Single-Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Devices

Abstract

PURPOSE:The purpose of this technologic analysis was to evaluate single-use negative pressure wound therapy (sNPWT) devices. APPROACH: Published literature regarding negative pressure wound therapy, particularly focusing on single-use or disposal devices, was reviewed. Varied features of devices currently available in the United States were drawn from use instructions published by individual manufacturers. Safety information regarding sNPWT was derived from the Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience (MAUDE) Database. CONCLUSIONS: Single-use or disposable negative pressure wound therapy devices provide a safe and effective alternative to traditional negative pressure wound therapy. These devices promote healing of select open wounds and reduce complication rates in closed surgical incisions, when used in accordance with manufacturer guidelines. They may be used in any setting, but they are designed for use in home care and may be applied as a primary treatment option or following a course of traditional negative pressure wound therapy.

Single-Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Applied on Various Wound Types

“…Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) is routinely used on a variety of wounds 2. Negative pressure wound therapy is frequently delivered via relatively large, multiple-user devices, also referred to as “traditional” NPWT systems 3–5. Although these systems have multiple advantages, such as the ability to handle large volumes of fluid, there are limitations to their use in clinical practice.…”

A Comparison of the Biomechanical Performance of 3 Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Foams

“…Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) is a popular treatment option for a variety of chronic wounds, surgical incisions, and related conditions such as enterocutaneous or enteroatmospheric fi stulae. [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8] Th e primary principle underlying NPWT, application of suction to a wound to promote healing, traces its roots to antiquity. 1 Th e technology has evolved beyond the use of dedicated people who would use their mouths to suck on open skin wounds to the use of bell jars and hand pumps, which would mitigate the unsanitary practice of wound sucking.…”

“…Modern technology now employs systems that range from simple manually actuated pumps ("mechanical" NPWT) or electrically powered and control system-regulated pumps. 2 Th e interface with the patient has likewise evolved from lips to glass jars to a fl exible drape and a subdrape material (typically a foam-based material). 9 Th e fl exible, airtight drape allows the system to conform to the complex surfaces of the body while enhancing the potential for customization of the area where suction is applied.…”

“…Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) is a popular treatment option for a variety of chronic wounds, surgical incisions, and related conditions such as enterocutaneous or enteroatmospheric fistulae 1–8. The primary principle underlying NPWT, application of suction to a wound to promote healing, traces its roots to antiquity 1.…”

“…The technology has evolved beyond the use of dedicated people who would use their mouths to suck on open skin wounds to the use of bell jars and hand pumps, which would mitigate the unsanitary practice of wound sucking. Modern technology now employs systems that range from simple manually actuated pumps (“mechanical” NPWT) or electrically powered and control system-regulated pumps 2…”