Patient Information - Donjoy IceMan CLEAR3 Manual De Instrucciones

PATIENT INFORMATION

Directions for use of the IceMan® CLEAR
• A physician must prescribe treatment to be rendered by this device, which
must state a temperature (for the IceMan® CLEAR3+), how long and how often
the device should be used and the length of breaks between uses . You must
follow the individual prescription provided to you by your physician .
• 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 .
DO NOT use if you cannot check your skin condition frequently (at least every
hour) . People are sensitive to cold in diverse ways and may react differently to
cold treatment .
• 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 experi-
ence any of these conditions, immediately discontinue use of this device and
contact your physician .
• Inform your physician if any of the following apply to you: arthritic conditions;
peripheral vascular disease; under the age of 12; decreased skin sensitivity;
poor circulation or compromised local circulation; hypercoagulation disorders;
diabetes or neuropathies .
• Check for moisture on the barrier between your skin and cold pad. If moisture
is present on the barrier, immediately discontinue use of this device .
• Do not cast or bandage over IceMan® cold pads.
• Use only approved IceMan® cold pads with the IceMan® CLEAR
CLEAR + cold therapy units .
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• To ensure a reliable connection between the IceMan® CLEAR
CLEAR 3 + and IceMan® cold pad, "snap" or "click" hoses together into place so
that the fit is tight and snug . Monitor hose connections during use .
• This device is intended for single patient use.
• Follow all precautions necessary to avoid electrical shock, fire, burns, or other per-
sonal injury from electrical power by using the device indoors, with dry hands,
and in a dry location . Keep all electrical connections away from water .
• Never use this device if the power cord or plug is damaged. Always use a
grounded outlet .
• To avoid the risk of electrical shock, do not disassemble the IceMan® CLEAR
IceMan® CLEAR + . If device is not functioning properly, please contact DonJoy
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product support .
• The IceMan® CLEAR and IceMan® CLEAR
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be sterilized . Do not attempt to sterilize the unit by any means .
• Rx only.
& CLEAR +
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3 and IceMan®
3 or IceMan®
+ is non-sterile and is not intended to
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1 Add ice to fill line inside the device .
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Add cold water to fill line .
Place lid on the device making sure the lip
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inserts in groove . Then press front of the lid
down to close and secure .
Connect the IceMan® CLEAR
pad hose . To ensure a reliable connection,
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"snap" or "click" hoses together into place so
that the fit is tight and snug .
To turn the device on, insert cord into
connection on the back of the device and
plug power supply into the wall outlet .
WARNING! When applying the cold pad, DO
NOT let any part of the cold pad touch your
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skin . Always use with a barrier between your
skin and the cold pad .
Check for moisture on the barrier between
the patient's skin and cold pad . If moisture is
present on the barrier, immediately discon-
tinue use of this device .
For IceMan® CLEAR
Set temperature control on the hand console
or
3 starting at the white dot . Allow 10 minutes
after the cold pad is placed on the patient for
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the temperature to stabilize . Then adjust the
temperature to the range prescribed by the
physician .
DO NOT use if you do not have a prescription .
hose to the cold
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+ ONLY
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