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Help put your patients on the path to healing and maintain their quality of life during their wound healing journey.
Snap Therapy System
The Snap Therapy System is a disposable negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) system that combines the simplicity of advanced wound dressings with the proven benefits of NPWT in a discreet design. This customizable system can help your patients return to normal activities and maintain their quality of life.¹ The Snap Therapy System allows for patient mobility¹ and managing various wound types, including difficult anatomies.
NOTE: Specific indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, and safety information exist for these products and therapies. Please consult a clinician and product Instructions for Use prior to application. This material is intended for healthcare professionals. Rx only.
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Chronic wounds are a global challenge
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$25 Billion is spent annually on treatment of chronic wounds.²
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Among the multiple causes of chronic wounds is the 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 some of the most significant challenges to wound management.
- Majority of venous leg ulcers not adequately treated with standard of care for the wound type³
- Up to 24% of diabetic foot ulcers will eventually lead to a lower extremity amputation⁴
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The Snap Therapy System is indicated for 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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Empowering positive outcomes with 3M single use, disposable NPWT products
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Reduced time to closurePatients with lower extremity venous or diabetic ulcers were evaluated in a prospective observational and retrospective match controlled study. Patients using the Snap Therapy System with skin substitutes and skin grafts experienced a 50% absolute reduction in healing time versus modern dressing protocols including: Apligraf®, Rengranex®, and skin grafts.⁵
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10-minute application time with Snap Therapy¹Simple, cost-effective and convenient, the Snap Therapy System has an approximately 10-minute application time¹ and offers single-use, lightweight negative pressure wound therapy.
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Designed to meet the needs of clinicians and patientsSimple to apply, it’s quiet, compact and easily worn under clothing.
It helps maintain quality of life by minimizing interference with patients’ activity, sleep, showering and social interactions.¹ -
Fewer dressing changes can translate to reduced costs*Low-contact care reduces dressing changes in diabetic and lower extremity wounds to a minimum of twice a week, supporting clinician’s goals.⁶
Learn how Snap Therapy has been shown to save over $9,000 per wound treated⁶ (PDF, 301 KB)
*Outcomes were compared with 42 patient-matched controls treated at the same center with modern wound care protocols that included the use of Apligraf®, Regranex®, and skin grafting. 21 subjects completed treatment with the Snap Therapy System and with skin substitutes or skin grafts.
Disposable NPWT from the creators of 3M™ V.A.C.® Therapy
The Snap Therapy System includes dressings and accessories to help meet each patient’s unique needs for wound closure.
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Silent exudate management with a canister3M™ Snap™ Therapy System Cartridges
Draws exudate away from the wound into the cartridge (60ml or 150ml options). A proprietary technology generates consistent, even levels of pressure and gels the exudate for improved containment and easy monitoring through the viewing window.
- 3M™ Snap™ Therapy Cartridge
Preserve patient quality of life with this small, lightweight and portable cartridge design. This cartridge holds 60ml and is available in three pressure settings: -125mmHg, -100mmHg and -75mmHg. - 3M™ Snap™ Plus -125mmHg Therapy Cartridge
Preserve patient mobility with a disposable NPWT device that is discreet, quiet, compact and lightweight. This cartridge holds 150mL.
NOTE: Specific indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, and safety information exist for these products and therapies. Please consult a clinician and product instructions for use prior to application. This material is intended for healthcare professionals. Rx only.
- 3M™ Snap™ Therapy Cartridge
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Proprietary hydrocolloid dressing offers periwound protection and easy removal3M™ Snap™ Therapy System Dressing Kits
Absorptive hydrocolloid properties help to maintain seal in the presence of exudate or sweat to help reduce periwound maceration.
