WOUND
RENASYS◊ Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) System
The RENASYS Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) System is a medical device for wound care. It is designed to help promote wound healing and may be used on a variety of wounds.
Overview
The RENASYS◊ Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) System is a medical device for wound care. It may be used on a variety of wounds, and in settings ranging from a hospital to a patient’s own home.
What is the RENASYS Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) System?
The RENASYS System is designed to help promote wound healing through negative pressure (gentle suction). The system draws out excess fluid from the wound1-3 and protects the wound from the outside environment.2-4
The RENASYS System has two main parts:
An adhesive dressing that covers the wound
A small battery-powered pump that connects to the wound through a tube, and has a built-in canister for collecting fluid
When the pump is turned on, it applies suction to the wound. This helps clean the wound by removing excess fluid.1-3 The suction also helps promote the flow of blood to tissues around the wound site,5,6 which may support wound healing.
The RENASYS System comes in several versions, including two for use outside the hospital setting: RENASYS◊ GO Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System and RENASYS◊ EDGE Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System.
The RENASYS◊ TOUCH Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System is designed for use within hospitals and acute care settings.
Is the RENASYS System right for me?
Only a healthcare professional can determine if the RENASYS System is a treatment option. If you have questions or concerns about caring for a wound, be sure to talk to your doctor.
What else should I know about the RENASYS System?
When using the RENASYS System, always follow the instructions of your healthcare provider and the guidance on the product packaging.
Call your doctor or nurse immediately if:
You notice a change in the color or amount of fluid in the canister.
You see blood in the canister.
Your wound looks more red than usual or has a foul smell.
The skin around your wound looks red or irritated.
The dressing feels or appears loose.
You experience an increase in pain.
You have other questions or concerns.
What about safety?
For safety reasons, the RENASYS System should NOT be used:
Near an oxygen tank or oxygen generator
Within a hyperbaric oxygen chamber
Near an open flame or flammable gases
Talk to your healthcare professional to learn more about safety guidelines for the RENASYS System. If you’ve received the RENASYS System, be sure to read the product packaging, including the patient manual.
Disclaimers
Not everyone is a candidate for treatment with the RENASYS◊ Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) System, and individual results of treatment will vary. Every patient's case is unique, and each patient should follow his or her healthcare provider's specific instructions. Please discuss nutrition, medication, and treatment options with your doctor to make sure you are getting the proper care for your particular situation. If you are seeking this information in an emergency, please call 911 and seek emergency help.
◊Trademark of Smith+Nephew. 40818 10/2023
Citations
1. Forlee M, Zyl LV, Louw H, Nel J, Fourie N, Hartley R. A randomised controlled trial to compare the clinical efficacy and acceptability of adjustable intermittent and continuous Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) in a new portable NPWT system. Poster presented at: European Wound Management Association (EWMA)2018; Krakow, Poland.
2. Birke-Sorensen H, Malmsjo M, Rome P, et al. Evidence-based recommendations for negative pressure wound therapy: Treatment variables (pressure levels, wound filler and contact layer) - Steps towards an international consensus. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2011;64(1):S1 - S16.
3. Dunn R, Hurd T, Chadwick P, et al. Factors associated with positive outcomes in 131 patients treated with gauze-based negative pressure wound therapy. Int J Surg. 2011;9(3):258 - 262.
4. Young SR, Hampton S, Martin R. Non-invasive assessment of negative pressure wound therapy using high frequency diagnostic ultrasound: oedema reduction and new tissue accumulation. Int Wound J. 2013;10(4):383-388.
5. Xia CY, Yu AX, Qi B, Zhou M, Li ZH, Wang WY. Analysis of blood flow and local expression of angiogenesisassociated growth factors in infected wounds treated with negative pressure wound therapy. Mol Med Rep. 2014;9(5):1749-1754.
6. Ma Z, Shou K, Li Z, Jian C, Qi B, Yu A. Negative pressure wound therapy promotes vessel destabilization and maturation at various stages of wound healing and thus influences wound prognosis. Exp Ther Med. 2016;11(4):1307-1317.
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