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V.A.C Ultra User Manual for Clinicians Rev C
User Manual for Clinicians
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USER MANUAL For Clinicians
Do not discard. Please retain this user manual for future reference. For additional copies, in the US, visit www.acelity.com, www.veraflo.com and www. vaculta.com or contact KCI at 1-800-275-4524. Outside the US, visit www.kci-medical.com.
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Important Safety Information Accompanies This Device Indications, Contraindications, Warnings, Precautions and other Safety Information are contained in the V.A.C.ULTA™ Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System (V.A.C.ULTA™ Therapy System) Safety Information. This safety information booklet is provided with the therapy unit and also included in V.A.C. VERAFLO™ Dressing cartons. Please consult this V.A.C.ULTA™ Therapy System User Manual and the safety information before applying V.A.C.® Therapy or V.A.C. VERAFLO™ Therapy. Before applying PREVENA™ Therapy or ABTHERA™ Therapy, consult the safety information and instructions for use provided in PREVENA™ and ABTHERA™ Dressing cartons. If there are questions, or if the safety information is missing, immediately contact your local KCI representative. Additional product information can be found at www.acelity.com, www.veraflo.com or www.vaculta.com (US), www.kci-medical.com (OUS). As with all prescription medical devices, failure to follow product instructions or adjusting settings and performing therapy applications without the express direction and/or supervision of your trained clinical caregiver may lead to improper product performance and the potential for serious or fatal injury. For medical questions, please consult a physician. In case of medical emergency, immediately contact your local emergency services provider. CAUTION: Federal law (US) restricts this device to sale or rental by or on the order of a physician. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF REMEDY KCI HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ON THE KCI PRODUCT(S) DESCRIBED IN THIS PUBLICATION. ANY WRITTEN WARRANTY OFFERED BY KCI SHALL BE EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS PUBLICATION OR INCLUDED WITH THE PRODUCT. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL KCI BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES AND EXPENSES, INCLUDING DAMAGES OR INJURY TO PERSON OR PROPERTY, DUE IN WHOLE OR IN PART TO THE USE OF THE PRODUCT OTHER THAN THOSE FOR WHICH DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED BY SPECIFIC, APPLICABLE LAW. NO PERSON HAS THE AUTHORITY TO BIND KCI TO ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY SET FORTH IN THIS PARAGRAPH. Descriptions or specifications in KCI printed matter, including this publication, are meant solely to generally describe the product at the time of manufacture and do not constitute any express warranties except as set forth in the written limited warranty included with this product. Information in this publication may be subject to change at any time. Contact KCI for updates.
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Table of Contents Important Safety Information Accompanies This Device... 