Overview

• The iCares smart bandage successfully completed human feasibility trials on 20 chronic wound patients, providing continuous wound fluid analysis.
• Using microfluidics, the bandage removes excess moisture and ensures only fresh wound fluid is analyzed for accurate biomarker detection.
• The device identifies inflammation and infection markers, such as nitric oxide and hydrogen peroxide, one to three days before symptoms appear.
• A machine-learning algorithm integrated into the bandage predicts wound healing timelines with accuracy comparable to expert clinicians.
• Constructed from low-cost, 3D-printed biocompatible materials, the bandage combines disposable sensor arrays and reusable wireless electronics for real-time data transmission.