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 included in this document (pages 4 - 13) 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. 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. Use the V.A.C. VeraLink™ Cassette spike to 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 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. 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 ).
8. Ensure both tubing clamps are open and are positioned appropriately to prevent pressure
points and / or skin irritation.
Fig. 22 Fig. 23 Fig. 24
Fig. 25 Fig. 26
Spike
Solution
Bag