Yarrow Woundbrush

The Yarrow Woundbrush is the first electric wound brush for outpatient wound care. It cleans chronic wounds up to three times more efficiently than conventional gauze, with less pain, shorter treatment times and faster recovery for patients.

The jury on Yarrow Woundbrush:

Yarrow Woundbrush tackles a major challenge in the healthcare sector: the throwaway culture. Whereas today the entire device is discarded, with this product only the tip that comes into contact with the wound is replaced. This makes hygienic reuse possible and offers a concrete solution to the large amount of disposable waste in healthcare.

Safety and sustainability are central. The product also contributes to time and wound care efficiency for both the caregiver and the patient. Its simple operation and user-friendliness, combined with an aesthetic design, make it a well-considered solution that shows how the throwaway culture in healthcare can be reduced.

How did the idea for this project come about?

The idea literally originated at a patient’s bedside. As a wound care nurse with over twenty years’ experience, Kristof had seen how difficult it was to clean complex chronic wounds thoroughly and painlessly. Why wasn’t there a small, controlled rotating instrument that could make this easier? Together with Superellipse, we turned that idea into a real product through prototyping and clinical testing – and so the Yarrow Woundbrush was born.

What makes your project so special?

Its strength lies above all in its simplicity. Wound care is complex, but a good solution doesn’t have to be. The Yarrow Woundbrush is a compact instrument with a soft silicone brush head for controlled, effective cleaning of the wound bed. This product combines clinical knowledge directly with design; it wasn’t conceived in a boardroom, but stems from everyday practice. The way we brought this medical device to market, and the timing of its launch, are also unique and entirely thanks to our partners.

Do you have any further plans for this project?

Absolutely – we’re only just getting started. Our ambition is to expand the Yarrow Woundbrush internationally. We’re now focusing on further commercialisation with a particular emphasis on the US, where we’re conducting clinical evaluations of the product in various healthcare settings. At the same time, we’re refining the system with new brush heads, guided by feedback from the field. What began with one patient is growing into a global solution – that’s the most rewarding part of this journey.