Neurotech kneehab, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...juries Instruction manual Caution In the United States of America federal law restricts the device to sale or use by or on the order of a physician or other practitioner licensed by the laws of the state in which he she practices ...

Page 2: ...Kneehab XPTM pack contains everything you need to begin treatment including your Kneehab XPTM Control Unit Kneehab XPTM garment a set of adhesive electrodes battery charger and a user manual The adhesive electrodes need to be replaced periodically and are readily available by contacting your local neurotech supplier If you have further questions regarding Kneehab XPTM please contact your prescribi...

Page 3: ...ls _________________________________________________ 4 3 Description of Unit Display ______________________________________________ 4 4 Description of Garment ________________________________________________ 5 0 Setting Up a Kneehab XPTM Treatment ________________________________ 5 1 Step By Step Treatment Guide _________________________________________ 6 0 Problem Solving Guide __________________...

Page 4: ...y modifications repairs or servicing must be undertaken by authorised BMR Ltd personnel Kneehab XPTM is designed by and manufactured for BMR Ltd Parkmore Business Park West Galway Ireland Copyright 2007 by BMR Ltd all rights reserved neurotech is a registered trademark of BMR Ltd Kneehab is a registered trademark of BMR Ltd in the EU Registration is pending in the U S The sale and or operation of ...

Page 5: ...cted or diagnosed heart problems Caution should be used for patients with suspected or diagnosed epilepsy Caution should be used in the presence of the following When there is a tendency to haemorrhage following acute trauma or fracture Following recent surgical procedures when muscle contraction may disrupt the healing process Over the menstruating or pregnant uterus Over areas of the skin which ...

Page 6: ...reasons the garment and electrodes are for single person use only Important There is a separate Kneehab XPTM garment for use with the right or left leg Under no circumstances should the left garment be used on the right leg or vice versa A letter printed on every garment L or R indicates which leg that garment is designed for i e L left R right Position your Kneehab XPTM only as outlined in this U...

Page 7: ...and comfortable quadriceps contractions Q What should Kneehab XPTM feel like when operating A When you switch Kneehab XPTM on and gradually increase the intensity you will feel a mild comfortable tingling or buzzing sensation in your quadriceps muscles As you increase the intensity the muscles will begin to contract The channel on the inside of your thigh will increase the intensity in the inner p...

Page 8: ...16 of the User Manual Q How do I position Kneehab XPTM on the leg A See pages 12 16 of this User Manual for full instructions on positioning Kneehab XPTM on the leg Q Can Kneehab XPTM be used on other body parts A neurotech strongly recommends that Kneehab XPTM only be used as directed in this User Manual and not applied to any other body parts Q How should I care for my Kneehab XPTM A See page 18...

Page 9: ...Control Unit The unit generates signals which are sent via the electrodes to your muscles to make them contract Your unit is rechargeable and takes approximately 3 hours to charge fully 2 Kneehab XPTM Garment Universally sized garment which fastens around your thigh above the kneecap for quick and easy use It contains a connector socket into which the Control Unit is plugged Please ensure you have...

Page 10: ...re starting a treatment session to change the selected stimulation program Note Your prescribed Kneehab XPTM model may only have 1 stimulation programme Press and hold this button for 3 seconds during a treatment session to activate deactivate the intensity button lock function You can use this function to prevent accidental changes of intensity during a treatment session 4 Information Button i Pr...

Page 11: ...n the unit and garment or between the electrodes and the skin see page 17 for more details Shows the battery power remaining Shows the programme currently running This symbol appears around the edge of the display during each contraction phase 4 4 Description of The Garment The inside of the garment has been printed with electrode placement guides showing you exactly where to place the 4 electrode...

Page 12: ... The printed figure of a human also shows the garment positioned on the left leg Fig b R is printed on the garment designed specifically for the right leg The printed figure of a human also shows the garment positioned on the right leg Fig c Please check now to ensure you have the correct garment for the leg to be treated If the garment you have is not for the correct leg please contact your presc...

