Initiate V.a.c. Veraflo™ Therapy - Acelity V.A.C.ULTA Mode D'emploi

INITIATE V.A.C. VERAFLO™ THERAPY
WARNING: Review all V.A.C.Ulta™ Therapy System Safety
Information included in this document (pages 4 - 13) before
initiating V.A.C.
Refer to the V.A.C.Ulta™ Therapy System User Manual for
complete details on using the V.A.C.Ulta™ Therapy Unit.
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1. Remove the V.A.C. VeraLink™ Cassette from packaging and insert into the V.A.C.Ulta™
Therapy Unit until it locks into place (Fig. 22).
NOTE: If the V.A.C. VeraLink™ Cassette is not fully engaged, the therapy unit will alarm.
NOTE: The V.A.C. VeraLink™ Cassette is for single patient use and should not be used for
more than three days. Refer to institutional guidelines, if applicable.
2. Use the V.A.C. VeraLink™ Cassette spike to connect the instillation solution bottle / bag to
the V.A.C. VeraLink™ Cassette (Fig. 23).
3. Hang instillation solution bottle / bag on the therapy unit's adjustable hanger arm. Refer to
the V.A.C.Ulta™ Therapy System User Manual for detailed instructions.
4. Connect the instillation line of the V.A.C. VeraT.R.A.C.™ Pad or V.A.C. VeraT.R.A.C. Duo™
Tube Set Instillation Pad tubing to the V.A.C. VeraLink™ Cassette tubing (Fig. 24).
5. Ensure both tubing clamps are open and are positioned appropriately to prevent pressure
points and / or skin irritation.
6. Remove V.A.C. Canister from packaging and insert into the V.A.C.Ulta™ Therapy Unit until
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it locks into place (Fig. 25).
NOTE: If the canister is not fully engaged, the V.A.C.Ulta™ Therapy Unit will alarm.
7. Connect the V.A.C.
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using V.A.C. VeraT.R.A.C. Duo™ Tube Set to canister tubing (Fig. 26).
8. Ensure both tubing clamps are open and are positioned appropriately to prevent pressure
points and / or skin irritation.
Therapy.
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Spike
Fig. 23
line of the V.A.C. VeraT.R.A.C.™ Pad or SensaT.R.A.C.™ Pad tubing if
Solution
Bag
Fig. 24
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