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Smart Color-Changing Bandage for Detecting Wound Infection
[Category : - HEALTH]
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???? Technical Field of the Invention
This invention relates to the field of medical equipment and wound care, and specifically to the development of a smart bandage or dressing that visually indicates the infection status of a wound through a color change, without the need for electronic sensors.
???? Technical Problem in Existing Technologies
In conventional wound dressings, detecting infection requires either removing the bandage or using electronic sensors, both of which increase cost, energy consumption, and the risk of secondary infection. Therefore, there is a need for a bandage that can indicate the condition of the wound without being removed and without any electronic circuitry.
???? Advantages of the Invention Compared to Similar Technologies
- Does not require electricity or batteries.
- Made from natural and inexpensive materials.
- Allows visual monitoring of wound status without removing the dressing.
- Reduces the risk of secondary infection.
- Suitable for various types of wounds, including skin injuries, burns, and surgical wounds.
???? Industrial Applications
- Used in hospitals and clinics for monitoring patient wounds.
- Suitable for home care and patient self-monitoring.
- Can be mass-produced within the domestic medical equipment industry.
Financial information
Smart Color-Changing Wound Band — U.S. Market Profit Analysis
Estimated Investment: $1,000,000
???? 1. Initial Setup Costs
Item Estimated Cost (USD)
Production Equipment (cutting, coating, sterilization) $300,000
Small Factory Rent (6–12 months) $120,000
FDA Class I + ISO13485 Certifications $150,000
Raw Materials (for 1 year) $200,000
Staff Salaries & Insurance $150,000
Branding, Marketing & Packaging $80,000
Total $1,000,000
???? 2. Unit Production Cost
Component Cost per Band
Raw Materials (PU film, hydrogel, indicator dye) $0.20
Labor & Energy $0.15
Quality Control & Packaging $0.10
Sterilization & Logistics $0.10
Total Cost per Unit $0.55
???? 3. Market Selling Price
Smart wound dressings in the U.S. retail for:
Hospitals: $2.5 – $3.5 each
Pharmacies / Home Use: $1.8 – $2.2 each
???? Average selling price: $2.2
???? Gross profit per band: $2.2 ? $0.55 = $1.65
???? 4. Production Capacity & Annual Profit
Assuming 2 million units produced per year:
2,000,000 × $1.65 = $3,300,000 gross profit per year
???? Payback period: about 4–5 months
???? 5. Taxes & Operating Expenses
Item Percentage Notes
Federal & State Taxes ~20% Depends on the state (Texas < California)
Insurance & Maintenance 5% Facility + product liability insurance
Net Annual Profit (after tax): $2.6–2.8 million
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