Acelity KCI V.A.C. SIMPLICITY User manual

User Manual
For Patients and Clinicians
V.A.C. SIMPLICITY™
THERAPY SYSTEM

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For Patient Use
V.A.C. SIMPLICITY™
THERAPY SYSTEM

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Patient Table of Contents
WARNING: Important Safety Information Accompanies This Device................................ 7
Warnings: Important Information for Users....................................................................................................8
Introduction ...............................................................................................................................................................9
V.A.C. SIMPLICITY™ Therapy Unit............................................................................................................. 10
Control Panel................................................................................................................................................... 10
Control Buttons.............................................................................................................................................. 11
Battery/Power Icons ..................................................................................................................................... 11
Alarm Icons...................................................................................................................................................... 11
Battery Charging Instructions........................................................................................................................... 12
Battery Charging Light................................................................................................................................ 14
Battery Level.................................................................................................................................................... 14
Canister..................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Canister Changes........................................................................................................................................... 15
Carrying Case.......................................................................................................................................................... 18
Carrying Case Options................................................................................................................................. 19
Therapy Unit Disconnect.................................................................................................................................... 20
Turn Therapy Unit On or Off .............................................................................................................................. 20
Alerts and Alarms.................................................................................................................................................. 21
Audio Pause..................................................................................................................................................... 21
Battery Low Alert (Low Priority) ............................................................................................................... 21
Battery Critical Alarm (Medium Priority)............................................................................................... 22
Blockage Alert (Low Priority)..................................................................................................................... 23
Blockage Alarm (Medium Priority).......................................................................................................... 24
Leak Alarm (Medium Priority)................................................................................................................... 26
System Alarm (Medium Priority).............................................................................................................. 28
Care and Cleaning................................................................................................................................................. 29
Disposal............................................................................................................................................................. 29
Cleaning the Therapy Unit ......................................................................................................................... 29
Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................................................................. 30
Customer Contact Information ........................................................................................................................ 33

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WARNING: Important Safety Information Accompanies This Device
This manual includes important warnings for your safety. Before using the
V.A.C. SIMPLICITY™ 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 if you have any
questions about the V.A.C. SIMPLICITY™ Therapy System.

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Warnings: Important Information for Users
The V.A.C. SIMPLICITY™ Therapy Unit 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.
• Do not operate this product if it has a damaged power cord, power supply or plug. If
these components are worn or damaged, contact KCI.
• Do not drop or insert any object into any opening or tubing of this product.
• Do not modify the therapy unit or dressing. Do not connect this product or its
components to other devices that you may be using.
• Keep the therapy unit away from heated surfaces.
• Do not spill fluids on any part of this product. 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 it 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, sink or toilet.
• Do not reach for a therapy unit that has fallen into water. Unplug the unit
immediately if plugged in. Disconnect the unit from dressing and call KCI.
• 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 and turn off the therapy unit.

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Introduction
The V.A.C. SIMPLICITY™ 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 start and stop therapy.
• How to handle alerts and alarms.
V.A.C.® Therapy is prescribed by a physician or other licensed prescriber. As
with any prescription medical device, it is important to follow physician’s
orders and product instructions. Do not perform therapy application
without the express direction and/or supervision of a trained clinical
caregiver.

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V.A.C. SIMPLICITY™ Therapy Unit
Control Panel
Canister
Control Panel
Battery Charging Light
Power Connection
KCI Authorized
Maintenance
Access Only
AC Power LED
Battery Level LED
Blockage LED
Power and Therapy
On/Off Button
with LED
Audio Pause Button
with LED
Leak LED

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Control Buttons
Power and Therapy On/Off
Press and hold the Power and Therapy On/Off button for three seconds to
turn the unit on and start therapy. The LED will be solid green. Press and hold
the Power and Therapy On/Off button for three seconds to turn the unit off
and stop therapy. The LED will turn off.
Audio Pause
Press and release Audio Pause to silence the audible tone. Do not press and
hold. The LED will be solid yellow.
The audible tone will come back on in 60 minutes if the alert has not been
fixed.
The audible tone will come back on in two minutes if the alarm has not been
fixed.
Battery/Power Icons
The LED will be solid green when the V.A.C. SIMPLICITY™ Therapy Unit is
properly connected to AC power.
The LEDs will be green or yellow to show the battery charge status of the
V.A.C. SIMPLICITY™ Therapy Unit.
Alarm Icons
The LED will be solid or flash when the therapy unit detects a blockage.
See the Alerts and Alarms chapter of this manual (page 21) for details on
alarms and how to fix them.
The LED will be solid or flash when the therapy unit detects a leak.
See the Alerts and Alarms chapter of this manual (page 21) for details on
alarms and how to fix them.

