Device and method for ultrasound wound debridement

An end-effector configured and dimensioned for being connected to an ultrasound device, said end-effector comprising:

• means for receiving ultrasound waves generated and propagated by the ultrasound device;
• means for debriding tissue on a wound surface and enhancing wound healing, said means for debriding tissue and enhancing wound healing comprising:
• at least one non-smooth surface, which non-smooth surface is arrayed in a radial or circular pattern;
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• means for propagating the received ultrasound waves to the at least one non-smooth surface for vibrating the at least one non-smooth surface, wherein the at least one non-smooth vibrating surface is configured to contact and debride tissue on the wound surface and to enhance wound healing;
• and
• at least one channel in fluid communication with an area adjacent the wound surface for transfer of fluid to or from the wound surface.

An end-effector configured and dimensioned for being connected to an ultrasound device, said end-effector comprising:

• means for receiving ultrasound waves generated and propagated by the ultrasound device;
• means for debriding tissue on a wound surface and enhancing wound healing, said means for debriding tissue and enhancing wound healing comprising:
• at least one non-smooth surface;
• and
• means for propagating the received ultrasound waves to the at least one non-smooth surface for vibrating the at least one non-smooth surface, wherein the at least one non-smooth vibrating surface is configured to contact and debride tissue on the wound surface to enhance wound healing;
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• means for treating the tissue therapeutically by promoting penetration of a fluid below the surface of the wound with the received ultrasound waves.