Frequently Asked Questions - Acelity KCI V.A.C. SIMPLICITY User Manual

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How much does the therapy unit weigh?
A: The therapy unit weighs about 2.3 lbs (about 1.04 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 eight hours.
Q: The therapy unit is sometimes noisy. Why is this and what can I do about
it?
A: Though the therapy unit may be very quiet at times, it may also make noises to
enable the accurate delivery of negative pressure to the wound. Noise may seem
louder at night when surrounding noise level is greatly decreased. When a leak is
present, unit noise may increase and the unit will begin to alarm. Once the leak is
fixed, the unit will no longer alarm and become quieter. The unit may also make a
burping sound occasionally.
Placing the therapy unit below the level of the wound may allow the system to work
more efficiently and more quietly. It is normal to hear on-again, off-again noise from
the therapy unit.
Q: What happens if the therapy unit alarms?
A: The therapy unit is built with your safety in mind. The therapy unit has alarms that
you can see and hear which will alert you to a potential problem. Most of the time,
the alarm can be easily fixed (see page 21-27). Review this information with your
doctor or nurse, so you are comfortable with this alarm system.
Q: How do I know if the therapy unit is working properly?
A: The LED next to the
to tell negative pressure is active is the foam dressing will be collapsed. You may see
wound fluid moving in the tubing.
Q: What if I do not hear an audible click when installing a canister onto the
therapy unit?
A: An audible click should be heard when installing the canister. If you do not hear an
audible click, gently pull the canister away from the therapy unit. If it is properly
installed, it will not come off.
Q: What steps should I take before bathing?
A: Do not take the therapy unit into the shower or tub. See the
Disconnect
drape is waterproof; you may wash or shower with dressings in place. Take care not
to roll the edges of the drape while bathing.
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Power and Therapy On/Off
chapter of this manual (page 20) for more information. The clear
button will be green. Another way
Therapy Unit