Wound Healing Device Development
This research area seeks to develop technologies to enhance tissue regeneration and wound healing along with controlling environmental factors.
Reheal Glove
The REHEAL glove is a innovative wound dressing designed specifically for hand injuries. Unlike traditional dressings that immobilize the hand, the REHEAL glove allows for safe, early movement while delivering negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) — helping to prevent stiffness and speed recovery.
The REHEAL glove system is specifically designed to circumvent issues of existing NPWT technology by leveraging a flexible polymer substrate which prevents adhesion to the wound and allows motion during the application of NPWT.
Our Approach:
The REHEAL Glove overcomes the limitations of conventional NPWT devices with innovative design features:
- Anatomically Contoured Glove Shape: Provides a secure, reliable seal tailored precisely to the hand’s unique shape for consistent and effective negative pressure therapy.
- Non-Adherent Silicone Interface: Prevents the dressing from sticking to the wound, minimizing pain and tissue damage during dressing changes and improving overall comfort and patient compliance.
- Integrated Motion Therapy: Enables gentle finger and wrist movement during therapy to promote early mobilization, reduce scar tissue, and support faster, more complete functional recovery.
Key Outcomes (Tested on 3 Injured Subjects):
- Significant reduction in edema and preservation of range of motion (ROM)
- Accelerated wound healing with minimal scarring
- Effective application for up to 96 hours without the need for dressing changes
- No reported adverse events, ensuring safety and reliability
- Simple, quick removal process enhancing patient comfort and clinical efficiency
- Early motion therapy contributed to excellent functional recovery in all patients
Collaborator: University of Washington
Patent: UTA and UW jointly own
Status FDA IDE approved
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