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Product Description
Engineered specifically to enhance the management of the open abdomen.
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Negative Pressure Therapy Unit
Provides continuous negative pressure to remove high volume of exudate
Large 1000ml graduated canister
Drape
Provides a closed system to help isolate abdominal contents
Perforated Foam
Negative pressure delivered through the foam provides medial tension which helps minimize fascial retraction and loss of domain*
Miller PR, Meredith JW, Johnson JC, Chang MC. Prospective evaluation of vacuum-assisted fascial closure after open abdomen: planned ventral hernia rate is substantially reduced. Annals of Surgery. 2004 May; 239(5): 608-614. Study conducted using V.A.C.® Therapy System with V.A.C.® GranuFoam™ dressings.
Visceral Protective Layer
Allows rapid access for re-entry
No sutures required for placement, minimizing fascial damage
Provides separation between abdominal wall and viscera, protecting abdominal contents
Helps stabilize abdominal content
Enhances fluid removal from paracolic gutters