Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (“NPWT”) is one of the oldest forms of medicinal therapy used to heal the human body. Over the past decade there has been a significant increase in the use of...
CMS: Medicare competitive bidding program for durable medical equipment expanding after successful first...
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McKnight's Staff
Jan 31, 2013
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is set to offer more than 14,500 contracts in the second round of its competitive bidding program for durable medical equipment and supplies.
FDA approval for portable wound care device
Mar 20, 2012
Now that the Food & Drug Administration has approved Smith and Nephew’s PICO device for the treatment of wounds, the firm is hoping the pocket-sized device delivers a big payoff. The portable single-use...
Negative-pressure wound therapy might not promote healing in chronic persistent and complicated wounds more than conventional wound treatment, according to a meta-analysis conducted by European researchers.
Kinetic Concepts Inc. scored a legal victory Wednesday in its ongoing battle with Smith & Nephew over the use of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy. A Texas jury sided with KCI in a patent infringement lawsuit.
FDA alerts healthcare providers about negative pressure wound therapy
Nov 17, 2009
The Food and Drug Administration has issued an alert about deaths and serious complications associated with the use of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT).