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

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INITIATE V.A.C. VERAFLO™ THERAPY
WARNING: Review all V.A.C.Ulta™ Therapy System Safety
Information before initiating V.A.C. VeraFlo™ 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. 22 )�
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. Using the V�A�C� VeraLink™ Cassette spike, connect the instillation solution bottle / bag to the V�A�C�
VeraLink™ Cassette (
Fig. 23 )�
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 (smaller diameter tube) of the V�A�C� VeraT�R�A�C�™ Pad (or Instill Pad
tubing if using the V�A�C� VeraT�R�A�C� Duo™ Tube Set) to the V�A�C� VeraLink™ Cassette tubing (
Fig.
24 )�
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. 25 )�
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. 26 )�
Fig. 22
Fig. 25
Fig. 26 Fig. 27
Fig. 23
Solution
Bag
Spike
Fig. 24