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CAUTIONS
The following statements describe conditions that may require special care for the safe
and effective use of the Invia Abdominal Dressing Kit.
– Patients untreated for malnutrition.
– Noncompliant or combative patients.
– Wounds that involve an enteric fistula.
– To minimize the risk of bradycardia, NPWT must not be placed in the proximity to the
vagus nerve.
– Avoid circumferential dressing application.
– The device has not been studied on pediatric patients.
– Patient size and weight should be considered when prescribing this device. Initial lower
negative pressure should be considered for certain small or elderly patients who are at
risk of fluid depletion or dehydration.
– As a condition of use, this device should only be used by qualified and authorized
personnel. The user must have the necessary knowledge of the specific medical appli-
cation for which Invia Abdominal Dressing Kit is being used.
– When treating abdominal wounds, the therapy should remain on in continuous mode
for the duration of the treatment.
– Ensure that tubing is installed completely and without any kinks to avoid leaks or block-
ages in the suction circuit.
– Maintain regular monitoring of the wound site during therapy to ensure therapeutic
treatment and patient comfort.
– As with all adhesive products apply and remove the dressing carefully from sensitive or
fragile skin to avoid skin tripping, especially after frequent dressing changes.
– Do not use if packaging is breached or damaged.
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