System and Method for Treating Surfaces of Bodies, in Particular for Wound Treatment

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This invention discloses a system and method for treating surfaces of bodies—especially for wound care—by combining negative pressure (vacuum) therapy with plasma (ionized gas) treatment. The device delivers both negative pressure and plasma/plasma-activated medium to the wound area through a specialized dressing, which may also contain sensors to monitor wound condition. This integrated approach accelerates healing and more effectively reduces bacterial contamination compared to traditional methods.

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• Clinical treatment of chronic or non-healing wounds, such as diabetic ulcers or pressure sores
• Management of post-surgical wounds to minimize infection risk and promote faster healing
• Treatment of burns by enhancing wound healing and reducing bacterial load
• Veterinary wound care for animals with complex or infected wounds
• Sterilization or antimicrobial treatment of body surfaces or cavities in medical settings

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• Improved wound healing by combining mechanical (vacuum) and biological (plasma) therapies
• More effective reduction of bacteria, including drug-resistant strains (e.g., MRSA), compared to vacuum-only systems
• Continuous wound monitoring without disturbing the dressing, reducing infection risk and patient discomfort
• Potential reduction in healing time and overall treatment duration
• Reduced need for dressing changes, resulting in less pain and lower risk of secondary infection
• Flexible design allows for adaptation to individual patient and wound types

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The invention relates to a system for treating surfaces of bodies, in particular a vacuum dressing, comprising at least one attachment means (5a) for fluidic attachment of a negative-pressure generator for generating a negative pressure in a volume that can be positioned at the surface of a body, and at least one means for plasma generation (8, 8a, 15) with which the volume in which the negative pressure can be generated can be at least partially filled with plasma or a plasma-activated medium. The device according to the invention is suitable in particular for combined negative-pressure and plasma therapy of a wound. The invention further relates to a method for treating surfaces of bodies by means of the system according to the invention, wherein a body with a surface to be treated is made available, the system for treating surfaces of bodies is made available, a negative pressure is generated in a volume positioned at the surface of the body, and the volume is at least partially filled with plasma or plasma-activated medium