3M Prevena Plus 125 Therapy Unit
The 3M Prevena Plus 125 Therapy Unit is a portable, medical-grade negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) system designed to manage surgically closed incisions. This single-patient-use device applies a continuous negative pressure of -125 mmHg to the wound site, promoting healing by removing excess fluid and protecting the incision from external contaminants.
Key Benefits
- Reduced Incision Tension: Helps hold incision edges together, reducing lateral tension.
- Fluid Management: Effectively removes exudate and infectious materials.
- Infection Prevention: Decreases the risk of seromas and superficial surgical site infections (SSIs), especially in high-risk patients.
- Portability: Lightweight and compact design allows for patient mobility during recovery.
How It Works
The Prevena Plus 125 system maintains a constant vacuum over the closed incision. Following the 2024 spin-off of 3M’s healthcare business, this product is now managed by Solventum (formerly KCI). It is widely used in Nigeria for specialized surgical recovery in orthopedic, vascular, and plastic surgery departments.
Technical Specifications
- Therapy Pressure: -125 mmHg (Continuous)
- Weight: ~0.29 kg (0.64 lbs)
- Battery: Rechargeable Lithium-ion (designed for the treatment duration)
- Canister Capacity: 150 mL (Disposable)
- Therapy Duration: Available in 7-day or 14-day models
For more information on the availability and professional application of the Prevena Plus system, you can contact a GoMed pharmacist for guidance.