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 connecting device (2) for use in the vacuum therapy of wounds has a suction tube (10) and a vacuum-tight and flexible support means (12) for the suction tube (10), on which the suction tube (10) is held in a vacuum-tight manner, wherein the support means (12) can be applied in an essentially vacuum-tight manner to a vacuum dressing (6) that overlaps the wound and seals it with respect to the atmosphere. A fluid feed tube (40) for conveying a fluid medium to the wound space is located in the same plane as the suction tube (10) and extends to the support means (12). The fluid feed tube (40) extends sealingly through an opening (42) in the support means (12) and projects through an opening (20) in the vacuum dressing (6) into the wound space or into a wound support (50) provided there.

Abstract: A wound support (50) for use in the vacuum therapy of wounds, can be disposed in its intended use in a wound space underneath a vacuum dressing (6) sealing the wound space with respect to the atmosphere in an essentially vacuum-tight manner, wherein the wound space can communicate with a suction tube (10) to which a vacuum can be applied through an opening (20) in the vacuum dressing (6). The wound support (50) comprises a flexibly compliant foamed material and has a through-hole (54) that extends in the direction of the wound depth, which is used to insert or pass through a wound-side end section (44) of a fluid feed tube (40). A sleeve (56) is disposed in the through-hole (54) into which this end section (44) can be inserted.

Abstract: A connecting device (2) for use in the treatment of wounds has a conduit (10) which can be evacuated and a flat, extended vacuum-tight carrier (12) on which the conduit (10) is held in a vacuum-tight fashion, wherein the carrier (12) can be disposed onto a vacuum dressing (6) covering the wound. The conduit (10) communicates with the wound space through openings. An adhesion-promoting layer (24) is provided on the side (22) of the carrier (12) facing the wound and has a middle supporting layer (26), a first adhesive layer (28) held on the supporting layer (26) and facing the carrier (12) and a second adhesive layer (30) held on the supporting layer (26) and facing away from the carrier (12). The adhesion-promoting layer does not block an opening (18) in the carrier (12).

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for the negative pressure treatment of wounds comprising (a) a covering material for providing a wound space with an air-tight seal; (b) optionally means for connecting a negative pressure source; and (c) a wound dressing containing (c1) a nonwoven material which is wetted with (c2) an ointment base, and also a method for producing a corresponding wound dressing. In addition, the invention relates to the use of an nonwoven material, which is wetted with an ointment base, for application as a wound dressing in the negative pressure treatment of wounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for the negative pressure treatment of wounds comprising (a) a covering material for providing a wound area with an air-tight seal; (b) optionally means for connecting a negative pressure source; and (c) a wound dressing containing (c1) an open-celled foamed material which is wetted with (c2) an ointment base and (c3) a swelling material, and also a process for producing a corresponding wound dressing. In addition, the invention relates to the use of an open-celled foamed material, which is wetted with an ointment base, for application as a wound dressing in the negative pressure treatment of wounds.

Abstract: A portable device (2) for providing a vacuum for medical vacuum treatment of wounds on the body of a person or of an animal has a holding or carrying device (10) with two connecting sections (12, 14) on the housing, which are disposed on the housing part (4) for connection to two connecting sections of a holding or carrying strap on the strap, wherein the holding or carrying strap comprises a third strap-side connecting section, which is spaced apart from the opposing ends of the holding or carrying strap and from the first and second strap-side connecting sections disposed there, and arranged between these ends, for connection to one of the connecting sections on the housing and/or to a strap-side connecting section disposed at the end.

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 amoung 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.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for negative pressure wound therapy comprising (a) a cover material for air-tight sealing of the wound space; (b) as applicable, a means for the connection of a negative pressure source; and (c) a wound dressing comprising (c1) an open-cell foam soaked with (c2) an ointment base, as well as a procedure for the manufacture of said wound dressing. The invention further relates to the use of an open-cell foam soaked with an ointment base for use as a wound dressing in negative pressure wound therapy.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for negative pressure wound therapy comprising (a) a cover material for air-tight sealing of the wound space; (b) as applicable, a means for the connection of a negative pressure source; and (c) a wound dressing comprising an open-cell polyurethane foam whereby the open-cell polyurethane foam has special properties, in particular a tensile strength after three days of storage in bovine serum, measured in accordance with DIN 53571, between 80 kPa and 300 kPa. The invention further relates to the use of said open-cell polyurethane foam for use as a wound dressing in negative pressure wound therapy.

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

Abstract: A device for use in the vacuum therapy of wounds comprising an air-impermeable cover material for the air-tight closure of the wound and the wound environment, a liquid-permeable wound dressing, a means for functional connection of the wound space to a source of vacuum located outside the cover material, so that a vacuum can be established in the wound space and liquids can be suctioned out of the wound space, and a cutting-to-size element for the liquid-permeable wound dressing.

Abstract: Attachment device (2) for use in the vacuum therapy of wounds, with a conduit (4) to which a vacuum can be applied, with a large-surface vacuum-tight mounting means (6), to whose topside (9) facing away from the wound the conduit (4) is vacuum-tightly fastened, wherein the mounting means (6) can be attached to a vacuum dressing covering and tightly sealing the wound against the atmosphere, preferably using an additional adhesive film (10), wherein the conduit (4) communicates with the wound space through openings (22) in the mounting means (6) and in the vacuum dressing, wherein the conduit (4) is constituted to be flexible and flat and is connected to the mounting means (6) for the intended use 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), and that the conduit (4) is made out of a flexible elastomer material of Shore A hardness of no more than 60 and that the thickness (D) of the combined

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: Device for vacuum therapy of wounds comprising a cover material (1) that is impermeable to air, and a means for functional connection of the wound space (4) with a source of vacuum outside the cover material, and at least one activated absorbent/rinsing body (3) that contains at least one superabsorbent polymer.