Wound Therapy System Promotes Patient Mobility

An innovative negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) system offers a full choice of therapy options for treating chronic and acute wounds.

The Invia Motion NPWT system is indicated for the treatment of diabetic and neuropathic ulcers, pressure or venous insufficiency ulcers, chronic wounds, traumatic wounds, acute or subacute wounds, dehisced wounds, partial thickness burns, and flaps and grafts. The system provides a suction capacity of 1 L/min via multiple pressure options (from -60 to -175 mmHg) and is designed for ease-of-use, with only four buttons to operate, and an easy canister attachment procedure. A discreet carry case and quiet operation help to maintain the patient’s dignity and comfort.


Accessories provide up to 60 days of therapy, which typically covers a patient’s entire length of treatment. In addition, the system is flexible in offering a choice of constant or intermittent therapy modes, multiple pressure settings, and multiple drain options that can be used with either antimicrobial gauze or polyurethane foam dressings. The small, lightweight design helps facilitate wound healing, as it allows patients to be fully mobile and continue with normal daily activities. The Invia Motion NPWT System is a product of Medela (McHenry, IL, USA).

“The portability of the Invia Motion not only protects patient dignity and well-being, but also improves patient compliance which greatly impacts improvement in overall patient outcomes,” said Rey Paglinawan, a Medela NPWT medical research specialist who assisted in developing the product.

NPWT is a therapeutic technique that uses a vacuum dressing to promote healing in acute or chronic wounds, and enhance healing of first- and second-degree burns. The therapy involves the controlled application of subatmospheric pressure to the local wound environment, using a sealed wound dressing connected to a vacuum pump. The continued vacuum draws out fluid from the wound and increases blood flow to the area. The vacuum may be applied continuously or intermittently, depending on the type of wound being treated and the clinical objectives. Typically, the dressing is changed two to three times per week.

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