How does the PICO system work? The PICO sNPWT pump has visual indicators to let the user know when there is an issue. The PICO pump does not contain audible alerts. The PICO 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 All indicators off The pump is in standby. Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) is paused. Press the orange button to restart negative pressure wound therapy. The pump has completed Pressing the orange button will not restart NPWT. its course of NPWT.
Healthcare professional to apply new pump and dressing if further NPWT is required. The batteries have depleted. If the pump has not yet completed its course of NPWT, replace the batteries. Green ‘OK’ and orange ‘leak’ indicators flash The pump is working to achieve NPWT Wait up to 100 seconds. Assess whether NPWT but has not reached the intended has been established. pressure. Green ‘OK’ indicator flashes System is functioning properly. The pump may be heard running occasionally No issues. as it maintains the negative pressure. This is normal.
Green ‘OK’ and orange ‘battery low’ indicators flash PICO sNPWT patient guide | 10 System is functioning properly Replace the batteries and press but the batteries are low. the orange button to restart pump.