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The V.A.C.® Instill® System
Many traumatic and chronic wounds in acute care can benefit from the automated delivery of topical wound solutions to wound sites via Instill Therapy™ combined with V.A.C.®  Therapy. 
 
 

V.A.C.® Instill System Safety Information

Features / Benefits
  • Automated solution delivery can help minimize time-consuming caregiver intervention.
  • Intuitive touch screens for simple therapy adjustments
  • Unit's solution tubing clamp closes and opens automatically at user-defined intervals.
  • Unit’s detachable Irrigation Container Pole accommodates facility’s solution bag.
  • T.R.A.C.® technology monitors and maintains target pressure at the wound site helping to deliver consistent therapy.
  • V.A.C.® Instill® Pad and T.R.A.C. Pad® simplify dressing changes.
  • Air flow meter provides on-screen visual feedback about dressing integrity.
  • On-Screen User Guide for easy access to clinical operation information
  • Optional Large 1,000 ml canister minimizes canister changes.
  • Four-hour battery life for easy patient transport

 View V.A.C.® Instill® System Brochure.

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Product Specifications
Therapy Adjustment Options
Negative Pressure: 50-200 mmHg
Mode of Operation: Instillation, Continuous and Intermittent †
Intensity: 10-50 mmHg/second


Physical Data
Dimensions w/o stowed Instillation Pole: 15.6”(40cm) W x 11”(28cm) H x 7.1”(18cm) D
Dimensions with stowed Instillation Pole: 16.6”(42cm) W x 11”(28cm) H x 7.1”(18cm) D
Weight with Instillation Pole: 14.9 lbs. (6.8 kg)
Weight without Instillation Pole: 14.5 lbs. (6.6 kg)
Canister Volume: 500 ml
Battery Life: Approximately 4 hours


Electrical Data
Voltage:100-240 V~
Frequency: 50-60 Hz
Maximum Power Consumption: Approximately 70 Watts


Classification
Type B Applied Part.
Class II Equipment (double insulated) with internal electrical power source.
Classified by Underwriter Laboratory to UL 2601-1 and IEC 60601-1 (no leakage current test required). 

Disposables are latex-free.

Specifications are subject to change at any time without notice.

In the interest of safety and efficacy, the V.A.C.® Instill® System is only for use with V.A.C.® Disposables, and V.A.C.® Disposables are only for use with V.A.C.® Therapy units.

V.A.C.® Instill® Pads are not packaged with T.R.A.C.® Dressings, only separately.

† Intermittent operation is only available when using standard V.A.C.® Therapy.  Default therapy mode is continuous during Instill Therapy™.

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IMPORTANT: As with any prescription medical device, failure to consult a physician and carefully read and follow all therapy unit and dressing instructions and safety information prior to each use may lead to improper product performance and the potential for serious or fatal injury.  Do not adjust therapy unit settings or perform therapy applications without direction from and/or supervision by your clinical caregiver.

 
Indications
The V.A.C.® Instill® System is indicated for patients  who could benefit from V.A.C.® Instill® Therapy coupled with controlled delivery and drainage of topical wound treatment solutions and suspensions over the wound bed.  This includes patients who would benefit from removal of infectious material or fluids from wounds under the influence of continuous negative pressure.

 Important Safety Information (including indications, contraindications, warnings and precautions) for V.A.C.® Therapy

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