Wound care device for cleaning, scab removal and debridement of wounds
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE602020059153
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2020-12-23
- Filing Date
- 2020-12-24
- Publication Date
- 2025-09-17
- Estimated Expiration
- 2040-12-24
AI Technical Summary
Existing wound care technologies are inadequate for effectively removing devitalized tissue and bacterial biofilms, which hinder healing and increase infection risk, with ultrasonic debridement being costly and pulse lavage being untidy for clinical use.
A wound-care device with adjustable motion and fluid system, capable of low-frequency vibration or oscillation, designed for easy use by varying skill levels, to cleanse, deslough, and debride wounds, including features like removable heads and fluid reservoirs for effective tissue removal and biofilm disruption.
The device facilitates efficient removal of devitalized tissue and bacterial biofilms across varying consistencies and user skill levels, promoting healing while minimizing infection risk and reducing operational complexity and cost.