Quick Reference Guide
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Modes of operation
Alarm Messages
Symbols Power Button Turns the device on and off. Battery Indication Shows the status of battery life. Flashes when the battery life reaches levels that require user intervention. Up Selector Allows the pressure setting to be increased and scroll through menu options. Down Selector Allows the pressure setting to be decreased and scroll through menu options. Keypad Lock Locks the keypad to restrict accidental adjustment of therapy. When activated the light will illuminate. Audio Pause/Alarm Suppress Silences the alarm for approximately 2-3 minutes.
Start Therapy/Select Allows therapy to be started or paused. It is also used to confirm settings within therapy.
For use with Soft Port
There are 2 modes of operation – Continuous and Intermittent.
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Attention Low Battery
The battery has up to 3 hours therapy time remaining.
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RECHARGE V. L o w B a t t e r y
The battery has up to 1 hour therapy time remaining.
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RECHARGE Ex. Low Battery
The battery has only 2 minutes of therapy time remaining.
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RECHARGE NOW B AT T E RY FA I L
After 2 minutes in the extremely low state the device will power off.
1. Turn the device off.
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WARNING L O W VA C U U M
The vacuum level is low or there is a leak in the system for longer than 30 seconds. (See User Manual for details for resolution)
3. Press the
The system has encountered a high vacuum condition. (See User Manual for details for resolution)
4. Once therapy is started the display will show which mode of therapy has been selected.
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WARNING H I G H VA C U U M
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THERAPY STOP O V E R VA C U U M
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WARNING BLOCKAGE/FULL
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WARNING LEAK
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DEVICE FAILED Please Return
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A t t e n t i o n INACTIVE
The system has encountered an excessively high vacuum (of >235mmHg). (See User Manual for details for resolution) The system detects that the canister is full or that there is a blockage in the system. (See User Manual for resolution) The system has detected a significant leak for more than 1 minute. (See User Manual for resolution) The device has an unrecoverable error. (See User Manual for resolution) The device has been left in standby mode for longer than 15 minutes. Either select vacuum setting and start therapy or shut off the device until therapy is required.*
*This feature available with software version 0.66 and later.
Note: Continuous mode is recommended for NPWT. In the Continuous mode, the device will maintain the selected vacuum level without stopping until switched off. In the Intermittent mode, the device cycles on and off in increments of 5 minutes “ON” (active vacuum) and 2 minutes “OFF” (no vacuum). To change the therapy between Continuous and Intermittent mode: 2. Simultaneously press the Up or
mode and press the
Down +
Select +
Power buttons for 2 seconds.
Down buttons to move between Continuous and Intermittent
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- Remove paper tape around the canister tubing to release tubing to the full length. - Open both of the orange clips. - Align the canister so that the Volume marks are facing forward. - Push the canister gently over the inlet port of the device. - Engage both orange clips (clips will click when they are properly engaged).
2. Start up of device Welcome S t a r t i n g
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Press and hold the Power button for 2 seconds until start up message appears. 3. Select vacuum setting
4. Start therapy
Use Up and Down to adjust.
Press Select to start therapy.
5. Check dressing for a good seal
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1. Installing the canister
Select button to confirm.
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Look for “raisin-like” appearance. Listen for a “hissing” sound, indicating a leak. Feel the dressing, which should be hard to the touch.
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Possible site of leak Where Soft Port attaches to the film Wrinkle or crease Skin fold or crevice RNCE-06-0412-NAE
Intervention Pinch paste around drain (if applicable). Secure area where tube exits with blue tape (if applicable). Seal film edges with blue tape or Transparent Film. If hole found in Transparent Film, patch with additional Transparent Film.
Dressing the wound – RENASYS™-G Gauze Dressing Kit with Soft Port
Dressing the wound – RENASYS™-F Foam Dressing Kit with Soft Port Dressing Application: Use clean or sterile techniques for application depending on institutional protocol.
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Debride any necrotic/eschar tissue if necessary. Cleanse wound bed and pat dry per protocol. Thorough wound cleansing should occur with each dressing change.
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Foam should fill the wound cavity and it may be necessary to stack pieces of foam in deep wounds. A non-adherent dressing may be applied to the wound prior to placing the foam into the wound bed if required. Warnings: • Foam should be cut to fit loosely into wound bed. Do not tightly pack or force foam into any areas of the wound. • Do not cut the foam directly over the wound bed to avoid foam fragments from falling into the wound. Rub the edges of the foam to remove any loose fragments after cutting.
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Cut a small hole (no less than 2.0cm) in the center of the film, over the foam. Remove excess trimmed film.
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• If multiple pieces of foam are needed to cover the wound bed, count and record how many foam pieces are present.
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Secure the drain tubing to the canister tubing at the adaptor site. Attach the RENASYS™ Soft Port tubing to the canister tubing, activate the device and adjust to the prescribed therapy level. The recommended therapeutic pressure range is 80-120mmHg for foam. Finished and leak-free dressings should be firm to the touch.
