Precautions - Acelity Prevena Incision Management System Application Instructions

Standard Operation: Do not use accessories or materials not provided with the Prevena™
Incision Management System. For a list of acceptable therapy units with which Prevena™
Dressings may be used, see the Using the Prevena™ Dressing with KCI V.A.C.® Therapy Units
section on page 18.

Precautions

Standard Precautions: To reduce the risk of transmission of bloodborne pathogens, apply
standard precautions for infection control with all patients, per institutional protocol, regardless
of their diagnosis or presumed infection status.
Circumferential Dressing Application: Avoid applying the Prevena™ Dressing circumferentially.
In cases where the clinician determines that the benefits of applying the Prevena™ Dressing
circumferentially outweigh the risk of circulatory compromise, extreme care should be taken not
to stretch or pull the dressing when securing it. Attach the dressing loosely and stabilize edges
with an elastic wrap if necessary. It is crucial to systematically and recurrently palpate distal
pulses and assess distal circulatory status. If circulatory compromise is suspected, discontinue
therapy and remove dressing.
Electrodes or Conductive Gel: Do not allow the Prevena™ Dressing to come in contact with EKG
or other electrodes or conductive gels during electronic monitoring or when taking electronic
measurements.
Dressing Components: The Prevena™ System contains ionic silver (0.019%). Application of
products containing silver may cause temporary tissue discoloration.
Always use Prevena™ Dressings and canisters from sterile packages that have not been
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opened or damaged.
All components of the Prevena™ Therapy are for single use only. Do not re-use any
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component of this system.
To avoid trauma to the skin, do not pull or stretch the adhesive border of the dressing
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during application.
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