Smith & Nephew launches wound therapy product.

The name says it all.

The new Renasys Go from Smith & Nephew is specifically designed for people on the go. The negative pressure wound therapy device can be worn around the neck like an MP3 player, enabling patients to treat wounds as they go about their daily routines. The device can be used with the Renasys-F foam and Renasys-G gauze, helping to make the product more cost-effective, said Joe Woody, president of Smith & Nephew's Advanced Wound Management division.

[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

"Smith & Nephew understands that in the more ambulatory wound care environments, ease of use and cost effectiveness are paramount," Woody noted. "That's why we designed the Renasys Go to be easy for the caregiver to use, simple for the patient to manage, and compatible with our Renasys-F foam dressings as well as Renasys-G gauze kits, which can be more cost-effective."

Besides its small size (the device weighs less than three pounds and fits into a carrying case), the Renasys-Go runs quietly and features digital settings that reduce the chance of operator error, according to a news release from the company.

The product also has multiple alarms and a lock-out feature for safety purposes. Plus, a 20-hour battery life and a charge-up time of less than four hours help extend patients' mobility.

"Wound care patients deserve discretion and mobility," said Robin Carlstein, senior vice president of Advanced Wound Care Services at Smith & Nephew. "We designed the Renasys-Go to provide patients with the flexibility to return to their routines without sacrificing the quality of therapy needed to promote wound healing."