Smith+Nephew Unveils ALLEVYN COMPLETE CARE Dressing and RENASYS EDGE NPWT with 88% Compliance
Smith+Nephew will unveil ALLEVYN COMPLETE CARE five-layer foam dressing with ExuLOCK and ShearDEFENSE technologies and RENASYS EDGE NPWT system boasting 88% patient compliance and no annual servicing requirements. These launches address a challenge affecting 14.9m Europeans and consuming 4% of regional healthcare budgets, accelerating revenue in Advanced Wound Management.
1. Product Launch at EWMA Conference
Smith+Nephew will showcase two new wound care solutions at the European Wound Management Association conference in Bremen from May 6–8, 2026. The event marks the global debut of the ALLEVYN COMPLETE CARE Foam Dressing and the RENASYS EDGE Negative Pressure Wound Therapy system, underscoring the company’s focus on chronic wound management.
2. ALLEVYN COMPLETE CARE Foam Dressing
The ALLEVYN COMPLETE CARE Foam Dressing features a five-layer construction integrating ExuLOCK Technology to lock in exudate and bacteria, ExuMASK change indicators to minimize strikethrough, and ShearDEFENSE layers to dissipate pressure forces. Clinical tests show it releases up to 100 times fewer bacteria and extends wear time versus standard foam dressings.
3. RENASYS EDGE NPWT System
RENASYS EDGE is a lightweight, portable negative-pressure pump designed for patient self-care, delivering an average 88% therapy session compliance and eliminating annual servicing requirements. Its modular design prioritizes ease of use, cost-effective maintenance, and discreet wearability to support outpatient and home-care wound therapy.
4. Market Opportunity and Financial Impact
Chronic wounds affect an estimated 14.9 million Europeans and account for up to 4% of healthcare spending across the region. By targeting this sizeable market with differentiated technologies, Smith+Nephew aims to boost its Advanced Wound Management revenue and reinforce its position in a rapidly growing global wound care sector.