Canister Removal And Replacement; Using The Prevena™ Dressings With Kci V.a.c.® Therapy Units - KCI PREVENA PLUS DUO Manual Del Usuario

1. Plug the mains power cord into a wall outlet.
2. Plug the other end of the mains power cord into the DC power supply.
3. Plug the DC power cord into the bottom of the therapy unit.
4. A fully discharged battery will recharge in approximately six hours.
CAUTION: Use only the charging system provided with the PREVENA PLUS™ 125 Therapy Unit.
Using any other charging system may damage the therapy unit.
CAUTION: Power cords may present a tripping hazard. Ensure that power cords are out of areas
where people walk.
NOTE: Power cords may have different wall plug configurations depending on country
requirements.

CANISTER REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT

1. Turn therapy off.
2. Unplug tubing from canister tubing ports.
3. Remove therapy unit from carrying case, if in use.
4. Press tab on canister to remove used canister from therapy unit.
5. Install new canister (see the PREVENA PLUS™ Canister Installation section).
6. Return therapy unit to carrying case if desired.
7. Reattach the PREVENA PLUS™ Connector tubing to canister tubing ports.
8. Turn therapy on.
NOTE: Dispose of used canister according to institution and local environmental regulations.
USING THE PREVENA™ DRESSINGS WITH KCI V.A.C.® THERAPY UNITS
When directed by the treating physician, PREVENA™ Dressings can be used with negative pressure
wound therapy provided by ACTIV.A.C.™, V.A.C. FREEDOM™, V.A.C. SIMPLICITY™, V.A.C.ULTA™ and
V.A.C.RX4™ Therapy Units.
WARNING: Refer to the therapy unit's user manual for complete instructions for use and safety
information before initiating therapy.
WARNING: DO NOT use with V.A.C. VERAFLO™ Therapy (Instillation) provided by the
V.A.C.ULTA™ Therapy Unit. Instillation into the incision site may result in pooling of fluid which
may result in maceration.
WARNING: The V.A.C.ULTA™ and V.A.C.RX4™ Therapy Units are only indicated for use in
acute care settings. Before transitioning the patient to home care, these therapy units must
be replaced with one for home use, such as the PREVENA PLUS™ 125, ACTIV.A.C.™, V.A.C.
SIMPLICITY™ or V.A.C. FREEDOM™ Therapy Unit.
NOTE: Consider using the smallest available canister for the selected V.A.C.® Therapy Unit.
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