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Page 1: User Manual
User Manual Ref 2776 Intelect® Mobile Ultrasound DJO is an ISO 13485 Certified Company... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Intelect ® Mobile Ultrasound FOREWORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Unit Specifications . - Page 3 MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Maintaining the Intelect Mobile Ultrasound . . . . . . . . . . 58 Cleaning .
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Page 4: Foreword
. The result is a unit with extraordinary versatility based on simplicity of operation . The Intelect Mobile Ultrasound allows you to select a frequency of 1 or 3 MHz (excluding the 1 cm applicator) without changing applicators . - Page 5 Intelect ® Mobile Ultrasound • Clinical Portable Battery Powered Option The Intelect Mobile Ultrasound is a truly portable ultrasound unit that does not confine you to a wall socket to operate . Dual frequency application in the clinic or on the road . • Clinical Indications™...
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Page 6: About Ultrasound Therapy
Inspect treatment head cables and associated connectors before each use. • The Intelect battery pack is designed for use only with Chattanooga Intelect Text with a “DANGER” indicator will explain possible Safety infractions that are Mobile Stim, Combo, Laser, and Ultrasound systems. -
Page 7: Warning
• manner. Medical Electrical Equipment needs special precautions regarding Failure to use and maintain the Intelect Mobile Ultrasound and its EMC and needs to be installed and put into service according to the EMC accessories in accordance with the instructions outlined in this manual information provided in this manual. - Page 8 • • Equipment not in use should be protected against unqualified use. The Intelect Mobile Ultrasound should not be used adjacent to or • Use of other accessories other than those specified may result in stacked with other equipment, and if adjacent or stacked use is increased emissions and decreased immunity.
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Page 9: Danger
ABOUT ULTRASOUND THERAPY Intelect ® Mobile Ultrasound DANGER DANGER • • Use the battery pack only with the Intelect Mobile Series units. Equipment not suitable for use in the presence of a • flammable anesthetic mixture with air, with oxygen or nitrous Do not reverse the polarity of the battery pack. -
Page 10: Overview Of Ultrasound Therapy
There are several items that affect the penetration of ultrasound on the target tissues . Please refer to the documentation as a reference on the appropriate frequency for your clinical needs . There are four sound heads available with the Intelect Mobile Ultrasound System: 1 cm , 2 cm... - Page 11 Pulse Frequency – The pulse frequency is the number of pulses per second and is expressed in hertz . The available pulse frequencies on the Intelect Mobile Ultrasound are 16, 48, and 100 Hz . Pulsed Mode – The output of the ultrasound is automatically interrupted during the treatment time . This limits the amount of energy delivered to the tissues .
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Page 12: Description Of Ultrasonic Field
ABOUT ULTRASOUND THERAPY Intelect ® Mobile Ultrasound OVERVIEW OF ULTRASOUND THERAPY - COMMON TERMS (CONTINUED) Ultrasound Intensity – Ultrasound power delivered to the patient expressed in total power as watts (W) or in terms of the sound head’s effective radiating area, watts per centimeter squared (W/cm Description of Ultrasonic Field The spatial distribution of the radiated field is essentially a collimated beam of the ultrasonic energy having a cross-sectional area of 8 .5 cm... -
Page 13: Indications
ABOUT ULTRASOUND THERAPY Intelect ® Mobile Ultrasound INDICATIONS carrying serious infectious disease and or disease where it is advisable, for general medical purposes, to suppress heat or Application of therapeutic deep heat for the treatment of selected fevers. sub-chronic and chronic medical conditions such as: •... -
Page 14: Potential For Burns
ABOUT ULTRASOUND THERAPY Intelect ® Mobile Ultrasound DANGER Potential for Burns It is possible for ultrasound therapy to cause burns if the therapy is not performed properly. Skin burns can result from one or more of Patients with an implanted neurostimulation device must not be the following: treated with or be in close proximity to any shortwave diathermy, •... -
Page 15: Preventing Overheating Of The Sound Heads
ABOUT ULTRASOUND THERAPY Intelect ® Mobile Ultrasound Preventing Overheating of the Sound Heads Patient Susceptibility To prevent the sound head from becoming overheated, do the Some patients are more sensitive to ultrasound output and may following: experience a reaction similar to a heat rash. Be sure to inspect the •... -
Page 16: Nomenclature
NOMENCLATURE Intelect ® Mobile Ultrasound LCD Intensity/ Contrast Dial Sound Head Power On/Off LED Indicator (Output Power) Clinical Resources Duty Cycle/Pulse Frequency (Up Arrow) Applicator Time Intensity Head Warming Intensity Display (Back) (Enter) Frequency (Down Arrow) Stop Start Pause... - Page 17 NOMENCLATURE Intelect ® Mobile Ultrasound Sound Head The aluminum face of the applicator that contacts the patient’s skin. It covers a transducer mechanism that converts electrical energy to mechanical energy in the form of a vibrating crystal. Power On/Off The Power On/Off button controls the flow of electricity to the unit. The LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) allows the user to view and monitor the information displayed during ultrasound therapy.
