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USER MANUAL

For Clinicians

Rx Only

Do not discard.  Please retain this user manual for 

future reference.  For additional copies, in the US, 

visit www.acelity.com, www.veraflo.com and www.

vaculta.com or contact KCI at 1-800-275-4524.  

Outside the US, visit www.kci-medical.com.

Summary of Contents for V.A.C.ULTA 4

Page 1: ...ly Do not discard Please retain this user manual for future reference For additional copies in the US visit www acelity com www veraflo com and www vaculta com or contact KCI at 1 800 275 4524 Outside...

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Page 3: ...tions please consult a physician In case of medical emergency immediately contact your local emergency services provider CAUTION Federal law US restricts this device to sale or rental by or on the ord...

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Page 5: ...28 Attaching Solution Bag Bottle 29 Hang Solution Bag Bottle 30 Connect Instillation Line 31 Canister Installation 32 Changing the Canister 34 Operation 37 Touch Screen 37 V A C ULTA Therapy System T...

Page 6: ...n Alarm Therapy Interrupted 65 V A C VERAFLO Therapy Instill Tube Blockage Alert Therapy Interrupted 66 V A C VERAFLO Therapy Battery Low Alert 68 V A C VERAFLO Therapy Battery Critical Alarm 69 Batte...

Page 7: ...On 104 System Error Alarm at Power On 105 Utilities Tab V A C Therapy 106 Dressing Soak 107 PREVENA Therapy Configuration Overview 109 Home Screen PREVENA Therapy 110 Information Screens PREVENA Ther...

Page 8: ...A Therapy System Error Alert Therapy Interrupted after Power On 142 System Error Alert at Power On 143 Utilities Tab ABTHERA Therapy 144 SEAL CHECK Leak Detector Overview 145 SEAL CHECK Leak Detector...

Page 9: ...m History Screen 178 Export History Screen 179 Data Transfer Errors 180 Utilities Tab 181 Regional Settings Screen 182 About and Contact Information Screen 183 Screen Calibration Screen 184 Date Time...

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Page 11: ...eparate the equipment and contact KCI Avoid spilling fluids on any part of this product Fluids remaining on the electronic controls can cause corrosion that may cause the electronic components to fail...

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Page 13: ...that accompanies the V A C ULTA Therapy Unit for complete Indications for Use for each of these therapies and safety and use information V A C Negative Pressure Wound Therapy with two negative pressu...

Page 14: ...h V A C VERAFLO Therapy The V A C VERAFLO V A C VERAFLO CLEANSE and V A C VERAFLO CLEANSE CHOICE Dressings are available for use with the V A C VERAFLO Therapy option provided by the V A C ULTA Therap...

Page 15: ...o be operated by qualified clinical caregivers in the acute care setting In service and training programs for use of V A C Therapy V A C VERAFLO Therapy PREVENA Therapy and ABTHERA Therapy are availab...

Page 16: ...materials and wound debris Automated and Cyclic Wound Cleansing V A C VERAFLO Therapy V A C VERAFLO Therapy is 100 automated after set up providing hands free repeating wound cleansing cycles through...

Page 17: ...ti lumen tubing connector and SENSAT R A C Pad Not available with the PREVENA Dressing without SENSAT RA C Pad In Line Tubing Connectors The system incorporates an in line dressing connector and tubin...

Page 18: ...Canister Release Button USB Port Solution Container Hanger Arm Solution Container Hanger Arm Lock Stylus Power Button Touch Screen Unit Serial Number Label Battery Changing Indicator Light Speaker Uni...

Page 19: ...ion Groove Instill Pump V A C ULTA Therapy Unit Power Connection Solution Container Hanger Arm Lock Canister Bellows Seals Carry Handle V A C VERALINK Cassette Pivot Slot V A C ULTA Therapy Unit Left...

Page 20: ...Canister Not Engaged ALARM ALARM ALERT ALERT Therapy Inactive ALARM ALARM ALERT ALERT Leak ALARM ALARM ALERT ALERT Leak Therapy Interrupted ALARM ALARM Low Pressure ALARM ALARM V A C VERALINK Not Enga...

Page 21: ...A C Therapy PREVENA Therapy ABTHERA Therapy Battery Low ALERT ALERT ALERT ALERT Battery Critical ALARM ALARM ALERT ALERT Battery Exhausted ALARM ALARM ALERT ALERT Internal Temperature ALERT ALERT ALER...

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Page 23: ...itions specifically low humidity pose a risk of static electricity take care when handling the V A C ULTA Therapy Unit while it is plugged into an AC wall outlet In rare instances discharge of static...

Page 24: ...ccessible at all times to allow for immediate disconnect from power source if necessary 3 Locate the arrow on the charging cord connector The arrow should face up as the connector is plugged into the...