3 Warnings: Important Information For Users...11 Colors Used in this Manual...11 Introduction...13 V.A.C.ULTA™ Therapy System Key Features and Benefits...16 V.A.C.ULTA™ Therapy Unit Component Identification...18 Alert and Alarm Symbols...20 Preparation for Use...23 Charge Battery...23 Therapy Unit Placement...25 Attaching the Therapy Unit to an I.V. Pole...26 Attaching the Therapy Unit to a Bed Footboard...27 Attaching the V.A.C. VERALINK™ Cassette...28 Attaching Solution Bag / Bottle...29 Hang Solution Bag / Bottle...30 Connect Instillation Line...31 Canister Installation...32 Changing the Canister...34 Operation...37 Touch Screen...37 V.A.C.ULTA™ Therapy System - Therapy Options...38 Touch Screen - Tabs...40 Common Touch Screen Buttons...41 Power the V.A.C.ULTA™ Therapy Unit On or Off...42 New Patient Screen...43 V.A.C. VERAFLO™ Therapy Configuration - Default Settings Overview...44 V.A.C. VERAFLO™ Therapy Configuration - Advanced User Defined Settings Overview...45 Configure V.A.C. VERAFLO™ Therapy - Advanced User Defined Settings...46 Fill Assist Screens...48 Home Screen - V.A.C. VERAFLO™ Therapy...50 Information Screens - V.A.C. VERAFLO™ Therapy...51 Stop V.A.C. VERAFLO™ Therapy Confirmation...52 5
V.A.C. VERAFLO™ Therapy Paused...52 V.A.C. VERAFLO™ Therapy Alerts and Alarms...53 V.A.C. VERAFLO™ Therapy Blockage Alert...54 V.A.C. VERAFLO™ Therapy Blockage Alarm (Therapy Interrupted)...55 V.A.C. VERAFLO™ Therapy Canister Full Alarm (Therapy Interrupted)...56 V.A.C. VERAFLO™ Therapy Canister Not Engaged Alarm...57 V.A.C. VERAFLO™ Therapy Therapy Inactive Alarm...58 V.A.C. VERAFLO™ Therapy Leak Alarm...59 V.A.C. VERAFLO™ Therapy Leak Alarm (Therapy Interrupted)...60 V.A.C. VERAFLO™ Therapy Low Pressure Alarm (Therapy Interrupted)...61 V.A.C. VERAFLO™ Therapy V.A.C. VERALINK™ Not Engaged Alert...62 V.A.C. VERAFLO™ Therapy Solution Bag / Bottle Empty Alert...63 V.A.C. VERAFLO™ Therapy Fill Assist Inactive Alert...64 V.A.C. VERAFLO™ Therapy Pressure Deviation Alarm (Therapy Interrupted)...65 V.A.C. VERAFLO™ Therapy Instill Tube Blockage Alert (Therapy Interrupted)...66 V.A.C. VERAFLO™ Therapy Battery Low Alert...68 V.A.C. VERAFLO™ Therapy Battery Critical Alarm...69 Battery Exhausted Alarm...70 V.A.C. VERAFLO™ Therapy Internal Temperature Alert...71 V.A.C. VERAFLO™ Therapy System Error Alarm (Therapy Interrupted) (after Power On)...72 System Error Alarm (at Power On)...73 Utilities Tab - V.A.C. VERAFLO™ Therapy...74 Dressing Soak...75 Test Cycle...79 V.A.C.® Therapy Configuration - Default Settings Overview...81 V.A.C.® Therapy Configuration - Advanced User Defined Settings Overview...82 V.A.C.® Therapy Settings Screen...83 Home Screen - V.A.C.® Therapy...85 Information Screens - V.A.C.® Therapy...86 V.A.C.® Therapy Alerts and Alarms...87 V.A.C.® Therapy Blockage Alert...88 V.A.C.® Therapy Blockage Alarm (Therapy Interrupted)...89 V.A.C.® Therapy Canister Full Alarm (Therapy Interrupted)...90 V.A.C.® Therapy Canister Not Engaged Alarm...91 6
V.A.C.® Therapy Therapy Inactive Alarm...92 V.A.C.® Therapy Leak Alarm...93 V.A.C.® Therapy Leak Alarm (Therapy Interrupted)...94 V.A.C.® Therapy Low Pressure Alarm (Therapy Interrupted)...95 V.A.C.® Therapy V.A.C. VERALINK™ Not Engaged Alert...96 V.A.C.® Therapy Solution Bag / Bottle Empty Alert...97 V.A.C.® Therapy Pressure Deviation Alarm (Therapy Interrupted)...98 V.A.C.® Therapy Instill Tube Blockage Alert (Therapy Interrupted)...99 V.A.C.® Therapy Battery Low Alert...100 V.A.C.® Therapy Battery Critical Alarm...101 Battery Exhausted...102 V.A.C.® Therapy Internal Temperature Alert...103 V.A.C.® Therapy System Error Alarm (Therapy Interrupted) (after Power On)...104 System Error Alarm (at Power On)...105 Utilities Tab - V.A.C.® Therapy...106 Dressing Soak...107 PREVENA™ Therapy Configuration - Overview...109 Home Screen - PREVENA™ Therapy...110 Information Screens - PREVENA™ Therapy...111 PREVENA™ Therapy Alerts...113 PREVENA™ Therapy Blockage Alert...114 PREVENA™ Therapy Blockage Alert (Therapy Interrupted)...115 PREVENA™ Therapy Canister Full Alert...116 PREVENA™ Therapy Canister Not Engaged Alert...117 PREVENA™ Therapy Therapy Inactive Alert...118 PREVENA™ Therapy Leak Alert...119 PREVENA™ Therapy Battery Low Alert...120 PREVENA™ Therapy Battery Critical Alert...121 Battery Exhausted...122 PREVENA™ Therapy Internal Temperature Alert...123 PREVENA™ Therapy System Error Alert (Therapy Interrupted) (after Power On)...124 System Error Alert (at Power On)...125 Utilities Tab - PREVENA™ Therapy...126 ABTHERA™ Therapy Overview...127 7
