Smith Nephew PICO Negative Pressure Wound Therapy

The Smith Nephew PICO Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Pump is a small portable pump meant to extract wound fluid (exudate) when normal wound dressing and bandages are not adequate for optimum wound closure and healing. The PICO wound vac system is smaller, simpler, quieter, disposable, off-the-shelf ready, and is patient friendly. The PICO system is meant for a seven-day therapy session. Easy to use and comfortable to wear - just dress, press and go. May help reduce patients length of stay in the hospital and is truly affordable. PICO negative pressure wound therapy cost significantly reduces staff time and therapy costs while improving patient outcomes.

Smith & Nephew PICO Features and Benefits:

• Each box (kit) contains: 1 PICO (s pump) device, 2 AA Lithium ion batteries, 2 Dressings, and Sterile Fixation Strips.
• PICO system provides up to 7 days of therapy.
• Simple patient-friendly wound care application.
• Pocket-size is easy to wear compared with traditional NPWT devices.
• Pump generates an effective negative pressure of -80mmHg.
• Pads transport fluid away from the wound or closed incision through combination of absorbency and evaporation.
• Compatible with standard fillers of foam & gauze used with conventional NPWT if necessary.
• Dressings come in eight shapes and sizes.
• Adaptable - hospital to long term care, outpatient settings, or home care.