Journal of Woundcare Handbook

The professional's guide to wound product selection

Renasys Touch Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Canister Kits

Smith+Nephew

Description

Single-use sealed canister with solidifier for use with Renasys NPWT systems.

Indications

Canisters are intended to be used in conjunction with Renasys Touch negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) Systems. The Renasys NPWT System is indicated for patients who would benefit from a suction pump (NPWT), as it may promote wound as it may promote wound healing via the removal of fluids, including irrigation and body fluids, wound exudate and infectious materials. Appropriate wound types include: chronic, acute, traumatic, sub-acute and dehisced wounds, ulcers (such as pressure or diabetic), partial-thickness burns, flaps, grafts.

Contraindications

Necrotic tissue and eschar present, untreated osteomyelitis, malignancy in wound (except palliative care to enhance quality of life), exposed arteries, veins, nerves or organs, non-enteric and unexplored fistulas and exposed anastomotic site.

Price

300ml with solidifier, £30.23; 800ml with solidifier, £42.06

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