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Q: Is the ACTIV.A.C.
TM
Canister compatible with all V.A.C.® Therapy
Units?
A: No, the 300 mL canister is to be used only with the ACTIV.A.C.
TM
Therapy
Unit and INFOV.A.C.
TM
Therapy Unit.
Q: What languages are available in the ACTIV.A.C.
TM
Therapy Unit?
A: The therapy unit is pre-programmed with the following languages:
English, German, Dutch, French, Italian, Spanish, Danish, Swedish,
Brazilian Portuguese, Turkish, Greek, Finnish and Norwegian.
Q: When should I order more dressings and canisters?
A: Order more supplies when you have only one case of dressings OR five
canisters left. Call KCI to place your order at least three to five business
days before the supplies are needed.
Q: Can I travel with the ACTIV.A.C.
TM
Therapy System?
A: Talk to your doctor or nurse before traveling to determine if it is safe for
you to travel. Do not travel unless you have:
• Medical approval
• Complete understanding of all of the risks related to your medical
condition
• Complete understanding of all of the risks related to V.A.C.® Therapy.
Risk of bleeding during travel can have serious and potentially fatal
consequences.
Once you have medical approval, you should have the following items
with you during travel:
• Your prescription for V.A.C.® Therapy, which includes therapy settings
and dressing supplies.
• Enough supplies (such as foam dressings, drape, tubing and canisters)
for dressing and canister changes at the recommended time intervals
or as needed.
• Dressing changes should be performed no less than three times
a week.
• Canisters should be changed when full or at least once a week.
• An alternate dressing recommended by your doctor or nurse. This
dressing would be used in the event V.A.C.® Therapy needs to be
discontinued.
• A fully charged therapy unit and power cord.
• The ACTIV.A.C.
TM
Therapy Unit User Manual and QRG.
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.
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