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4. Care & Cleaning
Your healthcare professional will handle much of the care and cleaning needed for your CATALYST™. Periodically check
to make sure the CATALYST™ is working properly and look for signs that fluid has entered into the CATALYST™.
If the CATALYST™ 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 CATALYST™ must only be used with the supplied A.C. Power Adapter. Use of another adapter/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, tubing and used canisters.
4.2 Cleaning the CATALYST
™
The CATALYST™ should only need light cleaning. Make sure to unplug the CATALYST™ before cleaning. The battery
provides power when the CATALYST™ is unplugged so negative pressure wound therapy is not interrupted. Clean the
CATALYST™ with a damp soft cloth and a mild soap and water solution.
Do not saturate the CATALYST™ with liquid or allow liquid to pool on the device. This can present a potential hazard for
you and/or your healthcare professional.
WARNING:
Avoid spilling or spraying liquid on any part of the CATALYST™. Liquids can cause corrosion when left
on electronic controls which can lead to failure. Component failure may cause the CATALYST™ to operate erratically,
possibly causing a potential hazard to you or your caregiver.
Carrying Case and IV Pole Adapter
Follow the same procedure as above.
4.3 A.C. Power Adapter Inspection
The A.C. Power Adapter should be inspected regularly for damage. If you notice any damage to the A.C. Power Adapter,
call your healthcare professional for a replacement to avoid interruption of therapy.
CAUTION:
The CATALYST™ must only be used with the supplied A.C. Power Adapter. Use of another adapter/power cord
could result in physical hazards, including delayed therapy, electrocution and fire. These hazards could result in injury
or death.