• If a tunnel exists, cut the foam longer than the tunnel to ensure that contact is made with the foam in the primary wound bed/cavity.
Remove the liner from the Soft Port Dressing. Position the center opening of the Soft Port Dressing so it surrounds the hole in the film.
• Do not place foam into blind or unexplored tunnels.
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Cover foam with Transparent Film. Film should extend 5.1cm beyond wound margin to facilitate adequate seal. Film should be securely anchored to periwound area to maintain a good seal.
Cut the foam dressing to fit the size and shape of the wound and place into wound cavity.
Bridging Away from Wound and Dressing Small Wounds
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Use gentle pressure to anchor the Soft Port Dressing to the Transparent Film. Smooth the dressing down while removing the frame.
Important: Contact must be made between the bridge and the matching wound filler used in the wound bed (overlap).
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Cleanse wound bed and pat dry per protocol.
2a Cover both the wound and the bridge with Transparent Film. Film should extend 5.1cm beyond wound margin to facilitate adequate seal. Film should be securely anchored to periwound area to maintain a good seal.
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Cover gauze with Transparent Film. Film should extend 5.1cm beyond wound margin to facilitate adequate seal. Film should be securely anchored to periwound area to maintain a good seal.
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Apply skin sealant to periwound area. (Skin sealant not included as part of kit.)
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RENASYS™ foam dressings should be changed every 48 to 72 hours after the initial application of therapy. If no leak is present and the patient is comfortable, dressing changes should occur no less than 3 times per week.
Attach the RENASYS Soft Port tubing to the canister tubing, activate the device and adjust to the prescribed therapy level. The recommended therapeutic pressure range is 40-80mmHg for gauze.
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Canister selection The RENASYS GO device can only be used with the 300mL Canister Kit (p/n 66800914) or 750mL Canister Kit (p/n 66800916). The canister should be changed at least once a week or when full. Canisters may have to be changed regularly within single-patient treatment episodes if exudate levels are high.
Canister tubing Connecting the tubing
Cut a small hole (no less than 2.0cm) in the center of the film, over the gauze. Remove excess trimmed film.
Disconnect the tubing
Cap the tubing
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Proceed with step 6 - step 9. Trim a single layer of non-adherent gauze and lay across wound bed.
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Remove the liner from the Soft Port Dressing. Position the center opening of the Soft Port Dressing so it surrounds the hole in the film.
7 Cut additional foam and place on top of Transparent Film to form the bridge. If using moistened gauze, apply a 5.1cm wide bridge (recommended thickness: 8 single layers of gauze). Ensure the foam or gauze bridge is wider than the Soft Port opening 3.8cm.
Dressing changes
RENASYS gauze dressings should be changed 48 hours after the initial application of therapy. If no leak is present and the patient is comfortable, dressing changes should occur 2-3 times per week.
Finished and leak-free dressings should be firm to the touch.
The center opening of the Soft Port Dressing will be aligned over the hole to deliver negative pressure.
Secure the Soft Port to the patient according to your institutional protocol. Ensure the aeration disc, located near the Quick Click Connector, is not covered or otherwise occluded by the method used to secure the Soft Port.
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Cut a small hole (no less than 2.0cm) in the center of the film, over the bridge. Remove excess trimmed film.
Cover intact skin with Transparent Film where bridge will be placed.
Apply skin sealant to periwound area. (Skin sealant not included as part of kit).
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Under normal circumstances using the Soft Port, it should not be necessary to bridge away from wounds. If there is a concern that the Soft Port may create pressure at the wound due to the wound’s location and conditions, or if the wound is smaller than the Soft Port opening (1.5cm), utilize the bridge technique. This technique will allow the Soft Port to be redirected to a non-weight bearing area.
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Protect the periwound from exposure to moisture and adhesive.
Utilizing Bridging Technique:
Smooth the dressing down while removing the frame.
Fill wound with saline-moistened antimicrobial gauze. Gauze should loosely fill to surface of wound. Avoid overpacking.
Use gentle pressure to anchor the Soft Port Dressing to the Transparent Film.
Secure the Soft Port to the patient according to your institutional protocol. Ensure the aeration disc, located near the Quick Click Connector is not covered or otherwise occluded by the method used to secure the Soft Port. Under normal circumstances using the Soft Port, it should not be necessary to bridge away from wounds. If there is a concern that the Soft Port may create pressure at the wound due to the wound’s location and conditions, or if the wound is smaller than the Soft Port opening (1.5cm), utilize the bridge technique.
Notes: • Please refer to the RENASYS GO User Manual for a complete discussion of indications, contraindications, precautions, warnings, and manufacturer’s recommendations. • Please refer to the RENASYS-F Foam Dressing Kit with Soft Port and RENASYS-G Gauze Dressing Kit with Soft Port Instructions for Use for the full application techniques. • Use clean or sterile/aseptic techniques for application depending on institutional protocol. • Only the Smith & Nephew wound dressing kits and canisters are approved for use with RENASYS GO. • RENASYS High Output Dressing Kit, product code 66800932 is not compatible with RENASYS GO due to the tubing connection.