Acelity V.A.C.ULTA, Safety Information And Application Instructions

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Pressure Points: Periodically assess and monitor the location of tubing connectors, caps, clamps or
other rigid components to ensure they do not create inadvertent pressure points in relation to patient
position�
V.A.C.Ulta™ Therapy Unit Pressure Excursions: In rare instances, tubing blockages with the
V�A�C�Ulta™ Therapy Unit may result in brief vacuum excursions to more than 250 mmHg negative
pressure� Resolve alarm conditions immediately� Refer to the V�A�C�Ulta™ Therapy System User Manual or
contact your KCI Representative for additional information�
ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONS FOR V.A.C. VERAFLO™ THERAPY
Suitable Solutions: V�A�C� VeraFlo™ Therapy is intended for use with V�A�C� VeraFlo™
Therapy disposables and topical wound treatment solutions and suspensions� Only use
solutions or suspensions that are:
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Indicated for topical wound treatment according to solution manufacturer’s
instructions for use� Some topical agents may not be intended for extended tissue
contact� If in doubt about the appropriateness of using a particular solution for
V�A�C� VeraFlo™ Therapy, contact the solution’s manufacturer about its suitability for
saturated topical wound exposure�
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Compatible with V�A�C�® Dressings and disposable components� Contact your KCI
Representative for a list of solutions shown to be compatible with V�A�C�® Dressings
and disposable components�
NOTE: Hypochlorous acid solutions applied frequently at high concentrations
can lead to significant material degradation. Consider utilizing concentrations and
exposure durations as low as clinically relevant �
NOTE: The V.A.C. GranuFoam Silver® Dressing is not intended to be used with V.A.C.
VeraFlo™ Therapy because instillation solutions may negatively impact the benefits of
the V.A.C. GranuFoam Silver® Dressing.
Canister Changes: Monitor fluid level in canisters frequently during use of the V�A�C�
VeraFlo™ Therapy� Frequent canister changes may be necessary depending on volume of
fluid instilled and wound exudates� At a minimum the canister should be changed weekly
and disposed of according to institutional protocol