Page 25: ...ent The V A C ULTA Therapy Unit can be attached to an I V pole or the footboard of a hospital bed If required it can be placed on a solid level surface where it does not cause an obstruction The V A C...

Page 26: ...er to close pulling the unit onto the I V pole 2 Ensure that the pole is in the vertical rubber groove at both top and bottom on the rear of the V A C ULTA Therapy Unit 3 Turn the hanger knob to lock...

Page 27: ...1 2 Place the hanger over the footboard Allow the hanger to close pulling the unit onto the footboard 2 3 Turn the hanger knob to lock the hanger arm in place 3 When the arrow symbol on the hanger kn...

Page 28: ...2 Pivot the V A C VERALINK Cassette Release Tab toward the unit 2 and press firmly until it clicks into place 3 The V A C VERALINK Cassette is designed to fit tight to the therapy unit Apply very fir...

Page 29: ...tion Container Hanger Arm 1 Fully lift the solution container hanger arm lock 1 2 Raise solution container hanger arm 2 Depending on unit either rotate the handle 180 degrees 3A or flip the handle up...

Page 30: ...bag bottle according to manufacturer s instructions using the V A C VERALINK Cassette s tubing spike 1 3 Hang the solution bag bottle from the therapy unit s solution container hanger arm 2 4 Adjust t...

Page 31: ...dures to apply and change the dressing 1 Remove the cap from the end of the V A C VERALINK Cassette tubing 1 2 Connect the V A C VERALINK Cassette tubing to the instillation line of the V A C VERAT R...

Page 32: ...y into place on the V A C ULTA Therapy Unit 2 An audible click indicates the canister is fully seated Ensure the canister is installed directly onto the therapy unit Do not twist or turn the canister...

Page 33: ...33 4 Twist connectors until the locking tabs are fully engaged 4 5 Open all tubing clamps 5 4 5...

Page 34: ...rapy V A C VERAFLO Therapy and ABTHERA Therapy should be changed when full the alarm will sound or at least once a week to control odor If a Canister Full Alarm has occurred pump will be OFF Proceed t...

Page 35: ...ve the canister from the therapy unit by lifting and pulling the canister away from the unit 4 Dispose of the used canister according to institution and or local environmental regulations 8 Install th...

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Page 37: ...V A C ULTA Therapy Unit Touch Screen The display on the front of the unit is touch sensitive The user interface screens will be shown on this display These screens will display information on current...

Page 38: ...ct instill volume after dressing is applied Once determined this volume will be the set point for each subsequent instill phase of V A C VERAFLO Therapy Continuous and DPC Therapy negative pressure mo...

Page 39: ...nagement Therapy 3 ABTHERA SENSAT R A C Open Abdomen Therapy 4 PREVENA Therapy Mode Negative Pressure Profile Continuous 0 mmHg 125 mmHg ABTHERA Therapy Mode Negative Pressure Profile Continuous 0 mmH...

Page 40: ...C VERAFLO Therapy V A C Therapy PREVENA Therapy or ABTHERA Therapy History Tab page 155 Use to access to all therapy history for the patient Utilities Tab pages 74 106 126 144 Use to access therapy r...

Page 41: ...o darken the touch screen When Night Mode is active the display will turn on at lowest brightness setting when the touchscreen is touched To cancel Night Mode select Night Mode to return to previous b...

Page 42: ...C ULTA Therapy System is used following a quality checklist inspection and cleaning the New Patient screen will be displayed Select V A C VERAFLO Therapy to configure the therapy unit for use with V...

Page 43: ...ompanying Service Documentation is required to use QC Checklist functions Please contact KCI for more information New Patient Screen Use this screen to enter the patient s information into the V A C U...

Page 44: ...ed by user V A C VeraFlo Therapy Configuration Default Settings Overview Press and hold Power button until light comes on Required for V A C VERAFLO Therapy Canister V A C VERAFLO Dressing V A C VERAL...

Page 45: ...ight comes on Required for V A C VERAFLO Therapy Canister V A C VERALINK Cassette 100 1000 mL solution bag bottle Select V A C VERAFLO Therapy page 42 Select Advanced Settings Drawdown begins Configur...

Page 46: ...hile using DPC Cycle Rise Time can be set from one minute to 10 minutes in one minute increments Cycle Fall Time Default 3 minutes Time used to transition from the selected target pressure to the pres...

Page 47: ...e Confirm Settings screen This screen allows the user to review the therapy settings that were selected on the V A C VERAFLO Settings screen 4 Use to adjust above or below values shown Select Advanced...

Page 48: ...tion leak potential Once the V A C ULTA Therapy Unit has reached target pressure and determined that the dressing air leaks are small enough to continue V A C VERAFLO Therapy the therapy unit will con...

