VERSAJET◊ II Hydrosurgery System
Helps promote debridement efficiency and wound closure across a range of indications1-10
Precision excision and tissue preservation
The VERSAJET II Hydrosurgery System uses a saline jet to facilitate precise debridement11-14 in one easy-to-use tool.3 Performing the tasks of multiple instruments1,4,11,15,16 the VERSAJET II System may help streamline and reduce debridement procedures*1,3,4,8-10 across various OR and outpatient settings.3,5,17-19
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Evidence and Case Studies
Related Technologies
Customer information
*Compared to traditional debridement methods.
**Compared to baseline.
Warning: This device should be used with particular care in patients with hemophilia or other blood clotting disorders and in patients receiving anticoagulant medication.
For detailed product information, including indications for use, contraindications, precautions and warnings, please consult the product’s Instructions for Use (IFU) prior to use.
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Citations
1. Caputo WJ, Beggs DJ, Defede JL, Simm L, Dharma H. A prospective randomised controlled clinical trial comparing hydrosurgery debridement with conventional surgical debridement in lower extremity ulcers. International Wound Journal. 2008;5(2):288-294.
2. Liu J, Ko JH, Secretov E, et al. Comparing the hydrosurgery system to conventional debridement techniques for the treatment of delayed healing wounds: a prospective, randomised clinical trial to investigate clinical efficacy and cost-effectiveness. International Wound Journal. 2015;12(4):456-461.
3. Granick MS, Posnett J, Jacoby M, et al. Efficacy and cost-effectiveness of a high-powered parallel waterjet for wound debridement. Wound Repair and Regeneration. 2006;14(4):394-397.
4. Mosti G, Mattaliano V. The Debridement of Chronic Leg Ulcers by Means of a New, Fluidjet-Based Device. WOUNDS. 2006;18(8):227-237.
5. McAleer JP, Kaplan EM, Persich G, Axman W. A Prospective Randomized Study Evaluating the Time Efficiency of the VERSAJET Hydrosurgery System and Traditional Wound Debridement. Paper presented at: American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS); 2005.
6. Smith+Nephew 2005. The use of VERSAJET™ in the limb salvage following failure of minor amputation in diabetic foot. Internal Report.
7. Legemate CM, Goei H, Gostelie OFE, et al. Application of hydrosurgery for burn wound debridement: An 8-year cohort analysis. Burns. 2019;45(1):88-96.
8. Mosti G, Labichella ML, Picerni P, Magliaro A, Mattaliano V. The debridement of hard to heal leg ulcers by means of a new device based on Fluidjet technology. International Wound Journal. 2005;2(4):307-314.
9. Murray F. The impact of the VERSAJET™ Hydrosurgery System on number of procedures and length of inpatient episodes. Paper presented at: European Wound Management Association (EWMA); 2007; Glasgow.
10. Granick MS, Jacoby M, Noruthun S, Datiashvili RO, Ganchi PA. Clinical and Economic Impact of Hydrosurgical Debridement on Chronic Wounds WOUNDS. 2006;18(2):35-39.
11. Rennekampff HA, Schaller HE, Wisser D, Tenenhaus M. Debridement of Burn Wounds with a Water Jet Surgical Tool. Burns. 2006;32(1):64 - 69.
12. Hyland EJ, D'cruz R, Menon S, et al. Prospective, randomised controlled trial comparing Versajet hydrosurgery and conventional debridement of partial thickness paediatric burns. BURNS. 2015;41(4):700-707.
13. Rees-Lee JE, Burge TS, Estela CM. The indications for Versajet hydrosurgical debridement in burns. European Journal of Plastic Surgery. 2008;31(4):165-170.
14. Matsumura H, Nozaki M, Watanabe K, et al. The Estimation of Tissue Loss During Tangential Hydrosurgical Debridement. Annals of Plastic Surgery. 2012;69(5):521-525.
15. Sivrioğlu N, Irkören S. Versajet hydrosurgery system in the debridement of skin necrosis after Ca gluconate extravasation: report of 9 infantile cases. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2014;48(1):6-9.
16. Hong CC, Nather A, Lee J, Mao HT. Hydrosurgery is effective for debridement of diabetic foot wounds. Ann Acad Med Singapore. 2014;43(8):395-399.
17. Ferrer-Sola M, Sureda-Vidal H, Altimiras-Roset J, et al. Hydrosurgery as a safe and efficient debridement method in a clinical wound unit. Journal of Wound Care. 2017;26(10):593-599.
18. Cubison CS et al. Dermal preservation using the VERSAJET Hydrosurgery System for Debridement of Paediatric Burns. Burns, 2006. 32, 714-720.
19. Chadwick P, Haycocks S, Bielby A, Milne J. A dynamic care pathway to coordinate the use of advanced therapy in diabetic foot ulceration. J Wound Care. 2009;18(10):433-437.
20. Granick MS, Tenenhaus M, Knox KR, Ulm JP. Comparison of Wound Irrigation and Tangential Hydrodissection in Bacterial Clearance of Contaminated Wounds: Results of a Randomised, Controlled Clinical Study. Ostomy Wound Management 2007;53(4):64-72.
21. Schwartz JA, Goss SG, Facchin F, Avdagic E, Lantis JC. Surgical debridement alone does not adequately reduce planktonic bioburden in chronic lower extremity wounds. Journal of Wound Care (APWH Supplement). 2014;23(9):S4-S13.
22. Vanwijck R, Kaba L, Boland S, et al. Immediate skin grafting of sub-acute and chronic wounds debrided by hydrosurgery. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery. 2010;63(3):544-549.
23. McCardle JE. VERSAJET Hydroscalpel: Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulceration. British Journal of Nursing, 2006. 15, Tissue Viability Supplement.
24. Matsumine H, Giatsidis G, Takagi M, Kamei W, Shimizu M, Takeuchi M. Hydrosurgical Debridement Allows Effective Wound Bed Preparation of Pressure Injuries: A Prospective Case Series. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2020;8(6).
25. Klein MB, Hunter S, Heimbach DM, et al. The Versajet Water Dissector: A New Tool for Tangential Excision. Journal of Burn Care and Rehabilitation 2005;26(6):483-487.
26. Chammas MF, Gurunluoglu R, Carlsen SN, et al. Surgical debridement of mineral pitch and nonviable penile tissue using water-jet power: a preliminary report. BJU International 2008;103(7):974-976.
27. Siemers F, Mauss KL, Liodaki E, Ottomann C, Bergmann PA, Mailänder P. Accidental inclusions following blast injury in esthetical zones: ablation by a hydrosurgery system. Eplasty. 2012;12.
28. Gurunluoglu R. Experiences with Waterjet Hydrosurgery System in Wound Debridement. World J. Emerg. Surg. 2007. 2, 10.
29. Gravante G, Delogu D, Esposito G & Montone A. VERSAJET hydrosurgery versus classic escharectomy for burn debridement: a prospective randomised trial. J. Burn Care Res. 2007. 720-4.