An apparatus, system and method for preventing or treating biofilm
associated with catheters. A piezo-ceramic element may be attached to a
catheter, and a vibration processor may be connected to the piezo-ceramic
element. The vibration processor may provide electric signals that
generate acoustic vibrations in the piezo-ceramic element, causing
vibrations in or around the catheter. These vibrations may be
particularly administered to disperse microbe colonies, thereby
preventing or inhibiting formation of biofilm that may lead to
infections. Vibrations may be amplified significantly due to resonance
conditions in the catheter balloon, which may be powerful enough to be
used to disperse microbe colonies that have grouped around the catheter
or are attempting to do so.