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VAC = vacuum-assisted closure device....nm

Posted By: hope that helps decipher for you *S*...nm on 2006-09-15
In Reply to: Help - Tammie

Subject: VAC = vacuum-assisted closure device....nm




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Subject: I was under the impression that VAC is an acronym for vacuum-assisted closure.

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Thank you for that response.  I had to submit the report before I got your response, but I had found it, thank goodness.  The only thing is, though, I made Lympha and Press 2 words.  Oh, well, how can you ever know for sure?  Thanks again!