Cardinal Health NPWT PRO User manual

NOTE: Please refer to the Cardinal Health™ NPWT PRO / PRO to GO
PATIENT User Manual for detailed instructions and review the
Precautions and Contraindications before use.
Cardinal Health™ NPWT PRO / PRO to GO
Patient Quick Reference Guide
Power OFF
Pressure Setting
Power / Charging Status
Battery Charging Port
Power ON / MUTE
Canister Release
Continuous /
Intermittent (Variable) Mode
Alarm Condition Display
Your clinician has chosen the Cardinal Health™ NPWT PRO / PRO to GO
to remove uid from your wound by using carefully controlled suction.
It is important, however, for you to carefully watch the wound and the
Cardinal Health™ NPWT PRO family device to make sure that the device is
working properly. Below is some important information and questions that
you should ask your Healthcare Professional.
About Your Cardinal Health™ NPWT PRO /
PRO to GO
Things you need to know about your Cardinal Health™ NPWT PRO family device
• Do not allow the Cardinal Health™ NPWT PRO family device to get wet. Clamp the tube and
disconnect from the canister if you take abath or shower.
• Keep the Cardinal Health™ NPWT PRO family device plugged inwhenever possible to keep the
battery fully charged. Always take the power cord with you when you leave home.
• Keep the Cardinal Health™ NPWT PRO family device upright to avoid a false canister full alarm.
• Keep the Cardinal Health™ NPWT PRO family device turned on at alltimes unless there is
bleeding from the wound or instructed by your Healthcare Professional.
• Do not change the settings on the Cardinal Health™ NPWT PROfamily device unless you are told
to do so by your Healthcare Professional.
Things to ask your Healthcare Professional
• How to tell if there is aproblem with your Cardinal Health™ NPWT PRO familydevice or dressing.
• What to do if you have a problem or a leak with your dressing.
• What to do if you notice bleeding from the wound.
•
• What activities you can do while using the Cardinal Health™ NPWT PRO family device
• Who to call if you need help.
• How to take care of your Cardinal Health™ NPWT PRO family device.
Changing the Canister
1. Clamp the tubing closed.
2. Turn the device OFF by pressing the button.
3. Remove the blue SpeedConnect™ tubing from the top of the canister. Twisting the tapered
connector will make removing the Suction tube from the canister easier.
4. To remove the canister, press the silver canister release button located above the canister,
grasp the canister at the bottom and pull downward.
5. Cap and dispose according to local, state and federal regulations.
6. To install a new canister, hold the new unused canister at the bottom and slide upwards
into the holder.
7. Align the two short ports and press until it“clicks”into place.
8. Reconnect the SpeedConnect™ tubing to the canister. Gently twist and push the blue
tapered connector on the open port of the canister just enough to secure and seal it.
9. Turn the device ON by pressing the button.
10. Reopen the tubing clamp.
Troubleshooting Alarms
If the device begins to alarm, refer to the troubleshooting table on the back to identify and
correct the alarm condition. To mute the alarm, push the button.
Turning the Device ON
Press the ON button to start therapy.
Turning the Device OFF
device is preparing to shut down.
Notice to Users:Failure to follow product instructionsoradjusting
settings and performing therapy applications without the express
direction and/or supervision of your trained clinical caregiver may
lead to improper product performance and the potential for serious
or fatal injury.
in the area of dressing placement. Failure to remove the dressing may
inhibit electrical current transmission and/or patient resuscitation.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI):
The Cardinal Health™ NPWT PRO family of devices is notMRI-
compatible. Do not take into the MRI area.
Hyperbaric OxygenTherapy (HBO):NEVER allow a device—
disconnected from the patient prior to HBO treatment.
For questions or information, contact Cardinal Health Canada at 1.800.268.7916

What you see
or hear
FLASHING “1”
“Low Pressure/Leak”
Single beep.
Device is making
more noise.
• Clamp the tubing.
•
audible alarm resets, there is a leak below
the clamp – often in the dressing.
Reopen the clamp before addressing the
leak. Gently press around drape to check
for leaks. If leak is found, patch with extra
drape material.
•
audible alarm continue, there is a leak
above the clamp. Check tubing connection
at the canister. Check to ensure the canister
is fully seated and locked. Check for cracks
in the canister or lid separation.
If found, replace the canister.
• Open the clamp
The alarm will reset, the pressure light will
Leaks often occur over areas of moist skin,
creases or folds in skin, and wrinkles in the
drape. They can occur if the drape snags on
clothes or bed sheets.
There is an air leak in
either the dressing or the
tubing connections.
Problem What to do More Information
FLASHING “2”
“Canister Full”
Two-tone beep.
• Clamp the tubing.
•
OFF button.
• Press the canister release button above
the canister and slide the full canister out.
Cap and dispose of properly. Slide new
canister in, align the short ports and click
into place.
• Open the clamp and press the ON
button to resume therapy.
The canister full alarm begins when
the canister is 90% full, but the device
will continue to work until the canister
If the Cardinal Health™ PRO family of
entering the canister will cause a false
canister full alarm and the canister must
be changed.
The canister is full.
Plug in the device. Use only the power cord that came
with the Cardinal Health™ PRO family
of devices.
When the device is getting power, a
green light will illuminate on the front of
the device.
A yellow light below the greenlight will
show that the battery is charging. It will
The battery is low and
will run out in about
30 minutes.
FLASHING “3”
“Low Battery”
Three-tone beep.
This alarm cannot be Muted or manually
reset by cycling power.
FLASHING “4”
“Service Timer”
Four beeps every 10 seconds.
Unlock the device. Your Healthcare Professional has
locked your device to prevent accidental
therapy changes.
Ask your Healthcare Professional for help.
Pressure lock-out
is engaged.
Pressure Setting will
not change.
No action needed.
No action needed.
canister, ask your Healthcare Professional if
you can use the intermittent mode.
Intermittent mode maintains target
25 mmHg for two minutes.
may be removed from the wound and
stay in the tubing. The foam will be
compressed normally and the device will
be quiet.
This is NOT a problem.
The device is operating in
intermittent mode.
This is NOT a problem.
An amber light is showing on
the front of the device below
the pressure numbers.
not moving in the tube.
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Dispose as per facility/region/provincial
guidelines.
Device is at end of life
cycle.
Please contact your sales representative
for the electronic instructions for use.