Cardinal Health NPWT PRO Patient Quick Reference Manual

Cardinal Health™ NPWT PRO / PRO to GO
Patient Quick Reference Guide
About Your Cardinal Health™ NPWT PRO /
PRO to GO
Your clinician has chosen the Cardinal Health™ NPWT PRO / PRO to GO
to remove uid from your wound by using carefully controlled suction.
It is important, however, for you to carefully watch the wound and the
Cardinal Health™ NPWT PRO family device to make sure that the device is
working properly. Below is some important information and questions that
you should ask your Healthcare Professional.
NOTE: Please refer to the Cardinal Health™ NPWT PRO / PRO to GO
PATIENT User Manual for detailed instructions and review the
Precautions and Contraindications before use.
Things you need to know about your Cardinal Health™ NPWT PRO family device
• Do not allow the Cardinal Health™ NPWT PRO family device to get wet. Clamp the tube and
disconnect from the canister if you take a bath or shower.
• Keep the Cardinal Health™ NPWT PRO family device plugged in whenever possible to keep the
battery fully charged. Always take the power cord with you when you leave home.
• Keep the Cardinal Health™ NPWT PRO family device upright to avoid a false canister full alarm.
• Keep the Cardinal Health™ NPWT PRO family device turned on at all times unless there is
bleeding from the wound or instructed by your Healthcare Professional.
• Do not change the settings on the Cardinal Health™ NPWT PRO family device 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 Cardinal Health™ NPWT PRO family device 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.
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• What activities you can do while using the Cardinal Health™ NPWT PRO family device
• Who to call if you need help.
• How to take care of your Cardinal Health™ NPWT PRO family device.
Notice to Users: Failure to follow product instructions or adjusting
settings and performing therapy applications without the express
direction and/or supervision of your trained clinical caregiver may
lead to improper product performance and the potential for serious
or fatal injury.
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 Cardinal Health™ NPWT PRO family of devices is not MRI-
compatible. Do not take into the MRI area.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBO): NEVER allow a device—
disconnected from the patient prior to HBO treatment.
Canister Release
Power ON / MUTE
Power OFF
Pressure Setting
Continuous /
Intermittent (Variable) Mode
Alarm Condition Display
Power / Charging Status
Battery Charging Port
Changing the Canister
1. Clamp the tubing closed.
2. Turn the device OFF by pressing the
3. Remove the blue SpeedConnect™ tubing from the top of the canister. Twisting the tapered
connector will make removing the Suction tube from the canister easier.
4. To remove the canister, press the silver canister release button located above the canister,
grasp the canister at the bottom and pull downward.
5. Cap and dispose according to local, state and federal regulations.
6. To install a new canister, hold the new unused canister at the bottom and slide upwards
into the holder.
7. Align the two short ports and press until it "clicks" into place.
8. Reconnect the SpeedConnect™ tubing to the canister. Gently twist and push the blue
tapered connector on the open port of the canister just enough to secure and seal it.
9. Turn the device ON by pressing the
10. Reopen the tubing clamp.
Troubleshooting Alarms
If the device begins to alarm, refer to the troubleshooting table on the back to identify and
correct the alarm condition. To mute the alarm, push the
Turning the Device ON
Press the ON button to start therapy.
Turning the Device OFF
device is preparing to shut down.
For questions or information, contact Cardinal Health Canada at 1.800.268.7916
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