Smith & Nephew PICO 7 User Manual

The pump is working to achieve NPWT
but has not reached the intended
pressure.
Wait up to 65 seconds. Assess whether
NPWT has been established.
Green ‘OK’ and orange ‘leak’
indicators ash
Pump status and troubleshooting
PICO 7 has visual indicators to let the user know when there is an issue. PICO 7 does not contain audible alerts.
The pump should be carried so that it is accessible and the patient/healthcare professional can check
the status routinely in case there is a fault or in case of damage.
Display/indicator status Possible cause Comments/troubleshooting
System is functioning properly
but the batteries are low.
Replace the batteries and press
the orange button to restart therapy.
Green ‘OK’ and orange ‘battery
low’ indicators ash
Orange ‘leak’ indicator ashes
A high air leak has been detected.
NPWT is not being applied.
Note: the pump will automatically try
to restart NPWT after 1 hour.
Smooth down the dressing and strips
to remove any creases. Ensure that the
tube connectors have been twisted
together securely. Press the orange button
to restart NPWT. The green OK indicator
and orange air leak indicator will start to
ash together (indicates pump working
to re-establish NPWT). Depending on
the size of the wound, the pump should
take up to 65 seconds to re-establish
NPWT. If the air leak remains, the orange
‘leak’ indicator will ash again after
approximately 65 seconds. If the air leak
persists, contact healthcare professional.
System is functioning properly.
No issues.
The pump may be heard running
occasionally as it maintains the negative
pressure. This is normal.
Green ‘OK’ indicator ashes
All indicators o
The pump is in standby.
The pump has completed
its course of NPWT.
The batteries have depleted.
NPWT is paused. Press the orange button
to restart NPWT.
Pressing the orange button will not restart
NPWT. Healthcare professional
to apply new pump and dressing if further
NPWT is required.
If the pump has not yet completed its
course of NPWT, replace the batteries.

Smith & Nephew PICO 7 Specifications

General

Product Name	Smith & Nephew PICO 7
Category	Medical Equipment
Technology	Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT)
Pump Life	7 days
Therapy Duration	Up to 7 days
Pressure	-80 mmHg
Sterility	Sterile
Single Patient Use	Yes
Atmospheric Pressure	700 hPa to 1060 hPa
Safety Standards	IEC 60601-1
EMC Standards	IEC 60601-1-2
IP Rating	IP22
Type	Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System
Battery Life	7 days
Indications	Management of acute and chronic wounds
Contraindications	Untreated osteomyelitis
Relative Humidity	10% to 90% non-condensing
Operating Temperature	5°C to 40°C

Summary

Pump Status and Troubleshooting Guide

All Indicators Off

Covers pump states like standby, therapy completion, or depleted batteries, with troubleshooting steps.

Green OK and Orange Leak Indicators Flash

Indicates the pump is working but has not reached intended pressure; requires waiting.

Green OK Indicator Flashes

Signifies normal system function and maintenance of negative pressure.

Green OK and Orange Battery Low Indicators Flash

System is functional, but batteries are low; requires replacement and restart.

Orange Leak Indicator Flashes

Detects a high air leak, preventing NPWT; requires addressing dressing and restarting.

Orange Leak and Orange Battery Low Indicators Flash

Indicates a high air leak and low battery; requires leak resolution and battery replacement.

Orange Dressing Full Indicator Flashes

Signals a saturated dressing or blocked filter, stopping NPWT; requires dressing replacement.

Orange Dressing Full and Orange Battery Low Indicators Flash

Combined issue: saturated dressing/blocked filter and low batteries; requires replacement.

All Indicators Solidly Illuminated

Signifies a pump error preventing NPWT application; requires new pump and dressing.