KCI V.A.C.Via v.a.c.therapy Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System, Instructions For Use Manual

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PRECAUTIONS:
1. Should redness or other signs of irritation appear, or if redness or signs of irritation persist, consult a
physician.
2. Use of other barrier products, ointments, creams or lotions may significantly reduce its effectiveness.
DIRECTION fOR USE:
1. Skin should be clean and dry prior to application of Barrier Film.
2. Apply a uniform coating of film over entire area of concern.
3. If an area is missed, reapply to that area only after first application of Barrier Film (approximately 30
seconds).
4. If Barrier Film is applied to area with skin folds or other skin-to-skin contact, make sure that skin-
contact areas are separated to allow the film to thoroughly dry before returning to normal position.
5. When used under adhesive tapes, dressings, or devices:
(a) allow Barrier Film to thoroughly dry before covering with dressings or adhesive products.
(b) reapplication of Barrier Film is necessary each time dressing and /or adhesive products are
changed; the barrier film is removed by the adhesive.
6. When used as a protectant against body fluids, feces, or urine etc., and no adhesive products are
applied to skin:
(a) reapplication of Barrier Film is recommended every 24-72 hours, depending on frequency of
cleansing.
(b) in extreme cases (e.g. constant diarrheal stooling) with very frequent cleansing, more frequent
applications MAY be necessary (i.e. every 12-24 hours).
7. If desired, the film can be removed by using most medical adhesives removers as directed. Clean and
dry the involved area and reapply Barrier Film.
HOW SUPPlIED:
Individually packaged for single use only. Sterile unless package is damaged or open.
STORAGE INfORMATION:
For best results, this product should be stored at room temperature. For shelf life, refer to the expiration
date on each package.
V.A.C.Via
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CANISTER INSTAllATION
The canister used with the V.A.C.Via
™
Therapy Unit is a single-use, latex free, sterile, 250 cc/mL container
with graduated markings of approximately 50 cc/mL increments.
NOTE: If the canister is not fully engaged, the V.A.C.Via
™
Therapy Unit will alarm.
NOTE: Never reuse a canister.
1. Remove the canister from the sterile package.
2. Hold therapy unit and canister, vertically or horizontally, one in each hand, and slide bottom of canister
into slot on bottom of therapy unit (Fig. 14 Step 1).
3. Close canister against therapy unit (Fig. 14 Step 2). The upper locking tab will click when canister is
secured (Fig. 14 Step 3).
Therapy Unit
Canister
Tubing Ports/Caps Locking Tab
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4
Fig. 14