From 16 to 19 November, the Leibniz Institute for Plasma Science and Technology (INP) and its spin-off company neoplas tools GmbH were once again among the approximately 4,600 exhibitors at MEDICA, the world's largest medical trade fair.
Following the successful launch of the Plasmajet kINPen® MED for the treatment of chronic wounds and pathogen-induced skin diseases in 2013, scientists in Greifswald have developed another cold plasma medical device, which will be presented for the first time at MEDICA 2015: the Plasmajet kINPen® DENT for the use of cold plasma in dentistry.
Plasma treatment with the kINPen® MED is suitable for chronic, infected wounds, such as leg ulcers or pressure ulcers, and skin diseases caused by pathogens (e.g. acne vulgaris or tinea pedis). During application, wound healing is stimulated and accelerated by supporting cell proliferation. Study data also confirm its high efficacy against typical wound germs and multi-resistant bacteria. The plasma pen generates a lukewarm plasma that is very well tolerated, painless and easy to use. Studies to date have shown no side effects or resistance development. Certification as a medical device was obtained in collaboration with the University Medical Centre Greifswald and the Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin.
Due to its antimicrobial and surface-modifying properties, plasma is also a promising tool for dentistry. The kINPen® DENT is particularly suitable for removing dental biofilms, treating periodontitis or diseases that have previously been very difficult or impossible to treat, such as peri-implantitis. A cold plasma device optimised specifically for this purpose makes it possible to treat even hard-to-reach cavities (root canals, periodontal pockets) more precisely. "We expect approval for the kINPen® DENT in the first half of 2016. We will use the trade fair to present our prototypes to an international audience of experts," explains Renate Schönebeck, Managing Director of neoplas tools GmbH. The plasma jet kINPen® MED is already being manufactured and distributed by the Greifswald-based company.
INP Greifswald and neoplas tools GmbH presented their latest results from plasma medicine research and the plasma jet kINPen® MED, as well as the new plasma jet kINPen® DENT.
Further information on plasma medicine research at INP Greifswald or the cold plasma medical products from neoplas tools GmbH.
