Smith & Nephew

Wound Therapy

RENASYS EZ PLUS Quick Reference Guide

Quick Reference Guide

2 Pages

Symbols/Alarms On/off When the operation switch is in the continuous or intermittent mode, the status light will illuminate green Battery indicator The low battery is signalled by audible and flashing yellow status light. Plug the device into an AC outlet immediately when the alarm occurs Over vacuum If the system encounters an excessively high vacuum (of >235mmHg) the device will stop delivering therapy. The audible alarm will sound and the status light will flash yellow Leak When the system detects a significant leak the audible alarm will sound and the status light will flash yellow Low vacuum If the vacuum level is lower than set point of therapy by>15mmHg, the audible alarm will sound and the status light will flash yellow  Basic Operation 1. Ensure vacuum is turned off.  Continuous therapy Device will maintain the preset vacuum level, without stopping, until switched off OFF position Returning the mode of operation switch to this position stops the device from delivering therapy Intermittent therapy Device produces vacuum for approximately 5 minutes and turns off for approximately 2 minutes Keep upright  Quick reference guide  2. Connect the in-line bacterial overflow guard to the vacuum opening on the device.  Functionality  3. Connect the blue end of the canister tubing to the canister lid port labelled with the patient symbol:  Overflow guard  Vacuum gauge  4. Securely connect the opposite end of the canister tubing to the wound dressing tubing.  Pressure selector Canister holder  5. Activate suction Continuous  Blockage/canister full When the system detects that the canister is full or that there is a blockage in the system, the status light will flash yellow Alarm suppressed Pressing the alarm suppress button will silence the alarm for approximately 2-4 minutes  For use with Soft Port  Intermittent Adjust pressure and lock.  Turn pump ON and to the “Continuous” setting.  6. Check dressing for a good seal Look for “raisin-like” appearance. Listen for a “hissing” sound, indicating a leak. Feel the dressing, which should be hard to the touch. Possible site of leak Where Soft Port attaches to film Wrinkle or crease Skin fold or crevice  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.  Questions? For 24/7 NPWT clinical support, call 1-800-876-1261.  Canister  With over 150 years of experience in advanced wound care, Smith & Nephew is an industry leader providing innovative solutions to meet the needs of chronic, acute and traumatic wounds across all care settings.  Status lights  Pressure selector lock  Wound Management Smith & Nephew, Inc. USA 970 Lake Carillon Drive Suite 110 St. Petersburg, FL 33716 Customer Care Center 1-800-876-1261 T 727-392-1261 F 727-392-6914  Canada 2250 Alfred-Nobel Blvd. Suite 300 St-Laurent, Quebec H4S 2C9  www.smith-nephew.com www.myrenasys.com  Audio pause button and status light Alarm suppressed. Pressing the alarm suppress button will silence the alarm for approximately 2-4 minutes.  Customer Action Center T 1-800-463-7439 F 1-800-671-9140  ©2012 Smith & Nephew, Inc., All rights reserved. ™Trademark of Smith & Nephew. Certain trademarks registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office RA 5000  RNCE-04-1111-NAE  Mode of operation switch  Bed hooks  IV pole lock knob
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