The invention relates to a device (10) for supporting a treatment using pulsed electric fields in order to heal wounds and/or for the inactivation of microorganisms. The device comprises an electric energy storage device (16), a pulse generator (17) for providing electric excitation pulses, a transformer (26) for providing high-frequency electric pulses (200) on an output side (28), a first connection of the input side (27) of the transformer (26) being connected to the pulse generator (17), and a treatment instrument (100) which comprises a closed body (102) made of an electrically insulating material and an electrode (110) arranged in the interior of the body (102). A gas or a gas mixture is received in the interior of the body (102), and the treatment instrument (100) is designed to discharge gas in the event of an electric excitation. A first end (103) of the treatment instrument (100) is designed to couple to a first connection of the output side (28) of the transformer (26). Furthermore, a second end (104) of the treatment instrument (100) is designed to contact surfaces and/or biological tissue, and a second connection of the output side (28) of the transformer (26) is connected to a second connection of the input side (27) of the transformer (26) and a housing shielding (13). The housing shielding (13) is electrically insulated from the outer environment by a housing of the device and is thus designed as an ungrounded mass, and the transformer (26) and the pulse generator (17) are designed such that the high-frequency electric pulses (200) have a frequency ranging from 10 kHz to 100 kHz and a pulse repetition rate ranging from 100 kHz to 400 kHz. The invention additionally relates to a method for the inactivation of microorganisms, wherein such a device (10) is provided, and the treatment instrument (100) of the device (10) is excited with high-frequency electric pulses.

Systems, devices and methods are provided for transcutaneously delivering energy impulses to bodily tissues for therapeutic purposes, such as for enhancing the body's bone healing process in spinal fusion patients. A therapeutic stimulator system comprises a housing for an energy source and a signal generator. The system further includes one or more electrodes coupled to the signal generator. A processor is coupled to the housing and configured to determine usage levels of the signal generator and/or motion data of the housing. The system may include a mobile device that allows the patient to input user status data, such as pain levels, and compare the user status data with the usage levels and/or the motion data, thereby improving patient compliance with a prescribed therapy regimen.

The present invention relates to electro-therapy of wounds. Specifically, a device for electro-therapy of wounds and a method for applying electro-therapy to a wound is provided. The device and the method of the invention is useful for treating any kind of wound and is especially useful for facilitating the healing of chronic wounds.

The present invention relates to electro-therapy of wounds. Specifically, a device for applying electro-therapy to a wound is provided. The device of the invention is useful for treating any kind of wound, and is especially useful for facilitating the healing of chronic wounds.

Alternating electric fields (e.g., TTFields) may be applied to a subject's body using an electrode assembly that includes a skin contact layer formed at least partially of a conductive adhesive. An electrode element is electrically coupled to the conductive adhesive. Optionally, the electrode assembly can include a layer (e.g., sheet) of anisotropic material between the electrode element and the skin contact layer. Optionally, the skin contact layer may comprise an outer adhesive layer comprising conductive adhesive composite, an inner adhesive layer comprising conductive adhesive composite, and a substrate positioned between the inner and outer adhesive layers.

Disclosed herein are wound-healing systems and methods thereof. A wound-healing system can include a wound dressing, a catheter-stabilization device, and an electrical-stimulation means for applying electrical stimulation to heal or protect at least a wound associated with a percutaneous insertion site of a patient. The wound dressing can be configured as an electrode for placement around the wound. The catheter-stabilization device can include an anchor pad and a retainer coupled to the anchor pad. The anchor pad can be configured to adhere to skin of the patient proximate the insertion site. The retainer can be configured to stabilize a catheter assembly while a catheter tube of the catheter assembly is disposed in the insertion site. The electrical-stimulation means can include an electrical power source and an external circuit between the catheter-stabilization device and the wound dressing for applying the electrical stimulation.

Systems, devices and methods are provided for transcutaneously delivering energy impulses to bodily tissues for therapeutic purposes, such as for enhancing the body's bone healing process in spinal fusion patients. A therapeutic stimulator system comprises a housing for an energy source and a signal generator. The system further includes one or more electrodes coupled to the signal generator. A processor is coupled to the housing and configured to determine usage levels of the signal generator and/or motion data of the housing. The system may include a mobile device that allows the patient to input user status data, such as pain levels, and compare the user status data with the usage levels and/or the motion data, thereby improving patient compliance with a prescribed therapy regimen.

The present disclosure relates to a bioelectric hydrogel. In one embodiment, a hydrogel comprises a hydrophilic polymer base and one or more biocompatible electrodes configured to generate at least one of a low level electric field (LLEF) or low level electric current (LLEC). The hydrogel is configured to provide a three-dimensional energy source within the hydrogel or to devises proximate to the hydrogel.

A system and method for performing tissue therapy may include applying a reduced pressure to a tissue site, sensing a fluid parameter being applied to the tissue site, generating a fluid sensor signal in response to sensing the fluid parameter, and altering the fluid sensor signal in response to sensing that the fluid parameter changes. A fluid leak location mode may be entered. In response to the fluid leak location mode being entered, a graphical user interface that provides for fluid leak location functionality may be displayed. In one embodiment, the fluid leak location mode may be automatically entered in response to the sensor signal crossing a threshold value. Additionally, an alarm signal may be generated in response to determining that the fluid sensor signal crosses the threshold value.

Treatment systems, devices, articles, and associated methods of operation for treating open wounds are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a method includes applying a first material and a second material to be in contact with a surface of the open wound having a water content at the surface and applying a voltage differential to the first and second materials, thereby producing hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) at the surface via an electrochemical reaction between oxygen (O2) in air and water (H2O) in the water content at the surface. The voltage differential is calibrated to correspond to a concentration of the produced hydrogen peroxide in the water content effective in reducing or preventing a bacterial infection at the surface of the open wound.