Sensat.r.a.c.™ Pad Application - Acelity V.A.C.ULTA Mode D'emploi

3. Apply the Instill Pad which has a central disc and a surrounding outer adhesive skirt and the smaller
diameter tube�
Remove both backing layers 1 and 2 to expose adhesive (Fig. 19)�
a.
b. Place pad opening in central disc directly over hole in V�A�C�® Advanced Drape (Fig. 20)�
c. Apply gentle pressure on the central disc and outer skirt to ensure complete adhesion of the
pad�
d. Pull back on blue tab to remove pad stabilization layer (Fig. 21).
SENSAT.R.A.C.™ PAD APPLICATION
1. Choose pad application site for the SensaT�R�A�C�™ Pad� Give particular consideration to fluid flow
and tubing positioning to allow for optimal flow, and avoid placement over bony prominences or
within creases in the tissue�
NOTE: Whenever possible, the SensaT.R.A.C.™ Pad should be placed at a lower elevation than the Instill
Pad.
NOTE: To prevent periwound maceration with wounds that are smaller than the central disc of the
pad, it is very important that the central disc not over hang the edge of the foam and that the periwound
area is properly protected. Refer to the Wound Preparation section for periwound area protection
instructions. Please refer to the Bridge Application with V.A.C. VeraFlo™ Dressing System section
in these instructions for use and the V.A.C.® Therapy Clinical Guidelines for additional dressing application
techniques.
2. Pinch V�A�C�® Advanced Drape and carefully cut an approximately 2.5 cm hole through the V�A�C�®
Advanced Drape (not a slit) (Fig. 18)� The hole should be large enough to allow for the removal of
fluid and / or exudate� It is not necessary to cut into the foam�
NOTE: Cut a hole rather than a slit, as a slit may self-seal during therapy.
3. Apply the SensaT�R�A�C�™ Pad which has a central disc and a surrounding outer adhesive skirt�
Remove both backing layers 1 and 2 to expose adhesive (Fig. 19)�
a.
b. Place pad opening in central disc directly over hole in V�A�C�® Advanced Drape (Fig. 20)�
c. Apply gentle pressure on the central disc and outer skirt to ensure complete adhesion of the
pad�
d. Pull back on blue tab to remove pad stabilization layer (Fig. 21)�
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