Acelity ACTIV.A.C. User manual

User Manual
For Patients and Clinicians
ACTIV.A.C.™
THERAPY SYSTEM
Rx Only

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For Patient Use
ACTIV.A.C.™
THERAPY SYSTEM

PATIENT
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Patient Table of Contents
Important Safety Information Accompanies this Device......................................................................................3
Warnings: Important Information for Users...............................................................................................................4
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................................... 5
ACTIV.A.C.TM Therapy Unit........................................................................................................................................6
Patient Mode Home Screen....................................................................................................................................6
Common Screen Control Buttons......................................................................................................................... 7
Static Electricity...........................................................................................................................................................7
Charge the Battery .....................................................................................................................................................8
Battery Level................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Canister .................................................................................................................................................................................10
Canister Changes......................................................................................................................................................10
Carrying Case......................................................................................................................................................................12
Power Supply Retainer Instructions...................................................................................................................14
Therapy Unit Disconnect................................................................................................................................................15
Operating Instructions ....................................................................................................................................................16
Power Therapy Unit On or Off..............................................................................................................................16
Therapy On or Off.....................................................................................................................................................16
SEAL CHECK™ Leak Detector................................................................................................................................17
Find and Fix the Leak...............................................................................................................................................18
Alerts and Alarms..............................................................................................................................................................19
Battery Low Alert ......................................................................................................................................................20
Battery Critical Alarm ..............................................................................................................................................21
Canister Full Therapy Interrupted Alarm..........................................................................................................22
Canister Not Engaged Alarm................................................................................................................................23
Leak Alarm...................................................................................................................................................................24
Leak Alarm Therapy Interrupted .........................................................................................................................25
Blockage Alert............................................................................................................................................................26
Blockage Alarm Therapy Interrupted................................................................................................................27
Low Pressure Alert....................................................................................................................................................28
Low Pressure Alarm Therapy Interrupted ........................................................................................................29
Therapy Inactive Alarm...........................................................................................................................................30
System Error Alarm ..................................................................................................................................................31
Service Timer Expired Alert...................................................................................................................................31
Help Menu ...........................................................................................................................................................................32
Change Languages ..................................................................................................................................................32
Onscreen Operating Instructions .......................................................................................................................33
Clinician Mode...........................................................................................................................................................33
Care and Cleaning.............................................................................................................................................................34

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Disposal....................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Cleaning the Touch Screen................................................................................................................................... 34
Cleaning the Therapy Unit.................................................................................................................................... 34
Frequently Asked Questions ........................................................................................................................................ 35

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Important Safety Information Accompanies this Device
This manual includes important warnings for your safety. Before using the
ACTIV.A.C.TM Therapy System:
• Review this manual with your doctor or nurse.
• Review the quick reference guide. This guide is kept in the pocket on the
therapy unit carrying case.
• Review the safety information sheet with your doctor or nurse. This sheet is
also kept in the pocket on the therapy unit carrying case.
Do not make any changes to the settings on the therapy unit without instructions
from your doctor. The dressing should only be applied or removed by or on the
advice of your doctor. Call your doctor or nurse if you have any questions about the
ACTIV.A.C.TM Therapy System.
In case of emergency, call your local emergency service (i.e. 911) immediately.

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Warnings: Important Information for Users
The ACTIV.A.C.TM Therapy System is a medical device, not a toy. Keep away from children, pets and pests
as they can damage the dressing and therapy unit and affect performance. Keep the therapy unit free
of dust and lint as they can also damage the dressing and therapy unit and affect performance.
Cell phones or similar products could affect the therapy unit. Move the therapy unit away from these
devices if interference is suspected.
Small Parts - Choking Hazard
Allergic Reaction - The V.A.C.®Dressing may cause an allergic reaction if you are sensitive to acrylic
adhesives or to silver. The following symptoms may mean you are having an allergic reaction. Call your
doctor right away if you:
• notice redness
• notice swelling
• develop a rash
• develop hives
• develop itching
If you feel short of breath, your allergic reaction may be more serious. Immediately call your local
emergency service.
Do not modify the therapy unit or dressing. Do not connect the therapy unit or dressing to other
devices that you might be using.
Do not operate the therapy unit if it has a damaged power cord, power supply or plug. If these items
are worn or damaged, call KCI.
Do not drop or insert any object into any opening or tubing on the therapy unit.
Keep the therapy unit away from heated surfaces.
Do not spill fluids on any part of the therapy unit. If spills do occur, unplug the unit immediately if
plugged in. Clean the fluid from the therapy unit. Ensure there is no moisture on the unit and power
supply before plugging in. If the unit does not work correctly, call KCI.
Do not use the therapy unit in the bath or shower. Do not place the therapy unit where it can fall or be
pulled into a tub, shower or sink.
Do not reach for a therapy unit that has fallen into water. Unplug the unit immediately if plugged in.
Disconnect the unit from the dressing and call KCI.