Sterilized Band-aids: A Revolutionary Step in Wound Care

Yong Zhang and ShuChang Cui's Innovative Design Merges Disinfection and Dressing

Minor skin injuries, such as shallow cuts or abrasions, are often treated by simply covering the wound with a band-aid. This common practice, however, poses a risk as it allows bacteria on the wound's surface to penetrate into the subcutaneous tissue, potentially causing infection. This is where the Sterilized Band-aids come into play. This innovative product, designed by Yong Zhang and ShuChang Cui, combines the two steps of disinfection and dressing, providing a safer and more convenient solution.

The Sterilized Band-aids are unique in their design and function. They are individually packaged with instructions for use, making them easy to apply even for first-time users. The product's main components include medical absorbent cotton, degradable paper, and medical iodine volt, making it cost-effective and easy to process. The dimensions of the band-aid are 70mm*50mm*5mm.

The design process of the Sterilized Band-aids was not without its challenges. The team had to ensure that the combination of disinfection and bandaging was seamless, simplifying the use process and changing people's health concepts and safety awareness. The product was produced without any technical problems, subverting traditional products. The next step for the team is to get the product to market and get more people to understand and accept it.

The Sterilized Band-aids project began in January 2020 in Fushun, Liaoning Province, China, and ended in August 2020 in the same location. The work was awarded the IF Design Talent Award（2020）in Germany, the Silver Award of the 9th Taihu Award Design Competition, and was exhibited at the 6th China (Wuxi) International Design Expo in November 2020. The product design is original and has been patented.

The Sterilized Band-aids are a testament to the power of innovative design in improving everyday products. By combining disinfection and dressing, Yong Zhang and ShuChang Cui have created a product that not only simplifies the wound care process but also significantly improves safety. This design has rightfully earned the Golden A' Medical Devices and Medical Equipment Design Award in 2021, reflecting the designers' prodigy and wisdom.