Wound Care System Treats High Risk Surgical Incisions

An ultraportable negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) system promotes the healing of a surgical closed incisions (CIs), including those in anatomically challenging locations.

The ciSNaP system with controlled tension relief helps reduce surgical CI complications such as infection and dehiscence by promoting active healing, using the efficacy of NPWT. The system is comprised of a sterile cartridge that provides negative pressure to increase blood flow to the incision site, improving wound healing. The small, silent, single use design delivers therapy without batteries or electricity, using a proprietary spring mechanism that generates consistent, even levels of pressure. A visual indicator displays when the cartridge is full or discharged.


The system includes a controlled tension relief layer with silicone wings that help to approximate wound edges, thus reducing potential risk of dehiscence and minimizing tension on staples and sutures. A proprietary hydrocolloid dressing and antimicrobial gauze offer a protective barrier to minimize potential for infection, eliminating the need for dressing changes. Customizable dressing lengths are available to fit a wide range of incisions, all with a secure seal that allows patient to shower. The ciSNaP system is a product of Spiracur (Sunnyvale, CA, USA).

“Our investment in research and development will continue to produce innovative wound healing solutions such as the new ciSNaP System,” said Gary Restani, president and CEO of Spiracur. “This device combines the proven clinical effectiveness of negative pressure therapy with an advanced controlled tension relief layer to help minimize infection and improve wound healing, offering an ideal solution for patients undergoing complex surgeries.”

“I use the new ciSNaP on my higher-risk surgeries because it provides extra protection and stability to the incision,” said Christopher Bellicini, DO, of Excela Health Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (Greensburg, PA, USA). “In my experience, the new device produces excellent results by completely eliminating the need for daily non-sterile dressing changes during the patient’s hospital stay and instead, promoting successful healing of these high-risk wounds. As a result, the threat of infection and the possibility of dehiscence are minimized considerably.”

NPWT involves application of controlled subatmospheric pressure to the local wound environment. Due to its capacity to promote wound healing, NPWT has become standard practice in the field of advanced wound care. Although the body of evidence showing the beneficial effects of NPWT for healing wounds is accumulating, the precise wound healing mechanisms remain unclear.

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