Use Instructions

4 | Introduction/Intended use
1 Introduction
The Invia Ease NPWT system is designed to provide Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
(NPWT), to help promote wound healing. The Invia Ease system includes the Invia Ease
pump, an Invia Ease canister and tubing in a range of sizes (300 ml, 500 ml and 1000 ml) and
an Invia Ease charger.
Invia Ease NPWT system is intended to be used in conjunction with the Invia dressings only.
2 Intended use
2.1 Intended user
– The Invia Ease NPWT system is intended to be used by clinicians or by adequately trained
lay users (patients or caregivers).
– Medical situations must be addressed by a physician. Therapy changes should only be
done as prescribed by a physician.
– To ensure safe use of the Invia Ease NPWT system, clinicians are responsible to train lay
users (patients and caregivers) according to the Patient Instructions for Use and explain
all related safety information.
2.2 Intended patient population
– The Invia Ease NPWT system is intended to be used only on patients exhibiting conditions
as described in the Indications for Use.
– Appropriate patient selection according to Indications for Use is important to prevent
complications and help ensure the efficacy and successful treatment with NPWT.
– The Invia Ease NPWT system has not been studied on pediatric patients.
– The lay user (patient or caregiver) must have the visual and hearing acuity to appropriately:
– respond to notifications displayed by the pump
– understand directions from a clinician
– follow the instructions provided in the Patient Instructions for Use
2.3 Intended use environment
The Invia Ease NPWT system is intended for use in acute, extended and home care settings.