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

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The V.A.C.Via

™

Therapy Unit is a single use, disposable V.A.C.

Therapy device designed for moderate to

low severity wounds. The V.A.C.Via

™

Therapy Unit has a 7-day lifespan and a rechargeable battery. This unit

provides negative pressure at either 75mmHg or 125mmHg, and offers selection of Continuous therapy or
Dynamic Pressure Control

™

therapy. The V.A.C.Via

™

Starter Kits include one therapy unit, one carrying case,

one AC power cord, one 250cc canister and one Medium Spiral Granufoam Dressing. Dressing kits and
canisters for the V.A.C.Via

™

are also provided separately.

V.A.C.

THERAPY SAfETY INfORMATION

Disposable components of the V.A.C.

(Vacuum Assisted Closure

) Therapy System, including the foam

dressing (i.e., V.A.C.

GranuFoam™, V.A.C. GranuFoam Silver

, or V.A.C.

WhiteFoam Dressing), tubing and

drape are packaged sterile and are latex-free. V.A.C.

Therapy Unit canisters are packaged sterile or fluid

path sterile and are latex-free. All disposable components of the V.A.C.

Therapy System are for single use

only. To help ensure safe and effective use, the V.A.C.

GranuFoam™ Dressings are to be used only with

V.A.C.

Therapy Units.

The decision to use clean versus sterile/aseptic technique is dependent upon wound pathophysiology,
physician/clinician preference, and institutional protocol.

IMPORTANT:

As with any prescription medical device, failure to consult a physician and carefully read

and follow all therapy unit and dressing instructions and safety information prior to each use may lead
to improper product performance and the potential for serious or fatal injury. Do not adjust therapy unit
settings or perform therapy application without directions from/or supervision by the clinical caregiver.

The V.A.C.Via

™

Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System is intended to be operated by qualified clinical

caregivers in acute, extended or home-care settings. In-service and training programs for use of V.A.C.

Therapy are available. Patients may monitor therapy unit information signals under the direction or
supervision of the clinical caregiver. Patients are not expected to apply or change V.A.C. Via

™

Dressings or

adjust therapy unit settings. For further information refer to

Considerations for Transitioning V.A.C.

Therapy into Homecare

, page 4 of this guide.

INDICATIONS fOR USE

The V.A.C.Via

™

Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System is an integrated wound management system

for use in acute, extended and home care settings. It is intended to create an environment that promotes
wound healing by secondary or tertiary (delayed primary) intention by preparing the wound bed for closure,
reducing edema, promoting granulation tissue formation and perfusion, and by removing exudates and
infectious material. It is indicated for patients with chronic, acute, traumatic, sub acute and dehisced
wounds, partial-thickness burns, ulcers (such as diabetic, pressure or venous insufficiency) flaps and grafts.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

• Do not place foam dressings of the V.A.C.

Therapy System directly in contact with exposed blood vessels,

anastomotic sites, organs, or nerves.

NOTE:

Refer to Warnings section for additional information concerning Bleeding.

• V.A.C.

Therapy is contraindicated for patients with:

• Malignancy in the wound
• Untreated osteomyelitis

NOTE:

Refer to Warnings section for Osteomyelitis information.

• Non-enteric and unexplored fistulas
• Necrotic tissue with eschar present