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Keith Bryan
February 20, 2025
can I charge the battery when in use overnight?
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Mr. Anderson
February 20, 2025
The manual does not explicitly state whether the ACTIV.A.C. battery can be charged overnight while in use. However, since it takes about six hours to fully charge, and the unit has an external power supply, it is likely that the battery can be charged while the device is in operation.
Negative pressure wound therapy system (396 pages)
Summary of Contents for Acelity ACTIV.A.C.
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ACTIV.A.C.™ THERAPY SYSTEM User Manual For Patients and Clinicians Rx Only...
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DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF REMEDY KCI HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ON THE KCI PRODUCT(S) DESCRIBED IN THIS PUBLICATION. ANY WRITTEN WARRANTY OFFERED BY KCI SHALL BE EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS PUBLICATION OR INCLUDED WITH THE PRODUCT.
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ACTIV.A.C.™ THERAPY SYSTEM For Patient Use...
Patient Table of Contents Important Safety Information Accompanies this Device ..................3 Warnings: Important Information for Users ....................... 4 Introduction ..................................5 ACTIV.A.C. Therapy Unit ............................6 Patient Mode Home Screen ............................ 6 Common Screen Control Buttons ......................... 7 Static Electricity ................................7 Charge the Battery ..............................
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Disposal ..................................34 Cleaning the Touch Screen........................... 34 Cleaning the Therapy Unit............................ 34 Frequently Asked Questions ............................35...
Important Safety Information Accompanies this Device This manual includes important warnings for your safety. Before using the ACTIV.A.C. Therapy System: • Review this manual with your doctor or nurse. • Review the quick reference guide. This guide is kept in the pocket on the therapy unit carrying case.
Warnings: Important Information for Users The ACTIV.A.C. Therapy System is a medical device, not a toy. Keep away from children, pets and pests as they can damage the dressing and therapy unit and affect performance. Keep the therapy unit free of dust and lint as they can also damage the dressing and therapy unit and affect performance.
Introduction The ACTIV.A.C. Therapy System is a prescription medical device. Please read and follow all the instructions in this user manual so the product can perform properly while in use. This manual will show you: • How to charge the battery in the therapy unit. •...
ACTIV.A.C. Therapy Unit Touch Screen ACTIV.A.C. Canister For KCI use only USB Data Port (For doctor or nurse use only) Power Connection (Round Shown) Power Button IR Port Battery Charging (May be on some units, Light For KCI Use Only) The ports on the therapy unit may have a cover.
Common Screen Control Buttons Most screens have one or more common control buttons. These are: Help - Access Help screens Screen Guard - Turn on Screen Guard to help prevent accidential changes to the unit settings. Use this feature when cleaning the touch screen. Exit Exit - Leave the current screen.
Charge the Battery LED Indicator Charging Cord Power Supply Charging Cord Power Cord Power Cord Connector 1. Plug the power cord into the power supply. 2. Plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet. 3. Plug the charging cord connector into therapy unit. Your unit may have a round connector or a square flat connector.
Flat Connector 4. Keep the unit plugged in whenever possible. The plug icon appears on the touch screen when the unit is plugged in. The battery charging light will glow amber while unit is charging. The light will change to green when the unit is fully charged.
Canister Silicone Canister Latch Release Canister Bumpers Seals Canister Tubing Canister Tubing Canister Latch Connector Guide Canister Tubing Clamp The canister latch guide on the therapy unit may have sharp edges. Do not handle the therapy unit by the canister latch guide. Always apply the canister straight on and straight off the therapy unit.
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1. Do not turn the therapy unit off. 2. Press On / Off to stop therapy. On/Off During a Canister Full Alarm, therapy will already be off. 3. Slide both tubing clamps toward the tubing connector. 4. Tightly close both tubing clamps to avoid spilling tubing contents (Fig.
Carrying Case Storage Pocket for the ACTIV.A.C. Quick Reference ® Guide and the V.A.C. Therapy System Safety Information Sheet Access Flap with Hook and Loop Fastener Tubing Storage Straps Insert the therapy unit into the carrying case so that the touch screen and power button are visible through the cut out windows.
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Use the adjustable strap to wear the carrying case across your chest. Do not wrap the carrying case strap, power cord or dressing tubing around neck.
