Business UpdateJul 9, 2026, 02:02 AM
Smith+Nephew PICO 7 sNPWT System Backed by New Economic Guidance
AI Summary
Smith+Nephew announced the publication of new consensus-based guidance for single-use negative pressure wound therapy (sNPWT) in closed surgical incisions, developed by expert clinicians and published in "Die Chirurgie." The guidance, supported by Smith+Nephew, highlights that prophylactic sNPWT not only improves clinical outcomes but also positively impacts key economic and operational indicators. It recommends targeted use of sNPWT, such as with the PICO™7 system, in high-risk patients, noting that wound complications significantly increase healthcare costs and patient length of stay.
Key Highlights
- New consensus guidance published for single-use negative pressure wound therapy (sNPWT).
- Guidance supported by Smith+Nephew, featuring its PICO™7 sNPWT system.
- Prophylactic sNPWT improves clinical outcomes and positively influences economic indicators.
- Postoperative wound complications increase length of hospital stay up to twice (18 vs. 9 days).
- Staff workload substantially increases (687.5 vs. 376 minutes) with complications.
- Material costs are more than five times higher (€228 vs. €42) with complications.
- Additional costs per case are approximately €2,850 due to wound healing disorders.
- PICO 7 system delivers -80 mmHg for up to 7 days, usable in inpatient and outpatient settings.
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