Page 49: ...reen and return to the Home screen page 50 The therapy unit will then begin the soak phase If OK is not selected within 15 minutes of starting Fill Assist or within 15 minutes of stopping Fill Assist...

Page 50: ...settings page 51 Start Stop Use to start or stop therapy Pause Resume Use to pause or resume therapy Help Use to access the V A C ULTA Therapy Unit s on screen help features Leak Detection If the the...

Page 51: ...Therapy Cycles and Instilled Volume If the Log feature is used the date and time for Canister Last Changed Cassette Last Changed Dressing Last Changed and Solution Last Changed will also be displayed...

Page 52: ...are open and tubing is not kinked collapsed or blocked V A C VERAFLO Therapy Paused 1 If therapy is being provided select Pause Resume from the Home screen to continue to the V A C VERAFLO Therapy Pau...

Page 53: ...e displayed Low Priority Alert Condition Displayed on the touch screen when the V A C ULTA Therapy Unit detects a condition that requires attention Alerts will be accompanied by a repeating audible to...

Page 54: ...be Set and canister tubing are open 3 Ensure tubing is not kinked crimped or blocked in any way 4 If the V A C Therapy Blockage Alert remains after completing steps 2 and 3 lower the therapy unit and...

Page 55: ...py Interrupted remains after completing steps 2 and 3 lower the therapy unit and tubing to be level with or below the wound site If the alarm is resolved by lowering the unit normal use may resume 5 S...

Page 56: ...1000 mL depending on canister used Canister release button will be flashing 3 If canister is not full select Reset to return to the Home screen 4 If canister is full change canister and select Reset...

Page 57: ...t to ensure no foreign objects or debris interfere with the canister and therapy unit s mating surfaces 4 Ensure both seals are present and seated completely page 19 If seals are missing or damaged co...

Page 58: ...ence alarm for two minutes during troubleshooting 2 Select Reset to return to the Home screen 3 Select Start Stop to restart therapy 4 If therapy is not desired turn the V A C ULTA Therapy Unit off by...

Page 59: ...ak Detector Refer to the SEAL CHECK Leak Detector section page 145 of this manual for details on how to use the SEAL CHECK Leak Detector and how to repair leaks 5 Once the leak is resolved using the S...

Page 60: ...ecting Start Stop 6 Select SEAL CHECK to access the SEAL CHECK Leak Detector Refer to the SEAL CHECK Leak Detector section page 145 of this manual for details on how to use the SEAL CHECK Leak Detecto...

Page 61: ...or blocked in any way 4 If the V A C Therapy Low Pressure Alarm Therapy Interrupted remains after completing steps 2 and 3 lower the therapy unit and tubing to be level with or below the wound site If...

Page 62: ...28 3 Inspect the V A C VERALINK Cassette and the V A C ULTA Therapy Unit to ensure no foreign objects or debris interfere with the cassette and the therapy unit connection points 4 Ensure the cassett...

Page 63: ...erapy cycle will not be interrupted To resolve this alert 1 Select Audio Pause to silence alert for two minutes during troubleshooting 2 Remove empty solution bag bottle from V A C VERALINK Cassette 3...

Page 64: ...This alert will be accompanied by a repeating audible tone To resolve this alert 1 Select Audio Pause to silence alert for two minutes during troubleshooting 2 Select Reset to return to the Home scree...

Page 65: ...amps on the V A C VERAT R A C Pad or the V A C VERAT R A C DUO Tube Set and V A C VERALINK Cassette tubing are open 3 Ensure that the tubing is not kinked crimped or blocked in any way 4 If the V A C...

Page 66: ...V A C VERALINK Cassette are open 3 Ensure that the tubing is not kinked crimped or blocked in any way 4 Ensure the V A C VERALINK Cassette is fully engaged and latched See the Attaching the V A C VER...

Page 67: ...to restart therapy If alarm condition cannot be resolved contact KCI Certain KCI Dressings must be replaced with an alternate dressing if therapy is interrupted or off for more than two hours See the...

Page 68: ...wo minutes during troubleshooting 2 Connect the therapy unit to a wall outlet using the KCI supplied power supply to recharge battery An amber light at the bottom of the touch screen and a battery cha...

Page 69: ...l Alarm screen will automatically clear 3 If the Battery Critical Alarm screen does not automatically clear select Reset to return to the Home screen V A C Therapy continues and V A C VERAFLO Therapy...

Page 70: ...KCI supplied power supply to recharge battery An amber light at the bottom of the touch screen and a battery charge icon indicates the unit is charging Refer to the Charge Battery section of this man...

Page 71: ...Pause to silence alert for two minutes during troubleshooting 2 Move the therapy unit to an environment with an operational temperature range as detailed in the Specifications section of this manual p...

