Newly Published U.S. Expert Consensus Aligns with MediWound’s Strategy for Chronic Wound Debridement
Peer-reviewed consensus redefines debridement from simple tissue removal to a more comprehensive biologically active driver of wound healing
Panel supports early use of effective, less invasive treatments in chronic wound care, reinforcing the commercial thesis for EscharEx
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in chronic wound care
YAVNE, Israel, April 13, 2026 — MediWound Ltd. (Nasdaq: MDWD), a global leader in next-generation enzymatic therapeutics for tissue repair, today highlighted the publication of a peer-reviewed supplement in WOUNDS titled “Toward a Practical Framework for Debridement in Chronic Wounds: Findings From a United States-Based Multidisciplinary Consensus Panel.”
The publication, authored by a multidisciplinary panel of U.S.-based wound care experts, provides a practical, patient-centered framework for selecting and sequencing debridement approaches across diverse care settings and patient populations. Among its key insights, the panel emphasizes that debridement is not merely the removal of non-viable tissue, but a biologically active intervention that drives healing by reducing biofilm and bacterial burden and reactivates the wound healing process.
The consensus also highlights the importance of initiating treatment with effective, less invasive approaches when appropriate, while reserving more aggressive surgical methods for clinically indicated cases. It further notes that no current single modality addresses all clinical needs, underscoring the importance of flexible, adaptable treatment strategies.
These insights support the need for advanced therapies that deliver rapid, clinically meaningful outcomes without the burden of surgery. Bromelain-based enzymatic approaches, including EscharEx, represent this next generation of debridement solutions by combining multiple therapeutic actions: removal of non-viable tissue, reduction of biofilm and bioburden, and promotion of granulation and cell migration – within a single, non-surgical treatment.
“This consensus spotlights a clear need for a first-line debridement therapy that is both easy to use and clinically effective,” said Dr. Vickie R. Driver, Professor at Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine, President and Board Chair of the Wound Care Collaborative Community (WCCC), and a member of the Board of Directors of MediWound. “EscharEx, if approved, may be well positioned to address this need and could provide clinicians with a rapid, non-surgical solution early in the care pathway, supported by efficacy demonstrated in clinical studies.”
About EscharEx
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EscharEx® is a bromelain-based, bioactive enzymatic therapy in advanced clinical development for the debridement of chronic and hard-to-heal wounds. Designed for topical, once-daily use, EscharEx has demonstrated effective wound bed preparation and a favorable safety profile in multiple Phase II studies. It enables rapid removal of non-viable tissue while promoting granulation and reducing bioburden and biofilm. The global Phase III VALUE trial in venous leg ulcers (VLUs) is underway, with clinical studies in diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) and pressure ulcers (PUs) planned for H2 2026. EscharEx has demonstrated advantages over the leading enzymatic debridement agent and targets a substantial global market opportunity.
About MediWound Ltd.
MediWound Ltd. (Nasdaq: MDWD) is a global biotechnology company pioneering enzymatic, non-surgical therapies for tissue repair. The company’s FDA-approved biologic, NexoBrid®, is indicated for the enzymatic removal of eschar in thermal burns and is marketed in the United States, European Union, Japan, and additional international markets. MediWound’s late-stage pipeline product, EscharEx®, is an investigational therapy for the debridement of chronic wounds, with potential to become a new standard of care in wound management.
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