A new device, which optimises surgical debridement by excising necrotic and contaminants in wounds, has been released in North America and Europe.

The Versajet™ II Hydrosurgery system (Smith and Nephew) allows surgeons to enhance wound closure by removing necrotic tissue and bacteria from the wound.  A thin jet of saline removes these potential contaminants while preserving the living tissue, reducing tissue damage.

In a study using Versajet II during surgery at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York, USA, debridement time and contaminate spread were decreased and healing time optimised.

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Image: Operating room. Credit: Jeff Kubina on Flickr.