Exudate management for closed surgical incisions

02-Jun-2026

A data-driven look at how NPWT and NPseal manage wound fluid to support effective, consistent healing of surgical incisions

Wound exudate plays a critical role in healing. However, when not properly managed, excess fluid can lead to complications, delayed closure and increased infection risk.1 For closed surgical incisions, where exudate levels are typically low and short-lived, balancing fluid management is essential to supporting optimal outcomes.2,3

Surgeon placing NPSeal on patient

Inside this whitepaper, you’ll learn:

  • How NPseal is designed to manage exudate through absorption, negative pressure and evaporation
  • What simulated testing reveals about performance under fluid levels exceeding expected conditions (0.6 mL/cm²/day over 72 hours)
  • Why evaporation plays a critical role in fluid control, with up to 69–78% of fluid lost to evaporation over time in testing
  • Key performance outcomes, including pressure maintenance, zero leaks, and low visible saturation across a 7-day simulated use period
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