- 3M™ Snap™ Advanced Dressing Kit
Address challenging anatomical wounds with customizable and flexible Hydrocolloid Advanced Wound Dressings in a variety of sizes. - 3M™ Snap™ Bridge Dressing Kit with SecurRing™ Hydrocolloid Skin Barrier
Address difficult anatomical areas with flexible and customizable dressings that provide fast and easy sealing on uneven skin surfaces and challenging body contours. Kit includes 3M™ Snap™ SecurRing™ Hydrocolloid Skin Barrier to assist with fast and easy sealing on challenging body contours. - 3M™ Snap™ Bridge Dressing Kit
Address difficult anatomical areas with flexible and customizable dressings that provide fast and easy sealing on uneven skin surfaces and challenging body contours. This kit does not include the 3M™ Snap™ SecurRing™ Hydrocolloid Skin Barrier, however, it can be ordered separately.
- 3M™ Snap™ Advanced Dressing Kit
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Simplify dressing applications and preserve patient mobility3M™ Snap™ Therapy System Accessories
- 3M™ Snap™ SecurRing™ Hydrocolloid Skin Barrier
Increase adhesion on dry and uneven skin to prevent air leaks and reduce the number of ancillary products needed to protect the wound. - 3M™ Snap™ Therapy Strap
Maintain patient quality of life with a strap that can be worn under clothes. - 3M™ Snap™ Plus Therapy Strap
Support patient mobility with a soft strap that allows the device to be discreetly worn under clothes.
- 3M™ Snap™ SecurRing™ Hydrocolloid Skin Barrier
Help patients get back to their lives
The Snap Therapy System combines the simplicity of advanced wound dressings with the proven benefits of negative pressure wound therapy in a discreet design. It’s fast to apply, and can be done in approximately 10 minutes so patients can quickly move on with their lives.¹
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1) Mechanically powered
Proprietary spring mechanism generates consistent, even levels of pressure. No batteries and no lead wires to trip over.
2) Collects
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.
3) Removes infectious material and exudate
Exudate, infectious material and tissue debris are drawn away from the wound through the tubing 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.
4) Sealed environment
The dessing’s hydrocolloid properties help maintain a seal in the presence of exudate or sweat, offering periwound protection.¹
Manage a variety of chronic and traumatic wound conditions with Snap Therapy
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Up to 24% of DFUs will eventually lead to a lower extremity amputation.⁴ When combined with offloading, Snap Therapy can effectively help manage DFUs. The management of DFUs has been shown to reduce the risk of amputations.⁴
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Combine the simplicity of advanced wound dressings with the proven benefits⁷ of Snap Therapy to manage chronic VLUs. The management of VLUs has been shown to reduce the risk of recurring wounds.⁷
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For smaller, lower-exudating wounds, Snap Therapy can be used as a first-line treatment or early adjunct therapy for pressure injury, including heels and the sacral area.
Case Study Excerpt: Diabetic amputation wound
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A 62-year-old female underwent partial amputations of the 2nd and 3rd ray -osteomyelitis found in the OR- due to infected gangrenous toes resulting from her neuropathic diabetes and peripheral vascular disease.
The wound bed at the wound care center had become necrotic with exposed bone and calcified vessels. She underwent debridement and dressing changes with Dakin’s Solution® (quarter strength). After one month (approx.) of traditional wound therapy, the infection was cleared but remained a large wound with exposed bone and minimal granulation tissue.
The wound bed achieved full granulation and complete soft-tissue coverage of exposed bone as a result of 4 and 6 weeks of treatment with the Snap Therapy System with bi-weekly dressing changes (Figures B and C). The wound was then closed with an advanced cellular matrix. Wound closure was achieved ten weeks post-initiation of the Snap Therapy System (Figure D).
Figure A: Wound at start of 3M™ Snap™ Therapy System.
Figure B: Development of granulation tissue after 4 weeks of 3M™ Snap™ Therapy System.
Figure C: Further granulation tissue development after 6 weeks of 3M™ Snap™ Therapy System.
Figure D: Wound fully healed 11 weeks post presentation.Photos courtesy of Armstrong DEG, Marston WA, Reyzelman AM, Kirsner RS.
As with any case study, the results and outcomes should not be interpreted as a guarantee or warranty of similar results. Individual results may vary depending on the patient’s circumstances and condition.
