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

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V.A.C. VERAT.R.A.C.™ PAD APPLICATION
(Provided with the Small and Medium V.A.C. VeraFlo™ Dressings)
The V�A�C� VeraT�R�A�C�™ Pad is an all in one system that incorporates tubing for fluid input and tubing for
exudate / fluid removal through a single pad interface (
Fig. 11 )�
NOTE: Do not cut off the pad or insert the tubing into the foam dressing. This may occlude the tubing and
cause the V.A.C.Ulta™ Therapy Unit to alarm.
1. Choose pad application site� Give particular consideration to tubing positioning to allow for optimal
flow, and avoid placement over bony prominences or within creases in the tissue�
NOTE: To prevent periwound maceration with wounds that are smaller than the central disc of the
pad, it is very important that the central disc not over hang the edge of the foam and that the periwound
area is properly protected. For periwound area protection instructions, refer to the
Wound Preparation
section. Please refer to the Bridge Application with V.A.C. VeraFlo™ Dressing System section in
these instructions for use and the V.A.C.® Therapy Clinical Guidelines for additional dressing application
techniques.
2. Pinch V�A�C�® Advanced Drape and carefully cut an approximately 2.5 cm hole through the V�A�C�®
Advanced Drape (not a slit) ( Fig. 12 )� The hole should be large enough to allow for the input of fluid
and the removal of fluid and / or exudate� It is not necessary to cut into the foam�
NOTE: Cut a hole rather than a slit, as a slit may self-seal during therapy.
3. Apply pad, which has a central disc and a surrounding outer adhesive skirt�
a. Remove both backing layers 1 and 2 to expose adhesive ( Fig. 13 )�
b. Place pad opening in central disc directly over hole in V�A�C�® Advanced Drape ( Fig. 14 )�
c. Apply gentle pressure on the central disc and outer skirt to ensure complete adhesion of the
pad�
d. Pull back on blue tab to remove pad stabilization layer ( Fig. 15 )
.
Fluid Output
Fluid Input
V�A�C�
VeraT�R�A�C�™
Pad
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2.5
cm
Fig. 11
Fig. 13 Fig. 14 Fig. 15
Fig. 12