'We treat the wound by streaming a solution in a continuous manner. Traditional methods require wound scraping to remove necrotic tissue.'

'That is expensive, painful and extremely uncomfortable to the patient. The bacteria build up again, creating a tedious and long battle,' he said.

Dermastream 'flows' under a plastic cover that seals the wound, providing negative pressure that promotes faster healing. The active biological ingredient, delivered in a hypertonic medium, works to heal hard-to-shake chronic wounds.

While traditional bandaging methods may take months to become fully effective, Dermastream can heal chronic wounds in weeks, Freeman said.