| abstract |
This invention, the Infection Resistant Bandage System, is an apparatus and method that uses Ultraviolet C (UVC) and B (UVB) band light to prevent the formation of bacterial biofilms that complicate wound management. The device is a bandage that irradiates the wound site with light at wavelengths of 120 to 270 nm to detect, prevent, and inactivate microorganisms. The device includes a control unit that manages the UV light irradiation protocol, the wavelength selection, the irradiation “on-time”, and the identification of the target bacteria. A Deep Learning Neural Network directs the irradiation protocol and the fluorescence based bacteria detection process. The device is useable in a home, clinical, or emergency field environment. The device efficacy of preventing and eradicating bacterial biofilms is 99%. There are no chemical or antibacterial substances associated with the process. |