Page 72: ...ied by a repeating audible tone To resolve this alarm 1 Select Audio Pause to silence alarm for two minutes during troubleshooting 2 Record the Error Code number 3 Power the unit off and then on using...

Page 73: ...repeating audible tone To resolve this alarm 1 Record the Error Code number 00000001 2 Power the unit off and then on using the Power button on the front of the unit page 18 If alarm condition cannot...

Page 74: ...dible tone will sound if unit detects a significant leak page 146 Dressing Soak Use to soak the dressing with solution in preparation for a dressing change page 75 Test Cycle Use to complete an abbrev...

Page 75: ...Home screen or Utilities Tab to continue to the Dressing Soak screen 6 Select the target Dressing Soak Volume mL 7 Select the target Dressing Soak Time minutes 8 Select OK to confirm settings and retu...

Page 76: ...nfirm settings and return to the Home screen or Utilities Tab 7 The V A C ULTA Therapy Unit will complete the Instill Soak and fluid removal phases Therapy will be displayed in the status bar page 50...

Page 77: ...A C ULTA Therapy Unit will complete the Soak and fluid removal phases Therapy will be displayed in the status bar page 50 at the top of the screen The current therapy status will also appear under th...

Page 78: ...ssing Soak Time minutes 8 Select OK to confirm settings and return to the Home screen or Utilities Tab 9 The V A C ULTA Therapy Unit will complete the Instill Soak and fluid removal phases Therapy pha...

Page 79: ...Ensure that the canister is properly installed page 32 5 Ensure solution bag bottle is properly installed page 29 6 If unit has never been configured for V A C VERAFLO Therapy configure unit as descri...

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Page 81: ...r a more detailed view and more detailed information Settings displayed will vary depending on settings defined by user V A C Therapy Configuration Default Settings Overview Required for V A C Therapy...

Page 82: ...omes on Required for V A C Therapy Canister V A C Dressing In order to use the Dressing Soak tool a V A C VERALINK Cassette must be installed page 28 Select V A C Therapy page 42 Select Advanced Setti...

Page 83: ...eatment if desired V A C Therapy Mode Default Continuous Available modes include Continuous and DPC Continuous provides constant negative pressure at selected Target Pressure DPC provides negative pre...

Page 84: ...ere selected on the V A C Therapy Settings screen 3 Use to adjust above or below values shown Select Advanced Settings to return to the V A C Therapy Settings screen to make any required adjustments 4...

Page 85: ...o view a summary of therapy history and current therapy settings page 86 Start Stop Use to start or stop therapy Help Use to access to the V A C ULTA Therapy Unit s on screen help features Leak Detect...

Page 86: ...d Therapy Time If the Log feature is used the date and time for Canister Last Changed Cassette Last Changed Dressing Last Changed and Solution Last Changed will also be displayed 2 Select Current Sett...

Page 87: ...e displayed Low Priority Alert Condition Displayed on the touch screen when the V A C ULTA Therapy Unit detects a condition that requires attention Alerts will be accompanied by a repeating audible to...

Page 88: ...en 3 Ensure tubing is not kinked crimped or blocked in any way 4 If the V A C Therapy Blockage Alert remains after completing steps 2 and 3 lower the therapy unit and tubing to be level with or below...

Page 89: ...fter completing steps 2 and 3 lower the therapy unit and tubing to be level with or below the wound site If the alarm is resolved by lowering the unit normal use may resume 5 Select Reset to return to...

Page 90: ...r 1000 mL depending on canister used Canister release button will be flashing 3 If canister is not full select Reset to return to the Home screen 4 If canister is full change canister and select Reset...

Page 91: ...it to ensure no foreign objects or debris interfere with the canister and therapy unit s mating surfaces 4 Ensure both seals are present and seated completely page 19 If seals are missing or damaged c...

Page 92: ...alarm for two minutes during troubleshooting 2 Select Reset to return to the Home screen 3 Select Start Stop to restart therapy 4 If therapy is not desired turn the V A C ULTA Therapy Unit off by usi...

Page 93: ...EAL CHECK Leak Detector Refer to the SEAL CHECK Leak Detector section page 145 of this manual for details on how to use the SEAL CHECK Leak Detector and how to repair leaks 5 Once the leak is resolved...

Page 94: ...ecting Start Stop 6 Select SEAL CHECK to access the SEAL CHECK Leak Detector Refer to the SEAL CHECK Leak Detector section page 145 of this manual for details on how to use the SEAL CHECK Leak Detecto...

Page 95: ...ay 4 If the V A C Therapy Low Pressure Alarm Therapy Interrupted remains after completing steps 2 and 3 lower the therapy unit and tubing to be level with or below the wound site If the alarm is resol...

