Negative Pressure Wound Therapy

Smith & Nephew wound therapy device violates KCI patent, jury determines

March 11, 2010

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

November 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).