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PICO^◊ Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (sNPWT) System

The PICO Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (sNPWT) System is a medical device for wound care. It is typically used in the care of open wounds and surgical incisions.

Overview

The PICO Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (sNPWT) System – or PICO System, for short – is a medical device for wound care. It’s available to patients through healthcare providers and typically used in the care of open wounds and surgical incisions.

What is the PICO Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (sNPWT) System?

The PICO System is designed to promote wound healing through negative pressure (gentle suction). The system draws out excess fluid from the wound1,2 and helps protect the wound from dirt and bacteria.³

The PICO System has two main parts:

An adhesive dressing that covers the wound
A small battery-powered pump that is connected to the wound by a tube

When the pump is turned on, it applies suction to the wound. This helps clean the wound by removing excess fluid.^4-6 The suction also increases blood flow to the wound,4 which supports wound healing.

The PICO System is easy to use⁷ and earns high scores in patient satisfaction.^7,8 In one study, 97% of patients reported that they were satisfied or pleased with their PICO experience.⁷

The PICO System comes in several versions, including PICO^◊ 7 sNPWT and PICO^◊ 14 sNPWT. To learn more about the PICO System, visit the patient website.

Is the PICO System right for me?

Only a healthcare professional can determine if the PICO System is a treatment option. If you have questions or concerns about caring for a wound, talk to your doctor.

What else should I know about the PICO System?

When using the PICO System, always follow the instructions of your healthcare provider. Contact your provider immediately if you notice any of these changes:

The wound fluid changes from clear to cloudy or bright red
You see the dressing fill rapidly with blood
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 pain
The visual indicator(s) do not turn off

For more information about the PICO System, including recommendations for showering and sleeping, visit the PICO System patient website.

What about safety?

The PICO System pump contains a MAGNET. Be sure to keep the pump at least 4 inches (10 cm) away from other medical devices at all times. This applies to other medical devices you may be using, and the medical devices of people around you.

As with all electrical medical equipment, failure to maintain appropriate distance may disrupt the operation of nearby medical devices. These include but are not limited to:

Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD)
Pacemakers
Insulin pumps
Shunt valves
Neurostimulators
Cochlear implants

THIS WARNING APPLIES AT ALL TIMES TO ALL USERS, including patients and caregivers.

For more information on safety, visit the PICO System patient website

Diclaimers

Not everyone is a candidate for treatment with the PICO^◊ Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (sNPWT) 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. 40813 10/2023

Citations

1. Smith & Nephew January 2018. Summary Wound Model Report for Opal, PICO 7. Internal Report. DS.18.015.R.

2. Smith & Nephew 2015.A Prospective, Open, Non-Comparative, Multi-Centre Study to Evaluate the Functionality and Dressing Performance of a New Negative Pressure Enhanced Dressing (NPED) in Acute Wounds. Internal Report. CT09/02 ST865.

3. Hudson, D.A., Adams, K.G., Van Huyssteen, A., Martin, R., Huddleston, E.M.Simplified negative pressure wound therapy: clinical evaluation of an ultraportable, no-canister system. Int Wound J. 2015;12(2):195-201.

4. Payne, C., And Edwards, D., Application of the Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Device (PICO) on a Heterogeneous Group of Surgical and Traumatic Wounds. ePlasty. 2014;14:152-166.

5. Sharp, E.Single-use NPWT for the treatment of complex orthopaedic surgical and trauma wounds. Journal of Wound Care. 2013;22(10):S5-S9.

6. Stryja, J., Staffa, R., Říha, D., Stryjová, K., Nicielniková, K.[Cost-effectiveness of negative pressure wound therapy in outpatient setting]. Rozhledy v chirurgii : mesicnik Ceskoslovenske chirurgicke spolecnosti. 2015;94(8):322-328.

7. Smith+Nephew 2020.Bacterial barrier testing of the PICO dressing. Internal Report. 2001002.

8. Malmsjö M. et al. Biological effects of a disposable, canisterless Negative Pressure Wound Therapy system. Eplasty 2014; 14:e15

9. Scalise A, Calamita R, Tartaglione C, et al. Improving wound healing and preventing surgical site complications of closed surgical incisions: a possible role of Incisional Negative Pressure Wound Therapy. A systematic review of the literature. Int Wound J. 2016;13(6):1260-1281.

10. Gilchrist B, Robinson M, Jaimes H. Performance, safety, and efficacy of a single use negative pressure wound therapy system for surgically closed incision sites and skin grafts: A prospective multi-centre follow-up study. Paper presented at: SAWC; 2020; Virtual.

11. Smith & Nephew May 2015.A prospective, open, non-comparative, multi-centre study to evaluate the functionality and dressing performance of a new negative pressure enhanced dressing (NPED)in acute wounds (CT09/02). Internal Report. ST865 CT09/02

12. Smith+Nephew April 2018.PICO 7Y - Waterproofness of dressings. Internal Report. DS/18/134/R.

13. Kirsner R, Cyaandi D, Reyzelamn A, Vayser D, Jaimes H. Randomized Controlled Trial on the Efficacy and Acceptance of a Single-use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy system versus Traditional Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in the Treatment of Lower Limb Chronic Ulcers (VLU and DFU). Paper presented at: EWMA; 2019; Gothenburg, Sweden.

14. Kirsner R, Dove C, Reyzelman A, Vayser D, Jaimes H. A Prospective, Randomised, Controlled Clinical Trial on the Efficacy of a single-use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System, compared to Traditional Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in the Treatment of Chronic Ulcers of the Lower Extremities. Wound Repair Regen. 2019;27(5):519 - 529

15. Smith+Nephew July 2018.PICO 7Y Non-NPWT Wound Model Summary. Internal Report. DS.18.260.R.

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