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.
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 treating physician.
Indications For Use
The ActiV.A.C.®, InfoV.A.C.®, V.A.C. ATS® and V.A.C. Freedom® Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Systems are integrated wound management systems for use in acute, extended and home care settings.
When used on open wounds, they are 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 exudate and infectious material. Open wound types include: chronic, acute, traumatic, subacute and dehisced wounds, partial-thickness burns, ulcers (such as diabetic, pressure or venous insufficiency), flaps and grafts.
The V.A.C. GranuFoam Silver® Dressing is an effective barrier to bacterial penetration and may help reduce infection in the above wound types.
When used on closed surgical incisions, they are intended to manage the environment of surgical incisions that continue to drain following sutured or stapled closure by maintaining a closed environment and removing exudates via the application of negative pressure wound therapy.
Source:
https://www.wounds-uk.com/download/wuk_article/6854#:~:text=%5B6%5D%20Consider%20the%20use%20of,structures%20in%20the%20wound%20bed.