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Acti V.A.C Quick Reference Guide Rev C June 2011
Quick Reference Guide
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Patient Mode Home Screen Important Safety Information accompanies this device. Review with your doctor or nurse prior to use.
Audio Pause Indicator with Countdown Timer
Indications, Contraindications, Warnings, Precautions and other important Safety Information are contained in the V.A.C.® Therapy Safety Information Sheet which, along with this QRG, should always be kept in the pocket inside the front flap of the carrying case.
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On/Off
Audio Pause
Therapy Off
Help Button
Therapy Status Bar and Display Area
Screen Guard
This icon rotates when the ActiV.A.C.® Therapy Unit is applying negative pressure.
ActiV.A.C.® Canister
Carrying Case Options The ActiV.A.C.® carrying case has an integrated belt loop and a separate adjustable strap to allow for versatile carrying options.
Questions and Information For medical questions, please consult your doctor or nurse. In case of medical emergency, immediately contact your local emergency services provider. Battery Charging Indicator Light
Power On/Off Button
Alarms
Alarms will be displayed on the touch screen when the ActiV.A.C.® Therapy Unit detects a condition that requires immediate patient or caregiver attention. Repeating audible tones will sound.
Start or stop V.A.C.® Therapy.
• Canister Not Engaged Alarm: Ensure canister is properly installed.
On/Off
A lighted green crescent means V.A.C. Therapy is on.
• Leak Alarm Therapy Interrupted: A leak has been detected and not resolved. Press Reset and restart therapy.
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• Low Pressure Alarm Therapy Interrupted: Check tubing for closed clamps, kinks, crimps and blockages. Lower therapy unit and tubing to or below the wound level.
Audio Pause
Alarms needing immediate attention override the Audio Pause feature.
Press to silence the audible tone for two minutes.
• Leak Alarm: Use leak detection procedures and the Seal Check™ Leak Detector to help find and repair leak.
On/Off
Press Audio Pause to silence (for 60 minutes) alerts that do not need immediate attention.
Press Help for more information.
• Canister Full Alarm: Change canister and restart therapy.
Therapy On or Off
Audio Pause
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• Service Timer Expired Alert: Contact KCI for instructions.
• Blockage Alarm Therapy Interrupted: Check tubing for closed clamps, kinks, crimps and blockages. Lower therapy unit and tubing to or below the wound level.
Press and hold the Power On/Off button for approximately two seconds to turn the ActiV.A.C.® Therapy Unit on or off.
Customer Contact Information
Outside the US visit www.kci-medical.com.
• Low Pressure Alert: Check tubing for closed clamps, kinks, crimps and blockages. Lower therapy unit and tubing to or below the wound level.
• Battery Critical Alarm: About 30 minutes of battery power remain. Immediately recharge the battery.
Power Therapy Unit On or Off
In the US call 1-800-275-4524 or visit www.kci1. com.
• Blockage Alert: Check tubing for closed clamps, kinks, crimps and blockages. Lower therapy unit and tubing to or below the wound level.
Audio Pause
This Quick Reference Guide is not intended to be a comprehensive manual. For additional information concerning the ActiV.A.C.® Therapy System, including detailed operating instructions, please consult the ActiV.A.C.® Therapy System User Manual and your doctor, nurse, caregiver or KCI.
For questions regarding this product, supplies, maintenance, or additional information about KCI products and services, please contact KCI or a KCI authorized representative, or:
Alerts will be displayed on the touch screen when the ActiV.A.C.® Therapy Unit detects a condition that requires patient or caregiver attention. A single audible tone will sound. • Battery Low Alert: About two hours of battery power remain. Recharge the battery.
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Patient Feature Identification Touch Screen
Press Help for more information.
Continuous
If there are questions, or if this information is missing, immediately contact your local KCI representative.
Power Connection
See the Alerts and Alarms section of the ActiV.A.C.® Therapy System User Manual for more details. If necessary, contact your doctor or nurse or KCI for assistance or further information.
Alerts
Battery Level Indicator
KCI Medical Products (UK), Ltd. Wimborne, Dorset BH21 7SH United Kingdom www.kci-medical.com
Mode Indicator Current Date Current Time Patient Mode Jul 19 2009 18:06
For Patient Use
KCI USA, INC. San Antonio, Texas 78219 USA 1-800-275-4524 www.kci1.com
Therapy On/Off Button
Alerts and Alarms
Keep the ActiV.A.C.® Therapy Unit in the upright position. The touch screen should be in a readable, right-sideup orientation or facing up when the therapy unit is laid on a level surface.
