Pressurized Wound Irrigation

Abstract

Pressurized Wound Irrigation from PureStream MedTech aims to enhance wound-cleaning procedures in the emergency rooms (ERs) by providing a fast, efficient, and reliable innovative method. Infections are a common complication in emergency rooms that can lead to further complications, ultimately leading to elongated treatment, extended hospital stays, and higher patient costs. Traditional irrigation tools used in the ERs today consist of syringes (for small size wounds) and bottles with manual hole-poking top (for mid to large size wounds), which are unable to provide the constant pressure needed for effective, comprehensive cleaning. Our device complies with sterility and FDA regulations. Through rigorous validation testing, our device is promised to offer a steady pressure of 15 psi – an appropriate pressure for the majority of injury types requiring irrigation. Not only does this ergonomic design reduce strain and time of healthcare providers, it also lowers patients’ risk of severe infection. With disposable one-time use nozzles and splash guards package ($5 per package) and reusable frames and motors, our device can be manufactured at less than $40 per unit. In comparison to the traditional method of wound irrigation, our device reduces time and labor of clinicians, provides better wound irrigation, and is less expensive in the long run. Given its simple operation, this eight-hour-battery-life device can be easily incorporated into busy emergency room operations. Our technology offers a practical, affordable, clinically beneficial solution for wound care, with great potential to shorten hospitable stays by improving patient outcomes within the ER setting.

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