- VAC Ulta
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1. For larger highly exudating wounds adjust A pressure leak and canister tubing is properly locked intensity level to highest level to ensure a Ensure canister is fully engaged faster draw down and quicker seal If the alarm is not resolved in three minutes therapy will be interrupted Other alarms and features exist for this device Always read and follow detailed instructions for use along with important safety information provided with the V A C Ulta Therapy Unit and disposables For questions of a medical nature contact the treating physician Ask your KCI representative for a copy of the quick reference guide for troubleshooting alarms associated with V A C VeraFlo Therapy Battery Low Alert Battery Low Alert indicates that the unit Connect the therapy unit to a wall outlet To maximize battery life keep the unit has approximately two hours before the to recharge the battery plugged in battery power Is too low to support continued operation of the V A C UIta Ensure power cord is securely connected Address dressing leak alarms as quickly Therapy Unit to the therapy unit the AC wall outlet as possible to avoid a drain on the unit s and the power supply brick battery Battery Critical Alarm indicates 30 minutes Note The power supply has a two part Eee aa a r before the battery power is too low to cord one that plugs into an AC wall outlet An amber lignt at the bottom of the touc support continued operation2. ew V A C ULTA NEGATIVE vaculta PRESSURE WOUND iene TEERAA SESE TROUBLESHOOTING QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE QRG is intended for use by healthcare providers and is to be used in conjunction with the V A C Ulta Therapy System User Manual and the V A C Ulta Safety Information Resolving common V A C Ulta Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System alarms Sams Alarm Condition Active Resolution Healthcare Provider User Tip Low Pressure Alarm Unit has not reached the selected therapy Ensure clamps on SensaT R A C Pad and Ensure a quarter sized 2 5cm hole has setting and negative pressure at the wound canister tubing are open been cut in the drape a may be below set pressure Ensure tubing is not kinked crimped or Lower therapy unit and tubing to or below blocked in any way wound level Blockage Alarm Unit has detected a blockage Inspect to ensure a quarter sized 2 5cm Lower therapy unit and tubing to or below hole has been cut in the drape wound level Ensure clamps on the SensaT R A C Pad Ensure Sensal R A C Pad is located in a and canister tubing are open flat area of the body avoiding a skin fold Ensure tubing Is not kinked crimped Check patient positioning or any external or blocked in any way compression devices that may impede flow If applicable remove external compression device Leak Alarm Unit has detected a significant negative Ensure connector between dressing tubing
3. of the and one that plugs into the V A C Ulta screen and a battery charge icon at the V A C Ulta Therapy Unit Therapy Unit top of the touch screen indicate the unit is Battery Critical Alarm charging Canister Full Alarm The canister is full and should be replaced If canister is full change canister and select Check if canister is full by comparing the Reset on this screen to return to the Home level of fluid to the graduated marks on screen the canister If canister is not full select Reset to return to the Home screen Therapy Inactive Alarm The V A C Ulta Therapy Unit has been ON Select Reset to return to the Home screen e f Therapy is not desired turn the and V A C Therapy has been paused or V A C UIta Therapy Unit off by using the stopped for more than 15 minutes Select Start Stop to restart therapy Power button on the front of the unit If therapy has been off for more than 2 hours replace V A C Dressing with an alternate dressing For additional information or technical assistance call your local KCI representative contact KCI at 1 800 275 4524 or visit www kci1 com Note If an alarm condition cannot be resolved contact your healthcare provider or KCI ek Important Note Indications contraindications warnings precautions and other important safety information are contained in the V A C Ulta Therapy System Safety Information Sheet and User Manual located on www kci1 com Please consul
4. t a physician and product instructions for use prior to application Rx only b An Acelity Company 2013 KCI Licensing Inc All rights reserved All trademarks designated herein are proprietary to KCI Licensing Inc its affiliates and or licensors DS_L 13 0749 US e Lit 29 B 248 e REV 9 14 celity
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