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

Pressure Points: Periodically assess and monitor the location of tubing connectors, caps, clamps
or other rigid components to ensure they do not create inadvertent pressure points in relation to
patient position.
V.A.C.Ulta™ Therapy Unit Pressure Excursions: In rare instances, tubing blockages with
the V.A.C.Ulta™ Therapy Unit may result in brief vacuum excursions to more than 250 mmHg
negative pressure. Resolve alarm conditions immediately. Refer to the V.A.C.Ulta™ Therapy
System User Manual or contact your KCI representative for additional information.
ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONS FOR V.A.C. VERAFLO™ THERAPY
Suitable Solutions: V.A.C. VeraFlo™ Therapy is intended for use with V.A.C.
VeraFlo™ Therapy disposables and topical wound treatment solutions and
suspensions. Only use solutions or suspensions that are:
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Indicated for topical wound treatment according to solution manufacturer's
instructions for use. Some topical agents may not be intended for extended
tissue contact. If in doubt about the appropriateness of using a particular
solution for V.A.C. VeraFlo™ Therapy, contact the solution's manufacturer
about its suitability for saturated topical wound exposure.
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Compatible with V.A.C.
KCI representative for a list of solutions shown to be compatible with V.A.C.
Dressings and disposable components.
Canister Changes: Monitor fluid level in canisters frequently during use of the
V.A.C. VeraFlo™ Therapy. Frequent canister changes may be necessary depending
on volume of fluid instilled and wound exudates. At a minimum the canister should
be changed weekly and disposed of according to institutional protocol.
NOTE: Hypochlorous acid solutions applied frequently at high
concentrations can lead to significant material degradation. Consider
utilizing concentrations and exposure durations as low as clinically relevant.
NOTE: The V.A.C. GranuFoam Silver
with V.A.C. VeraFlo™ Therapy because instillation solutions may negatively
impact the benefits of the V.A.C. GranuFoam Silver
Dressings and disposable components. Contact your
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Dressing is not intended to be used
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