Cardinal Health ALLY TO GO NPWT Patient User Manual page 2

About Your Cardinal Health™ ALLY TO GO™
Your doctor has chosen the ALLY TO GO™ to remove fluid from your wound by using carefully controlled suction. It is
important, however, for you to carefully watch the wound and the ALLY TO GO™ to make sure that it is working properly.
Below is some important information and questions that you should ask your healthcare professional.
Things you need to know about your ALLY TO GO™
• Do not allow the ALLY TO GO™ to get wet. Clamp the tubing (if clamp is present) and disconnect from the canister if you
take a bath or shower.
• Keep the ALLY TO GO™ plugged in whenever possible to keep the battery fully charged. Always take the
A.C. Power Adapter with you when you leave home.
• Keep the ALLY TO GO™ upright to avoid a false Canister Full/Blockage alert.
• Keep the ALLY TO GO™ turned on at all times unless there is bleeding from the wound or instructed by your
healthcare professional.
• Do not change the Pressure Settings on the ALLY TO GO™ unless you are told to do so by your healthcare professional.
Things to ask your healthcare professional
• How to tell if there is a problem with your ALLY TO GO™ or dressing.
• What to do if you have a problem or a leak with your dressing.
• What to do if you notice bleeding from the wound.
• What to do if you must take your dressing off.
• What activities you can do while using the ALLY TO GO™.
• Who to call if you need help.
• How to take care of your ALLY TO GO™.
This ALLY TO GO™ NPWT Patient User Manual is not a guarantee or warranty. It is intended only as an operational guide.
For additional information and questions, please contact Cardinal Health Customer Service at 1.866.484.6798.
In order for the ALLY TO GO™ to provide safe, reliable and proper performance, the following conditions must be met.
Failure to comply with these conditions will void all pertinent warranties.
• All assembly, operation, adjustment, modification, maintenance and/or repair must be carried out only
by qualified personnel authorized by Cardinal Health. Unauthorized modification of the ALLY TO GO™ may result
in physical hazards, including delayed therapy, electrocution and fire that may lead to injury or death.
• The electrical outlets of the room in which the ALLY TO GO™ is used complies with the appropriate national
electrical standards.
• The ALLY TO GO™ must be used in accordance with this Patient User Manual and all associated labeling.
CAUTION: Federal law restricts the ALLY TO GO™ for sale by, or on the order of, a physician. As with any prescription
medical device, failure to follow product instructions or changing settings without the express direction and/or supervision
of a trained clinical caregiver may lead to improper product performance and the potential for serious or fatal injury.
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