PICO◊ 14 Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System

PICO◊ 14 Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System Designed to treat closed surgical incisions and hard-to-heal wounds with an enhanced pump facilitating use for up to 14 days with less user intervention.*1-3 It is increasingly used prophylactically on at-risk patients undergoing complex or high-consequence surgery.Powerful results in complex wounds Featuring a proprietary AIRLOCK◊ Technology dressing with Soft Port and integrated filter, PICO 14 sNPWT is indicated for: Large wounds - shown to help the contraction of large wounds,** such as pressure ulcers (PUs), venous leg ulcers (VLUs) and diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs), while helping to stimulate the formation of granulation tissue3-10 Surgical incisions - shown to reduce lateral tension***11 and may help to reduce oedema12-14 - while promoting lymphatic drainage****15 - with a gentle silicone helping to minimise trauma and pain in the peri-wound area on dressing removal.6-18

Q1: What is the Smith & Nephew PICO 14 NPWT System used for? A: It is used to treat closed surgical incisions and chronic wounds like pressure ulcers, venous leg ulcers, and diabetic foot ulcers using negative pressure wound therapy. Q2: How long does the PICO 14 system work? A: It is designed for single-use and supports continuous therapy for up to 14 days. Q3: What technology is used in the PICO 14 system? A: It features AIRLOCK◊ Technology with a Soft Port and integrated filter to provide consistent negative pressure across the wound site. Q4: Is it painful to remove the dressing? A: The dressing includes a gentle silicone adhesive to minimize trauma and pain during removal. Q5: Can the PICO 14 system help reduce complications in surgery? A: Yes, it's used prophylactically to reduce edema, promote lymphatic drainage, and support incision integrity in high-risk or complex surgeries.