He PICO single use negative pressure therapy deviceof the signature Smith&Nephewhas been awarded the prize Sanitary Product of the Year 2017granted by the National Association of Material Resources Coordinator Nursing (ANECORM).
For the granting of this prize, his career in the improvement of the quality of life of patients and care improvement, its technological innovation and his cost-effectiveness in the treatment of wounds, being the only single-use negative pressure therapy device to have achieved this recognition.
It is indicated in patients who could benefit from a suction therapy (negative pressure wound treatment) since promotes wound healing (removing low to moderate exudate and non-viable tissue remnants) and aids in the treatment of incisions at risk of postoperative complications (reduces suture tension, edema, seroma formation, and protects from external infections).
PICO is a single use device and easy drive that offers all the advantages of a Negative pressure therapy system at a reduced cost. The device consists of:
- mini pump able to apply a negative pressure of -80 mmHg for 7 days.
- dressing containing a layer of air that allows negative pressure to be distributed evenly over the entire surface of the dressing and consisting of 3 layers: layer with silicone adhesive in contact with the skin (which ensures fixation and facilitates sealing without damaging the fur); polyacrylate layer deposited on carboxymethylcellulose fibers (which acts as a high absorption material); and a layer of polyurethane film on the outside (which allows evaporation and prevents air from penetrating).
- secondary strips of retention that improve the integrity and resistance of the sealing.
The therapy it provides stands out for being a simple format, easy to use and cost-effective. It reduces the costs of negative pressure with the same effectiveness and it is a system that integrates everything necessary for negative pressure therapy, thus simplifying the product purchase model. In addition, it simplifies traceability as it is single-use, can help reduce hospital stay, is ready for immediate use and is easy to use: just apply, push the button and you’re done.
With regard to the patient, its small size makes PICO comfortable, silent and discreet. It does not use a deposit and patients can more easily benefit from TPN at home. It can be used for up to 7 consecutive days, reducing dressing changes.