Confirm Settings Screen - ABTHERA™ Therapy ...128 Home Screen - ABTHERA™ Therapy...129 Information Screens - ABTHERA™ Therapy...130 ABTHERA™ Therapy Alerts...131 ABTHERA™ Therapy Blockage Alert...132 ABTHERA™ Therapy Blockage Alert (Therapy Interrupted)...133 ABTHERA™ Therapy Canister Full Alert...134 ABTHERA™ Therapy Canister Not Engaged Alert...135 ABTHERA™ Therapy Therapy Inactive Alert...136 ABTHERA™ Therapy Leak Alert...137 ABTHERA™ Therapy Battery Low Alert...138 ABTHERA™ Therapy Battery Critical Alert...139 Battery Exhausted...140 ABTHERA™ Therapy Internal Temperature Alert...141 ABTHERA™ Therapy System Error Alert (Therapy Interrupted) (after Power On)...142 System Error Alert (at Power On)...143 Utilities Tab - ABTHERA™ Therapy...144 SEAL CHECK™ Leak Detector Overview...145 SEAL CHECK™ Leak Detector - V.A.C. VERAFLO™ Therapy...146 SEAL CHECK™ Leak Detector - V.A.C.® Therapy...147 SEAL CHECK™ Leak Detector - PREVENA™ Therapy...148 SEAL CHECK™ Leak Detector - ABTHERA™ Therapy...149 Log - V.A.C. VERAFLO™ Therapy...150 Log - V.A.C.® Therapy...151 Log - PREVENA™ Therapy...152 Log - ABTHERA™ Therapy...153 History Tab Screen...155 Patient History or Imaging Configuration (First Time Use) - Overview...156 Patient History or Imaging Configuration (New Access Code) - Overview...157 Patient History...158 Create New Patient History...158 Access Patient History...159 Create New Access Code...160 Patient History Screen...162 8
View Patient History Screen...163 Export Patient History Screen...164 View Graph - Wound Area (cm2) Screen...165 Delete Patient History Screen...166 Wound Imaging...167 Imaging Screen...168 Analyzing Images - Touch Corners of Reference Square...171 Analyzing Images - Trace Wound Perimeter...172 Analyzing Images - Image Area Depth...174 Delete Images...175 Therapy History Screen...177 Alarm History Screen...178 Export History Screen...179 Data Transfer Errors...180 Utilities Tab...181 Regional Settings Screen...182 About and Contact Information Screen...183 Screen Calibration Screen...184 Date & Time Settings Screen...186 Screen Brightness Screen...187 Leak Alarm Threshold Screen...188 Confirm Serial Number...189 Care and Cleaning...191 Standard Precautions...191 Waste Disposal...191 Cleaning the V.A.C.ULTA™ Therapy Unit...191 Cleaning the Touch Screen...192 Explanation of Symbols Used...193 Specifications...194 Electromagnetic Compatibility...195 Customer Contact Information...198
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Warnings: Important Information For Users In order for KCI products to perform properly, KCI recommends the following conditions. Failure to comply with these conditions will void any applicable warranties. •
Use this product only in accordance with this manual and applicable product labeling.
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Assembly, operations, extensions, re-adjustments, modifications, technical maintenance or repairs must be performed by qualified personnel authorized by KCI. For these authorized personnel, KCI will make available upon request circuit diagrams, component parts lists, etc. as required for repairs.
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Ensure the electrical installation of the room complies with the appropriate national electrical wiring standards. To avoid the risk of electrical shock, this product must be connected to a grounded power receptacle.
