Tactile Medical Entre Plus, User Manual

Page 1: ...Entre Plus User Guide Model PD08 NG ENTRE PLUS PNEUMATIC COMPRESSION SYSTEM...

Page 2: ...e Upper Extremity 10 Chapter 3 Controller Unit Set Up 11 3 1 Setting Up the Controller Unit 11 3 2 Connecting the Hose to the Controller Unit 12 Chapter 4 Garment Application 15 4 1 Applying the Full...

Page 3: ...7 1 Limited Warranty and Service for Home Use 28 7 2 Limited Warranty and Service for Facility Use 29 7 3 Return Policy 29 7 4 Equipment Lifetime 29 Chapter 8 Technical Information 30 8 1 Technical In...

Page 4: ...ssion can help you manage your condition improve your health and allow you to enjoy a better quality of life This guide provides the information needed to set up and use your Entre Plus system 1 1 How...

Page 5: ...of treatment Use this product only at the settings prescribed by your healthcare provider Do NOT Dispose With General Household Waste Tactile Medical complies with the Waste Electric and Electronic E...

Page 6: ...tennas should be used no closer than 30 cm 12 inches to any part of the Entre Plus system WARNING Risk of Electric Shock Do not attempt to service the controller unit Such attempts could result in inj...

Page 7: ...as lint and hair Never operate the controller unit on a soft surface such as a bed couch or pillow where the ventilation openings may be blocked Never drop or insert any object into any opening of th...

Page 8: ...Any circumstance where increased lymphatic or venous return is undesirable 1 5 Unpacking Instructions When your Entre Plus system arrives it is important that you carefully unpack the contents and en...

Page 9: ...if ordered Port cover for unilateral treatment Upper Extremity Treatment The garments and device accessory needed for upper extremity treatment may include the following Arm garment Port cover for uni...

Page 10: ...air via a hose connector which is attached to the garment Depending on the prescription from your physician an additional garment can be added to allow simultaneous bilateral treatment The device app...

Page 11: ...rovider ordered unilateral treatment you will receive a port cover to be placed on the unused port 2 2 Adjustable Pressure Levels Your healthcare provider will determine what pressure setting is appro...

Page 12: ...ous motion Full Leg Treatment This option provides full leg treatment in a distal to proximal foot to top of thigh direction via the sequential inflation of the eight chambers Treatment time 60 minute...

Page 13: ...ity Full Arm Treatment This option provides full arm treatment in a distal to proximal hand to top of biceps direction via the sequential inflation of the eight chambers Treatment time 60 minutes Figu...

Page 14: ...t surface near an electrical outlet Position the device so you have easy access to the plug 2 Plug the supplied power adapter into the power adapter inlet on the back of the controller unit Then plug...

Page 15: ...120 Volt AC or 230 Volt AC outlets BOTTOM Tab Connector Collar Arrowed Latch Connector Ensure the arrow is on top when attaching the hose connector TOP Ridges Figure 3 2 a Hose Connector 3 2 Connectin...

Page 16: ...row is facing up Figure 3 2 b 2 Align the arrowed latch with the notch on the controller unit port 3 Reposition your hand so your thumb and fingers are positioned on the top and bottom latch ridges Th...

Page 17: ...You should hear a click when each of the latches is properly connected Two clicks will be heard one for the top and one for the bottom latch Figure 3 2 d 5 If using only one garment ensure that one of...

Page 18: ...clothing example scrubs stockinette If skin irritation develops consult with your doctor Lymph fluid is moved through the vessels in the skin It is important to avoid wearing anything during treatment...

Page 19: ...er 2 Small Teal pull string to zipper 1 Medium Teal pull string to zipper 2 Large NOTE If you are using an extender position it so the narrow side is located at the foot of the leg garment Connect the...

Page 20: ...5 Finally place a pillow under your calf and foot to elevate your leg slightly above your hips for optimal treatment Figure 4 1 b 4 2 Applying the Arm Garment Garment Preparation 1 Once the garment is...

