Warnings & Precautions - Donjoy IceMan CLEAR3 Manual De Instrucciones

WARNINGS & PRECAUTIONS
THIS DEVICE CAN BE COLD ENOUGH TO CAUSE SERIOUS
INJURY. SERIOUS ADVERSE REACTIONS AND SAFETY
HAZARDS MAY OCCUR WHEN USING THIS DEVICE.
WARNING! Read and understand all warnings and Instructions
for Use before using this device .
For IceMan® CLEAR
3
(WITHOUT thermometer and temperature control)
WARNING! DO NOT use this device without a prescription from
a physician . Rx only . Your prescription must state how long and
how often the device should be used and the length of breaks
between uses . DO NOT use this device if a prescription has not
been provided to you or if you do not understand the prescrip-
tion . Use of this device without a prescription or failure to follow
the prescription may result in serious injury, including tissue
necrosis .
For IceMan® CLEAR +
3
(WITH thermometer and temperature control)
WARNING! DO NOT use this device without a prescription from
a physician . Rx only . Your prescription must state a temperature,
how long and how often the device should be used and the
length of breaks between uses . DO NOT use this device if a pre-
scription has not been provided to you or if you do not under-
stand the prescription . Use of this device without a prescription
or failure to follow the prescription may result in serious injury,
including tissue necrosis .
WARNING! This device can be cold enough to cause serious
injury, including tissue necrosis . You must be able to check your
skin condition under the cold pad frequently (at least every hour) .
DO NOT use this device if you cannot check your skin condi-
tion frequently (at least every hour) . Check for increased pain,
burning, numbness, tingling, increased redness, discoloration,
itching, increased swelling, blisters, irritation or other changes in
skin condition under the cold pad or around the treatment area .
If you experience any of these conditions, immediately discon-
tinue use of this device and contact your physician .
WARNING! This device is intended only for single patient use .
Secondary use can cause serious injury, including infection .
WARNING! Application of the cold pads directly on the skin may
result in serious injury, including tissue necrosis . DO NOT let any
part of the cold pad touch your skin . ALWAYS use with a barrier
between your skin and the cold pad .
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WARNINGS & PRECAUTIONS -
WARNING! The barrier between your skin and the cold pad
may develop moisture during use, which may create colder
temperatures on the skin . Temperatures that are too cold may
result in serious injury, including tissue necrosis . ALWAYS check
for moisture on the barrier between your skin and the cold pad .
If moisture is present on the barrier, immediately discontinue
use of this device .
WARNING! Poor connections between hoses may cause leaking,
which may result in serious injury, including infection and tissue
necrosis . ALWAYS listen for a "snap" or "click" when connecting
the IceMan® CLEAR or IceMan® CLEAR
3
to the cold pad hose .
WARNING! Use of the IceMan® CLEAR
with wet hands or in a wet location may result in electrical
shock and serious injury . DO NOT handle transformer or power
cord with wet hands or in a wet location .
WARNING! DO NOT use the IceMan® CLEAR
CLEAR + near flammable anesthetics, which may result in
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explosion and serious injury .
PRECAUTIONS
When to exercise special care when prescribing the IceMan® CLEAR
& CLEAR +
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Exercise special care prescribing this device for the following patients:
those with arthritic conditions; peripheral vascular disease; children un-
der the age of 12; those with decreased skin sensitivity; poor circulation,
or compromised local circulation; hypercoagulation disorders; diabetes
or neuropathies .
(con't)
+ cold therapy unit hose
3
or IceMan® CLEAR +
3 3
or IceMan®
3
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