Power Supply Retainer Instructions Some of the ACTIV.A.C. Therapy Units may include a retainer strap for the power cord. This strap helps keep the power cord in place. This strap is used only with power cords that have the square flat connector.
Therapy Unit Disconnect You can disconnect the therapy unit from the dressing tubing for short amounts of time. 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.
Operating Instructions Before starting therapy, ensure that the dressing is in place, the canister is connected, and all clamps are open. Power Therapy Unit On or Off The Power button is located below the touch screen (see Patient Mode Home Screen section).
SEAL CHECK™ Leak Detector If the therapy unit detects a significant leak, the Leak Alarm will activate. See Alerts And Alarms - Leak Alarm section. Seal Flashing Green Oval Check Leak Alarm Press the SEAL CHECK™ button on the Leak Press ‘Seal Check ’...
Find and Fix the Leak Most leaks occur: • Where the drape meets the skin. • Where the SENSAT.R.A.C. Pad is attached to the drape. • At tubing connectors. • When the canister is not securely connected to the therapy unit. To fix the leak: 1.
Alerts and Alarms When the therapy unit detects certain conditions, it will activate an alert or an alarm. Low Priority Alarm / Alert • Requires patient or caregiver attention. • Indicated by a single audible tone. Medium Priority Alarm • Requires immediate attention to ensure your prescribed therapy is being delivered.
Battery Low Alert Low Priority Alert - This alert screen appears about two hours before the battery power runs out. It is indicated by a single audible tone. Therapy will continue during this alert. This alert is fixed by recharging the battery. Exit Battery Low Alert 1.
Battery Critical Alarm Medium Priority Alarm - This alarm screen appears about 30 minutes before the battery power runs out. It is indicated by a repeating audible tone. Press Audio Pause to silence the audible tone. Audio Pause The audible tone will come back on in two Battery Critical minutes if the alarm condition has not been fixed.
Canister Full Therapy Interrupted Alarm Medium Priority Alarm - This alarm screen appears when the canister is full and should be replaced. It is indicated by a repeating audible tone. Press Audio Pause to silence the audible tone. Cancel Audio Pause Canister Full The audible tone will come back on in two Therapy Interrupted...
Canister Not Engaged Alarm Medium Priority Alarm - This alarm screen appears when the canister is not properly installed. It is indicated by a repeating audible tone. Press Audio Pause to silence the audible tone. Audio Pause The audible tone will come back on in two Canister Not Engaged minutes if the alarm condition has not been fixed.
Leak Alarm Medium Priority Alarm - This alarm screen appears when the therapy unit detects a significant leak. It is indicated by a repeating audible tone. Press Audio Pause to silence the audible tone. Seal Audio Pause Check The audible tone will come back on in two Leak Alarm minutes if the alarm condition has not been fixed.
5. Make sure therapy is on. The On / Off button will be green. 6. Press On / Off to restart therapy if On/Off needed. 7. If the leak alarm persists or you cannot find the leak, call KCI or your doctor or nurse. Use the SEAL CHECK™...
Blockage Alert Low Priority Alert - This alert screen appears when the tubing may be blocked. It is indicated by a single audible tone. Therapy will continue during this alert. Exit Blockage Alert This alert is fixed by checking the tubing. 1.
Blockage Alarm Therapy Interrupted Medium Priority Alarm - This alarm screen appears when the tubing is blocked. This alarm will be accompanied by a repeating audible tone. Press Audio Pause to silence the audible tone. Blockage Alarm Audio Pause The audible tone will come back on in two Therapy Interrupted minutes if the alarm condition has not been fixed.
Low Pressure Alert Low Priority Alert - This alert screen appears when the set therapy pressure is not being reached. It is indicated by a single audible tone. Therapy will continue during this alert. Exit Low Pressure However, therapy may not be at the proper Alert pressure.
Low Pressure Alarm Therapy Interrupted Medium Priority Alarm - This alarm screen appears when the set therapy pressure is not being reached. This alarm will be accompanied by a repeating audible tone. Press Audio Pause to silence the audible tone. Audio Pause Low Pressure Alarm The audible tone will come back on in two...