Page 13: ...ectrode within the area marked b Step 5 Adhesive Electrode Placement Remove the garment from your thigh and place it on a flat surface with the white electrode placement guides facing you Kneehab XPTM is supplied with a pack of four electrodes Remove these from their plastic bag Remove the liners from the patterned side of the electrodes Fig i Keep these liners for later Stick the electrodes onto ...

Page 14: ...e kneecap approx 0 5cm 25 and the printed Median Line lies along the centre of your thigh Fig b Fasten both pairs of straps For the best fit fasten the pair of straps closest to the Kneecap first When the straps are fastened the garment should have a comfortable yet firm fit Note If you are a very narrow fit the straps may overlap some of the adhesive electrodes However for an effective and safe t...

Page 15: ...the treatment session and the timer will begin to count down As you increase the left or right intensity button you will feel the stimulation increasing on the corresponding side of your leg You will also see the intensity level for that side increasing on the unit s display Increase the intensity on both sides of your leg until you feel a firm comfortable contraction of the quadriceps The intensi...

Page 16: ...tons on either side of the connector and pulling the two sections apart Fig a Remove the garment by carefully peeling the electrodes off your leg Ensure that the electrodes remain attached to the garment Place the garment on a flat surface with the electrodes facing upward and replace the liners on the black side of each one If the electrodes have lifted from the garment press the edges back into ...

Page 17: ...d to the garment Electrodes not fully in contact with the skin Electrodes are worn Lotions pigmented areas or dry spots present on the skin Error message indicating a problem with the unit Solution Press and hold the On Off button for 3 seconds to switch the unit on Recharge the battery pack Recharge the battery pack Place the electrodes completely over the metal studs Fasten the straps more tight...

Page 18: ...e garment should be dried on a flat surface Do not dry over anything hot e g a radiator or any other direct heat source Ensure the garment is completely dry before use The straps should be fastened prior to washing The Kneehab garment should not be ironed Battery Power Replacing the Battery The battery icon on the display will flash when the battery is low and needs to be recharged After a pe riod...

Page 19: ...lacement adhesive electrodes are available To order replacement electrodes please contact your local neurotech supplier Only electrodes specified by Bio Medical Research Ltd for use with Kneehab may be used Using other electrodes may degrade performance levels All adhesive electrodes are provided with their own instructions where necessary including cleaning storage and care instructions Kneehab B...

Page 20: ...stenings 100 Nylon Environmental Specifications Operating Range Temperature 0 to 35 C 32 to 95 F Humidity 20 to 65 RH Storage Range Temperature 0 to 55 C 32 to 131 F Humidity 10 to 90 RH Electrical Specifications Rated Outputs Voltage Currents Parameter 500 Ω 1 kΩ 1 5 kΩ Output RMSV 9 2V 17 4V 21 0V Output RMSA 18mA 17mA 14mA Output Frequency 35 50Hz 35 50Hz 35 50Hz DC Component Approx 0 0 0 Posit...

Page 21: ...unit The letter preceding the number indicates the year of manufacture where L denotes 2006 M denotes 2007 etc European Union only This symbol on your Kneehab is to indicate conformity to the requirements of the Medical Device Directive 93 42 EEC 0366 is the number of the notified body VDE Disposal of device At the end of the product lifecycle do not throw out this product with the normal househol...

Page 22: ...vided the unit has been used for its intended purpose and in the manner described in this instruction manual has not been connected to an unsuitable power source has not been subjected to misuse or neglect has not been modified or repaired by anyone other than an approved neurotech agent This warranty complements existing national guarantee obligations and does not affect your statutory rights as ...

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Page 24: ...Art Nr 6040 0010 Stand Mai 2009 V2 Distributed by Manufactured by Bio Medical Research Ltd Parkmore Business Park West Galway Ireland www neurotechgroup com ...