V.A.C.® Therapy: Leading the Way
Since its 1995 introduction, V.A.C.® Therapy has set the standard for wound care. While a number of other negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) systems have followed in the past 20 years, there's only one V.A.C.® Therapy.
With more than 10 million wounds treated worldwide, 60 randomized controlled trials, 1,300 peer-reviewed articles, and 1,400 published journal articles, V.A.C.® Therapy from KCI has amassed more published clinical evidence than any other NPWT product, and the difference is in the data. Only V.A.C.® Therapy has shown:
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80% reduction in risk of readmission1
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76% reduction in need of reoperation1
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50% shorter healing time2
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40% reduction in incidences of surgical dehiscence and infection3
What Sets V.A.C.® Therapy Apart
Technology
Proprietary pressure sensing technology from device to wound site
V.A.C.® Therapy is the only NPWT device with proprietary SENSAT.R.A.C.™ Technology, which continuously monitors negative pressure at the wound site and compensates for any changes, maintaining a consistent environment for fluid removal. This was shown in bench testing to:
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Provide 90% more accurate delivery of negative pressure4
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Remove fluid 98% faster than other NPWT systems5
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Remove the same volume of fluid in 15 minutes that other systems require 24 hours to remove5
Detects and notifies when blockages occur using EASYCLEAR PURGE™ Technology
Additionally, V.A.C.® Therapy comes equipped with EASYCLEAR PURGE™ Technology, which provides real-time updates to caregivers and proactively aids in preventing and clearing blockages as they occur.
Products
Standardizes 4 NPWT types into a single V.A.C.ULTA™ Therapy System
Designed to treat patient wounds across a wide spectrum, our best-in-class V.A.C.ULTA™ 4 Therapy System includes:
People
Streamlined access to therapy with clinician and patient support along the way
KCI provides top-tier support so you can count on having the resources you need, when you need them.
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24/7 clinical and technical call support
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400 clinically trained representatives
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Approximately 25,000 clinicians trained annually
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Medical education programs and webinars
For continuing education in V.A.C.® Therapy,
view our latest webinars.
Our value-added programs help you and your patients get needed resources, including:
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KCI Express® Program, which streamlines product orders through EMR systems
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Consignment program to provide on-site unit storage for access on demand and as needed in the care setting
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V.A.C. READY CARE™ Program to provide on-site access to units so patients can seamlessly transition to home care
V.A.C.® Therapy Resources
Video Disclaimer:
These videos are intended for clinicians. The V.A.C.® Therapy System is indicated for patients with a variety of open wound types as well as closed surgical incisions. Prior to use, consult detailed product indications, safety information, and instructions contained in the KCI V.A.C.® Therapy Safety Information and Dressing Application Instructions provided in the dressing cartons.
NOTE:
Specific indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, and safety information exist for KCI products and therapies. Please consult a clinician and product instructions for use prior to application. Rx only.
