3M Snap Therapy System
Why Snap Therapy System
Chronic wounds are a global challenge, affecting millions of lives around the world. Among the multiple causes of chronic wounds is the high global prevalence of chronic diseases, which can have a direct impact on the body’s natural ability to heal. While cardiovascular and immunodeficiency conditions can slow wound repair, diabetes creates the most significant challenges to wound management.
The burden of chronic wounds:
- Financial strain: $25 billion is spent annually on the treatment of chronic wounds²
- Venous leg ulcers: In developed countries, 55% of healed VLUs reoccur within the first 12 months of closure³
- Diabetic foot ulcers: Approximately 24% of diabetic foot ulcers will eventually lead to lower extremity amputations⁴
The Snap therapy system is indicated for the removal of small amounts of exudate from chronic, acute, traumatic, subacute and dehisced wounds, ulcers (such as diabetic, venous or pressure), surgically closed incisions, flaps and grafts.
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Snap Therapy System: Mechanism of action
Learn more about how the Snap Therapy System applies negative pressure to manage wounds and promotes healing by removing excess exudate, infectious material, and tissue debris.
How Snap Therapy System works
The 3M Snap Therapy System seamlessly combines the simplicity of advanced wound dressings with the proven benefits of negative pressure wound therapy, all within a discreet design. Its quick application takes approximately 10 minutes, allowing patients to return to normal daily activities.1
- Mechanically powered
Our proprietary spring mechanism generates consistent, even levels of pressure. No batteries or lead wires to trip over or worry about.
- Simple collection process
Our proprietary technology gels the exudate that collects in the cartridge, helping to contain and control potential contamination and odor. The visual display shows the amount of gelled fluid collected in the canister.
- Efficient removal of infection material
Exudate, infectious material and tissue debris are drawn away from the wound through the tubing and into the canister. The Snap Therapy System draws exudate away from the wound into the cartridge, which uses a technology that turns the exudate into a gel to optimize containment.
- Secure and protective environment
The dressing’s hydrocolloid properties help maintain a reliable seal even in the presence of exudate or sweat, providing periwound protection.1
How-to videos
Hear Christie’s story
Christie had her world turned upside down when a stabilizing leg came down on her foot, breaking her toes and crushing the ball of her foot.
Watch her talk about finding strength and joy again after her accident. She says, “I love to be outside, hiking and going for walks and spending time with my family and friends. I’m so grateful that I am able to do those things again. The Snap System was a great way to manage my wound’s healing with minimal disruption to my life.”
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3M Snap Therapy Cartridges, Dressings and accessories
Choose from a range of dressings and accessories designed to help meet each patient’s unique wound closure needs.
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References:
- Armstrong DG, Marston WA, Reyzelman AM, Kirsner RS. Comparative effectiveness of mechanically and electrically powered negative pressure wound therapy devices: a multicenter randomised controlled trial. Wound Rep Reg. 2012; 20(3):332-341.
- Sen CK, Gordillo GM, Roy S, et al. Human skin wounds: a major and snowballing threat to public health and the economy. Wound Repair Regen. 2009;17(6):763–771.
- Finlayson K, et al. Predicting the likelihood of venous leg recurrence: The diagnostic accuracy of a newly developed risk assessment tool. Int Wound. 2018: 1–9.
- Pemayun T et al. Risk Factors for lower extremity amputation in patients with diabetic foot ulcers: a hospital-based case-control study.
- Lerman B, Oldenbrook L, Eichstadt SL, Ryu J, Fong KD, Schubart PJ. Evaluation of chronic wound treatment with the SNAP™ Wound Care System versus modern dressing protocols. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2010 Oct;126(4):1253-61.
- Hutton DW, Sheehan P. Comparative effectiveness of the SNAP™ Wound Care System. Int Wound J. 2011; 8: 196-205.