Page 96: ...e cassette and the therapy unit connection points 4 Ensure the cassette s pivot connection on the end with the tubing spike is securely engaged within the pivot slot on the therapy unit page 28 5 Re a...

Page 97: ...le from V A C VERALINK Cassette 3 Attach new solution bag bottle Refer to Hang Solution Container Bag Bottle section of this manual page 30 for more information 4 Place new bag bottle on the adjustabl...

Page 98: ...blocked in any way 4 If the V A C Therapy Pressure Deviation Alarm Therapy Interrupted remains after completing steps 2 and 3 check patient positioning or any external compression devices that may imp...

Page 99: ...and latched See the Attaching the V A C VERALINK Cassette to the V A C ULTA Therapy Unit section page 28 of this manual for more information 5 Ensure that the instillation solution in the V A C VERAL...

Page 100: ...wo minutes during troubleshooting 2 Connect the therapy unit to a wall outlet using the KCI supplied power supply to recharge battery An amber light at the bottom of the touch screen and a battery cha...

Page 101: ...plugged into a wall outlet the Battery Critical Alarm screen will automatically clear 3 If the Battery Critical Alarm screen does not automatically clear select Reset to return to the Home screen V A...

Page 102: ...g KCI supplied power supply to recharge battery An amber light at the bottom of the touch screen and a battery charge icon indicates the unit is charging Refer to the Charge Battery section of this ma...

Page 103: ...Pause to silence alert for two minutes during troubleshooting 2 Move the therapy unit to an environment with an operational temperature range as detailed in the Specifications section of this manual...

Page 104: ...ied by a repeating audible tone To resolve this alarm 1 Select Audio Pause to silence alarm for two minutes during troubleshooting 2 Record the Error Code number 3 Power the unit off and then on using...

Page 105: ...repeating audible tone To resolve this alarm 1 Record the Error Code number 00000001 2 Power the unit off and then on using the Power button on the front of the unit page 18 If alarm condition cannot...

Page 106: ...ate leak level and an audible tone will sound if unit detects a significant leak page 145 Dressing Soak Use to soak the dressing with solution in preparation for a dressing change page 107 The V A C V...

Page 107: ...ak screen 6 Select the target Dressing Soak Volume mL 7 Select the target Dressing Soak Time minutes 8 Select OK to confirm settings and return to the Home screen 9 The V A C ULTA Therapy Unit will co...

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Page 109: ...age numbers listed for a more detailed view and more detailed information Settings displayed will vary depending on settings defined by user PREVENA Therapy Configuration Overview Press and hold Power...

Page 110: ...e to view a summary of therapy history and current therapy settings page 111 Start Stop Use to start or stop therapy Help Use to access the V A C ULTA Therapy Unit s on screen help features Leak Detec...

Page 111: ...herapy Start Date and Therapy Time If the Log feature is used the date and time for Canister Last Changed and Dressing Last Changed will also be displayed 2 Select Current Settings to continue to the...

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Page 113: ...ded to be heard when facing the therapy unit at a maximum of one meter away If two or more alert conditions are present only the highest priority alert will be displayed Low Priority Alert Condition D...

Page 114: ...ing is not kinked crimped or blocked in any way 4 If the PREVENA Therapy Blockage Alert remains after completing steps 2 and 3 lower the therapy unit and tubing to be level with or below the wound sit...

Page 115: ...in any way 4 If the PREVENA Therapy Blockage Alert Therapy Interrupted remains after completing steps 2 and 3 lower the therapy unit and tubing to be level with or below the wound site If the alert i...

Page 116: ...ster is full by comparing the level of fluid to the graduated marks on the canister A full canister is approximately 300 mL or 500 mL depending on canister used Canister release button will be flashin...

Page 117: ...t to ensure no foreign objects or debris interfere with the canister and therapy unit s mating surfaces 4 Ensure both seals are present and seated completely page 19 If seals are missing or damaged co...

Page 118: ...s alert will be accompanied by a repeating audible tone To resolve this alert 1 Select Audio Pause to silence alert for two minutes during troubleshooting 2 Select Reset to return to the Home screen 3...

Page 119: ...ECK to access the SEAL CHECK Leak Detector Refer to the SEAL CHECK Leak Detector section page 145 of this manual for details on how to use the SEAL CHECK Leak Detector and how to repair leaks 5 Once t...

Page 120: ...wo minutes during troubleshooting 2 Connect the therapy unit to a wall outlet using the KCI supplied power supply to recharge battery An amber light at the bottom of the touch screen and a battery cha...

Page 121: ...s the unit is charging Refer to the Charge Battery section of this manual page 23 for more information Once the V A C ULTA Therapy Unit is plugged into a wall outlet the Battery Critical Alert screen...

