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Acelity ACTIV.A.C. User Manual

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

Table of Contents

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Acelity ACTIV.A.C. Specifications

General IconGeneral
ManufacturerAcelity
CategoryMedical Equipment
TypeNegative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) System
Therapy TypeNegative Pressure Wound Therapy
ModesContinuous, Intermittent
Product NameACTIV.A.C.
Canister Capacity300 mL
Power SourceAC Power, Rechargeable Battery
AlarmsBlockage, Low Battery, Canister Full
Noise LevelLess than 45 dB (typically quiet operation)

Summary

Disclaimer of Warranty and Limitation of Remedy

Important Safety Information

Warnings: Important Information for Users

Introduction to Therapy System

Manual Coverage Topics

Lists the key topics and procedures covered in the user manual.

ACTIV.A.C.™ Therapy Unit Overview

Unit Components and Labels

Identifies and labels the physical parts and ports of the therapy unit.

Patient Mode Home Screen

Describes the main screen interface for patient operation of the unit.

Common Screen Control Buttons

Battery Charging Instructions

Static Electricity Considerations

Battery Charging Procedure

Battery Level Indicator

Canister Information

Canister Changes Procedure

Carrying Case Usage and Storage

Power Supply Retainer Instructions

Therapy Unit Disconnect Procedure

Operating Instructions

Powering the Unit On or Off

Instructions for turning the therapy unit's power on and off.

Starting and Stopping Therapy

Procedures for initiating and terminating the V.A.C.® Therapy.

SEAL CHECK™ Leak Detector Function

Finding and Fixing Leaks

Alerts and Alarms Overview

Battery Low Alert Details

Battery Critical Alarm Details

Canister Full Therapy Interrupted Alarm

Canister Not Engaged Alarm

Leak Alarm Notification

Leak Alarm Therapy Interrupted

Blockage Alert Notification

Blockage Alarm Therapy Interrupted

Low Pressure Alert Notification

Low Pressure Alarm Therapy Interrupted

Therapy Inactive Alarm Details

System Error Alarm Notification

Service Timer Expired Alert

Help Menu Navigation

Changing Display Language

Instructions on how to select a different language for the unit's interface.

Onscreen Operating Instructions

Accessing Operating Guides

How to find and view operating and cleaning guidelines on the unit.

Clinician Mode Information

Information regarding access and limitations of the clinician mode.

Care and Cleaning Procedures

Disposal of Materials

Guidelines for the proper disposal of disposable therapy components.

Cleaning Therapy Unit Components

Procedures for cleaning the therapy unit's exterior and touch screen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Additional Safety Information

Clinician Safety Information

Clinician Warnings and Precautions

Clinician Introduction to Therapy System

Clinician Mode Home Screen

Screen Elements and Status Indicators

Identifies elements and status indicators on the clinician mode home screen.

Common Controls and Audio Pause (Clinician)

Battery Level Display (Clinician)

Clinician Operating Instructions

Powering Unit On/Off (Clinician)

Instructions for powering the therapy unit on and off in clinician mode.

Starting and Stopping Therapy (Clinician)

Procedures for initiating and stopping therapy from clinician mode.

Accessing Manual Therapy Settings

Therapy Settings Menu Options

Pressure Settings Configuration

Intensity Control Settings

Continuous and Intermittent Therapy Modes

Intermittent Therapy Settings

Settings Confirmation Screen

Settings Guide for Wound Types

Settings Guide Confirmation

Starting Therapy Procedure

SEAL CHECK™ Leak Detector for Clinicians

Finding Leaks with SEAL CHECK™

Using the Log Tool

Logging Therapy Events

Therapy History Management

Viewing Therapy History

How to access and review the therapy history log on-screen.

Exporting Therapy History Reports

Steps for transferring therapy history data via USB.

USB Export Issues and Solutions

Help Menu Navigation

Changing Display Language

Instructions on how to select a different language for the unit's interface.

Onscreen Operating Instructions (Clinician)

Changing Between Patient and Clinician Modes

Utilities Menu Functions

Setting Current Time and Date

How to adjust the unit's internal clock and calendar.

Configuring Units and Screen Settings

Adjusting AC Light

Care and Cleaning Procedures

Standard Precautions

General infection control precautions recommended for device handling.

Waste Disposal Guidelines

Procedures for the proper disposal of disposable therapy components.

Cleaning the Touch Screen

Cleaning the Therapy Unit

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Guidance

Explanation of Symbols Used

Product Specifications

Customer Contact Information

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