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Negative pressure wound therapy

3M™ V.A.C.® Therapy

Our comprehensive negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) solutions are designed and clinically shown to create an environment that promotes healing in various wounds, enabling you to provide better, smarter, safer healthcare.

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30+ years

of evidence-supported outcomes.

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10M+

wounds treated worldwide.1

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2,000+

peer-reviewed publications and 113 randomised trials to support 3M™ V.A.C.® Therapy.2

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Helping to manage different wounds

In wound care, treating each patient uniquely is essential, as no two wounds are the same. Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT), a breakthrough in wound management, offers an innovative approach to personalized care by creating an environment that promotes wound healing. By applying continuous or intermittent sub-atmospheric pressure, NPWT works to help remove exudate and infectious materials from the wound bed, reducing edema and promoting tissue perfusion and granulation tissue formation.

 

We offer a range of NPWT solutions to help patients across the continuum of care. Our solutions have been shown in comparative clinical studies to help reduce the cost of care and improve patient outcomes.3-5

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Clinician applying 3M™ V.A.C.® Via Granufoam™ Spiral Dressing to patient's ankle Photo 3

Types of wounds

Our comprehensive NPWT portfolio help promote healing across diverse wound types and across the care continuum, including but not limited to:

Traumatic wounds
Image of lower extremity, tramatic wounds, case study, photos courtesy of Christopher L. Barrett, DPM, CWS, FACCWS; Crozer Chester Medical Center, Chester, PA, Clinical Image
Pressure injuries
Pressure Ulcer, Pressure injuries, Ulcer, Advanced Wound Dressing, AWD, Clinical Image, cmyk, psd, 29-A-407, PRA-PM-US-00792, 70-2011-8249-3, PRA-PM-US-01130, PRA-PM-EU-00353, 70-2011-8250-1, PRA-PM-EU-00285
Diabetic foot ulcers
Clinician applying 3M™ V.A.C.® Granufoam™ Dressing to a diabetic foot ulcer. Photo 4
Closed incisions
Hip incision with 3M™ Prevena™ Plus Peel and Place Dressing applied. MedPeople_OR_11634

Your partner for trusted, reliable NPWT solutions

Choosing a wound management system is an important decision. As your partner in wound management, we’re committed to providing solutions that support your patients' wound healing outcomes throughout their treatment journey. Explore our proven solutions.

3M™ V.A.C.® Therapy

V.A.C.® Therapy is an integrated wound management system designed and clinically shown to create an environment that promotes wound healing. It has been shown to help reduce hospitalisation stays and the risk of complications.6,7

  • Delivers the prescribed, programmed amount of negative pressure consistently
  • Creates an environment to promote wound healing
  • Reduces length of therapy days for post-acute patients, according to comparative studies8

 

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3M™ Veraflo™ Therapy

Veraflo Therapy combines V.A.C.® Therapy with automated instillation and dwell of a topical wound solution to consistently cleanse the wound and promote granulation tissue formation, optimising wound healing.

  • Provides hydromechanical removal of infectious materials, nonviable tissue and wound debris*
  • Prepares wounds for closure and creates a wound healing environment
  • Shown to reduce the cost of care, according to comparative clinical studies9

 

*When used with 3M™ Veraflo™ Cleanse Choice Complete™ Dressing or 3M™ V.A.C. Veraflo Cleanse Choice™ Dressing

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Patient in hospital with nursing staff preparing for and applying VAC therapy for amputation case; photo 2

3M™ Prevena™ Therapy

Prevena Incision Management System is designed to manage the environment of surgical incisions that continue to drain following sutured or stapled closure, by maintaining a closed environment and removing exudates via the application of negative pressure wound therapy.

  • Helps hold the incision edges together and decreases the lateral tension of sutured/stapled incisions
  • Removes fluid and infectious material from the incision, which can help reduce oedema
  • A 2023 systematic review and meta-analysis of 84 studies demonstrated Prevena™ Therapy helped significantly reduce the risk of various surgical site complications (SSCs) and improve health economic outcomes10
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Hip incision with 3M™ Prevena™ Plus Peel and Place Dressing applied. MedPeople_OR_11634

3M™ AbThera™ Therapy

AbThera Therapy is a temporary abdominal  closure system that manages challenging open abdomen wounds by actively removing fluid and providing medial tension.

  • Facilitates subsequent fascial closure
  • Removes fluids and infectious materials
  • Help protect abdominal contents from external environment
  • Allows for rapid access for re-entry and does not require sutures for placement
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3M™ AbThera™ Open Abdomen Negative Pressure Therapy, Application of 3M™ V.A.C.® Drape, 75-year-old female, Hemorrhagic pancreatitis with ACS, Case Study, Clinical Image, cmyk, jpg, 70-2013-1080-5, PRA-PM-US-03176

3M™ Snap™ Therapy


Snap Therapy System is a discreet, mechanically powered, single-use system that manages low-to-moderate exudating wounds, promotes patient mobility and helps patients return to everyday activities while maintaining their quality of life.  

