Acelity ACTIV.A.C. User manual

User Manual
For Patients and Clinicians
ACTIV.A.C.™
THERAPY SYSTEM
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For Patient Use
ACTIV.A.C.™
THERAPY SYSTEM

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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.

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Introduction
The ACTIV.A.C.TM Therapy System is a prescription medical device. Please read and follow all the
instructions in this user manual so the product can perform properly while in use. This manual will
show you:
• How to charge the battery in the therapy unit.
• How to change a canister.
• How to use the therapy unit’s carrying case.
• How start and stop therapy.
• How find and fix leaks using the SEAL CHECK™ Leak Detector feature.
• How to handle alerts and alarms.

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ACTIV.A.C.TM Therapy Unit
The ports on the therapy unit may have a cover.
Keep all access covers closed during normal use. Open covers only
for data transfer (doctor or nurse only).
Patient Mode Home Screen
Green = Function is on Gray = Function is off
Touch Screen
ACTIV.A.C.TM
Canister
Power Button IR Port
(May be on some units,
For KCI Use Only)
Battery Charging
Light
Power Connection
(Round Shown)
USB Data Port
(For doctor or
nurse use only)
For KCI
use only
Continuous
Therapy Off
0mmHg
Patient Mode
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Audio Pause
On/Off
Screen Mode
Current Date
Current Time
Therapy Status
Screen Guard
Spinning Icon = negative
pressure is active
Battery Level
Help
Therapy On / Off
Audio Pause with
Countdown Timer

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Common Screen Control Buttons
Most screens have one or more common control buttons. These are:
Help - Access Help screens
Screen Guard - Turn on Screen Guard to help prevent accidential changes to
the unit settings. Use this feature when cleaning the touch screen.
Exit - Leave the current screen.
Cancel - Stop the action in progress.
Next - Go to the next screen.
Back - Return to the previous screen.
OK - Confirm the selection.
Battery Charging Instructions
The ACTIV.A.C.TM Therapy Unit contains a rechargeable battery. This battery is charged using the power
supply and cord that comes with the unit.
The battery is not user accessible or serviceable.
To avoid damage to the therapy unit, use only the power supply and cord that come with the unit.
Static Electricity
Static electricity may build up on the unit when it is out of its carrying case and
plugged into a wall outlet. This happens most often when the humidity is very
low.
A static discharge may cause:
• The screen to darken
• The therapy unit to reset
• The therapy unit to turn off.
If this happens, turn the unit off then back on. If the unit will not come back on,
call KCI.
WARNING: If therapy stops or the unit shuts off for any reason,
call your doctor or nurse right away. Without active therapy,
your dressing will need to be replaced within two hours.
Exit
Cancel
Next
Back
OK

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Charge the Battery
1. Plug the power cord into the power supply.
2. Plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet.
3. Plug the charging cord connector into therapy unit.
Your unit may have a round connector or a square flat connector.
Tripping Hazard No bathing or
showering
Tripping Hazard No bathing or
showering
Tripping Hazard No bathing or
showering
Tripping Hazard No bathing or
showering
Charging Cord Power Supply Power Cord
LED Indicator
Charging Cord
Connector Power Cord
Round Connector

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4. Keep the unit plugged in whenever possible.
The plug icon appears on the touch screen when the unit is plugged in.
The battery charging light will glow amber
while unit is charging. The light will change to
green when the unit is fully charged.
It should take about six hours to
fully charge the battery.
The power cord may be a trip
hazard. Ensure that all cords are
out of areas where people may
walk.
Unplug the power cord from the
wall outlet to disconnect the unit from main power.
Battery Level
The battery level is shown on the bottom of the touch screen (see Patient Mode Home Screen
section).
Fully Charged
In Use
Battery low. Charge battery soon.
Battery critical. Charge battery immediately.
Battery Charging
Light
Flat Connector

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Canister
The canister latch guide on the therapy unit may have sharp edges. Do not handle
the therapy unit by the canister latch guide.
Always apply the canister straight on and straight off the therapy unit. Do not twist
or turn canister when installing or removing it.
When the therapy unit is not in use, store it in the carrying case without a canister in
place.
Contact KCI if the silicone seals, canister latch guide or the canister bumpers are
damaged or missing from the therapy unit.
Canister Changes
The canister should be changed:
• When full (the alarm will sound and therapy will stop)
• At least once a week to control odor
WARNING: If therapy stops or the unit shuts off for any reason,
call your doctor or nurse right away. Without active therapy, your
dressing will need to be replaced within two hours.
Silicone
Seals
Canister Bumpers
Canister Latch
Guide
Canister Latch Release
Canister Tubing
Connector
Canister
Tubing
Canister Tubing
Clamp

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1. Do not turn the therapy unit off.
2. Press On / Off to stop therapy.
During a Canister Full Alarm, therapy will already be off.
3. Slide both tubing clamps toward the tubing connector.
4. Tightly close both tubing clamps to avoid spilling tubing contents
(Fig. 1).
5. To disconnect the dressing tubing from the canister tubing:
• Push the connectors together.
• Twist the connectors to unlock (Fig. 2).
• Pull the connectors apart (Fig. 3).
6. To remove the canister:
• Press down on the canister latch release (Fig. 4).
• Pull the canister directly away from the therapy unit (Fig. 5).
Call your doctor or nurse about canister disposal. Do not
discard the canister with household trash. This could violate
local laws regarding hazardous waste.
7. To install a new canister:
• Slide the canister over the canister latch guide.
• Do not twist or turn the canister as it is being installed.
• Press the canister firmly onto the therapy unit. When the canister
is properly installed, it cannot be removed by gently pulling it away
from the unit
• An audible click should be heard when the canister is properly
installed.
8. Connect the new canister tubing to the dressing tubing:
• Push the connectors together (Fig. 6).
• Twist the connectors to lock (Fig. 7).
9. Open both tubing clamps (Fig. 8).
10. Press On / Off on the touch screen to restart therapy.
11. Make sure the dressing collapses.
On/Off
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
Fig. 8 Fig. 7
On/Off

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Carrying Case
Keep the therapy unit in the upright position.
Keep the therapy unit in the carrying case when in use.
Keep the touch screen facing up if the therapy unit is laid on a
level surface such as a table.
Storage Pocket for the
ACTIV.A.C.TM Quick Reference
Guide and the V.A.C.®Therapy
System Safety Information
Sheet
Access Flap with
Hook and Loop Fastener
Insert the therapy unit
into the carrying case
so that the touch screen
and power button are
visible through the cut
out windows.
Tubing Storage Straps

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Use the adjustable strap to wear the carrying case across your chest.
Do not wrap the carrying case strap, power cord or dressing
tubing around neck.

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Power Supply Retainer Instructions
Some of the ACTIV.A.C.TM Therapy Units may include a retainer strap for the power cord. This strap
helps keep the power cord in place. This strap is used only with power cords that have the square flat
connector.
1. Wrap the end tabs of the retainer strap around the charging cord
connector.
2. Press the hook-and-loop closure together to secure.
3. Plug the charging cord connector into the therapy unit.
4. Pull the retainer strap tight and press it securely onto the hook-and-
loop fastener at the base. Be sure there is no slack in the retainer strap.
5. Fold the access flap over to close the carrying case.
6. Firmly press on the access flap hook-and-loop fastener to secure the
retainer strap to the carrying case.