(PI-023) Ultrasonic Vibrational Handheld Debridement to Reduce Biofilm and Pain in Chronic Wounds

Chronic wounds are increasingly common as the population in the US ages and diabetes continues to grow in epidemic numbers. Patients presenting to outpatient Wound Care practices often require sharp debridement of these wounds to remove biofilm and cellular debris precluding healing. Sharp debridement with dermal loop curette, scalpel, or scissors is often poorly tolerated by many patients even with adequate application and soak time for topical anesthetics. Biofilms are commonly found on these chronic wounds and present significant impediments to healing.




Methods:

The XSONX ^TM handheld  wound hygiene system offers a novel and simple to use alternative for managing these complex wounds in need of debridement and biofilm managment in the outpatient clinic setting. The tool uses vibrational debridement technology (VDT) which stimulates microbleeding of the wound bed to replicate the hemostatic phase of wound healing and recruit platelets and their growth factors to the wound to stimulate healing. The tool powerfully cleans and debrides chronic and contaminated wounds.   The ultrasonic vibrations reduce the pain of debridement, and patients tolerate it very well. 

 

Results:

The handpiece is battery powered and reusable. There are a variety of detachable, disposable head pieces which can be tailored for use to achieve the desired effect. XSONX handheld debridement tool is a practical and valuable addition to the wound clinician’ armamentarium for sharp debridement and removal of biofilm from wound beds.

Discussion: Sharp debridement is a requirement for managing many complex wounds. The XSONX ultrasonic debridement tool is a safe, reliable, comfortable tool to decrease biofilm and promote wound healing.