V.A.C. FREEDOM™ Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System

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The V.A.C. FREEDOM™ Therapy System Creates an Environment That Promotes Wound Healing

Designed to help patients receiving the proven wound healing benefits of V.A.C.^® Therapy be mobile for longer periods of time while being cared for in the skilled nursing or long term care settings.

Creates an environment that promotes wound healing by promoting granulation tissue formation
Ergonomic design is lightweight, small, and easy to use

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Overview
How it Works
Indications & Applications
Evidence & Outcomes
Ordering

Overview

SENSAT.R.A.C.™ with EASYCLEAR PURGE™ Technology

Only V.A.C.® Therapy provides patented SENSAT.R.A.C.™ Technology, a real-time pressure feedback system that adjusts pump output, compensating for wound distance, wound position, exudates characteristics, and patient movement.

Easy to Operate

LCD with menu interface allows for efficient selection of negative pressure wound therapy
Smart Alarms help ensure patient safety and assist staff in providing care
300ml canister minimizes canister changes

Patient Comfort

Long battery life (~12 hours) and lightweight design enables patients to be mobile and active
Carrying case allows discreet delivery of therapy on the go
Adjustable rate of dressing draw down intensity for increased comfort

How it Works

OVERVIEW
MECHANISM OF ACTION

V.A.C.® Therapy creates an environment that promotes wound healing

The mechanisms of action for V.A.C.® Therapy include drawing wound edges together, removing infectious materials and wound fluids, promoting perfusion, maintaining a closed, moist wound healing environment and promoting granulation tissue formation.

The integrated V.A.C.® Therapy System has a unique mechanism of action whereby the delivery of negative pressure through the V.A.C.® Therapy units using proprietary V.A.C.® GRANUFOAM™ Dressings, maintains a wound environment that promotes healing.

How V.A.C.® Therapy creates an environment that promotes wound healing

Under negative pressure, V.A.C.® Therapy with proprietary V.A.C.® GRANUFOAM™ Dressings applies mechanical forces to the wound to create an environment that promotes wound healing. These forces are known as macrostrain and microstrain.¹

Macrostrain is the visible stretch that occurs when negative pressure contracts the foam.

Draws wound edges together
Provides direct and complete wound bed contact
Evenly distributes negative pressure
Removes exudate and infectious materials

Microstrain is the microdeformation at the cellular level, which leads to cell stretch.

Reduces edema
Promotes perfusion
Promotes granulation tissue formation by facilitating cell migration and proliferation

V.A.C. FREEDOM™ Therapy Unit

Dimension: 6.5”(16.51cm) W x 3.125”(7.9cm) H x 7.5”(19.05cm) D

Weight: 3.20lbs. (1.45kg)

Canister volume: 300ml

Battery Life: Approximately 12 hours

Electrical Data
Charger/External Supply Input: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz, 1 Amp

Charger/External Supply Output: 18 V DC, 2.2 Amp

Maximum Electrical Leakage: <100 Microamps

Therapy Options

Negative Pressure: 50-200mmHg

Mode of Operation: Continuous and Intermittent

Intensity: Variable

Storage Conditions

Temperature Range: -4°F (-20°C) to 140°F (60°C)

Relative Humidity Range : 10 to 95% non-condensing

Operating Conditions

Temperature Range: 50°F (10°C) to 85°F (30°C)

Relative Humidity Range: 30% to 75%

IEC Classification

Medical Equipment

Equipment not suitable for use in Presence of flammable anesthetic mixture with air, oxygen, or nitrous oxide

Indications & Applications

INDICATIONS

Specific indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions and safety information exist for KCI products and therapies. Healthcare providers should review the product User Manual, Safety Information and/or Instructions for Use prior to application.

The V.A.C. FREEDOM™ Therapy System is an integrated wound management system for use in acute, extended and home care settings. It is intended to create an environment that promotes wound healing by secondary or tertiary (delayed primary) intention by preparing the wound bed for closure, reducing edema, promoting granulation tissue formation and perfusion, and by removing exudate and infectious material. It is indicated for patients with chronic, acute, traumatic, subacute and dehisced wounds, partial-thickness burns, ulcers (such as diabetic, venous insufficiency or pressure), flaps and grafts.

When used on closed surgical incisions, it is intended to manage the environment of surgical incisions that continue to drain following sutured or staple closure by maintaining a closed environment and removing exudates via the application of negative pressure wound therapy.