  • Small, silent, discreet and lightweight so it can be easily hidden under clothing
  • Customisable dressings for a wide range of wounds, including diabetic foot ulcers
  • Quickly and easily seals uneven skin and challenging body contours
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Clinician applying 3M™ Snap™ Advanced Dressing to patient's venous leg ulcer

Support clinicians can rely on

You need more than a product; you need a trusted partner. From initiation to discharge, we’re here to help you, your team and your patients, with solutions, customer support and resources to guide you every step of the way.


We can provide you with: 

Evidence-based solutions

Our comprehensive portfolio of advanced wound care solutions is supported by clinical evidence across new and growing categories— including dressings, disposables, digital technology and connectivity.

Ongoing support
Getting started is easy with online ordering and scheduled same-day delivery. Our team is available 24/7 to assist you with onsite clinical and technical support. 

World-class resources
Access free, live and on-demand webinars to deepen your knowledge of wound care and improve patient care and outcomes. 

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3M Express Therapy Portal

The 3M™ Express Therapy Portal was designed to provide healthcare professionals with the ability to place patient orders for NPWT, order additional dressings for the therapy, and send in wound measurements to support the insurance billing process. The site also offers comprehensive therapy resources, patient management tools and customer support. Visit our portal today to start optimizing your practice.

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Instructions for use

Access our IFU documents below.

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Solventum Education

Expand your knowledge of the latest techniques and training with the wide range of courses available on Solventum Education. Discover online learning that's right for you.

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Contact a Solventum representative

We're here to help! Our team of representatives can provide you with information and resources to help you. Submit the form below to speak with a Solventum representative to learn more about your options.

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References:

  1. KCI. Cumulative NPWT Wounds—10 million. 2013-2015. Internal Report (v1.0). 2018.
  2. KCI. Percentage of V.A.C. Therapy Articles vs. Comp Articles. May 7, 2020
  3. Yang CK, Alcantara S, Goss S, Lantis JC 2nd. Cost analysis of negative-pressure wound therapy with instillation for wound bed preparation preceding split-thickness skin grafts for massive (>100 cm(2)) chronic venous leg ulcers. J Vasc Surg. 2015 Apr;61(4):995-9.
  4. Law A, Cyhaniuk A, Krebs B. Comparison of health care costs and hospital readmission rates associated with negative pressure wound therapies. Wounds. 2015 Mar;27(3):63-72. 
  5. Kwon J, Staley C, McCullough M, Goss S, Arosemena M, Abai B, Salvatore D, Reiter D, DiMuzio P. A randomized clinical trial evaluating negative pressure therapy to decrease vascular groin incision complications. J Vasc Surg. 2018 Dec;68(6):1744-1752.
  6. Law A L Krebs B. Karnik B. Griffin L. Comparison of Healthcare Costs Associated With Patients Receiving Traditional Negative Pressure Wound Therapies in the Post Acute Setting. Cureus 12(11): e11790. DOI 10.7759/cureus.11790.
  7. Page JC, Newsander B, Schwenke DC, Hansen M, Ferguson J. Retrospective analysis of negative pressure wound therapy in open foot wounds with significant soft tissue defects. Adv Skin Wound Care/ 2004;17(7):354-364.
  8. Baharestani MM. Driver VR. Optimizing clinical and cost effectiveness with early intervention of V.A.C.® Therapy. Ostomy Wound Manage. 2008;54(11 Suppl):1-15.
  9. Kim PJ, Lookess S, Bongards C, Griffin LP, Gabriel A. Economic model to estimate cost of negative pressure wound therapy with instillation vs control therapies for hospitalised patients in the United States, Germany, and United Kingdom. International Wound Journal. 2022 May;19(4):888-894.
  10. Cooper HJ, Singh DP, Gabriel A, Mantyh C, Silverman R, Griffin L. Closed Incision Negative Pressure Therapy Versus Standard of Care Over Closed Surgical Incisions in the Reduction of Surgical Site Complications: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Comparative Studies. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open. 2023 Mar 16;11(3):e4722.

Product availability may vary by country. For specific details regarding availability in your region, please consult with a Solventum representative.

Please note that 3M Healthcare is now operating as Solventum. The products featured on this website, except Negative Pressure Wound Therapy and select Advance Wound Care products, are sponsored by KCI Medical New Zealand Unlimited (Suite 1701, Level 17, PwC Tower 15 Customs Street West Auckland Central, Auckland 1010 New Zealand), a wholly owned subsidiary of Solventum.

The Negative Pressure Wound Therapy products and select Advance Wound Care products are sponsored by: InterMed Medical Limited (71 Apollo Drive, Albany, Auckland 0632)