The extriCARE negative pressure wound therapy system is a portable negative pressure wound care system which can be worn by the patient. Exudate is evacuated into an attached 110cc canister. The rechargeable battery is said to last 30 hours. The device was CE marked in 2013.
read full descriptionThe PICO is a single use negative pressure wound therapy system from Smith and Nephew. The device and dressing can be used for up to seven days. Rather than use a canister, the PICO dressing move exudate away from the wound and initiates evaporation. The dressing is...
read full descriptionAccording to the manufacturer, the system is designed for patients in acute and long-term care facilities with wounds appropriate for V.A.C. Therapy. They say that V.A.C. Therapy promotes wound healing through Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT). By delivering negative pressure (a vacuum)...
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