Inventors:
Francis F. Derk - San Antonio TX, US
Derek T. Denton - Fair Oaks Ranch TX, US
International Classification:
A61B 17/32
Abstract:
An inexpensive yet effective implement for manual debridement comprises an elongated, integrally molded hand-held member having a proximal handle with a gripping portion, a distal head portion, and a flex portion between the handle and head portions. The head portion defines a bottom surface with a plurality of fluted structures, each fluted structure featuring a sharp edge. The handle portion is angled relative to the bottom surface of the head portion. The implement is packaged in sterilized form and intended to be disposed after use. In the preferred embodiment the fluted structures define partial, truncated cones, such that sharp edge is a curve or semi-circle. The gripping portion may also include a ruler or graduated markings. The flex portion may be ribbed or accordion-shaped to enhance flexing. The proximal-most portion of the handle includes a downward curve to maintain a user's grip.