KCI V.A.C.Via v.a.c.therapy Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System, Инструкция по эксплуатации

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IMPORTANT INfORMATION TO DISCUSS WITH PATIENTS
Review the V.A.C.Via ™ Therapy Safety Information, including Considerations for Transitioning V.A.C. ®
Therapy into Homecare (located at the front of this IFU) with your patient at time of initial placement.
The following information must be reviewed with the patient prior to patient discharge with the V.A.C.Via ™
Therapy System. This information is summarized in the V.A.C.Via ™ Quick Reference Guide which must be
provided to the patient at discharge.
Instruct patient that If unable to correct an alarm condition, they should contact their treating physician or
healthcare provider immediately. In case of an emergency the patient should be instructed to contact local
emergency medical assistance.
DAIlY USE
The V.A.C.Via™ Therapy Unit is portable and small enough that it may be worn beneath clothing during
normal patient activities as approved by the treating physician.
Sleeping:
• Position the therapy unit so that tubing will not become kinked or pinched.
• Ensure therapy unit will not be pulled off a table or fall to the floor during sleep.
• It is recommended to keep therapy unit plugged in and charging while sleeping.
Showering and bathing:
• Do not use the V.A.C.Via
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Therapy Unit while bathing/showering or where it can fall or be pulled into a
tub, shower or sink.
• Do not reach for a product that has fallen into water. Unplug the unit immediately if plugged into an
electrical source. Disconnect unit from dressing and contact KCI.
• The clear drape is waterproof; patient may wash or shower with dressing in place and the tube clamped
and disconnected from the therapy unit.
• When towel drying, avoid disturbing or damaging the dressing.
Cleaning:
• The V.A.C.Via™ Therapy Unit and Carrying Case can be wiped as necessary with a damp cloth using a
mild household cleaner.
DEVICE DISPOSAl
At the end of therapy, follow local institutional protocols for infection control and waste disposal
procedures for dressings and canisters. Local protocols for the disposal of the V.A.C.Via
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Unit should be
based on the applicable federal, state and/or local government environmental regulations for recycling
electronic devices. For additional information from KCI refer to the Contact Information in the back of
these instructions.