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Battery Charging Instructions
The V.A.C. SIMPLICITY™ Therapy Unit contains a rechargeable battery. This battery is
charged using the power supply and cord that come 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 the therapy unit shuts off for any reason, call your doctor or
nurse right away. Without power to the therapy unit, your dressing will need
to be replaced within two hours.
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. Do not block access to the plug or wall outlet.

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To 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 into the therapy unit as shown.
4. Keep the unit plugged in whenever possible to maximize battery life.
The plug icon appears on the touch screen when the unit is
plugged in.
It should take about six hours to fully charge the battery.
Battery Level
LED
Battery Charging
Light
Charging Cord
Connector
AC Power
Cord
Power Cord Warning Labels
Plug to DC
Power Supply
DC Power
Supply
AC Wall Plug

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Battery Charging Light
The battery charging light will glow amber while unit is charging. The light will change to
green when the unit is fully charged.
Battery Level
The battery level is shown on the bottom left of the control panel (see page 10 or page
13). The battery level is displayed only when the therapy unit is NOT plugged into the
power supply.
Fully charged - two green LEDs are lit.
Medium charge - one green LED is lit.
Battery low - one yellow LED is lit. Charge battery soon.
Battery critical - one flashing yellow LED is lit. Charge battery immediately.

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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 the canister when installing or removing.
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 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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Canister Changes (cont.)
1. Press and hold the Power and Therapy On/Off button for three
seconds to turn the unit off and stop therapy.
2. Slide both tubing clamps toward the tubing connector.
3. Tightly close both tubing clamps to avoid spilling tubing contents
(Fig. 1).
4. To disconnect the dressing tubing from the canister tubing:
• Push the connectors together
• Twist the connectors to unlock (Fig. 2a)
• Pull the connectors apart (Fig. 2b)
5. To remove the canister:
• Press downward on the canister latch release (Fig. 3).
• Pull the canister directly away from the therapy unit (Fig. 4).
Call your doctor or nurse about canister disposal. Do
not discard the canister with household trash. This
could violate local laws regarding hazardous waste.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2a
Fig. 2b
Fig. 4
Fig. 3

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Canister Changes (cont.)
6. 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 canister is properly
installed.
7. Connect the new canister tubing to the dressing tubing
• Push the connectors together.
• Twist the connectors to lock (Fig. 5a and 5b).
8. Open both tubing clamps (Fig. 6).
9. Press and hold the Power and Therapy On/Off button for three
seconds to turn the unit on and restart therapy.
10. Make sure the dressing collapses.
Fig. 5a
Fig. 5b
Fig. 6

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Carrying Case
Storage Pocket for the
V.A.C. SIMPLICITY™ Therapy
System Quick Reference Guide
and the V.A.C.®Therapy System
Safety Information Sheet
Buckles (shown connected)
(may be available on some cases)
Access Flap with
Hook and Loop Fastener
Belt Loop
(may be available on
some cases)
Tubing
Storage
Straps
Insert the therapy unit into the carrying
case so that the control panel is visible
through the cut out window.
Keep the therapy unit in the upright position.
Keep the therapy unit in the carrying case when in use.
Keep the control panel facing up if the therapy unit is laid
on a level surface such as a table.

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Carrying Case Options
Use the adjustable strap to wear the carrying case across your chest. You can also wear the
carrying case on your belt.
Make sure the case buckles are securely snapped together (if equipped).
Do not wrap the carrying case strap, power cord or dressing tubing around
neck.
Ensure excess cord and/or tubing do not create a trip hazard.

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Therapy Unit Disconnect
You can disconnect the therapy unit from the dressing tubing for short
amounts of time for such activities as bathing.
Do not take the therapy unit into the shower or tub. For more information
see the Frequently Asked Questions on page 30.
WARNING: If the therapy unit will be off for more than two hours, call your
doctor or nurse right away. Without power to the therapy unit, your dressing
will need to be replaced.
1. Press and hold the Power and Therapy On/Off button for three
seconds to turn the unit off and stop therapy.
2. Unplug the unit if it is plugged in.
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. 2a).
• Pull the connector apart (Fig. 2b).
6. Cover the tubing ends with gauze to collect any spillage from
tubing.
Turn Therapy Unit On or Off
The Power and Therapy On/Off button is located on the top center of the control panel
(see page 10 for illustration).
1. Before starting therapy, ensure that the dressing is in place, the canister is
connected, and all clamps are open.
2. Press and hold the Power and Therapy On/Off button for three
seconds to turn the unit on or off and start or stop therapy.
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.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2a
Fig. 2b