- Page 18 NOMENCLATURE Intelect ® Mobile Ultrasound Time Press the Up or Down arrow buttons to set total treatment time of therapy. Head Warming Select this button to warm the sound head prior to treatment. The sound head is warmed to slightly above body temperature to increase patient comfort.
- Page 19 16, 48, and 100 Hz. Battery Indicator When displayed on the LCD, this symbol indicates the battery pack option is present on the Intelect Mobile Ultrasound. This symbol also displays the charge status of the battery.
- Page 20 NOMENCLATURE Intelect ® Mobile Ultrasound Applicator Symbols This symbol indicates that although the applicator is plugged in, no ultrasound energy (other than the ultrasound energy required to warm the sound head) is being emitted from the applicator. This symbol indicates that therapy has been started, but the sound head has become uncoupled with the patient’s skin. This symbol indicates that therapy is in progress, the sound head is adequately coupled with the patient’s skin, output is being distributed to the patient, and the applicator is functioning normally.
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Page 21: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Intelect ® Mobile Ultrasound UNIT SPECIFICATIONS WEIgHT Standard Weight (with applicator and base) ..2 .3 kg (5 .07 lb) Battery Pack ..............0 .85 kg (1 .87 lb) POWER Input . -
Page 22: Ultrasound Technical Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Intelect ® Mobile Ultrasound ULTRASOUND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Sound Heads ..........1 cm Maximum Treatment Time . - Page 23 SPECIFICATIONS Intelect ® Mobile Ultrasound ULTRASOUND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (CONTINUED) 1 cm Sound Head 5 cm Sound Head Frequency ..............3 .3 MHz (all +/- 5%) Frequency .
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Page 24: Description Of Device Markings
SPECIFICATIONS Intelect ® Mobile Ultrasound DESCRIPTION OF DEVICE MARkINgS The markings on the unit are assurance of its conformity to the highest applicable standards of medical equipment safety and electromagnetic compatibility . One or more of the following markings may appear on the device: Listed by Intertek Testing Services NA Inc . -
Page 25: Setup
Intelect ® Mobile Ultrasound MOUNTINg THE UNIT ON THE WALL The Intelect Mobile Ultrasound can be operated while the unit is resting on a flat surface, or mounted on a wall . To mount the unit on a wall, do the following: Remove the mounting bracket from the back of the unit . - Page 26 SETUP Intelect ® Mobile Ultrasound MOUNTINg THE UNIT ON THE WALL (CONTINUED) Using a 9/64 (3 .6 mm or 0 .357 cm) drill bit, drill four holes you marked in the previous step . Press 4 appropriately sized sheetrock anchors into the wall so that the sheetrock anchor is flush with the wall .
- Page 27 SETUP Intelect ® Mobile Ultrasound MOUNTINg THE UNIT ON THE WALL (CONTINUED) Replace the mounting bracket on the back of the unit . Line up the screw heads with the holes on the mounting brackets, and slide the unit down slightly until the screw heads are securely fastened to the mounting bracket .
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Page 28: Installing The Battery Pack
INSTALLINg THE BATTERY PACk The Intelect Mobile Ultrasound accommodates both AC mains power and an optional battery pack . The pack contains 20 Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) drycell batteries . The unit can operate with the rechargeable power supply for approximately five hours of continuous use . - Page 29 SETUP Intelect ® Mobile Ultrasound INSTALLINg THE BATTERY PACk (CONTINUED) Connect the battery pack cable to the unit’s battery connector in the bottom of the battery recess . Put the battery pack into the unit, making sure to orient it as shown . Replace the battery access door and re-tighten the screw using the screwdriver .
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Page 30: Charging And Using The Battery Pack
USINg THE BATTERY PACk To save battery power, the Intelect Mobile Ultrasound is equipped with a “power off” function . This function is activated when the unit is powered on and has been left idle for approximately 5 minutes, at which time the unit powers off . To restore power, press the Power... -
Page 31: Operation
OPERATION Intelect ® Mobile Ultrasound USINg CLINICAL INDICATIONS The indications contained in this section are to be used only as guidelines . Each patient should be individually assessed to determine the appropriateness of the parameter setting prior to use . To select an indication for a patient, do the following: Press the Clinical Resources button . - Page 32 OPERATION Intelect ® Mobile Ultrasound USINg CLINICAL INDICATIONS (CONTINUED) Using the DUTY CYCLE (up arrow) and FREQUENCY (down arrow) buttons, highlight the appropriate indication . The following indications are available: • Acute Tendonitis (Superficial or Deep available) • Chronic Tendonitis (Superficial or Deep available) •...
