Guidance
Evidence-based recommendations on PICO negative pressure wound dressings for closed surgical incisions.
In August 2019, we added a note to this guidance advising that the PICO7 pump contains a magnet so it should be positioned at least 10 cm (4 inches) away from any medical devices that could be affected by magnetic interference.
Implementation
NICE has developed tools, in association with relevant stakeholders, to help organisations put this guidance into practice.
Is this guidance up to date?
In August 2022, NICE started the review of this guidance. To register as a stakeholder, please contact us at medtech@nice.org.uk.
Guidance development process
How we develop NICE medical technologies guidance
NICE medical technologies guidance addresses specific technologies notified to NICE by sponsors. The ‘case for adoption’ is based on the claimed advantages of introducing the specific technology compared with current management of the condition. This case is reviewed against the evidence submitted and expert advice. If the case for adopting the technology is supported, then the technology has been found to offer advantages to patients and the NHS. The specific recommendations on individual technologies are not intended to limit use of other relevant technologies which may offer similar advantages.
This guidance replaces the NICE medtech innovation briefing on PICO negative pressure wound therapy for closed surgical incision wounds (MIB149).