Smith+Nephew (LSE:SN, NYSE:SNN), the global medical technology company, continues to drive progress in chronic wound management with an industry-leading portfolio set to showcase at the upcoming European Wound Management Association (EWMA) Conference, Bremen between 6-8 May 2026.
Demonstrating a long-term commitment to chronic wound management, Smith+Nephew is launching two new wound care innovations designed to support patient outcomes, simplify wound management and ease the clinical burden. This reflects the scale and urgency of a challenge that affects up to 14.9m people in Europe and consumes up to 4% of healthcare spend1. Fully supporting clinicians and patients across the continuum of care, these purpose-built products are set to take on the challenge of chronic wounds, drive better clinical outcomes and get patients back to what they love.
ALLEVYN♢ COMPLETE CARE Foam Dressing has a unique five-layer construction with distinct mode of action capabilities targeted towards both wound management and pressure ulcer prevention. Enhanced ExuLOCK♢ Technology helps lock in exudate and bacteria2,3, releasing up to 100 times fewer bacteria than other foam dressings*4,5. A unique ExuMASK♢ Change Indicator adds confidence to wound healing by minimising strikethrough and is proven to result in longer wear times than other foam dressings6,7, while advanced ShearDEFENSE♢ Unbonded Layer Technology is designed to protect from pressure injuries by dissipating shear forces8.
RENASYS♢ EDGE Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System is designed with simplicity at its core. Prioritising effectiveness9, intuition10 and patient discretion11, the lightweight pump supports portability and convenience12, significantly improves wound outcomes**13 and results in an average of 88% therapy session patient compliance14. The modular system’s low-cost maintenance functionality removes annual servicing requirements15 while the intentional design supports patient self-care.10,16
At EWMA (Booth E10), Smith+Nephew is proud to drive progress in next-level healing with an integrated range of wound management solutions designed to prevent early and treat powerfully. Combining interactive workshops with expert-led symposiums prepared in partnership with industry specialists, Smith+Nephew’s evolving portfolio continues to reflect a patient-centric approach that supports early intervention and improved outcomes.
Rohit Kashyap, President of Advanced Wound Management at Smith+Nephew said “With chronic wound management a strategic priority, we are excited to launch ALLEVYN COMPLETE CARE Dressing and RENASYS EDGE System at EWMA. Our ongoing commitment to innovation and collaboration continues to drive progress in patient outcomes, as we shape the future of advanced wound care.”
Find us at EWMA in Booth E10, May 6-8 2026.
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