Page 21: ...configurations are available Black pull string to zipper 1 Petite Black pull string to zipper 2 Small Teal pull string to zipper 1 Medium Teal pull string to zipper 2 Large 3 Zip the garment up compl...

Page 22: ...e provider NOTE The controller unit will recall the pressure setting used during the last treatment session In most situations the pressure settings will not need to be modified from one treatment to...

Page 23: ...egs positioned straight Do not sit in a chair or bend your affected limb s during the treatment session 3 Elevate the affected limb s on a pillow just above your hips 4 Check your pressure setting to...

Page 24: ...hat time the controller unit will automatically turn off requiring you to restart your treatment session 5 4 Completing the Treatment Session The treatment program will automatically stop once the tre...

Page 25: ...lave Do not iron Do not steam sterilize 3 Store the controller unit and garments in a cool dry place Keep them out of excessive heat or cold See Chapter 8 for allowable storage temperatures Store them...

Page 26: ...A Spray or similar disinfectant compliant with OSHA s Bloodborne Pathogen Standard 29 CFR 1910 1030 and or registered with EPA To disinfect the Entre Plus system including garments controller or acces...

Page 27: ...d tubing 1 Power down the device If able disconnect the garment from the controller unit and then reconnect again Power up the device by pressing the button Restart the treatment session by pressing t...

Page 28: ...nt from the controller unit and then reconnect again Power up the device by pressing the button Restart the treatment session by pressing the button 2 Please call Customer Service if you are unable to...

Page 29: ...ing to Section 3 2 step 5 Garment pressures are higher or lower than expected 1 Verify that the correct pressure has been selected 2 Adjust the fit of the garment ensuring no folds or kinks are in the...

Page 30: ...ase call Customer Service toll free for instructions The controller unit makes an abnormal noise 1 Stop the treatment session by pressing the button 2 Verify the noise has stopped 3 Restart the treatm...

Page 31: ...performance of the Entre Plus system shall be deemed to be a warranty or representation by Tactile Medical for any purpose nor give rise to any liability or obligation of Tactile Medical EXCEPT FOR TH...

Page 32: ...rvice for Facility Use Contact Tactile Medical for information regarding the service agreements available to facilities 7 3 Return Policy Returns are accepted for unopened product within 60 days of re...

Page 33: ...evice Input Voltage 12 VDC Nominal Device Input Current 3 0 A Maximum Pressure Settings HIGH MED and LOW Controller Unit Size 9 0 x 8 5 x 5 0 228 mm x 215 9 mm x 127 mm Controller Unit Weight 5 5 lbs...

Page 34: ...ntre Plus system is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below The customer or the user of the Entre Plus system should assure that it is used in such an environment Emissions...

Page 35: ...f a typical commercial or hospital environment Surge IEC 61000 4 5 5 kV 1 kV line to line 5 kV 1 kV 2 kV line to earth 5 kV 1 kV line to line 5 kV 1 kV 2 kV line to earth Voltage dips short interrupti...

Page 36: ...ateur radio bands between 0 15 MHz and 80 MHz 80 AM at 1 kHz 10 V m 80 MHz to 2 7 GHz 80 AM at 1kHz NOTE 1 At 80 MHz and 800 MHz the higher frequency range applies NOTE 2 These guidelines may not appl...

Page 37: ...ce facing away from you at eye level at a distance that maximizes character clarity generally 20 inches 50 cm to 40 inches 100 cm with an illumination of 500 lx minimum Call Tactile Medical Customer S...

Page 38: ...35 This page has intentionally been left blank...

Page 39: ...36 Customer Service Toll Free 833 3TACTILE 833 382 2845 This page has intentionally been left blank...

Page 40: ...02 2023 Tactile Medical 3701 Wayzata Blvd Suite 300 Minneapolis MN 55416 USA T 612 355 5100 F 612 355 5101 Customer Care Toll Free Tel 833 3TACTILE 833 382 2845 Toll Free Fax 866 435 3949 Hours 7 a m...