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Do not operate this product if it has a damaged power cord, power supply or plug. If these components are worn or damaged, contact KCI.
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Do not drop or insert any object into any opening or tubing of this product.
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Do not connect this product or its components to devices not recommended by KCI.
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Use only V.A.C.® Dressings (V.A.C.® GRANUFOAM™ Dressings, V.A.C.® GRANUFOAM SILVER™ Dressings, V.A.C. WHITEFOAM™ Dressings, V.A.C. VERAFLO™ Dressings), PREVENA™ Dressings or ABTHERA™ SENSAT.R.A.C.™ Open Abdomen Dressings and associated disposables with this product.
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Keep this product away from heated surfaces.
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Although this product conforms to the intent of the standard IEC 60601-1-2 in relation to Electromagnetic Compatibility, electrical equipment may produce interference. If interference is suspected, separate the equipment and contact KCI.
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Avoid spilling fluids on any part of this product.
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Do not use this product while bathing / showering or where it can fall or be pulled into a tub, shower or sink.
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Do not reach for a product that has fallen into water. Unplug the unit immediately if plugged into electrical source. Disconnect the unit from dressing and contact KCI.
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Do not use this product in the presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture with air, oxygen, or nitrous oxide, or an oxygen enriched environment.
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Do not take this product into an MR environment. This product is MR Unsafe.
Notice - This product has been configured from the manufacturer to meet specific voltage requirements. Refer to the product information label for specific voltage.
Colors Used in this Manual Screen Button / Screen name - Screen names and Screen Buttons.
ABTHERA™ Therapy - Items and information that relate specifically to ABTHERA™ Therapy.
V.A.C.® Therapy - Items and information that relate specifically to V.A.C.® Therapy.
PREVENA™ Therapy - Items and information that relate specifically to PREVENA™ Therapy.
V.A.C. VERAFLO™ Therapy - Items and information that relate specifically to V.A.C. VERAFLO™ Therapy.
System - Items and information that relate specifically to the V.A.C.ULTA™ Therapy Unit.
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Warning and Important Information for Users
Fluids remaining on the electronic controls can cause corrosion that may cause the electronic components to fail. Component failures may cause the unit to operate erratically, possibly producing potential hazards to patient and staff. If spills do occur, unplug the unit immediately and clean with an absorbent cloth. Ensure there is no moisture in or near the power connection and power supply components before reconnecting power. If the product does not work properly, contact KCI.
Introduction The V.A.C.ULTA™ Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System is an integrated wound management system that provides: •
V.A.C.® Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (1)
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V.A.C. VERAFLO™ Instillation Therapy (2)
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PREVENA™ Incision Management Therapy (3)
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ABTHERA™ SENSAT.R.A.C.™ Open Abdomen Therapy (4).
Refer to the V.A.C.ULTA™ Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System (V.A.C.ULTA™ Therapy System) Safety Information that accompanies the V.A.C.ULTA™ Therapy Unit for complete Indications for Use for each of these therapies and safety and use information. V.A.C.® Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (with two negative pressure modes):
1 V.A.C.® Therapy (continuous)
DPC (Dynamic) Therapy
Target Negative Pressure
25 - 200 mmHg
25 mmHg 0 mmHg
Target Negative Pressure
50 - 200 mmHg
25 mmHg 0 mmHg
The V.A.C.® GRANUFOAM™, V.A.C.® GRANUFOAM SILVER™ and, V.A.C. WHITEFOAM™ Dressings are available for use with the V.A.C.® Therapy option by the V.A.C.ULTA™ Therapy System. Additional dressings specific to V.A.C. VERAFLO™ Therapy are also available.
