PICO™ 14 Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System (sNPWT) – Smith & Nephew

The PICO™ 14 Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System by Smith & Nephew is an advanced, portable and canister-free wound management device designed to promote healing in both closed surgical incisions and hard-to-heal wounds. Suitable for hospital and home care settings, PICO™ 14 delivers continuous negative pressure wound therapy for up to 14 days with less user intervention.

Each kit includes:

• 1 x PICO™ 14 Therapy Unit
• 2 x PICO™ Dressings

Key Features

• Up to 14 days of continuous therapy
• Portable, lightweight and canister-free design
• Designed for complex and hard-to-heal wounds
• AIRLOCK™ Technology delivers consistent negative pressure, even on awkward body contours
• Quieter pump with integrated belt clip
• 'Dressing Full' indicator and treatment start date area
• Suitable for both hospital and home care environments

Suitable For

PICO™ 14 may be used to support healing of:

• Chronic, acute, traumatic and dehisced wounds
• Closed surgical incisions
• Diabetic foot ulcers
• Pressure ulcers
• Venous leg ulcers
• Partial-thickness burns
• Skin grafts and flaps

Benefits

• May help reduce wound complications and dressing change frequency
• Supports granulation tissue formation and wound contraction
• Easy to apply and simple to operate
• Comfortable and discreet for patients to wear
• Soft silicone adhesive helps minimise pain during dressing removal
• Suitable for use in hospitals and home care settings

Important Information

PICO™ 14 must only be used under the advice and supervision of a healthcare professional.

Do not use if: exposed organs, arteries, veins or nerves are present, untreated osteomyelitis exists, necrotic tissue with eschar is present, or in patients with malignancy in the wound bed (except palliative care).

Patients at risk of bleeding or taking anticoagulants should be closely monitored throughout treatment.