Patent ID: 7128719
Filing Date: 2006-10-31
Classification: A61B,A61M,A61N

Abstract:
1. A system for debridement of an area of eschar, comprising: (a) a device comprising an ultrasound source for delivering ultrasound radiation having a debriding effect on eschar, a spacer for maintaining the ultrasound source at a distance from the area of eschar and a container coupled to the ultrasound source, said container being adapted to be placed over the area of eschar, said container containing an acoustic medium for enabling the area of eschar to be exposed to ultrasonic radiation from said ultrasound source; and (b) a debriding composition for use in combination with said ultrasonic radiation and being in contact at least temporarily with said area of eschar, wherein the debriding composition comprises at least one enzymatic debriding agent.