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InfoV.A.C. Therapy Alarm Troubleshooting
Quick reference for the delivery of prescribed therapy.
Detecting and resolving common InfoV.A.C.® Therapy alarms. To be used in conjunction with device User Manual.*
System Alarm
Alarm Condition
Low Pressure Alarm
Unit has not reached the
selected therapy setting
Action/Resolution
• Check tubing for closed clamps,
kinks, crimps or blockages
User Tips
• Ensure a quarter-sized (2.5cm) hole
has been cut in the drape
• Ensure dressing and drape has not
shifted and blocked SensaT.R.A.C.®
Pad’s outer lumens
• Lower therapy unit and tubing to
or below wound level
Blockage Alarm
Unit has detected a
potential blockage
• Inspect to ensure a quarter-sized
(2.5cm) hole has been cut in the
drape
• Ensure the dressing and drape
have not shifted underneath,
blocking the SensaT.R.A.C.® Pad’s
outer lumens
Leakage Alarm
Unit has detected a
significant negative
pressure leak
• Use leak detection procedures and
the Seal Check™ tool to help find
and repair leak
• Lower therapy unit and tubing to
or below wound level
• Ensure pad is located in a flat area
of the body, avoiding a skin fold
• For larger, highly exudating
wounds, adjust intensity level to
highest level to ensure a faster
draw down and immediate seal
Therapy unit and tubing
should be at or lower
than wound surface
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InfoV.A.C.® Leak Alarm Reset
Quarter-Sized is the Right Size
Following an alarm condition, the InfoV.A.C.® Therapy System requires a manual
reset of the leak alarm screen after the condition has been addressed. Resetting
IMPORTANT! To optimize performance of the SensaT.R.A.C.® Pad,
the unit and resuming prescribed therapy is described below:
you must cut a quarter-sized (2.5cm) hole in the drape. A smaller
hole, an “x” or a slit may cause blockage, pressure fluctuations and
other issues. This can prevent delivery of prescribed therapy and cost
caregivers valuable time.
After alarm has been corrected,
you must hit RESET.
The unit will resume normal
operations.
Sensing Lumens
NOTE: If these steps are skipped,
therapy will shut down after
3 minutes.
For additional questions or concerns, call your local KCI representative
or contact us at 1-800-668-5403 or visit www.kci-medical.com
Important: Indications, Contraindications, Warnings, Precautions and Other Important Safety Information are contained in the
V.A.C.® Therapy General Safety Information Sheet. Please consult a physician and product instructions for use prior to application.
Caution: Federal law restricts this device to sale/rental by or on the order of a physician.
©2008 KCI Licensing, Inc. All rights reserved. The V.A.C.® (Vacuum Assisted Closure®) System is a registered trademark of KCI, its affiliates and licensors.
The V.A.C.® System and most KCI products are subject to patents and/or pending patents. 09/08 Lit. #29-B-218