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V.A.C. VERAFLO™ Instillation Therapy:
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Phases of V.A.C. VERAFLO™ Therapy (Start Phase: Instill)
Draw Down*
Instill Fluid**
Soak
V.A.C.® Therapy***
Cycle repeats for duration of therapy
* SEAL CHECK™ Leak Detector ** Fill Assist allows the user to monitor initial wound fill by manually starting and stopping instillation to determine correct instill volume after dressing is applied. Once determined, this volume will be the set point for each subsequent instill phase of V.A.C. VERAFLO™ Therapy. *** Continuous and DPC Therapy negative pressure modes are available with V.A.C. VERAFLO™ Therapy. The V.A.C. VERAFLO™, V.A.C. VERAFLO CLEANSE™ and V.A.C. VERAFLO CLEANSE CHOICE™ Dressings are available for use with the V.A.C. VERAFLO™ Therapy option provided by the V.A.C.ULTA™ Therapy System. PREVENA™ Incision Management Therapy:
PREVENA™ Therapy Mode
Negative Pressure Profile 125 mmHg
Continuous 0 mmHg
The PREVENA™ PEEL & PLACE™ and PREVENA™ CUSTOMIZABLE™ Dressings are available for use with the PREVENA™ Therapy option provided by the V.A.C.ULTA™ Therapy System.
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ABTHERA™ SENSAT.R.A.C.™ Open Abdomen Therapy:
ABTHERA™ Therapy Mode
Negative Pressure Profile Target
100 - 150 mmHg
Continuous 0 mmHg
The ABTHERA™ SENSAT.R.A.C.™ Open Abdomen Dressing is available for use with the ABTHERA™ Therapy option provided by the V.A.C.ULTA™ Therapy System. The V.A.C.ULTA™ Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System is intended to be operated by qualified clinical caregivers in the acute care setting. In-service and training programs for use of V.A.C.® Therapy, V.A.C. VERAFLO™ Therapy, PREVENA™ Therapy and ABTHERA™ Therapy are available. Therapy unit information signals should be monitored by the clinical caregiver. Patients are not expected to apply or change dressings or adjust therapy unit settings.
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V.A.C.ULTA™ Therapy System Key Features and Benefits
Therapy Selection - Allows user to select V.A.C. VERAFLO™, V.A.C.®, PREVENA™ or ABTHERA™ Therapies. Fill Assist (V.A.C. VERAFLO™ Therapy)- Allows the user to monitor the initial wound fill by manually starting and stopping instillation to determine the appropriate instill volume after the dressing is applied. Once determined, this volume will be the set point for each future instill phase of V.A.C. VERAFLO™ Therapy. Benefits: •
Removes the guesswork related to volume setting
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Helps reduce leaks caused by wound overfilling
Volumetric Delivery with Solution Dwell Time (V.A.C. VERAFLO™ Therapy) - The V.A.C.ULTA™ Therapy Unit provides unique and patented volumetric fluid delivery utilizing a pump. Benefits: •
Delivers fluid reliably and uniformly across wound bed.
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Allows time for solubilizing infectious materials and wound debris.
Automated and Cyclic Wound Cleansing (V.A.C. VERAFLO™ Therapy) - V.A.C. VERAFLO™ Therapy is 100% automated after set-up, providing hands-free, repeating wound cleansing cycles through instillation of topical wound solutions. Benefits: •
Delivers automatic and repetitive topical wound cleansing without dressing removal.
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Eliminates need for manual wound cleansing between dressing changes.
V.A.C. VERALINK™ Cassette (V.A.C. VERAFLO™ Therapy) - This disposable component connects the V.A.C.ULTA™ Therapy Unit to the solution bag / bottle and dressing tubing. Benefits:
V.A.C.ULTA™ Therapy System Key Features and Benefits
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It provides convenient solution storage and delivery.
Dressing Soak (V.A.C.® Therapy and V.A.C. VERAFLO™ Therapy)- This tool allows the clinician to soak the dressing and the wound with instillation solution in preparation for a dressing change. Benefits:
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Provides ability to help "float" the dressing by increasing instillation volume and soak time.
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Moistens and softens the dressing for easier removal and patient comfort.