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Explore a wide collection of cases including lower and upper extremities and the torso and different wound types like post-surgical wounds, trauma wounds and chronical wounds:
- Case 1: Manage a foot abscess
- Case 2: Manage a calcaneal diabetic foot ulcer
- Case 3: Manage a plantar diabetic foot ulcer
- Case 4: Manage a post-surgical foot wound following partial first ray resection
- Case 5: Management of a wound resulting from dorsal surgical dehiscence
- ... and 14 more cases
The Snap Therapy System has been shown to save over $9,000 per wound treated⁶
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In 2011, Hutton and Sheehan⁶ analyzed costs and effectiveness of three therapies for treatment of diabetic lower extremity wounds: modern wound dressings, powered NPWT, and non-powered Snap Therapy System. An economic model using peer-reviewed data was used to simulate outcomes for the different treatments.
Based on the model, Hutton and Sheehan reported that, compared to modern dressings, Snap Therapy System saved over $9,000 per wound treated⁶ by avoiding longer treatment times and increased costs for complications, and healing more wounds than the modern dressings. Healing time was similar for NPWT and Snap Therapy System; however, Medicare and private payor costs were $2,300 and $2,800 less, respectively, for Snap Therapy System patients. The authors concluded that, in addition to cost savings, Snap Therapy System also allowed patients greater mobility.⁶
Application guides and resources for Snap Therapy
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Our clinical guidelines provide a reference resource for clinicians on topics including Snap Therapy System product benefits, FDA indications and contraindications for use, wound considerations, physician instructions, cleaning instructions, dressing application tips, ordering information and more.
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Our application guide provides ordering information, step-by-step instructions and illustration examples for how to apply the Snap Therapy System, as well as tips and tricks for applying it to challenging anatomical areas.
Helping you develop your skills
Discover online learning that's right for you and deepen your clinical expertise with training opportunities and educational resources available on the 3M℠ Health Care Academy.
3M webinars and archived events can help keep you up to date with the latest product guidelines and scientifically supported standards of care.
Resources for Your Patients
Help your patients gain a better understanding of the benefits of the Snap Therapy System and how the portable cartridge unit and dressings can help them heal and return to normal daily activities.
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Give your patients information about Snap Therapy and how it can help in their healing journey. -
Provide answers to common questions patients have about their Snap Therapy device.
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See how our combination of products and technology can help you manage wound care the smart way.
Explore additional 3M Negative Pressure Wound Therapies
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3M™ V.A.C.® Therapy has been shown to be a successful way to manage wounds for the past 25 years⁹. It can be used to reduce hospitalization time and the risk of complications⁹,¹⁰ which in turn helps facilitate patient transitions from inpatient to outpatient care settings.
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Veraflo Therapy combines the benefits of NPWT with automated instillation and dwell of topical wound solution to provide simultaneous cleansing and granulation tissue formation.¹¹,¹²
*Results have not been confirmed in human studies.
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Prevena Incision Management System manages the environment of closed surgical incisions and removes fluid away from surgical incisions via the application of continuous negative pressure.
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AbThera Therapy System incorporates all the functional elements of an optimal temporary closure device to help protect abdominal contents from the external environment, allowing rapid access for re-entry, medial tension, and fluid removal.
Advanced technology, support and education
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3M™ Express
Easily initiate V.A.C.® Therapy and Veraflo™ Therapy orders, get prescriptions signed via electronic signature and track order authorization online, in a secure and HIPAA compliant environment.
- Place and track orders for V.A.C.® Therapy rental units, supplies, and disposables
- Request service, pick-ups, and discontinuation of therapy
- Access inventory management reports for V.A.C.® Therapy
- V.A.C.® Therapy orders are released on average 9.7 hours faster¹³ than non-electronic orders¹⁴
- Access inventory management reports for the 3M™ V.A.C. Ready Care Program
- Contact Support 1-800-275-4524 ext. 41858
- Place and track orders for V.A.C.® Therapy rental units, supplies, and disposables
- Request service, pick-ups, and discontinuation of therapy
- Access inventory management reports for 3M™ V.A.C.® Therapy
- V.A.C.® Therapy orders are released on average 9.7 hours faster⁸ than non-electronic orders⁹
- Access inventory management reports for the 3M™ V.A.C. Ready Care Program
- Contact Support 1-800-275-4524 ext. 41858
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iOn HEALING™ Mobile App
Easily place new orders in a secure and HIPAA compliant environment, when transitioning a patient home.
