PREVENA™ Therapy
to manage your recent surgical incision.
Meet Your PREVENA™ System
During surgery, your doctor made a cut through the skin and tissue of your body, and then closed the incision with surgical stitches, staples or a combination of these methods.
Depending on the size, location or other factors related to your surgical incision, your doctor has chosen either the PREVENA™ PEEL & PLACE™ System or the PREVENA PLUS™ System. Both systems provide the same therapy and protective benefits to manage your surgical incision.
Your PREVENA™ System uses negative pressure - like a vacuum - to help protect and heal your incision at the skin surface as well as below. The PREVENA™ System can be used on different incision types. Your incision size and location may vary from what is shown in the above image.
The PREVENA™ System plays a key role in your recovery by:
The PREVENA™ System includes:
- A therapy unit that provides negative pressure to the dressing
- A dressing with a water resistant cover that is placed over your incision
- A connection tube
- A canister where incision fluid is collected
- A battery charger (The PREVENA PLUS™ Therapy Unit has a rechargeable battery)
- A carrying case with adjustable straps
Caring for your PREVENA™ Therapy Unit
PREVENA PLUS™ 125 Therapy Unit
System:
Keep your therapy unit in a safe place where:
- Tubing will not become kinked or pinched
- It cannot be pulled off a table or dropped onto the floor
Showering:
If cleared by your doctor, a quick, light shower is OK. Keep the therapy unit away from direct water spray.
Do not submerge dressing in water.
Before showering, disconnect the dressing from the therapy unit.
- Hold the ON/OFF button down until therapy stops
- Close the clamp located on the connection tubing
- Disconnect the tubing from the therapy unit
- When towel drying, be careful not to disrupt the dressing.
See PREVENA PLUS™ Therapy Patient Guide for additional details.
PREVENA™ Therapy Patient Guide
Batteries:
- This therapy unit has a rechargeable battery and comes with a charger.
- Bring your charger with you if you are gone for extended periods of time.
- For convenience, consider charging your therapy unit battery while you are sleeping.
PREVENA™ 125 Therapy Unit
System:
Keep your therapy unit in a safe place where:
- Tubing will not become kinked or pinched
- It cannot be pulled off a table or dropped onto the floor
Showering:
If cleared by your doctor, a quick, light shower is OK. Keep the therapy unit away from direct water spray.
Do not submerge dressing in water.
When towel drying, be careful not to disrupt the dressing.
See PREVENA PLUS™ Therapy Patient Guide for additional details.
PREVENA™ Therapy Patient Guide
Batteries:
- This therapy unit comes with three AA size batteries and cannot be recharged.
- It is recommended that you keep extra batteries on hand. If the batteries run out, consult your PREVENA™ Therapy Patient Guide on how to replace the batteries.
FAQs
How long do I keep PREVENA™ Therapy on my incision?
- Wear the system for as long as your doctor has ordered. The therapy unit will turn off automatically at 7 days.
Will my incision dressing need to be changed?
- The dressing is not typically changed. Follow your doctor’s instructions.
How long do I keep PREVENA™ Therapy on my incision?
- Wear the system for as long as your doctor has ordered. The therapy unit will turn off automatically at 7 days.
Will my incision dressing need to be changed?
- The dressing is not typically changed. Follow your doctor’s instructions.
How long do I keep PREVENA™ Therapy on my incision?
- Wear the system for as long as your doctor has ordered. The therapy unit will turn off automatically at 7 days.
Will my incision dressing need to be changed?
- The dressing is not typically changed. Follow your doctor’s instructions.
It is important that you discuss the potential benefits and risks of any specific therapy with your doctor to decide whether it is right for you.
Please consult your treating medical professional regarding specific questions and important information related to PREVENA™ System uses, safety information and operation.
NOTE: The PREVENA™ System can be used on different incision types. Your incision size and location may vary from what is shown in the image.