Surgical system uses 'cocoon of air' to keep incision sites clean
The Air Barrier System (ABS) which aims to reduce infection by providing a cocoon of highly purified air around the incision site during surgery (Photo: Nimbic Systems, Inc.)
Article Summary
A Texas company is developing an innovative medical device to reduce the risk of infection during surgery. Nimbic Systems' Air Barrier System (ABS) dispenses purified air through a flexible nozzle which can be fixed adjacent to the patient's incision, shielding the wound by producing a non turbulent flow of filtered air and reducing the presence of infection causing microorganisms.
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