SBIR/STTR Research Award

XSONX Solutions to Improve Wound Debridement, Cleansing, and Healing with Less Pain and Less Hassle

Award identifier becb013fca8aaeeeae1080a744075cd7d65d3b793b069b0c1866fdf98c8337a8Awarding agency Department of Defense · Air Force

Award amount

$74,933

Program and phase

STTR · Phase I

Award year

2023

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Award details

Awarding agency
Department of Defense
Branch
Air Force
Recipient company
XSONX, LLC
Proposal award date
2022-11-03
Contract end date
2023-02-04
UEI
V1V4DN5D9MP6
Solicitation number
X22.D
Topic code
X22D-OTCSO1

Research abstract

For millennia, gauze and saline water have been the standard of care to clean wounds. However, saline water is not a good approach because bacteria have hydrophobic protein surfaces that are not attracted to water. Up to 90% of the time, these bacteria are present in wounds as invisible microbial biofilms that prevent wound healing. Debridement is the medical removal of biofilms and dead, damaged, or infected tissue—typically with a sharp surgical tool. However, scalpels may be painful. XSONX offers an innovative solution to remove biofilms from wounds. Our proposed two-step solution allows military personnel to quickly and easily self-treat wounds with minimal pain. Step 1 involves an innovative, easy-to-use debridement tool that minimizes both treatment time and pain. In Step 2, our superabsorbent iodine wound dressings are then applied to eradicate remaining biofilms and protect the wound as it heals. XSONX packages this two-step solution into a convenient and hassle-free kit. We offer a competitive product that is cheaper, easier to use, and less painful than other commercially available options. Our product is an ideal solution to remove contamination and prevent infection in injured and stranded warfighters.

Technology keywords

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Research funding history

2 SBIR/STTR records share this UEI (2023–2024). Reported award amounts total $1,324,760. Reported amounts are not federal obligations.

Phases: Phase II, Phase I

Agencies: Department of Defense

Agency intelligence

Department of Defense

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