GlassFind™

Overview

GlassFind™ is a precision detection device designed to locate small glass fragments embedded in soft tissue, particularly in fingers, feet, and superficial skin layers, in cases where conventional imaging such as X-ray or CT cannot reliably identify retained glass.

The system addresses a common clinical and real-world problem: persistent pain or injury caused by micro-glass fragments that remain undetected after trauma.

The Unmet Injury Problem

Small glass fragments frequently remain embedded after stepping on broken glass, handling shattered objects, or experiencing surface trauma. These fragments may evade detection on imaging due to size, orientation, or superficial placement within tissue.

• Sub-millimeter glass shards
• Radiolucent or thin fragments
• Shallow embedded particles
• Fragments masked by tissue or fluid
• Negative imaging despite persistent symptoms

Purpose of GlassFind™

GlassFind™ enables localized identification of embedded glass presence in superficial soft tissue when imaging cannot confirm retained fragments. The device supports targeted removal, confirmation of fragment persistence, and screening of suspected glass injuries.

Detection Concept

GlassFind™ operates as a localized glass-responsive detection probe interacting with material properties characteristic of glass within near-surface tissue regions. This approach differs from radiographic imaging, which relies on density contrast.

The detection principle enables identification of micro-glass fragments in tissue regions typically below imaging resolution.

Typical Use Areas

Typical Workflow

• Injury site identified by symptoms or history
• GlassFind™ probe applied to suspected region
• Detection feedback identifies localized glass presence
• Removal procedure guided to detection point
• Re-scan confirms clearance

Key Advantages

Use Context

GlassFind™ may be applied in podiatry, urgent care, wound care, occupational injury assessment, minor trauma evaluation, and first-response screening environments where retained glass fragments are suspected.

Position Relative to Imaging

GlassFind™ is not an imaging replacement. It is a localized detection adjunct for retained glass fragments in superficial tissue regions.

• Complements X-ray
• Complements CT
• Used when imaging is inconclusive
• Supports guided removal
• Confirms fragment clearance

Origin

GlassFind™ originated from an unresolved retained-glass injury scenario in which a micro-fragment in the foot could not be located using standard imaging. The device was conceived to close the detection gap between persistent symptoms and negative imaging.

Development Path

• Detection sensitivity refinement
• Depth characterization capability
• Fragment size estimation
• Removal guidance integration
• Clinical validation studies