Reduced-pressure medical systems and methods employing a moisture processing device

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(57) Abstract : Systems, methods, and devices related to removing fluids from a patient are provided. In one instance, fluid is re- moved from the patient and delivered to a canister using reduced pressure. Reduced pressure is supplied to the canister via a re- duced-pressure delivery conduit that includes a moisture processing device and a hydrophobic filter. The moisture processing de- vice condenses moisture from the air to prevent condensation from occluding the hydrophobic filter. The moisture processing devices includes an expanded volume and one or more liquid-impermeable, vapor-permeable membranes. The liquid-impermeable, vaporpermeable membrane allows vapor to egress the moisture processing device. Other systems, methods, and devices are pre- before the expiration of the time limit for amending claims and to be republished in the event of receipt amendments (Rule 48.2(h))