- Connect directly with your 3M representative to share wound information and discuss potential treatment options
- Send your patient’s wound assessments to 3M for reimbursement and claims processing
- Quickly reorder supplies for V.A.C.® Therapy, released on average 12.8 hours faster¹³ than non-electronic orders¹⁴
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iOn Progress™ Remote Therapy Monitoring System
3M provides iOn Progress™ Remote Therapy Monitoring System patients with access to a highly trained team of Virtual Therapy Specialists.
RTM can help reduce costs and elevate quality support of care through increased patient engagement and improved NPWT adherence.
73% of patients demonstrated increased hours of NPWT use the following day after receiving an adherence call.¹⁵
Learn more about 3M iOn Progress™ Remote Therapy Monitoring System
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Technical Support
Call 1-800-275-4524, x3 for questions and assistance troubleshooting our therapy units.
Call 1-800-275-4524, x3 for questions and assistance troubleshooting our therapy units.
Looking for more information?
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3M is committed to providing customer service, including product reimbursement education and resources, to clinical providers and healthcare facilities that use qualified 3M products.
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We are here to help! Get in touch with our customer support team for advice about our products and how to use them.
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View our advanced wounds and NPWT portfolios and browse our product catalog.
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Find Instructions for Use to easily access documents for specific 3M Health Care products.
References
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Fife CE, Carter MJ, Walker D. Why is it so hard to do the right thing in wound care? Wound Repair Regen. 2010 Mar-Apr;18(2):154-8.
4. Pemayun T et al. Risk Factors for lower extremity amputation in patients with diabetic foot ulcers: a hospital-based case-control study.
5. 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.
6. Hutton DW, Sheehan P. Comparative effectiveness of the SNAP™ Wound Care System. Int Wound J 2011; 8: 196-205.
7. Marston WA et al. A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Treatment of Venous Leg Ulcers Using Mechanically Versus Electrically Powered Negative Pressure Wound Therapy. Advances in Wound Care 2015; 4(2): 75–82.
8. Blume PA, Walters J, Payne W, Ayala J, Lantis J. Comparison of negative pressure wound therapy using vacuum-assisted closure with advanced moist wound therapy in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers: a multicenter randomized controlled trial. Diabetes Care. 2008;31:631-636.
9. Law A L Krebs B. Karnik B. Griffin L. Comparison of Healthcare Costs Associated With Patients Receiving Traditional Negative Pressure Wound Therapies in the Post Acute Setting. Cureus 12(11): e11790. DOI 10.7759/cureus.11790.
10. Page JC, Newsander B, Schwenke DC, Hansen M, Ferguson J. Retrospective analysis of negative pressure wound therapy in open foot wounds with significant soft tissue defects. Adv Skin Wound Care/ 2004;17(7):354-364.
11. Lessing C, Slack P, Hong KZ, Kilpadi D, McNulty A. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy With Controlled Saline Instillation (NPWTi): Dressing Properties and Granulation Response In Vivo. Wounds. 2011 Oct;23(10):309-19. PMID: 25881108.
12. Carroll C, Ingram S, Comparison of Topical Wound Solutions for Negative Pressure Wound Therapy with Instillation: Effect on Granulation in an Excisional Non-Infected Acute Porcine Wound Model, Poster Presentation at SAWC, Oct 2017.
13. Data pulled January 1, 2020-August 31, 2020
14. 3M.iOnHealingOrderstoRelease_Sept2020_InternalReport. 25SEP2020.
15. Griffin L, Leyva Casillas LM. A Patient-centered Remote Therapy Monitoring Program Focusing on Increased Adherence to Wound Therapy: A Large Cohort Study. Wounds. 2018 Aug;30(8):E81-E83.