Therapy Inactive Alarm Medium Priority Alarm - This alarm screen appears when therapy has been off for 15 minutes (with the unit powered on). This alarm will be accompanied by a repeating audible tone. Press Audio Pause to silence the audible tone. Audio Pause The audible tone will come back on in two Therapy Inactive...
System Error Alarm Medium Priority Alarm - This alarm screen appears when there is a technical fault within the therapy unit. A number will appear in the yellow alarm box that represents the error number of the technical fault. This alarm will be accompanied by a repeating audible tone. Press Audio Pause to silence the audible tone.
Help Menu Change Languages 1. Press Help to access the Help Menu Help Menu Exit 2. Press the Globe to access the Language Operating Clinician screen. Instructions Mode Contact About Information 3. Use the buttons to select Language Exit language. Exit 4.
Onscreen Operating Instructions 1. Press Help to access the Help Menu Help Menu Exit 2. Press Operating Instructions to access Operating Operating Clinician Operating Instructions selection Instructions Instructions Mode screen and browse the various available Help screens. Contact About Information 3.
Care and Cleaning The following are the KCI recommended cleaning procedures for the ACTIV.A.C. Therapy Unit. Disposal The dressing and all other disposable items (tubing, connectors, clamps and used canisters) should be removed by your doctor or nurse. Do not discard these items with household trash.
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Frequently Asked Questions Q: How much does the therapy unit weigh? A: The therapy unit weighs about 2.4 lbs (about 1.08 kg) with an empty canister installed. Q: How long does it take to charge the battery? A: It takes about six hours to fully charge the battery. Q: How long will a fully charged battery last? A: The battery charge will last up to 14 hours.
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Q: Is the ACTIV.A.C. 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. Therapy Unit and INFOV.A.C. Therapy Unit. Q: What languages are available in the ACTIV.A.C. 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.
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Q: Can the ACTIV.A.C. Therapy System be used during diagnostic procedures? ® A: Use the chart below to determine whether V.A.C. Therapy can continue during specific procedures. Diagnostic Therapy Unit Therapy Unit Dressing Dressing Procedures Compatible NOT Compatible Compatible NOT Compatible X-Ray Cat Scan (CT) Dye Tests...
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ACTIV.A.C.™ THERAPY SYSTEM For Clinician Use Only Patients: Refer to Previous Section of This Manual...
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Clinician Table of Contents Important Safety Information Accompanies This Device .................. 44 Warnings: Important Information For Users ......................45 Introduction ..................................46 Clinician Mode Home Screen ..........................47 Common Screen Control Buttons ........................48 Battery Level ................................48 Audio Pause ................................48 Operating Instructions ..............................
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Change Screen Brightness ........................... 65 Change AC Light ..............................65 Care and Cleaning ................................66 Standard Precautions ............................. 66 Waste Disposal ................................66 Cleaning the ACTIV.A.C. Therapy Unit ......................66 Cleaning the Touch Screen........................... 67 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) ........................68 Explanation of Symbols Used ............................
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Low Pressure Alarm Therapy Interrupted ....................... 29 Therapy Inactive Alarm............................30 System Error Alarm ..............................31 Service Timer Expired Alert ..........................31 Help Menu ..................................32 Change Languages ..............................32 Onscreen Operating Instructions ........................33 Clinician Mode ................................33 Care and Cleaning ................................34 Disposal ..................................
Therapy. If there are questions, or if this information sheet is missing, immediately contact your local KCI representative. Additional product information can be found at www.acelity.com (USA) or www. kci-medical.com (outside the USA). As with all prescription medical devices, failure to follow product...
Warnings: Important Information For Users In order for KCI products to perform properly, KCI recommends the following conditions. Failure to comply with these conditions will void any applicable warranties. • Use this product only in accordance with this manual and applicable product labeling.
Introduction This Clinician information provides operating instructions for the ACTIV.A.C. Therapy Unit to the healthcare professional. Many features described are not available in Patient Mode. Patient Mode allows the patient to start and stop therapy, find leaks using the SEAL CHECK™ feature, and attend to alerts and alarms, but does not allow changes to therapy settings.
Clinician Mode Home Screen Screen Mode Clinician Mode Audio Pause with Current Date Jul 19 2009 Countdown Timer Current Time 18:06 58:23 Therapy On / Off On/Off Utilities Therapy Therapy Status Continuous Therapy Off Help Screen Guard 0mmHg Spinning Icon = negative pressure is active Battery Level Green = function is on...
