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

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V.A.C. VERAFLO™ DRESSING APPLICATION
Application instructions for wounds with shallow undermining or tunnel areas where the distal
aspect is visible.
Refer to V�A�C�® Therapy Clinical Guidelines for detailed instructions for treating different wound types�
1. Assess wound dimensions and pathology, including the presence of undermining or tunnels ( Fig.
2 )� Do not place any foam dressing into blind / unexplored tunnels�
NOTE: A non-adherent material can be used prior to foam dressing placement in order to protect
delicate structures (such as blood vessels) or to facilitate future dressing removal. If adjunct materials are
utilized under the V.A.C. VeraFlo™ Dressing, they must be compatible with solution in use and meshed,
porous, or fenestrated to allow for effective fluid and exudate removal.
2. Size V�A�C� VeraFlo™ Dressing as needed:
a. V�A�C� VeraFlo™ Dressing - Small and Medium: Carefully tear the foam along the perforation to
a size that will allow gentle placement into the wound without firm packing of the foam or
overlapping onto intact skin (
Fig. 3A )�
b. V�A�C� VeraFlo™ Dressing - Large: Cut the foam to a size that will allow gentle placement into
the wound without firm packing of the foam or overlapping onto intact skin (
Fig. 3B )
CAUTION: Do not cut or tear the foam over the wound, as fragments may fall into the wound ( Fig. 4A
and Fig. 4B ). Away from wound site, rub foam edges to remove any fragments or loose particles that may
fall into or be left in the wound upon dressing removal.
Fig. 2
Fig. 4A Fig. 4B
Fig. 5
Fig. 3A Fig. 3B