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Introduction
Regulated Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (RNPT)
has revolutionized and enhanced
wound care during the last two decades.
Vcare
®
utilizes RNPT by multiple
mechanisms of action, to
remove fluids and infectious materials, help protect the wound
environment, aid promote perfusion and provide moist healing environment, help draw
together wound edges and promotes granulation.
RNPT is the controlled application of sub-atmospheric pressure to a wound using a
therapy unit to intermittently or continuously apply negative pressure to a specialized
wound dressing to help promote wound healing. The wound dressing is a resilient, open-
cell polyurethane foam surface dressing and is sealed with an adhesive drape that
contains the sub-atmospheric pressure at the wound site. Important safety features
enhances patient safety by regulating pressure at the wound site and warning possibility
of uncontrolled bleeding. Additionally,
the Vcare
®
helps direct drainage to a specially
designed canister that reduces the risk of exposure to exudates, fluids and infectious
materials
Intended Use
The Vcare
®
is indicated for wound management via application of a pre-set
level of continuous or intermittent negative pressure to the wound for removal of
fluids, including wound exudates, irrigation fluids, and infectious materials. It is
intended for management of chronic, acute, traumatic, sub-acute and dehisced
wounds, partial-thickness burns, ulcers (i.e., diabetic or pressure), flaps and
grafts.
This user manual includes important information and instructions for correct and
safe operation of the Vcare
®
device. It is provided for training of personnel and
as a reference for users.
Caution: When applying Vcare
®
wound treatment products, be sure to
apply the product according to manufacturer’s instructions for use.
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