SURGICAL STERILIZATION DEVICE AND METHODS OF USE

摘要

Embodiments of the present disclosure include materials and methods relating to sterilization devices. In certain embodiments, materials and methods disclosed herein relate to pre-surgical sterilization of an appendage of a subject using a device that reduces surgical preparation time and microbial growth. Certain embodiments of the present disclosure disclose materials and methods to ameliorate high costs associated with medical care, especially the utilization of costly elective hospital services, by for example reducing operating room costs and increasing efficiency without compromising patient health.

主权项

1. A sterilization device for sterilizing an area of a subject's body, the sterilization device comprising:
a multilayered transparent sleeve comprising an outer flexible layer and an inner impermeable layer; an absorbent foam insert comprising a plurality of sterilization sacs containing one or more sterilization agents, the absorbent foam insert positioned within the multilayered transparent sleeve and configured for placement against an area of a subject's body in need of medical treatment; and one or more stabilization mechanisms for securing the sterilization device to the subject's body; wherein at least one of the plurality of sterilization sacs is configured to release the one or more sterilization agents upon application of pressure to the sterilization sac onto the area of a subject's body in need of medical treatment.