Instructions for Use

Product Instructions for Use

Clinical Solutions for

Evidence & Outcomes

V.A.C.® Therapy has the largest body of evidence to date including over 1,000 peer-reviewed articles, 72 of which are randomized controlled trials (RCTs). These studies have demonstrated positive clinical outcomes of NPWT, as well as the effectiveness of V.A.C.® Therapy in diabetic foot wounds, chronic wounds (e.g., pressure ulcers and lower extremity ulcers), and a variety of acute wounds. Some of these studies are listed below.

TITLE	STUDY TYPE	DATE	AUTHORS
Evaluating the impact of a patient-centered remote monitoring program on adherence to negative pressure wound therapy View Abstract on Pubmed	Randomized control trial	2018	Griffin, et al.
A patient-centered remote therapy monitoring program focusing on increased adherence to wound therapy: a large cohort study View Abstract on Pubmed	Randomized control trial	2018	Griffin, et al.
State-of-the-art treatment of chronic leg ulcers: A randomized controlled trial comparing vacuum-assisted closure (V.A.C.) with modern wound dressings View Abstract on Pubmed	Randomized control trial	2006	Vuerstaek, et al.
Negative pressure therapy vs standard wound care: A meta-analysis of randomized trials View Abstract on Pubmed	Meta analysis of RCTs	2011	Suisa, et al.
Use of vacuum assisted closure therapy in the treatment of diabetic foot wounds View Abstract on Pubmed	Randomized control trial	2010	Dalla, et al.

TITLE Evaluating the impact of a patient-centered remote monitoring program on adherence to negative pressure wound therapy
View Abstract on PubMed

STUDY TYPE All levels

DATE 2018

AUTHORS Griffin, et al.

TITLE A patient-centered remote therapy monitoring program focusing on increased adherence to wound therapy: a large cohort study
View Abstract on PubMed

STUDY TYPE All levels

DATE 2018

AUTHORS Griffin, et al.

TITLE State-of-the-art treatment of chronic leg ulcers: A randomized controlled trial comparing vacuum-assisted closure (V.A.C.) with modern wound dressings
View Abstract on PubMed

STUDY TYPE All levels

DATE 2006

AUTHORS Vuerstaek, et al.

TITLE Negative pressure therapy vs standard wound care: A meta-analysis of randomized trials
View Abstract on PubMed

STUDY TYPE All levels

DATE 2011

AUTHORS Suisa, et al.

TITLE Use of vacuum assisted closure therapy in the treatment of diabetic foot wounds
View Abstract on PubMed

STUDY TYPE All levels

DATE 2010

AUTHORS Dalla, et al.

Ordering

To order any of the products listed below, please contact your KCI representative or call your local KCI Office. Click here to view our locations.

Therapy Unit

PRODUCT

ordering option

V.A.C. FREEDOM™ Therapy Unit

Therapy unit with power cord and carrying case

1 unit

V.A.C.® Therapy Dressings

PRODUCT

ORDERING OPTION

V.A.C.® SIMPLACE™ EX Small Dressing Kit

2 spiral GRANUFOAM™ Dressings (7.7 x 11.2 x 1.75cm), 2 strips of V.A.C.® Drape, 1 SENSAT.R.A.C.™ Pad with connector, 1 disposable ruler

Case of 5

V.A.C.® SIMPLACE™ EX Small Dressing Kit

2 spiral GRANUFOAM™ Dressings (7.7 x 11.2 x 1.75cm), 2 strips of V.A.C.® Drape, 1 SENSAT.R.A.C.™ Pad with connector, 1 disposable ruler

Case of 5

V.A.C.® SIMPLACE™ Small Dressing Kit with 3M™ Tegaderm™ Drape

2 spiral GRANUFOAM™ Dressings (7.7 x 11.2 x 1.75cm), 2 sheets of 3M™ Tegaderm™ Drape, 1 SENSAT.R.A.C.™ Pad with connector, 1 disposable ruler

Case of 5

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V.A.C.® SIMPLACE™ Medium Dressing Kit with 3M™ Tegaderm™ Drape

2 spiral GRANUFOAM™ Dressings (14.7 x 17.4 x 1.75cm), 3 sheets of 3M™ Tegaderm™ Drape, 1 SENSAT.R.A.C.™ Pad with connector, 1 disposable ruler

Case of 5

Case of 10

V.A.C.® GRANUFOAM™ Bridge Dressing Kit

1 GRANUFOAM™ Dressing (6 x 17 x 1.9cm), 1 GRANUFOAM™ Bridge Dressing (67cm) with integrated SENSAT.R.A.C.™ Pad, 1 sheet of perforated V.A.C.® Drape with pre-cut hole, 1 disposable ruler

