PICO 7 (1)
Smith+Nephew
Description
Single-use, portable negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) system that manages low to moderate volumes of exudate. The lightweight pump delivers negative pressure of -80mmHg and provides therapy for up to 7 days. Consists of 1 pump, 2 sterile dressings, sterile retention strips and 2 AA batteries. NICE medical technologies guidance support the use of PICO for closed surgical incisions in the NHS.
Indications
Examples of appropriate wound types include: chronic, acute, traumatic, subacute and dehisced wounds, partial-thickness burns, ulcers (such as diabetic or pressure), flaps and grafts, and surgically closed incision sites. Suitable for use in hospital and home care settings.
Contraindications
Do not use on patients with malignancy in the wound bed or wound margins (except in palliative care to improve quality of life); previously confirmed or untreated osteomyelitis; non-enteric and unexplored fistulas; necrotic tissue with eschar present; exposed arteries, veins, nerves or organs; exposed anastomotic sites; emergency airway aspiration; pleural, mediastinal or chest tube drainage; and surgical suction. Always refer to instructions for use for information on indication, application and contraindications.
Price
System: 10×20cm, £135.83; 10×30cm, £135.15; 10×40cm, £155.73; 15×15cm, £135.15; 15×20cm, £135.15; 15×30cm, £155.73; 20×20cm, £155.73; 25×25cm, £155.73; multisite system: 15×20cm, £134.54; 20×25cm, £154.27
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