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PICO – simply adaptive

Effectiveness of traditional NPWT in a pocket-sized, canister-free system^1,2

Small and portable
Simple to apply and operate
Disposable
Quiet
Off-the-shelf ready

Size and simplicity support patient mobility

Adaptive from hospital to long term care, outpatient settings, or home care
Easy to wear³
Comfortable for patients to go about their daily lives³

References

CSR/CT09/02 A prospective, open, non-comparative, multi-centre study to evaluate the functionality and dressing performance of a new negative pressure enhanced dressing in acute wounds.
Data on File 1104011 Assessment of simplified NPWT device in pre-clinical blood flow studies.
OC DOF/012 A prospective, open, non-comparative, multi-centre study to evaluate the functionality and dressing performance of a new negative pressure enhanced dressing in acute wounds.

Medically necessary: Procedures, products, and/or services that are proper and needed for the diagnosis or treatment of a medical condition; are provided for the diagnosis, direct care, and treatment of a medical condition; meet the standards of good medical practice in the local area; and are not mainly for the convenience of a patient or a provider.

Acknowledgement:

Information on reimbursement in the United States is provided as a courtesy. Due to the rapidly changing nature of the law and Medicare payment policy, and our reliance on information provided by outside sources, the information provided herein does not constitute a guarantee or warranty by Smith and Nephew,Inc that reimbursement will be received.

This information is provided "AS IS" and without any other warranty or guarantee, expressed or implied, as to completeness or accuracy or otherwise. This information has been compiled based on data gathered from many primary and secondary sources, including the American Medical Association and certain Medicare contractors.

Physicians and other providers must confirm or clarify coding and coverage from their respective payers, as each payer may have differing formal or informal coding, coverage policies, or decisions. Physicians and providers are responsible for accurate documentation of patient conditions, and for reporting of procedures and products in accordance with particular payer requirements.

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