Smith & Nephew has patented a wound monitoring and therapy system that includes a wound dressing with sensors arranged on a string, allowing for accurate measurement of wound characteristics. The system also features a positioning device and detector to determine sensor position and orientation within the wound. GlobalData’s report on Smith & Nephew gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Smith & Nephew, Glucose monitoring wearbles was a key innovation area identified from patents. Smith & Nephew's grant share as of February 2024 was 51%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Wound monitoring system with sensors and positioning device
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11925735B2) discloses a wound monitoring and therapy system that includes a wound dressing with a string of sensors arranged to measure various wound characteristics. The sensors are positioned on a wound-facing surface of the string and interconnected by conductive tracks that maintain connectivity even when the dressing is stretched. The system also features a positioning device to indicate the position and orientation of the sensors within the wound, allowing a detector to determine their exact location based on this information. The sensors can include nanosensors, thermistors, conductivity sensors, Sp02 sensors, pH sensors, color sensors, optical sensors, impedance sensors, and electrodes, providing a comprehensive monitoring capability for wound care.
Moreover, the patent describes a method of operating the system, involving collecting positioning data from a device within the wound dressing and using a controller to determine the position and orientation of the sensors based on this data. Additionally, the system can communicate negative pressure to the wound for therapeutic purposes. The sensor string can be arranged in a spiral within the wound or surrounding area, allowing for flexible positioning options. The sensor support material includes slits between tracks and sensors to accommodate stretching, ensuring continuous connectivity. This innovative wound monitoring and therapy system offers a comprehensive and adaptable solution for healthcare professionals to monitor and treat wounds effectively, providing accurate data on wound characteristics and enabling targeted therapy based on real-time information.
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