ABThera™ Open Abdomen Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System
The latest innovation in the management of an open abdomen. NPWT designed specifically to help you achieve fascial closure.
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A temporary abdominal closure system that enables healthcare professionals to take control early when managing a challenging open abdomen, helping to achieve primary fascial closure.
System Benefits
- Actively removes fluid and infectious material from the abdomen and helps reduce edema
- Provides medial tension, which helps minimize fascial retraction and loss of domain1
- Helps isolate viscera and abdominal contents from external environment
- Provides separation between the abdominal wall and viscera, protecting abdominal contents
- Allows rapid access for re-entry and does not require sutures for placement.
| Dimensions | 11.0" H x 11.25" L x 6.0" D |
|---|---|
| Weight Therapy Unit Only | 5.7lbs/2.6kg |
| Canister Volume | 1000(cc/ml) |
| Environmental Conditions | |
| Storage Conditions (Temperature Range) | -20°F (-29°C) to 140°F (60°C) |
| Operating Conditions (Temperature Range) | 50°F (10°C) to 100°F (38°C) |
| Altitude Range (Optimum Performance) | 0 to 8,000 ft (0 to 2438m) |
| Electrical | |
| Power Supply Input | 100V~ - 240V ~ 50/60Hz |
| Power Supply Current | 2.5A max (100V>) 0.9A (100V~), 0.4A (240V~) |
| Current Leakage | <100 Microamps |
| Battery Run Life | 2 hours (approximately) |
| Battery Charge Time | 8 hours (approximately) |
| Dimensions | 665mm x 802mm |
|---|---|
| Encapsulated Foam Thickness | 10mm |
| Polyurethane Layer Thickness | 160microns |
| Shelf Life | 3 years at room temperature |
| Sterile, Latex Free | |
| Quantity | Part Number | |
|---|---|---|
| ABThera™ Negative Pressure Therapy Unit | 1 therapy unit | 370500 |
| ABThera™ Canister | 20 per case | 370620 |
| ABThera™ Tubing | 5 per case | 370642 |
| ABThera™ Open Abdomen Dressing (includes Visceral Protective Layer, Perforated Foam, Drape, and Tubing Set) | 5 per case | 370605 |
| ABThera™ SensaT.R.A.C.™ Open Abdomen Dressing (includes Visceral Protective Layer, Perforated Foam, Drape, and SensaT.R.A.C.™ Tubing) | 5 per case | M8275026 |
1 Miller PR, Meredith JW, Johnson JC, Chang MC. Prospective evaluation of vacuum-assisted fascial closure after open abdomen: planned ventral hernia rate is substantially reduced. Annals of Surgery.
2004 May; 239(5): 608-614. Study conducted using V.A.C.® Therapy System with V.A.C.® GranuFoam™ dressings.