Refer to the Prevena Therapy Patient Guideopens in a new tab or Alert Guideopens in a new tab or contact your health care provider if you have questions.

Wear the system for as long as your health care provider has ordered, at which time the dressing will be removed by your doctor. The therapy unit will turn off automatically at 7 days.

The dressing is not typically changed. Follow your health care provider's instructions.

This portable unit should always be kept turned on for the time your health care provider has instructed. The unit can be worn under or over your clothing and includes a carrying case with adjustable straps, so you can use it multiple ways.

Keep your therapy unit in a safe place where tubing will not become kinked or pinched, and it cannot be pulled off a table or dropped onto the floor. 

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 Guideopens in a new tab on how to replace the batteries.

If cleared by your health care provider, a quick, light shower is okay. 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.

Every patient is unique, and your health care provider should provide you with clear information about the length of your treatment. You should wear the system for as long as your health care provider has ordered. As a guide, the Prevena 125 Therapy Unit for use on closed surgical incisions will last up to 7 days. The Prevena Plus 125 Therapy Unit which can be used on both closed incisions and open wounds will last up to 14 days.

The frequency of dressing changes will be dependent on your treatment. Your health care provider should provide you with information about whether your dressings will require changing, and if so, how often. Please ensure you follow your health care provider's instructions. If you are undergoing treatment for an open wound with Prevena Plus and V.A.C. Dressings, dressing changes should be every 48-72 hours. If you are treating a closed surgical incision with Prevena Dressings, then the dressing is not typically changed, and will last up to 7 days. If you are treating a closed surgical incision with Prevena Restor Dressings, then the dressing is not typically changed, and will last up to 14 days.

Refer to the Prevena Therapy Patient Guide (PDF, 770.19 KB) or Alert Guide (PDF, 1.50 MB) Or if you have any questions, call our Customer Service team on freephone 0800 980 8880, or freephone 1800 33 33 77 if in Ireland.

This portable unit should always be kept turned on for the time your doctor has instructed. The unit can be worn under or over your clothing and includes a carrying case with adjustable straps, so you can use it multiple ways.

Keep your therapy unit in a safe place where tubing will not become kinked or pinched, and it cannot be pulled off a table or dropped onto the floor. 

Prevena Plus 125 Therapy Unit has a rechargeable battery and comes with a charger. Bring your charger with if you are gone for extended periods of time. For convenience, consider charging your therapy unit battery while you are sleeping.

If cleared by your health care provider, a quick, light shower is okay. 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.