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The evolution of V.A.C.® Therapy

The evolution of V.A.C.® Therapy

The evolution of V.A.C.® Therapy

Product catalog summary
Overview of V.A.C.® Therapy System
The V.A.C.Ulta™ Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System integrates three therapies: V.A.C.® Negative Pressure Wound Therapy, V.A.C. VeraFlo™ Instillation Therapy, and ABThera™ Open Abdomen Negative Pressure Therapy. These therapies are optimized when used with specific dressings.

System Features
  • Enhanced graphic user interface with an intuitive touch screen for easy therapy initiation.
  • Customized pressure algorithms offering continuous negative pressure from -25 to -200mmHg.
  • Dynamic Pressure Control to maintain minimum negative pressure levels, preventing leaks and fluid accumulation.

Compatibility and Accessories
  • Compatible with existing V.A.C.® Therapy System accessories, including SensaT.R.A.C.™ Technology for pressure accuracy and V.A.C.® GranuFoam™ Dressings for granulation tissue formation.
  • Seal Check™ Leak Detector provides instant feedback to identify leaks.

Clinical Efficacy
  • Proven through over 40 randomized, controlled clinical trials and 825 peer-reviewed articles.
  • Demonstrated cost-effectiveness by reducing hospital stay length, readmissions, and the need for surgeries.

Mechanism of Action
  • Macrostrain: Decreases wound margins, removes exudate, reduces edema, and removes infectious material.
  • Microstrain: Promotes granulation tissue formation and perfusion through cell proliferation and fibroblast migration.

V.A.C. VeraFlo™ Therapy
  • Designed for wounds benefiting from instillation therapy, such as contaminated or infected wounds.
  • Bench and preclinical studies show effective wound irrigation without bacterial aerosolization and increased wound fill compared to standard NPWT.
  • Features include volumetric delivery, fill assist, and automated solution distribution and removal.

Dressing Properties
  • Various dressings are available, each with specific material properties, pore sizes, and tensile strengths to suit different wound types and therapy needs.

Ordering Information
  • Includes part numbers and descriptions for V.A.C.Ulta™ Therapy Unit and related dressings and accessories.

Important Notes
  • Specific indications, contraindications, warnings, and safety information are provided for KCI products and therapies.
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Catalog excerpts

The evolution of V.A.C.® Therapy-1

One unit, three therapies* V.A.C.Ulta™ Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System • V.A.C.® Negative Pressure Wound Therapy • V.A.C. VeraFlo™ Instillation Therapy • ABThera™ Open Abdomen Negative Pressure Therapy *when used with the appropriate dressings†

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Enhanced Graphic User Interface Intuitive touch screen menu with fewer screens to initiate therapy Simple therapeutic programming Customized Pressure Algorithms Continuous negative pressure (from -25 to -200mmHg) Dynamic Pressure Control is the evolution of intermittent therapy that maintains minimum negative pressure levels between cycles, helping to prevent leaks and fluid accumulation that can occur when there is no negative pressure at the wound site Proven V.A.C.® Therapy System Compatible for use with existing V.A.C.® Therapy System accessories: SensaT.R.A.C.™ Technology provides continuous...

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PROVEN BENEFITS Effective Healing Mechanism of action promotes granulation tissue formation while providing a closed, moist wound healing environment. Clinically Proven V.A.C.® Therapy is the only negative pressure technology substantiated by more than 40 randomized, controlled, clinical trials and over 825 peer-reviewed articles.* In published studies on a variety of wound types, V.A.C.® Therapy has demonstrated the potential to help reduce: • Length of stay1-4 • Readmissions1,5 • Need for surgeries1,6 *As of September 2013 V.A.C.® Therapy promotes wound healing through well-established mechanisms...

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Choose V.A.C. VeraFlo™ Therapy ADDITIONAL THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS V.A.C. VeraFlo™ Therapy is for wounds that would benefit from instillation therapy, such as: • Contaminated wounds with instillation of topical wound cleansers. • Infected wounds with instillation of appropriate topical wound solutions; these wounds also benefit from the removal of infectious materials in the V.A.C.® Therapy cycle. Bench and preclinical studies: • In a bench top study evaluating the potential for cross contamination: V.A.C. VeraFlo™ Therapy provided contained controlled wound irrigation without bacterial aerosolization....

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V.A.C.Ulta™ Therapy Accessories WITH ALL THE RIGHT PIECES V.A.C. VeraT.R.A.C. Technology ™ Enhancement of SensaT.R.A.C.™ Technology for delivery of negative pressure wound therapy, as well as delivery and removal of topical wound solutions. V.A.C. VeraT.R.A.C. Duo™ Tube Set Delivery and removal through a single pad. Delivery and removal through separate pads. Holds and delivers user-provided wound solutions. V.A.C. VeraFlo™ Dressings Provide even distribution of wound solutions across the wound bed. V.A.C. VeraFlo Cleanse™ Dressing* Allows clinicians flexibility in addressing wounds with complex...

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When using V.A.C.Ulta™ Therapy Unit for V.A.C.® Therapy only, it is compatible with V.A.C.® Dressings featuring SensaT.R.A.C.™ Technology. V.A.C. ULTA™ SYSTEM ORDERING INFORMATION FOR V.A.C. VERAFLO™ THERAPY Part Number V.A.C.Ulta™ Therapy Unit, United States V.A.C. VeraFlo™ Dressing, 5-pack, Small V.A.C. VeraFlo™ Dressing, 5-pack, Medium V.A.C. VeraFlo Cleanse™ Dressing, 5-pack, Medium V.A.C. VeraFlo™ Dressing, 5-pack, Large V.A.C. VeraT.R.A.C. Duo™ Tube Set, 5-pack 500mL InfoV.A.C.® Canister with Gel 1000mL InfoV.A.C.® Large Canister with Gel *V.A.C. Ulta™ Therapy Unit is compatible with all...

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.