V.a.c.via ™ Therapy Unit - KCI V.A.C. VIA Gebrauchsanweisung

The Patient's Wound:
• Must be assessed for exposed vessels, anastomotic sites, organs, and nerves. Adequate protection must
be present without the need for a protective, non-adherent layer placed between the V.A.C.
and the exposed structure for the sole purpose of protection of these structures (Refer to Protect
Vessels and Organs in the Warnings section).
Labeling:
• The prescribing physician and health care clinician should be familiar with and send the V.A.C.
labeling materials that accompany the therapy unit and dressing cartons into the home.
• Additional homecare patient information is available from your KCI representative and on the KCI web
site www.kci1.com or vactherapy.com. The prescribing physician and/or healthcare clinician should
obtain these materials and carefully review them with the patient.
• KCI offers in-service and training programs for use of V.A.C.
representative. In the U.S., call 1-800-275-4524 for scheduling. In other countries, contact your local
KCI representative or KCI-medical.com or vactherapy.com.
For questions regarding the proper placement or usage of V.A.C.
Therapy Clinical Guidelines for more detailed instructions, or contact your local KCI clinical representative.
For additional and most current information, please see KCI's web site at www.kci1.com, www.kci-
medical.com or vactherapy.com.
V.A.C.Via THERAPY UNIT
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The V.A.C.Via Therapy Unit is a single use, disposable V.A.C.
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severity wounds. The V.A.C.Via
features an interface panel which provides alarm and information signals and selectable therapy options.
This unit provides negative pressure at either 75 mmHg or 125 mmHg, and offers selection of Continuous
therapy or Dynamic Pressure Control
and held for three seconds for operation. The V.A.C.Via
case, one AC power cord, one 250cc canister and one Medium Spiral Granufoam Dressing. Dressing kits
and canisters for the V.A.C.Via
CAUTION: Once therapy is on for one continuous hour, the 7-day lifespan begins (one light for each day
of therapy remaining) and continues even if unit is turned off.
WARNING: The V.A.C.Via
disassembled or otherwise modified by the user, and should be replaced as a unit. All assembly, operations,
adjustments, modifications, maintenance and repairs must be carried out by qualified personnel authorized
by KCI.
Electric Shock Hazard - Do not open any electrical cover on the therapy unit. There are no serviceable
parts. Refer to qualified KCI service personnel.
Unit has a 7-day lifespan and a rechargeable battery. The therapy unit
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therapy. As a safety feature, all selector buttons need to be pressed
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are also provided separately.
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Therapy Unit has no serviceable parts and should not be opened,
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Blockage Alarm
Alarm Mute Button
Press and Hold Center
(For three Seconds)
to Mute
Selector Button
Press and Hold Center
(For three Seconds) for:
125 mmHg or
75 mmHg
On/Off Button
Press and Hold Center
(For three Seconds)
to Turn On/Off
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Therapy. Contact your local KCI
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Therapy, please refer to the V.A.C.
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Therapy Unit designed for moderate to low
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Starter Kits include one therapy unit, one carrying
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Leak Alarm
Power Connected Indicator
Selector Button
Press and Hold Center
(For three Seconds) for:
Continuous Therapy or
Dynamic Pressure
Control™
Therapy Life Indicators
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Therapy
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Battery Level Indicator