Device for Biological Decontamination of Percutaneous Accesses and Method Therefor

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This patent describes a device for biologically decontaminating percutaneous access points (such as catheters) and stomas in patients using a plasma generator. The device features a curved, flexible treatment surface that can be placed around or next to these access points, and emits cold plasma to disinfect the area and promote wound healing. Multiple configurations are possible, including hand-held, clamp-like, or integrated tube designs, all designed to easily fit and adapt around the treated body site.

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• Sterilization of catheter entry points to reduce infection risk in hospitals and home care settings.
• Regular disinfection of stomas for patients with artificial openings (e.g., colostomies, urostomies).
• Application in surgical aftercare to promote healing and prevent infections around drainage or medical implants.
• Use for wound healing enhancement around percutaneous medical devices.
• Application in veterinary medicine for animals with similar percutaneous access points.

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• Significantly reduces infection risk at medical access points and stomas.
• Minimizes the need for chemical disinfectants, lowering risk of allergic reactions and antibiotic resistance.
• Saves time and materials compared to traditional disinfection methods.
• Plasma treatment not only disinfects but also promotes wound healing.
• Flexible, adaptable designs assure a better fit and usability for various medical application sites.
• Can be used repeatedly or for prolonged disinfection periods with minimal additional work.

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Patent Abstract

Disclosed is a device (1) for biologically decontaminating percutaneous access points or the stomata of patients, by means of a plasma generator (4) for generating a decontaminating plasma adjacently to a treatment surface (3) of the plasma generator (4). In order to at least partially surround a percutaneous access point or stomata, the treatment surface (3) is curved to be adaptable and can be laid against the percutaneous access point or stomata.