Common Screen Control Buttons Most screens have one or more common control buttons. These are: Help - Access Help screens Screen Guard - Turn on Screen Guard to help prevent accidential changes to the unit settings. Use this feature when cleaning the touch screen. To turn off Screen Guard, press and then 2.
Operating Instructions Before starting therapy, ensure that the dressing is in place, the canister is connected, and all clamps are open. Power Therapy Unit On or Off The Power button is located below the touch screen (see Patient Mode Home Screen section).
Access Manual Therapy Settings 1. From the Clinician Mode Home screen, press Therapy, Therapy Exit then Next to access this screen. Settings Settings 2. Select desired option from the Therapy screen: Guide • Settings - Manually set therapy. Seal Check History •...
Pressure Settings Home 1. From the Clinician Mode screen, press Therapy, Pressure Exit then Next, then Settings, then Pressure to access this screen. 2. Use the buttons to change the 125 mmHg desired pressure. Pressure can be set from 25 to 200 mmHg in increments of 25 mmHg.
Continuous and Intermittent Modes Home 1. From the Clinician Mode screen, press Therapy, Settings Exit then Next, then Settings, then Continuous to toggle between Continuous and Intermittent therapy. Intensity Pressure Green = Continuous mode is active. Continuous Continuous Intermittent Gray = Intermittent mode is active. Continuous Continuous or Intermittent will appear here as modes are switched.
Settings Guide The Settings Guide helps select pre-set therapy ranges according to wound type and treating physician’s orders. Selected ranges are a guide based on common settings for different wound types. Individual patient conditions may vary. Consult physician to verify settings for each patient. Should physician orders fall outside the pre-set therapy ranges, select Other...
8. If Intermittent therapy was chosen on the previous Intermittent Cancel Intermittent screen, the screen will appear. On Time Off Time Minutes Minutes 9. Use to change the desired on and off time. Both times can be set from one minute to ten minutes in one Next minute increments.
Starting Therapy ® WARNING: Ensure that a new V.A.C. Dressing has been applied and therapy settings have been selected per physician’s orders before starting therapy. Canister should be properly engaged for therapy to start. Press On / Off to start therapy. On/Off Clinician Mode Jul 19 2009...
SEAL CHECK™ Leak Detector The SEAL CHECK™ feature is used to help find negative pressure leaks and may be accessed in the following ways: Home • When therapy is started from the Clinician Mode screen. • When SEAL CHECK™ is pressed from the Therapy screen.
Finding the Leak Using the SEAL CHECK™ Leak Detector 1. Ensure the connector between dressing tubing and canister tubing is properly locked. 2. Ensure the canister is securely installed on the therapy unit. If the canister is properly installed, it cannot be removed by gently pulling it directly away from the unit.
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Canister 1. Press Canister to access the Canister Replaced Cancel Canister Replaced screen. Press OK to log that the 2. Press to log that the canister has canister has been changed been replaced and return to the Item to (Will use the current time and date) screen.
View or Export Therapy History Therapy History is a chronological log of dates and times for therapy starts and stops, therapy settings, unit inactivity that exceeds 15 minutes, alarm occurrences, and manually logged canister / dressing changes. Data can be reviewed on screen or transferred from the ACTIV.A.C.
Export Therapy History Report This data is protected by copyright law and is likely confidential. It is intended only for use by or for KCI personnel or clinicians using KCI products, and is not directly associated with a particular patient. Since this data can be altered if transferred to a different media, the data may only be considered original when downloaded directly from a KCI product.
Help Menu Change Languages 1. Press Help to access the Help Menu Help Menu Exit 2. Press the Globe to access the Language Operating Patient screen. Instructions Mode Contact About Information 3. Use to select the desired Language Exit language. Exit 4.
Onscreen Operating Instructions 1. Press Help to access the Help Menu Help Menu Exit 2. Press Operating Instructions to access Operating Operating Patient Operating Instructions selection Instructions Instructions Mode screen and browse the various available Help screens. Contact About Information 3.
Change to Patient or Clinician Mode Press Help to access the Help Menu Patient Press Patient Mode to change to Patient Mode Help Menu Exit Mode Operating Patient Instructions Mode Contact About Information Clinician Press Clinician Mode to change to Clinician Mode Help Menu...