Page 122: ...KCI supplied power supply to recharge battery An amber light at the bottom of the touch screen and a battery charge icon indicates the unit is charging Refer to the Charge Battery section of this manu...

Page 123: ...vity The screen will illuminate when touched Battery charging is stopped To resolve this alert 1 Select Audio Pause to silence alert for two minutes during troubleshooting 2 Move the therapy unit to a...

Page 124: ...ppear next to Error Code that represents the diagnostic code of the system fault This alert will be accompanied by a repeating audible tone To resolve this alert 1 Select Audio Pause to silence alert...

Page 125: ...powering on 00000001 represents the diagnostic code of the system fault This alert will be accompanied by a repeating audible tone To resolve this alert 1 Record the Error Code number 00000001 2 Power...

Page 126: ...ed below The following options are available from the Utilities Tab Home screen SEAL CHECK Leak Detector An on screen bar graph will indicate leak level and an audible tone will sound if unit detects...

Page 127: ...listed for a more detailed view and more detailed information Settings displayed will vary depending on settings defined by user ABTHERA Therapy Overview Press and hold Power buton until light comes...

Page 128: ...mmHg Prescribed negative pressure level for ABTHERA Therapy Target Pressure can be set to 100 125 or 150 mmHg 1 Use to select desired value for ABTHERA Therapy 2 Once Target Pressure has been entered...

Page 129: ...view a summary of therapy history and current therapy settings page 130 Start Stop Use to start or stop therapy Help Use to access to the V A C ULTA Therapy Unit s on screen help features Leak Detect...

Page 130: ...e and Therapy Time If the Log feature is used the date and time for Canister Last Changed and Dressing Last Changed will also be displayed 2 Select Current Settings to continue to the Current Settings...

Page 131: ...ended to be heard when facing the therapy unit at a maximum of one meter away If two or more alert conditions are present only the highest priority alert will be displayed Low Priority Alert Condition...

Page 132: ...ure tubing is not kinked crimped or blocked in any way 4 If the ABTHERA Therapy Blockage Alert remains after completing steps 2 and 3 lower the therapy unit and tubing to be level with or below the wo...

Page 133: ...s 2 and 3 lower the therapy unit and tubing to be level with or below the wound site If the alert is resolved by lowering the unit normal use may resume 5 Select Reset to return to the Home screen 6 E...

Page 134: ...1000 mL depending on canister used Canister release button will be flashing 3 If canister is not full select Reset to return to the Home screen 4 If canister is full change canister and select Reset...

Page 135: ...t to ensure no foreign objects or debris interfere with the canister and therapy unit s mating surfaces 4 Ensure both seals are present and seated completely page 19 If seals are missing or damaged co...

Page 136: ...alert for two minutes during troubleshooting 2 Select Reset to return to the Home screen 3 Select Start Stop to restart therapy 4 If therapy is not desired turn the V A C ULTA Therapy Unit off by usi...

Page 137: ...CK to access the SEAL CHECK Leak Detector Refer to the SEAL CHECK Leak Detector section page 145 of this manual for details on how to use the SEAL CHECK Leak Detector and how to repair leaks 5 Once th...

Page 138: ...wo minutes during troubleshooting 2 Connect the therapy unit to a wall outlet using the KCI supplied power supply to recharge battery An amber light at the bottom of the touch screen and a battery cha...

Page 139: ...he V A C ULTA Therapy Unit is plugged into a wall outlet the Battery Critical Alert screen will automatically clear OR 3 Select Reset to return to the Home screen ABTHERA Therapy continues however if...

Page 140: ...KCI supplied power supply to recharge battery An amber light at the bottom of the touch screen and a battery charge icon indicates the unit is charging Refer to the Charge Battery section of this manu...

Page 141: ...Pause to silence alert for two minutes during troubleshooting 2 Move the therapy unit to an environment with an operational temperature range as detailed in the Specifications section of this manual...

Page 142: ...ed by a repeating audible tone To resolve this alert 1 Select Audio Pause to silence alarm for two minutes during troubleshooting 2 Record the Error Code number 3 Power the unit off and then on using...

Page 143: ...epeating audible tone To resolve this alert 1 Record the Error Code number 00000001 2 Power the unit off and then on using the Power button on the front of the unit page 18 If alert condition cannot b...

Page 144: ...ed below The following options are available from the Utilities Tab Home screen SEAL CHECK Leak Detector An on screen bar graph will indicate leak level and an audible tone will sound if unit detects...

Page 145: ...l also automatically run during the initial Drawdown phase once therapy has been initiated Most leaks occur where the drape meets the skin where the V A C VERAT R A C Pad V A C VERAT R A C DUO Tube Se...