Additional Features Touch Screen User Interface: The touch screen user interface allows for easy navigation through operational and help menus. A screen guard is available to help prevent unintentional changes. A settings lock is available to prevent patient access to therapy settings. Adjustable Negative Pressure Settings and Therapy Modes: Settings can be selected from a range of 25 mmHg to 200 mmHg in increments of 25 mmHg depending on settings available for selected therapy. In addition, V.A.C.® Therapy and V.A.C. VERAFLO™ Therapy can be set for continuous negative pressure or Dynamic Pressure Control™ (DPC) Therapy. SEAL CHECK ™ Leak Detector: This tool assists the user in finding negative pressure leaks in the system through the use of audible tones and on-screen visual aids during the troubleshooting process. History Reports: The V.A.C.ULTA™ Therapy System provides three possible reports: 1. Alarm History, 2. Therapy History, and 3. Patient History. These chronologically logged reports include the date and times for therapy starts / stops, therapy settings, alarm occurrences, and disposable component changes. They can be reviewed on-screen or transferred electronically from the V.A.C.ULTA™ Therapy Unit via a non-powered USB flash memory stick or SD memory card. SENSAT.R.A.C.™ System: The SENSAT.R.A.C.™ System (also incorporated in the V.A.C. VERAT.R.A.C.™ Pad, V.A.C. VERAT.R.A.C. DUO™ Tube Set, PREVENA PLUS™ Incision Management System, and ABTHERA™ SENSAT.R.A.C.™ Open Abdomen Dressing System) monitors and maintains target pressure at the wound site, helping to deliver consistent therapy. This system includes therapy unit hardware and software, wound exudate collection canister, canister detection method, multi-lumen tubing, connector and SENSAT.R.A.C.™ Pad. Not available with the PREVENA™ Dressing without SENSAT.RA.C.™ Pad. In-Line Tubing Connectors: The system incorporates an in-line dressing connector and tubing clamps to conveniently allow the wound dressing to be temporarily disconnected from the therapy unit. Canisters: The V.A.C.ULTA™ Therapy Unit is optimized for use with 300 mL, 500 mL or 1000 mL canisters. These are the same canisters used with INFOV.A.C.™ Therapy Unit. Canisters are single use, manufactured without natural rubber latex, sterile components. Canister Release Button: The canister release button is illuminated and will flash when the canister is full. Intensity Setting: Intensity is related to the time it takes to reach the target negative pressure therapy level after the initiation of therapy. The lower the intensity setting, the longer it will take to reach the target negative pressure. Wound Image Analysis: Digital wound images can be uploaded from a digital camera into the V.A.C.ULTA™ Therapy Unit. When the wound perimeter is traced on-screen with the provided stylus, wound image surface area and volume can be calculated and trended by the therapy unit. A chronological graphical history of the wound (with wound image area trend chart) can be viewed on-screen or this information can be transferred from the V.A.C.ULTA™ Therapy Unit electronically. This information is intended to be used by the treating clinician as a mechanism for providing a record of wound healing progress; it is not intended for use in the diagnosis and treatment of wounds. Hanger Mechanism: The therapy unit can be securely mounted to an I.V. pole, a bed footboard or a wheelchair. Battery Operation: In order to facilitate patient transfer, battery operation is available with the V.A.C.ULTA™ Therapy Unit. During typical usage, the battery may provide up to six hours of operation before needing to be recharged.
