The RENASYS canister should be changed when full or at a minimum of once a week. A new canister should be used for every new patient.
Disposal of the canister should be as per local protocol for potentially infected or bio-hazardous materials.
There is a choice of small 300ml or large 750ml.
800ml sealed canisters
Latex is not used in the construction of RENAYS or its components. However, we cannot guarantee that the component parts of RENASYS, or the raw materials used in its manufacture have not come into contact with latex.
A latex letter detailing this is also available for Smith & Nephew marketing and regulatory team. You can get a copy of this by clicking
here.
A Wound Contact Layer (WCL) is placed underneath the foam or gauze wound filler when the clinician anticipates complications. It must be used over vulnerable structures such as blood vessels, tendons, ligaments and nerves.
A non- adherent layer.
The recommended pressure setting when using RENASYS Gauze based dressing is-80mmHg to -120 mmHg, for guidelines on pressure settings for different wound types please refer to the RENASYS NPWT clinical guidelines.
Dressings should be changed 48 hours after initial application if no leak is present. If the patient is comfortable and the wound is progressing, dressing changes should every 48-72 hours. In the event of heavy exudate or infection more frequent dressing changes may be needed.
The outer packaging of the dressing kit is classed as non-sterile so this must be considered if dressings are opened in theatre.
Normal saline
No. The Smith & Nephew NPWT systems are only licenced to be used with the Smith & Nephew gauze fillers.
How soon to change a dressing over a STSG is based on the surgeon's experience.
Yes, both foam and gauze dressing filler can be used in the same wound, for further information please contact your local Smith & Nephew Clinical Specialist.
The recommended pressure setting when using RENASYS Foam based dressing is -80mmHg to -120 mmHg, for guidelines on pressure settings for different wound types please refer to the RENASYS NPWT clinical guidelines.
Dressings should be changed 48 hours after initial application if no leak is present. If the patient is comfortable and the wound is progressing, dressing changes should thereafter be every 48 hours. In the event of heavy exudate or infection more frequent dressing changes may be needed.
No, the RENASYS F/AB dressing kit is specially licenced for use only with the RENASYS EZ PLUS device.
- After powering the device down, apply normal saline into the wound dressing and let it soak for 15-30 minutes before gently removing the foam. Dispose of the dressing in accordance with local guidelines.
- If adherence is a risk consider using a non-adherent layer to line the wound prior to applying the foam dressing
