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ActiV.A.C. Therapy Unit

Easier Negative Pressure Wound Therapy by Design

The ActiV.A.C.^®Therapy System has been designed to help patients resume their activities of daily living while still receiving the proven wound healing benefits of V.A.C.^® Therapy. This includes many new enhancements that make using V.A.C. Therapy easier for both patients and healthcare professionals.

Features/Benefits

Lightweight, Portable Therapy Unit

This ergonomically designed therapy unit is:

Lighter. Weighs only 2.4 pounds – 34% lighter than the V.A.C. Freedom^®System
Smaller. Compact size is 36% smaller than the V.A.C. Freedom System with a low profile design that can be worn close to the body
Discreet. A new carrying case hides the tubing, and a redesigned system delivers a quieter operation
Informative. Alarm notifications are now easier to recognize and correct
Efficient. Easy, quick release 300 mL canister
Convenient. Includes USB and Infrared ports for convenient data download
Simple. Easy-to-use, single-touch therapy on/off operation

Simplified Touch Screen

Control functions have been enhanced and simplified:

Easier Navigation. Features a full-color interface with intuitive touch screen controls
Simplified Patient Mode. Control functions designed specifically for patients are easy to use and understand
Reduced Training. Shares common control functions with the new InfoV.A.C.^® Therapy System for easier training

Seal Check

Designed to help clinicians and patients identify and troubleshoot negative pressure leaks, Seal Check™ provides:

Instant Feedback. Audible and visual cues are delivered in real-time, allowing easier location of dressing leaks
May Reduce Unscheduled Visits. Patients can troubleshoot dressing leaks themselves. Easier for clinicians to help troubleshoot problems over the phone
Enhanced Therapy Confidence. A proper seal helps ensure accurate delivery of prescribed therapy for wound healing

Therapy History Reports

With the built-in ability to store and track therapy data, healthcare professionals can:

Document Patient Compliance with V.A.C. Therapy. Monitors therapy usage, settings, durations, dressing and canister changes to help ensure patients are receiving the prescribed course of therapy
Stay Informed. Information can be downloaded to a USB flash drive or transmitted via Infrared to a PDA for further analysis

Settings Guide

Recommended therapy settings and pressure ranges have been pre-programmed into the unit based on a wide variety of wound types. This allows for:

Easier Set Up. With pre-programmed settings by wound type, clinicians can initiate therapy quickly and efficiently
Simplified Usage. Intuitive control functions make it easy to use, especially for clinicians who are not as familiar with V.A.C. Therapy

Enhanced Alarms

Alarm functions have been separated by condition with both audible and visual cues, making them easier to recognize and recall. This can provide:

Easier Troubleshooting. Alarm conditions can be easily identified and corrected by the patient or caregiver
Less Interruption. Easier and faster alarm condition corrections mean fewer interruptions to V.A.C. Therapy

Product Specifications

Dimensions

7.6” W x 6” H x 2.5” D (19.3 x 15.2 x 6.4 cm)
2.4 lbs (1.08 kg) with an empty canister
Battery Type: Lithium ion rechargeable battery
Battery Life: 14 hour average
Recharging Time: 6 hours to reach full charge from a completely discharged state
Canister Size: 300 mL

Therapy Delivery

Modes: Continuous or Intermittent
Intensity Settings: Low, Medium, High
Pressure Settings: -25 mmHg through -200 mmHg (-3.3 kPa to -26.6 kPa)

Electrical Data

External Power Supply Input: 100-240 VAC .72 A @ 115 VAC 47-63 Hz
External Power Supply Output: 12 V, 3.3 A
Patient & Enclosure Leakage Current: <100 Microamps

IEC Classification

Type B, Applied Part Class II IPX0
Equipment not suitable for use in presence of flammable anesthetic mixture with air, oxygen or nitrous oxide.

Storage Conditions

Temperature Range: -4° F (-20° C) to 140° F (60° C)
Relative Humidity Range: 0-95% non-condensing

Operating Conditions

Temperature Range: 41° F (5° C) to 104° F (40° C)
Relative Humidity Range: 0-95% non-condensing
Altitude Range: 0 to 14,000 feet (0 to 4267 m)
Optimum Performance: 0 to 8,000 feet (0 to 2438 m)

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Canisters & Accessories

The ActiV.A.C. Therapy System is designed for use with the following canisters and accessories.

V.A.C. Therapy Canisters

Charcoal filters help reduce odor
Hydrophobic construction prevents leaks
Available gel packs help solidify wound exudate

300 ml ActiV.A.C. Canister with Gel
1 canister with tubing, clamp and connector
300 ml capacity
Case of 5 M8275058/5
Case of 10 M8275058/10

V.A.C. Therapy Accessories

V.A.C. Drape
1 adhesive drape (30.5 x 26 cm)
Case of 10 M6275009/10

V.A.C. Extra-Large Drape
1 adhesive drape (66 x 84 cm)
Case of 5 M6275097/5

SensaT.R.A.C. Pad™
1 SensaT.R.A.C. Pad™ with tubing, clamp and connector
Case of 10 M8275057/10

Y-Connector
1 Y-connector to connect two or more dressings
Case of 5 M6275066/5
Case of 10 M6275066/10

Tubing Cap
Cap to secure end of canister tubing when not in use
Single unit M6275069/1
Case of 5 M6275069/5
Case of 10 M6275069/10

Product Usage

Also available for download is the following:

PDF ActiV.A.C. Therapy System Brochure
PDF ActiV.A.C. Troubleshooting Card
PDF ActiV.A.C. Specification Sheet