2. Introduction
Thank you for choosing to use the
VENTURI
COMPACT Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) system from
Direct Healthcare Group. The
VENTURI
COMPACT system is intended for use for patients with acute or chronic
wounds that may be benefitted by the application of continuous or intermittent negative pressure wound therapy to
the wound for removal of fluids, including wound exudate, irrigation fluids, and infectious materials.
NPWT is applied utilising a choice of
VENTURI
Wound Care Sets (supplied separately) which include a choice of
gauze or soft foam dressing, a silicone portal drain and transparent adhesive film. Both foam and gauze Wound Care
Sets are available in a range of sizes according to the wound type being treated.
The
VENTURI
COMPACT NPWT system is intended to be reusable and will benefit from careful installation and use,
providing a long and effective service life. Please read and understand this document completely before applying
NPWT.
3. Important Information
3.1 Intended Use
The VENTURI COMPACT NPWT system may be used:
• to help expedite wound closure (when healing by secondary intention)
• when preparing a wound for closure by primary intention
• for wound management (odour control, exudate management, etc.)
Wounds which may benefit from the application of NPWT include pressure ulcers; dehisced surgical wounds; diabetic/
neuropathic foot ulcers; venous leg ulcers; post-op surgical wounds (including flaps and grafts); traumatic wounds;
pre-op flap/graft; necrotising fasciitis; burns.
3.2 Intended Environments
The devices are intended for use by qualified healthcare professionals and lay persons in a healthcare or home
environment.
3.3 Contraindications for Use
Do not place NPWT dressings directly in contact with exposed blood vessels, anastomotic sites, organs or nerves.
NPWT is contraindicated for patients with:
1. Malignancy in the wound
2. Untreated osteomyelitis
3. Non-enteric and unexplored fistulas
4. Wounds with difficult haemostasis
5. Necrotic tissue with eschar present
NB: After debridement of necrotic tissue and complete removal of eschar, NPWT can be used.
3.4 List of Components
Your
VENTURI
COMPACT NPWT system should comprise the following items - please ensure you have all of these
before installation.
NB: Wound Care Sets are supplied separately.
• VENTURI
COMPACT (TG600/08) vacuum power unit
• 12V Mains adapter FW7556M/12 / VEP15US12
• 300ml Canister (supplied fitted to power unit)
• Carry bag (may not be included in all markets)
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