V.A.C.® THERAPY SAFETY INFORMATION
Disposable components of the V.A.C.® Therapy System are provided as indicated on the associated product labeling. V.A.C.® Therapy Unit canisters are packaged sterile or fluid path sterile and are latex-free. All disposable components of the V.A.C.® Therapy System are for single use only. To help ensure safe and effective use, the V.A.C.® GranuFoam™ Dressing, V.A.C. GranuFoam Silver® Dressing and V.A.C.® WhiteFoam Dressings are to be used only with V.A.C.® Therapy Units.
All disposable components of the V.A.C.® Therapy System are for single use only. Re-use of disposable components may result in wound contamination, infection and / or failure of the wound to heal.
The decision to use clean versus sterile / aseptic technique is dependent upon wound pathophysiology, physician / clinician preference and institutional protocol.