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V.A.C.ULTA™ Therapy Unit Component Identification
Power Button
Canister Release Button
Touch Screen
Unit Serial Number Label
Battery Changing Indicator Light Speaker USB Port SD Card Slot
Stylus
V.A.C.ULTA™ Therapy Unit - Front
V.A.C.ULTA™ Therapy Unit Component Identification
Solution Container Hanger Arm
Unit Hanger Knob
Solution Container Hanger Arm Lock
Unit Hanger Arm
V.A.C.ULTA™ Therapy Unit - Back 18
Instillation Tubing Retention Groove Carry Handle
Solution Container Hanger Arm Lock Instill Pump
V.A.C. VERALINK™ Cassette Pivot Slot
V.A.C.ULTA™ Therapy Unit - Left
Canister Bellows (Seals)
V.A.C.ULTA™ Therapy Unit Power Connection
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Alert and Alarm Symbols Alert / Alarm
V.A.C. VERAFLO™ Therapy
V.A.C.® Therapy
PREVENA™ Therapy
ABTHERA™ Therapy
ALERT
ALERT
ALERT
ALERT
ALARM
ALARM
ALERT
ALERT
ALARM
ALARM
ALERT
ALERT
ALARM
ALARM
ALERT
ALERT
ALARM
ALARM
ALERT
ALERT
ALARM
ALARM
ALERT
ALERT
ALARM
ALARM
ALARM
ALARM
V.A.C. VERALINK™ Not Engaged
ALERT
ALERT
Solution Bag / Bottle Empty
ALERT
ALERT
V.A.C. VERAFLO™ Fill Assist Inactive
ALERT
V.A.C. VERAFLO™ Pressure Deviation
ALARM
ALARM
ALERT
ALERT
Blockage
Blockage (Therapy Interrupted)
Canister Full
Canister Not Engaged
Therapy Inactive
Leak
Leak (Therapy Interrupted)
Alert and Alarm Symbols
Low Pressure
V.A.C. VERAFLO™ Instill Tube Blockage (Therapy Interrupted)
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Alert / Alarm Symbol
V.A.C. VERAFLO™ Therapy
V.A.C.® Therapy
PREVENA™ Therapy
ABTHERA™ Therapy
ALERT
ALERT
ALERT
ALERT
ALARM
ALARM
ALERT
ALERT
ALARM
ALARM
ALERT
ALERT
ALERT
ALERT
ALERT
ALERT
ALARM
ALARM
ALERT
ALERT
Battery Low
Battery Critical
Battery Exhausted
Internal Temperature ºC
System Error
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Preparation for Use Charge Battery The V.A.C.ULTA™ Therapy Unit comes with its own power supply and a rechargeable battery. The battery is not user accessible or serviceable. The power supply has a two-part cord, one that plugs into an AC wall outlet and one that plugs into the V.A.C.ULTA™ Therapy Unit. Use only the power supply provided with the V.A.C.ULTA™ Therapy Unit (part number: 4103730). Using any other power supply may damage the V.A.C.ULTA™ Therapy Unit. If environmental conditions (specifically, low humidity) pose a risk of static electricity, take care when handling the V.A.C.ULTA™ Therapy Unit while it is plugged into an AC wall outlet. In rare instances, discharge of static electricity when in contact with the therapy unit may cause the touch screen to darken, or the therapy unit to reset or turn off. If therapy does not restart by powering the unit off and then on, immediately contact KCI. To isolate the therapy unit from supply mains, unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet. Do not block access to the plug or wall outlet.
Preparation for Use
Power cords may present a tripping hazard. Ensure that all cords are out of areas where people may walk.
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Plug the AC power cord into the DC power supply.
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Plug the AC wall plug into an AC wall outlet. DC power supply must remain accessible at all times to allow for immediate disconnect from power source, if necessary.
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Locate the arrow on the charging cord connector. The arrow should face up as the connector is plugged into the power connection on the V.A.C.ULTA™ Therapy Unit.
V.A.C.ULTA™ Therapy Unit Power Connection
Arrow
V.A.C.ULTA™ Charging Cord Connector
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A plug indicator appears on screen while the unit is plugged into a wall outlet.
Plug Indicator Battery Charging
It should take approximately four hours to fully recharge the battery. To maximize battery life, keep the unit plugged in whenever possible. When the V.A.C.ULTA™ Therapy Unit is correctly plugged into the V.A.C.ULTA™ Power Supply, the battery charging indicator light on the front of the unit (page 18) will glow amber while the battery is charging. When the battery has reached full charge the battery charging indicator light will glow green.
Therapy Unit Placement The V.A.C.ULTA™ Therapy Unit can be attached to an I.V. pole or the footboard of a hospital bed. If required, it can be placed on a solid, level surface where it does not cause an obstruction. The V.A.C.ULTA™ Therapy Unit should be placed where cables and tubes cannot be caught on passing objects. Power cords and tubing may present a tripping hazard. Ensure that all cords and tubing are out of areas where people may walk. The V.A.C.ULTA™ Therapy Unit is not to be carried or worn by an ambulatory patient. Consult your physician and contact KCI for V.A.C.® Therapy Units designed for ambulatory patient use. The V.A.C.ULTA™ Therapy Unit can be placed on an I.V. pole, bed frame or wheelchair during patient transport.
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