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New German expert consensus provides first risk-based recommendations for sNPWT use in closed surgical incisions

$SNPress releaseJul 9, 2026, 2:00 AM ETRead the release

Smith+Nephew announced the publication of a new German expert consensus providing risk-based recommendations for single-use negative pressure wound therapy (sNPWT) in closed surgical incisions. The consensus, published in the journal Die Chirurgie, identifies sNPWT as a preventive option for at-risk patients, such as those with obesity or diabetes, and defines treatment boundaries for wounds with up to 300 ml of exudate per week.

Key figures

Employee count
17000
Annual sales 2025
$6.2 billion
Exudate volume limit
300 ml per week

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