• System Error Alarm: A technical fault has occurred. Turn unit off and then back on. If the fault persists, contact KCI. • Therapy Inactive Alarm: Therapy has been off for 15 minutes. Restart therapy.
Battery Charging Instructions
Canister Parts Canister latch guide on the therapy unit may have sharp edges. Do not handle the ActiV.A.C.® Therapy Unit by the canister latch guide.
1. Plug the AC power cord into the DC power supply. 2. Plug the AC wall plug into an AC wall outlet. 3. Locate the arrow on the charging cord connector.
When not in use, always store the ActiV.A.C.® Therapy Unit in the carrying case without a canister in place.
4. Place therapy unit and charging cord so that touch screen (on therapy unit) and arrow (on charging cord connector) both face up.
4. Compress and then twist to separate tubing connectors.
Seal Check™ Leak Detector When the ActiV.A.C.® Therapy Unit detects a significant leak, the Leak Alarm will activate. (See Alerts and Alarms section of the user manual for more details on this alarm.)
5. Press the canister latch release.
6. Remove canister from therapy unit.
Audio Pause
Battery Level Indicator
Canister Latch Guide
Battery Charging Indicator Light Plug to DC Power Supply White Arrow
Canister Latch Release
Always apply canister straight on and straight off the therapy unit. Do not twist or turn canister when installing or removing.
Charging Cord Connector
Dispose of the canister according to institution and/or local environmental regulations.
7. Install the new canister onto the therapy unit. An audible click should be heard when the canister is properly installed.
Reset
Press this button to use the Seal Check™ Leak Detector to help find leaks.
Seal CheckTM
AC Wall Plug
The Seal Check™ feature uses an audible tone and bar graph to help find leaks. The frequency of the audible tone and the height of the bar graph will reflect the leak rate. The audible tone slows down and the bar graph decreases in height as the leak is found. Orange bar graph indicates a significant leak. Green bar graph indicates that the ActiV.A.C.® Therapy System is operating normally.
Seal Check ™
The plug indicator appears on the touch screen while the unit is plugged into a wall outlet.
Canister Changes In the US, additional dressings and canisters may be ordered by calling KCI at 1-800-275-4524. Please allow at least 3-5 business days for delivery. Outside the US, please contact your local KCI representative.
When the unit is correctly plugged into the power supply, the Battery Charging Indicator Light will glow amber as the battery charges. When the battery has reached full charge the light will glow green.
The ActiV.A.C.® canister should be changed when full (the alarm will sound), or at least once a week to control odor.
Battery Charge Level Indicator The battery charge level is shown on the bottom of the touch screen. Fully Charged
On/Off
1. Stop therapy by pressing Therapy On/Off on the touch screen. Do not turn power off to the therapy unit.
Leak Rate High
8. Ensure the canister is securely installed on the therapy unit. If the canister is properly installed, it cannot be removed by gently pulling it directly away from the unit.
9. Compress and then twist to reconnect dressing tubing connectors.
10. Open both tubing clamps.
Battery Critical (charge battery immediately) It should take approximately six hours to fully charge the battery. To maximize battery life, keep the unit plugged in whenever possible.
Seal Audio Low
Exit
Line on bar graph is the transition point from green to orange and vice-versa. Press to turn the Seal Audio tone on or off.
Most leaks occur: • where the drape meets the skin. • where the SensaT.R.A.C.® Pad is attached to the drape. • at tubing connections. • when the canister is not securely connected to the therapy unit. 1. Ensure connector between dressing tubing and canister tubing is properly locked. 2. Ensure the canister is securely installed onto the therapy unit.
In Use Battery Low (charge battery soon)
Flashing Green Oval
Press ‘Seal Check™’ or ‘?’ for more information
5. Plug charging cord connector securely into therapy unit.
AC Power Cord
Seal CheckTM
Leak Alarm
2. Slide both tubing clamps toward the tubing connector. On/Off
3. Close both clamps tightly. Several clicks should be heard.
11. Press the Therapy On/Off button on the touch screen to restart therapy. Verify the dressing collapses.
3. While therapy is on and using light pressure, move your hand and fingers slowly around the edges of the drape and SensaT.R.A.C.® Pad. The bar graph will lower and the frequency of the audible tone (if Seal Audio is on) will decrease when the leak is found. 4. Refer to the Application Instructions provided with V.A.C.® Dressings for information on using excess V.A.C.® Drape material to seal the leak area. 5. If necessary, contact your doctor or nurse or KCI for assistance or further information.