MicroDoc Portable Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Units in Final Stages of FDA Approval

The Wound Vac Company seeking surgeons to evaluate new wound care system from Pensar Medical

Fernandina Beach, FL – September 10, 2020 — The Wound Vac Company is pleased to announce that the new MicroDoc – a unique, single-patient-use disposable negative pressure wound therapy system that provides portability and discretion for active patients – is now in the final stages of FDA approval. The units, which are made in the U.S. by Pensar Medical, should be universally available in early 2021.

Compared with larger, traditional negative pressure units, these smaller systems are lightweight, ultra-quiet and small enough to fit into a pocket or purse. Powerful yet simple to operate, the MicroDoc supports uninterrupted negative pressure wound therapy for patients during normal, everyday activities.

The Wound Vac Company CEO and founder Scott Bergquist said, "As the Master Distributor for Pensar Medical, we are very excited about introducing their MicroDoc as the first single-patient use negative pressure wound therapy unit with three pressure settings – 50, 80 and 125 mmHg – to treat a wider range of needs and to help patients heal as quickly as possible.”

The MicroDoc units also feature state-of-the-art Enluxtra Adaptive Dressings, which maintain a moist environment necessary for healing wounds while providing superior absorption. As an added benefit, these dressings can help reduce scarring.

“With FDA trials complete, we are actively reaching out to dermatologists, plastic and general surgeons who are interested in partnering with us for patient applications,” said Bergquist. “In case studies thus far, we have found the unit to eliminate the need for constant dressing changes and to bridge the gap between a traditional negative pressure unit and the final phase of wound healing.” 

For additional information about the MicroDoc or to inquire about a patient case study, please contact The Wound Vac Company at info@thewoundvaccompany.com or visit thewoundvaccompany.com/portable-microdoc-wound-vac.

Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in Veterinary Practice

The following article – written by Bonnie Grambow Campbell, DVM, PhD, DACVS College of Veterinary Medicine at Washington State University and Bryden J. Stanley, BVMS, MACVSc, MVetSc, DACVS College of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan State University – was presented at the NAVC Conference in 2012 (Small Animal). This article discusses the existing literature on the use of negative pressure wound therapy in veterinary practice, highlights successful cases and notes NPWT’s benefits in the management of traumatic open wounds, dehiscences, flaps and more, making a case for additional study and research.

https://www.vetfolio.com/learn/article/negative-pressure-wound-therapy-in-practice

Negative Pressure Wound Therapy for Pets

This article from Petcaresupplies.com outlines the role of negative pressure wound therapy for pet wounds, including the stages of wound healing, how NPWT is used to aid in and promote faster healing, and the types of wounds that are most suitable for negative pressure treatment.

https://www.petcaresupplies.com/blog/the-role-of-negative-pressure-wound-therapy-in-pet-wound-treatment/

Reducing Workers' Comp Injuries and Costs for Home Health Providers

The following post from VGM Insurance explores the increased risk of on-the-job injuries for home healthcare workers, which is about 50% higher than for hospital staff. The article discusses the correspondingly high rates of workers’ comp insurance for home health agencies, as well as the reasons for additional risk, and explores options for ensuring homecare worker safety, understanding workers’ compensation policies and reducing insurance costs.

https://www.vgminsurance.com/blog/post/reducing-workers-compensation-injuries-and-costs-for-homecare-providers

How Workers' Compensation & Social Security Disability Interact

The following post outlines how workers’ compensation and social security disability interact. The two benefit systems serve different purposes and are paid for by different entities, but there is often crossover. It’s important to understand how the two work, how they are funded and how to apply, as patients needing negative pressure wound therapy can receive one or both.

https://www.wci360.com/the-interaction-of-workers-compensation-and-social-security-disability/

Case Study: Portable Negative Pressure Wound Therapy

We are pleased to announce the release of the following case study on the use of the Alaira™ negative pressure device to heal a deeper-depth post-surgical wound. Our special thanks go to Dr. Allen Rosen of The Plastic Surgery Group in Montclair, NJ, for his assistance.

Case Study: Unique Application of Portable Negative Pressure Wound Therapy on a Deeper-Depth Wound (pdf)

For a text-only version of this study, please click here.

Negative Pressure Wound Therapy for Dog Bites

Each year in the United States, more than 350,000 dog bite victims are seen in emergency rooms (totaling about 1% of all ER visits) and approximately 750,000 bite victims receive medical attention. In addition, dog and other animal bites are prone to infection, leading to complications and longer healing times. In this clinical study, medical staff found that when compared with leaving wounds open, negative pressure wound therapy reduced the infection rate and shortened recovery time for dog bite victims.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0735675716001236

Surgical Drains and Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in Veterinary Medicine

This article (Part 1 in a two-part series) from Today’s Veterinary Practice takes a look at surgical drains used for wounds (traumatic or surgical), drains for peritoneal and pleural spaces, and drains used in negative pressure wound therapy. This first article covers indications for drain use, types, benefits & drawbacks, and common complications.

https://todaysveterinarypractice.com/surgical-drains-indications-types-and-complications/?highlight=NPWT