ActiV.A.C.® Therapy System Features
The ActiV.A.C.® Therapy System features many new enhancements that make using V.A.C.® Therapy easier for both the patient and the Health Care professional, including greater patient mobility. These include:
Lightweight, Portable Therapy Unit
The new, ergonomically designed therapy unit is:
- Lighter. Weighs only 2.4 pounds – 34% lighter than the V.A.C. Freedom® System
- Smaller. Compact size is 36% smaller than the V.A.C. Freedom® System with a low profile design that can be worn close to the body
- Discreet. A new carrying case hides the tubing and a redesigned system delivers a quieter operation
- Informative. Alarm notifications are now easier to recognize and correct
- Efficient. Easy, quick release 300 mL canister
- Convenient. Includes USB and Infrared ports for convenient data download
- Simple. Easy-to-use, single-touch therapy on/off operation
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Simplified Touch Screen*
Control functions have been enhanced and simplified.
- Easier Navigation. Features a full-color interface with intuitive touch screen controls
- Simplified Patient Mode. Control functions designed specifically for patients are easy to use and understand
- Reduced Training. Shares common control functions with the new InfoV.A.C.® Therapy System for easier training
* Compared to V.A.C.® Freedom
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Seal Check™
Designed to help clinicians and patients identify and troubleshoot negative pressure leaks, Seal Check™ provides:
- Instant Feedback. Audible and visual cues are delivered in real-time, allowing easier location of dressing leaks
- May Reduce Unscheduled Visits. Patients can troubleshoot dressing leaks themselves. Easier for Clinicians to help troubleshoot problems over the phone
- Enhanced Therapy Confidence. A proper seal helps ensure accurate delivery of prescribed therapy for wound healing
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Therapy History Reports
With the built-in ability to store and track therapy data, Health Care professionals can:
- Document Patient Compliance with V.A.C.® Therapy. Monitors therapy usage, settings, durations, dressing and canister changes to help ensure patients are receiving the prescribed course of therapy
- Stay Informed. Information can be downloaded to a USB flash drive or transmitted via Infrared to a PDA for further analysis
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Settings Guide
Recommended therapy settings and pressure ranges have been pre-programmed into the unit based on a wide variety of wound types. This allows for:
- Easier Set Up. With pre-programmed settings by wound type, clinicians can initiate therapy quickly and efficiently
- Simplified Usage. Intuitive control functions make it easy to use, especially for clinicians who are not as familiar with V.A.C.® Therapy
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Enhanced Alarms
Alarm functions have been separated by condition with both audible and visual cues, making them easier to recognize and recall. This can provide:
- Easier Troubleshooting. Alarm conditions can be easily identified and corrected by the patient or caregiver
- Understanding and resolving alarm conditions is critical for delivering proper therapy
- Less Interruption. Easier and faster alarm condition corrections mean fewer interruptions to V.A.C.® Therapy
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