Page 146: ...leak is detected A green bar graph indicates the V A C ULTA Therapy Unit is operating normally The line on the bar graph is the transition point from yellow to green During initial dressing draw down...

Page 147: ...ULTA Therapy Unit is operating normally The line on the bar graph is the transition point from yellow to green During initial dressing draw down the bar graph should turn yellow and then return to a g...

Page 148: ...sing seal is not adequate for use with the associated PREVENA Therapy Unit The PREVENA Therapy Unit may sound a Leak Alarm when connected The SEAL CHECK Leak Detector screen will display a Check Mark...

Page 149: ...LTA Therapy Unit is operating normally The line on the bar graph is the transition point from yellow to green During initial dressing draw down the bar graph should turn yellow and then return to a gr...

Page 150: ...application or dressing change Use as applicable to adjust above or below the values shown Canister Changed mL Select which canister 300 mL 500 mL or 1000 mL was installed or changed Solution Changed...

Page 151: ...application or dressing change Use as applicable to adjust above or below the values shown Canister Changed mL Select which canister 300 mL 500 mL or 1000 mL was installed or changed Solution Changed...

Page 152: ...be recorded in the Therapy History Report page 177 Number of Foam Pieces Select the number of foam pieces used in the wound at dressing application or dressing change Use as applicable to adjust abov...

Page 153: ...be recorded in the Therapy History Report page 177 Number of Foam Pieces Select the number of foam pieces used in the wound at dressing application or dressing change Use as applicable to adjust abov...

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Page 155: ...ume trending Therapy History The Therapy History screen displays the patient s therapy information in date time and event columns The date is in descending order and time is displayed using the twenty...

Page 156: ...shots shown above are for representation only Refer to the page numbers listed for a more detailed view and more detailed information Patient History or Imaging Configuration First Time Use Overview H...

Page 157: ...ry button page 155 Patient History screen is displayed page 162 Select Reset page 160 to create a new Patient History log Enter Patient ID Select OK page 161 Select OK to delete current Patient Histor...

Page 158: ...will be needed each time patient history is accessed 4 Select the Confirm Access Code field and re enter the access code entered in the New Access Code field 5 Select OK to continue to the Create New...

Page 159: ...ode 4 Select OK to continue to the Patient History screen page 162 For security purposes the V A C ULTA Therapy Unit will only allow one patient record at a time to be active If a new access code is e...

Page 160: ...155 to continue to the Enter Access Code screen 3 Select Reset to create a new access code For security purposes the V A C ULTA Therapy Unit will only allow one patient record at a time to be active...

Page 161: ...the Create New Patient ID screen 8 Select the Patient ID field and use the on screen keyboard to enter the patient s identification ID The patient s ID must be 30 characters or less 9 Select OK to co...

Page 162: ...this screen will not have any event entries Export History Use to export all patient history to a USB Drive or SD Card View Graph Use to view a graph of the measured wound area over time Delete Histor...

Page 163: ...Down arrows to scroll through the patient s history 3 Select Add Note to continue to the Add Note screen 4 Use the on screen keyboard to add notes about the patient s history The note has a maximum o...

Page 164: ...D Card 4 Select OK to begin exporting patient history to the memory device or select Cancel to return to the Patient History screen without exporting patient history 5 The V A C ULTA Therapy Unit will...

Page 165: ...tory file has been deleted A graph cannot be constructed unless measurements of the wound area have been previously saved in the patient s history At least two measurements from different days are req...

Page 166: ...tory from the Patient History screen page 162 to continue to the Delete Patient History warning screen 2 Select OK to confirm deletion or Cancel to return to the Patient History screen without deletin...

Page 167: ...ocated inside the door on the front of the V A C ULTA Therapy Unit page 18 The touch screen should only be operated by finger or the supplied stylus Using pens or other pointing devices will damage th...

Page 168: ...nsert memory device into the proper slot on front of the V A C ULTA Therapy Unit page 18 Use only non powered USB devices 4 Select Select Image Analyze to continue to the Upload Image screen 5 Select...

Page 169: ...Select Back to back out of the folder 9 When the desired image is displayed select OK to load the image into the V A C ULTA Therapy Unit s memory 10 The V A C ULTA Therapy Unit will begin uploading th...

Page 170: ...170 11 Once image is successfully transferred remove the memory device 12 Select Exit on the Upload Successful screen to continue to the Touch Corners of Reference Square screen...

Page 171: ...ghlighted line The touch screen should only be operated by finger or the supplied stylus Using pens or other pointing devices will damage the screen and may affect correct device function It is import...

Page 172: ...de during tracing select Reset to trace the wound area again The touch screen should only be operated by finger or the supplied stylus Using pens or other pointing devices will damage the screen and m...