Case of 5

Case of 10

V.A.C.® GRANUFOAM™ Bridge XG Dressing

2 spiral GRANUFOAM™ Dressings, 1 GRANUFOAM™ Bridge Dressing (67cm) with integrated SENSAT.R.A.C.™ Pad, 1 sheet of V.A.C.® Drape, 1 sheet of perforated V.A.C.® Drape with pre-cut hole, 1 disposable ruler

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V.A.C.® GRANUFOAM™ Small Dressing Kit

1 GRANUFOAM SILVER™ Dressing (10 x 7.5 x 3.2cm), 1 V.A.C.® Drape, 1 SENSAT.R.A.C.™ Pad with connector, 1 disposable ruler

Case of 5

Case of 10

V.A.C.® GRANUFOAM™ Medium Dressing Kit

1 GRANUFOAM™ Dressing (18 x 12.5 x 3.2cm), 2 sheets of V.A.C.® Drape, 1 SENSAT.R.A.C.™ Pad with connector, 1 disposable ruler

Case of 5

Case of 10

V.A.C.® GRANUFOAM™ Large Dressing Kit

1 GRANUFOAM™ Dressing (26 x 15 x 3.2cm), 2 sheets of V.A.C.® Drape, 1 SENSAT.R.A.C.™ Pad with connector, 1 disposable ruler

Case of 5

Case of 10

V.A.C.® GRANUFOAM™ Round Dressing Kit

1 perforated GRANUFOAM™ Dressing (5” diameter), 1 sheet of V.A.C.® Drape, 1 SENSAT.R.A.C.™ Pad with connector, 1 disposable rulerr

Case of 5

Case of 10

V.A.C.® GRANUFOAM™ Thin Dressing Kit

1 perforated GRANUFOAM™ Dressing (26 x 15 x 1.6cm), 2 sheets of V.A.C.® Drape, 1 SENSAT.R.A.C.™ Pad with connector, 1 disposable ruler

Case of 5

Case of 10

V.A.C.® GRANUFOAM™ Hand Dressing Kit

1 hand-shaped GRANUFOAM™ Dressing with finger separators, 1 sealing bag, 1 SENSAT.R.A.C.™ Pad with connector, 1 disposable ruler

Case of 5

V.A.C. WHITEFOAM™ Large Dressing (foam only)

1 polyvinyl alcohol dressing (10 x 7.5 x 1cm)

Case of 10

V.A.C. WHITEFOAM™ Small Dressing (foam only)

1 polyvinyl alcohol dressing (10 x 7.5 x 1cm)

Case of 10

V.A.C. WHITEFOAM™ Large Dressing Kit

1 polyvinyl alcohol dressing (10 x 15 x 1cm), 1 V.A.C.® Drape, 1 SENSAT.R.A.C.™ Pad with connector, 1 disposable ruler

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V.A.C. WHITEFOAM™ Large Dressing Kit

1 polyvinyl alcohol dressing (10 x 15 x 1cm), 1 V.A.C.® Drape, 1 SENSAT.R.A.C.™ Pad with connector, 1 disposable ruler

Case of 5

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Canisters & Accessories

PRODUCT

ORDERING OPTION

V.A.C. FREEDOM™ 300ml Canister with Gel

1 canister (sterile fluid path), tubing, clamp and connector

Case of 5

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SENSAT.R.A.C.™ Pad Only

2 spiral GRANUFOAM™ Dressings (7.7 x 11.2 x 1.75cm), 2 strips of V.A.C.® Drape, 1 SENSAT.R.A.C.™ Pad with connector, 1 disposable ruler

Case of 10

V.A.C.® Drape

1 adhesive drape (30.5 x 26cm)

Case of 10

V.A.C.^®Y-Connector

Allows two V.A.C.® Dressings to be connected to one V.A.C.® Therapy Unit

Case of 5

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V.A.C.^®Tubing Cap

Used to create seal at the end of the canister tubing

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V.A.C. FREEDOM™ Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System

The V.A.C. FREEDOM™ Therapy System Creates an Environment That Promotes Wound Healing

Overview

SENSAT.R.A.C.™ with EASYCLEAR PURGE™ Technology

Easy to Operate

Patient Comfort

How it Works

V.A.C.® Therapy creates an environment that promotes wound healing

How V.A.C.® Therapy creates an environment that promotes wound healing

Indications & Applications

Instructions for Use

Clinical Solutions for

Evidence & Outcomes

Ordering

Healthcare Professionals

Patients

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