Indications For Use; Contraindications - KCI V.A.C. VIA Gebrauchsanweisung

The V.A.C.Via Therapy Unit is a single use, disposable V.A.C.
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low severity wounds. The V.A.C.Via
provides negative pressure at either 75mmHg or 125mmHg, and offers selection of Continuous therapy or
Dynamic Pressure Control
one AC power cord, one 250cc canister and one Medium Spiral Granufoam Dressing. Dressing kits and
canisters for the V.A.C.Via
V.A.C. THERAPY SAfETY INfORMATION
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Disposable components of the V.A.C.
dressing (i.e., V.A.C. GranuFoam™, V.A.C. GranuFoam Silver
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drape are packaged sterile and are latex-free. V.A.C.
path sterile and are latex-free. All disposable components of the V.A.C.
only. To help ensure safe and effective use, the V.A.C.
V.A.C. Therapy Units.
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The decision to use clean versus sterile/aseptic technique is dependent upon wound pathophysiology,
physician/clinician preference, and institutional protocol.
IMPORTANT: As with any prescription medical device, failure to consult a physician and carefully read
and follow all therapy unit and dressing instructions and safety information prior to each use may lead
to improper product performance and the potential for serious or fatal injury. Do not adjust therapy unit
settings or perform therapy application without directions from/or supervision by the clinical caregiver.
The V.A.C.Via Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System is intended to be operated by qualified clinical
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caregivers in acute, extended or home-care settings. In-service and training programs for use of V.A.C.
Therapy are available. Patients may monitor therapy unit information signals under the direction or
supervision of the clinical caregiver. Patients are not expected to apply or change V.A.C. Via
adjust therapy unit settings. For further information refer to Considerations for Transitioning V.A.C.
Therapy into Homecare, page 4 of this guide.

INDICATIONS fOR USE

The V.A.C.Via Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System is an integrated wound management system
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for use in acute, extended and home care settings. It is intended to create an environment that promotes
wound healing by secondary or tertiary (delayed primary) intention by preparing the wound bed for closure,
reducing edema, promoting granulation tissue formation and perfusion, and by removing exudates and
infectious material. It is indicated for patients with chronic, acute, traumatic, sub acute and dehisced
wounds, partial-thickness burns, ulcers (such as diabetic, pressure or venous insufficiency) flaps and grafts.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

• Do not place foam dressings of the V.A.C.
anastomotic sites, organs, or nerves.
NOTE: Refer to Warnings section for additional information concerning Bleeding.
• V.A.C. Therapy is contraindicated for patients with:
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• Malignancy in the wound
• Untreated osteomyelitis
NOTE: Refer to Warnings section for Osteomyelitis information.
• Non-enteric and unexplored fistulas
• Necrotic tissue with eschar present
NOTE: After debridement of necrotic tissue and complete removal of eschar, V.A.C.
used.
WARNINGS
Bleeding: With or without using V.A.C.
complications. The following types of patients are at increased risk of bleeding, which, if uncontrolled, could
be potentially fatal.
• Patients who have weakened or friable blood vessels or organs in or around the wound as a result of,
but not limited to:
• Suturing of the blood vessel (native anastamoses or grafts)/organ
• Infection
• Trauma
Therapy Unit has a 7-day lifespan and a rechargeable battery. This unit
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therapy. The V.A.C.Via
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are also provided separately.
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(Vacuum Assisted Closure
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Therapy System directly in contact with exposed blood vessels,
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Therapy, certain patients are at high risk of bleeding
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Therapy device designed for moderate to
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Starter Kits include one therapy unit, one carrying case,
) Therapy System, including the foam
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, or V.A.C. WhiteFoam Dressing), tubing and
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Therapy Unit canisters are packaged sterile or fluid
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® Therapy System are for single use
GranuFoam™ Dressings are to be used only with
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1
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Dressings or
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Therapy may be
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