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1. Introduction
1.1 Indications
The PRO/PRO to GO Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) system is an integrated wound management system,
indicated for the application of continual or intermittent negative pressure wound therapy to the wound as the
PRO/PRO to GO may promote wound healing by the removal of fluids, including wound exudates, irrigation fluids,
body fluids and infectious materials.
The PRO/PRO to GO NPWT system is intended for patients with chronic, acute, traumatic, subacute and dehisced
wounds, partial-thickness burns, ulcers (such as diabetic or pressure), flaps and grafts. The PRO/PRO to GO NPWT system
is intended for use in acute, extended and home care settings.
1.2 Contraindications
The NPWT PRO/PRO to GO is contraindicated for patients with malignancy in the wound, untreated osteomyelitis,
non-enteric and unexplored fistulas, or necrotic tissue with eschar present. Do not place the Cardinal Health™
NPWT black foam dressing over exposed blood vessels or organs. The Cardinal Health™ NPWT Dressings are also
contraindicated for hydrogen peroxide and solutions which are alcohol based or contain alcohol. It is not recommended
to deliver fluids to the thoracic cavity.
1.3 Precautions
Precautions should be taken for patients with infected wounds, active bleeding, difficult wound hemostasis, or who are
on anticoagulants.
• Defibrillation: The NPWT Dressing must be removed if defibrillation is required in the area of dressing placement.
Failure to remove the dressing may inhibit electrical current transmission and/or patient resuscitation.
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): The PRO/PRO to GO is not MRI-compatible and cannot be used in the
presence of strong magnetic fields. Do not take the PRO/PRO to GO into the MRI area or any area of high magnetic
fields. The PRO/PRO to GO contains metal components that could cause unintended movement resulting in harm
due to falling objects or collisions.
• Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBO): Do not take the PRO/PRO to GO — whether on or off — into a hyperbaric
chamber. The PRO/PRO to GO must be disconnected before HBO treatment.
• During negative pressure wound therapy, the PRO/PRO to GO and Cardinal Health™ NPWT Dressing are a closed
system and are NOT vented to atmosphere.
• When the NPWT Canister is full, replace immediately (2.3 Changing the Canister). Fluids are not removed from
the dressing once the canister is full.
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