Utilities From the Clinician Mode Home screen, press Utilities to access this screen. Press Time/Date to set the current time and Time/Date Utilities Exit calendar date. Brightness Time/Date Press Region Settings to set the displayed Region Pressure Unit and Date Formats. Settings Region AC Light...
Change Pressure Units and Date Format The ACTIV.A.C. Therapy Unit is designed to show two units of measure with mmHg (millimeters of mercury) as the default. If you prefer kPa (kilopascals), follow the directions in this section to change the Pressure Unit.
Care and Cleaning Standard Precautions The following are the KCI recommended daily and weekly cleaning and infection control procedures for the ACTIV.A.C. Therapy Unit. Always follow Standard Precautions. Standard Precautions are designed to reduce the risk of transmission of microorganisms from both known and unknown sources of infection. These precautions can be applied to all patients, regardless of their diagnosis or presumed infection status, and should be used when contact is anticipated with blood and all body fluids.
Cleaning the Touch Screen 1. Select Screen Guard on the Home screen (see Clinician Mode Home Screen section) to activate Screen Guard. Lock button icon will close. The next screen displayed will be the screen guard screen. 2. Use a soft, non-abrasive cloth to gently clean the touch screen. Do not use any liquid to clean the touch screen.
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) The following are guidance and manufacturer’s declarations regarding EMC for the ACTIV.A.C.™ Therapy Unit. • The ACTIV.A.C.™ Therapy Unit needs special precautions regarding EMC and needs to be installed and put into service according to the EMC information provided in the following pages.
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Table 201 Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration – Electromagnetic Emissions The ACTIV.A.C.™ Therapy Unit is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the end user of the ACTIV.A.C.™ Therapy Unit should assure that it is used in such an environment. Emissions test Compliance Electromagnetic environment - guidance...
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Table 204 Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration – Electromagnetic Immunity The ACTIV.A.C.™ Therapy Unit is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the end user of the unit should assure it is used in such an environment. Immunity Test IEC 60601 Compliance Level...
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Table 206 Recommended separation distances between portable and mobile RF communications equipment and the ACTIV.A.C.™ Therapy Unit The ACTIV.A.C.™ Therapy Unit is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled. The customer or the user of the ACTIV.A.C.™ Therapy Unit can help prevent electromagnetic interference by maintaining a minimum distance between the portable and mobile RF communications equipment (transmitters) and the unit as recommended below, according to the maximum output power of the communications equipment.
Explanation of Symbols Used Warning or Caution of possible hazard to system, patient or staff Important Operational Information Refer to User Manual Caution: Consult Accompanying Documents Keep Dry Tripping Hazard No Bathing or Showering Power On / Off Manufacturer Temperature Limitations...
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Explanation of Symbols Used Ingress Protection Ingress Protection Class II Type BF, Applied Part Type B, Applied Part This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste. CAUTION: Federal (US) law restricts this device to sale / rental by or on the order of a physician Humidity Limitations MR Unsafe...
Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice. Dimensions: .......................... 7.6 in W x 6 in H x 2.5 in D (19.3 x 15.2 x 6.4 cm) Weight (with empty canister attached): ..................~2.4 lbs (~1.08 kg) Pressure Options: ..........................25 to 200 mmHg (3.3 to 26.6 kPa) Therapy Delivery Modes: ....................
For questions regarding this product, supplies, maintenance, or additional information about KCI products and services, please contact KCI or a KCI authorized representative, or: In the US call 1-800-275-4524 or visit www.acelity.com. KCI USA, Inc. 12930 IH10 West San Antonio, TX 78249 Outside the US...
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Manufactured for: KCI USA, Inc. 12930 IH10 West San Antonio, Texas 78249 USA www.acelity.com All trademarks designated herein are property of KCI Licensing, Inc., its affiliates, and / or licensors. Copyright 2018 KCI Licensing, Inc. All rights reserved. 418443Rev A 2/2018...
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can I charge the battery when in use overnight?
The manual does not explicitly state whether the ACTIV.A.C. battery can be charged overnight while in use. However, since it takes about six hours to fully charge, and the unit has an external power supply, it is likely that the battery can be charged while the device is in operation.
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