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4. Care & Cleaning
Your healthcare professional will handle much of the care and cleaning needed for your SVED®. Please periodically check
to make sure the SVED® is working properly.
If the SVED® does not seem to work properly or is showing an alert, refer to
3.2 Troubleshooting
or contact your
healthcare professional for help. If the A.C. Power Adapter is damaged, it must be replaced immediately. Contact your
healthcare professional for help.
WARNING:
The SVED® is rated IP22, but is not waterproof. Avoid spilling liquid on any part of the SVED®. Liquids can
cause corrosion when left on electronic controls which can lead to failure. Component failure may cause the SVED® to
operate erratically, possibly causing a potential hazard to the patient or caregiver. Avoid using the SVED® in or near the
shower or bathtub, as electric shock could occur.
WARNING:
The SVED® should only be used with the supplied A.C. Power Adapter. Use of an incorrectly rated adapter or
power cord could result in physical hazards, including delayed therapy, electrocution and fire. These hazards could result
in injury or death.
4.1 Disposal of Used Components
Your healthcare professional should remove your dressings, tubings, clamps, used canisters and any other disposables.
Ask your healthcare professional what to do with a used canister you have changed yourself.
Dispose of all disposable components in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.
4.2 Cleaning the SVED®
The SVED® should need only light cleaning. Make sure to unplug the SVED® before cleaning. The battery provides power
so negative pressure wound therapy is not interrupted. Clean the SVED® with a damp soft cloth and a mild detergent
and water solution.
Do not saturate the SVED® with liquid or allow liquid to pool on the SVED®. This can present a potential hazard for you
and/or your healthcare professional.
WARNING:
The SVED® and associated A.C. Power Adapter are not designed to be immersed underwater. Do not
immerse the SVED®, A.C. Power Adapter, or accessories in water or other cleaning solutions. Failure to follow the
cleaning procedures described herein could result in hazards to users, patients and clinicians. As with any powered
electrical device, care must be taken to prevent liquid from entering the device or A.C. Power Adapter to avoid electrical
shock, fire or damage to electrical components.
