) with a housing (18) of a first housing type and an instillation unit (30, 30a, 30b) with a housing (34, 34a 34b) of a second housing type. The housing (34, 34a, 34b) of the second housing type has an openable and closable cover (46, 46a, 46b) through which a conduit passage area (42) is accessible. The housing (18) of the first housing type has a first securing mechanism (50) which can be connected to a second securing mechanism (52, 52a, 52b) of the housing (34, 34a, 34b) of the second housing type with a form fit, a snap fit, a latching fit, a fit engaging behind with a form fit or with a clamping fit.

Abstract: The invention refers to a device for the negative pressure wound therapy comprising a cover material for the air-tight sealing of the wound and the wound surroundings; a means suitable for the generation of a negative pressure in the wound area, preferably a means for the functional connection of the wound area with a negative pressure source outside of the cover material in such a way that a negative pressure can be generated in the wound area and fluids can be drawn out of the wound area by suction; and a wound dressing, whereby the wound dressing contains an open-cell foam on the basis of a cross-linked polyorganosiloxane. The invention also refers to the use of open-cell foam on the basis of a cross-linked polyorganosiloxane for use in the negative pressure wound therapy, in particular in patients with a BMI of less than 18.

Abstract: A liquid collection container (8) for a device (2) for providing a vacuum for medical applications and for vacuum treatment of wounds in the human or animal body. The device (2) has a first housing part (4) having a vacuum-generating apparatus and the container (8) for collecting bodily fluids. The container (8) has a grip opening (24) formed for manual gripping, wherein an inner volume of the container (8) also extends into a region (28) adjacent to a wall (30) that bounds the grip opening (24). The region (28) adjacent to a wall (30) that bounds the grip opening (24) is formed by at least one chamber (32) in the interior of the container (8), that chamber being closed off in such a manner that it does not communicate with other, in particular adjacent chambers (40, 48, 45) in the interior of the container (8).

Abstract: A liquid-accommodating container (8) for a device (2) providing vacuum for medical applications, in particular for the vacuum treatment of wounds in a human or animal body. The container (8) has two half-shell parts (20, 22), which are permanently joined to each other and bound the interior of the container in the joined state. A filter (100) lies against an inner region (106) of the half-shell part (22) facing away from a first housing part (4) on one side and against a sealing element (54) on the other side under axial stress in an axial direction (102). The sealing element (54) is attached to the half-shell part (20) facing the first housing part (4), wherein the axial stress is formed by the joining of the half-shell parts (20, 22) and associated deformation of the sealing element (54) by the filter (100).

Abstract: The invention relates to a fastening device for a negative-pressure therapy appliance, in particular for negative-pressure treatment of wounds on the human or animal body, comprising a holding means, a hollow body and a receiving area.

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: A device (2) for generating a vacuum for vacuum therapy of wounds has a facility for generating a vacuum and a vessel (10) for receiving wound exudates suctioned out of a wound. The vessel (10) can be detachably fastened to the device. A connection (12) is provided for a suction tube, the suction tube leading to the body to establish vacuum communication among the facility generating the vacuum, the vessel (10) and the suction tube. A holding facility (102) provides for detachable fastening of the device (2) onto a strut or bar and comprises an essentially rigid holding part (104), which can be attached to a housing (4) of the device and which has a receptacle (106) for detachable disposition of a flexible holding strap (108). The holding strap (108) can be wrapped around the strut or bar through application of a tensile force.

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.