Page 173: ...to the Add Imaging Area screen 3 Select Add Area to continue back to the Trace Wound Perimeter screen if there is an additional wound area to be traced OR 4 Select Continue if all wound area s have be...

Page 174: ...und area traced Use as applicable to adjust above and below values shown 2 Select Back to return to the Add Imaging Area screen 3 Select OK to save wound imaging data to the patient s history 4 Select...

Page 175: ...section page 158 of this manual for more information 3 Select Manage Saved Images to continue to the Select Image for Deletion screen There will be short delay while the images are accessed from the V...

Page 176: ...ancel to return to the Select Image for Deletion screen 9 Once the image is successfully deleted the Select Image for Deletion screen will be displayed Select another image to delete or select Back to...

Page 177: ...is in descending order and time is displayed using the twenty four hour clock format 1 From the History Tab screen page 155 select Therapy History to continue to the View Therapy History screen 2 Use...

Page 178: ...n descending order and time is displayed using the twenty four hour clock format 1 From the History Tab screen page 155 select Alarm History to continue to the View Alarm History screen 2 Use the Up a...

Page 179: ...elect the memory device being used USB or SD Card 5 Select OK to begin exporting history to the memory device or select Cancel to return to the View Therapy or Alarm History screen without exporting h...

Page 180: ...of device connected 1 Select Reset to return to try the export again 2 Select Exit to cancel the export or to select a different destination device If the Upload Transfer Error screen appears the poss...

Page 181: ...nformation Use to access information about the V A C ULTA Therapy Unit including the software version and KCI contact information Date and Time Use to set the current date and time Screen Brightness U...

Page 182: ...kilo Pascals Length Units Select between cm centimeters or inch inches Instill Volume Units Select between mL milliliters or cc cubic centimeters Number Format Select decimal separator or 123 4 or 123...

Page 183: ...KCI contact information 1 Select the Utilities tab page 181 2 Select About Contact Information from the Utilities Tab screen page 181 to continue to the About and Contact Information screen About Show...

Page 184: ...Screen Calibration from the Utilities Tab screen page 181 to continue to the Screen Calibration screen 3 Select OK to begin calibrating the touch screen 4 Using the supplied stylus touch and hold the...

Page 185: ...screen calibration is complete the Screen Calibration Complete screen will appear If necessary select Reset on the Screen Calibration Complete screen to repeat calibration 6 Select OK to return to the...

Page 186: ...and below values shown Year Select the current year Use to adjust above and below values shown Hour Select the current hour of the current time Use to adjust above and below values shown Minute Select...

Page 187: ...1 to continue to the Screen Brightness screen 3 Select the desired screen brightness Low Medium or High 4 Once the desired screen brightness has been selected select OK to continue to the Confirm Scre...

Page 188: ...tive pressure leak alarm threshold for V A C Therapy and V A C VERAFLO Therapy Threshold options are Low or High Low is approximately equal to one liter per minute High is approximately equal to two l...

Page 189: ...ored in the unit s memory is corrupt or missing To resolve 1 Compare serial number on unit s serial number label page 18 to displayed serial number 2 If serial number is incorrect use the on screen ke...

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Page 191: ...isinfection of the V A C ULTA Therapy Unit includes wipe down of all hard surface components Follow institutional procedures used for cleaning and disinfection of other hard surface durable electronic...

Page 192: ...to gently clean the touch screen Do not use any liquid to clean the touch screen Do not use excessive force to clean the touch screen Pressing too hard may cause damage 3 To unlock the touch screen t...

Page 193: ...nst ingress of vertically dripping water MR Unsafe Keep the V A C ULTA Therapy Unit away from magnetic resonance imaging MRI equipment Conforms with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Direc...

Page 194: ...Minimum of 72 dBA at 1 meter in maximum volume orientation Environmental Conditions Transport and Storage Temperature Range 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Operational Temperature Range 10 C to 30 C 50 F to...

Page 195: ...t adjacent to or stacked with other equipment If adjacent or stacked use is necessary the V A C ULTA Therapy Unit should initially be observed to verify normal operation in the configuration in which...

Page 196: ...e test level Recommended separation distances between portable and mobile RF communications equipment and the V A C ULTA Therapy Unit The V A C ULTA Therapy Unit is intended for use in an electromagne...

Page 197: ...ctromagnetic site survey 1 should be less than the compliance level in each frequency range 2 Interference may occur in the vicinity of equipment marked with the following symbol NOTE 1 At 80 MHz and...

Page 198: ...0V H05VVF 3G 10A 250V 79 00 4103887 Cord Power Brazil H05VVF 3G 10A 250V 79 00 The use of electrical cables and accessories other than those specified in this manual or referenced documents may result...

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