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INITIATE V.A.C. VERAFLO™ THERAPY
WARNING: Review all V.A.C.Ulta™ Therapy System Safety
Information included in this document (pages 2 - 11) before
initiating V.A.C.
®
Therapy.
Refer to the V.A.C.Ulta™ Therapy System User Manual for
complete details on using the V.A.C.Ulta™ Therapy Unit.
1.
Remove the V.A.C. VeraLink™ Cassette from packaging and insert into the V.A.C.Ulta™
Therapy Unit until it locks into place (
Fig. 21
).
NOTE:
If the V.A.C. VeraLink™ Cassette is not fully engaged, the therapy unit will alarm.
NOTE:
The V.A.C. VeraLink™ Cassette is for
single patient use
and should not be used for
more than three days. Refer to institutional guidelines, if applicable.
2.
Use the V.A.C. VeraLink™ Cassette spike to connect the instillation solution bottle / bag to
the V.A.C. VeraLink™ Cassette (
Fig. 22
).
3.
Hang instillation solution bottle / bag on the therapy unit’s adjustable hanger arm. Refer to
the V.A.C.Ulta™ Therapy System User Manual for detailed instructions.
4.
Connect the instillation line of the V.A.C. VeraT.R.A.C.™ Pad or V.A.C. VeraT.R.A.C. Duo™
Tube Set Instillation Pad tubing to the V.A.C. VeraLink™ Cassette tubing (
Fig. 23
).
5.
Ensure both tubing clamps are open and are positioned appropriately to prevent pressure
points and / or skin irritation.
6.
Remove V.A.C.
®
Canister from packaging and insert into the V.A.C.Ulta™ Therapy Unit until
it locks into place (
Fig. 24
).
NOTE:
If the canister is not fully engaged, the V.A.C.Ulta™ Therapy Unit will alarm.
7.
Connect the V.A.C.
®
line of the V.A.C. VeraT.R.A.C.™ Pad or SensaT.R.A.C.™ Pad tubing if
using V.A.C. VeraT.R.A.C. Duo™ Tube Set to canister tubing (
Fig. 25
).
8.
Ensure both tubing clamps are open and are positioned appropriately to prevent pressure
points and / or skin irritation.
Fig. 21
Fig. 22
Fig. 23
Fig. 24
Fig. 25
Spike
Solution
Bag