- Page 33 OPERATION Intelect ® Mobile Ultrasound USINg CLINICAL INDICATIONS (CONTINUED) If available, highlight the appropriate ultrasound tissue depth (Superficial or Deep) with the indication you selected using the DUTY CYCLE (up arrow) and FREQUENCY (down arrow) buttons . Press the DISPLAY (enter) button to accept the highlighted selection . You are returned to the main screen with the settings from the indication you selected displayed .
- Page 34 OPERATION Intelect ® Mobile Ultrasound USINg CLINICAL INDICATIONS (CONTINUED) Press the Intensity button (either the up or down arrow) to adjust the output to the prescribed intensity . To begin therapy, continue with the instructions outlined in the section entitled “Preparing the Patient’s Skin for Ultrasound Therapy”...
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Page 35: Creating A User Protocol
OPERATION Intelect ® Mobile Ultrasound CREATINg A USER PROTOCOL This is a library you create . You may store up to 10 protocols in the User Protocol Library . To create User Protocols, do the following: Make the desired parameter changes . Press the Clinical Resources button . - Page 36 OPERATION Intelect ® Mobile Ultrasound CREATINg A USER PROTOCOL (CONTINUED) Use the DUTY CYCLE (up arrow) and FREQUENCY (down arrow) buttons to highlight any unused user protocol . If you select Unit Default Protocol, this will become the protocol displayed when the unit powers up .
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Page 37: Restoring Factory Settings
OPERATION Intelect ® Mobile Ultrasound RESTORINg FACTORY SETTINgS Certain default utility settings on the unit may be changed to suit your requirements . These settings consist of the unit’s language, coupling settings, and head warming activation . However, you may want to return the unit to its original settings . To restore the original power up default settings on the unit, do the following: Press the Clinical Resources button . - Page 38 OPERATION Intelect ® Mobile Ultrasound RESTORINg FACTORY SETTINgS (CONTINUED) Press the DISPLAY (enter) button to accept the highlighted selection . The Restore Factory Settings Confirmation window displays . Press any button to confirm that you have restored the factory settings on your unit . The default power up settings are restored and you are returned to the Clinical Resources menu .
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Page 39: Restoring Factory Protocols
OPERATION Intelect ® Mobile Ultrasound RESTORINg FACTORY PROTOCOLS If necessary, you can choose to restore the user-defined protocols to the unit’s original parameters when it was shipped to you . To do this, do the following: Press the Clinical Resources button . The Clinical Resources menu displays . - Page 40 OPERATION Intelect ® Mobile Ultrasound RESTORINg FACTORY PROTOCOLS (CONTINUED) Press the DISPLAY (enter) button to accept the highlighted selection . The Restore Factory Protocols Confirmation window displays . Press any button to confirm that you have restored the factory protocols on your unit . The user-defined protocols are erased and restored to the original parameters .
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Page 41: Selecting A User-Defined Protocol
OPERATION Intelect ® Mobile Ultrasound SELECTINg A USER-DEFINED PROTOCOL To select a predefined ultrasound therapy program, do the following: Press the Clinical Resources button . The Clinical Resources menu displays . Use the DUTY CYCLE (up arrow) or FREQUENCY (down arrow) buttons to highlight the Retrieve User Protocol option . - Page 42 OPERATION Intelect ® Mobile Ultrasound SELECTINg A USER-DEFINED PROTOCOL (CONTINUED) Use the FREQUENCY (down arrow) button to highlight the appropriate protocol . As you highlight each protocol, a description of the protocol’s parameters displays to the right . Press the Display (Enter) button to select the highlighted protocol . The main screen displays with the parameters of the protocol you selected .
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Page 43: Preparing The Patient's Skin For Therapy
OPERATION Intelect ® Mobile Ultrasound PREPARINg THE PATIENT’S SkIN FOR THERAPY Before applying the sound head to the patient, you must first prepare the patient’s skin for ultrasound therapy . By properly preparing the patient’s skin for ultrasound therapy, you will allow more ultrasound energy to reach the targeted areas and reduce the risk of skin irritation . -
Page 44: Starting, Stopping, And Interrupting Therapy
OPERATION Intelect ® Mobile Ultrasound STARTINg, STOPPINg, AND INTERRUPTINg THERAPY The Operator Interface consists of buttons with a liquid crystal display (LCD) . The operator is able to view parameter options on the display and make selections by pressing the buttons on the control panel . The LCD will provide continuous information during the treatments concerning power and elapsed time . - Page 45 OPERATION Intelect ® Mobile Ultrasound STARTINg, STOPPINg, AND INTERRUPTINg THERAPY (CONTINUED) Press the Duty Cycle (up arrow) button to select 10%, 20%, 50% or Continuous duty cycle . When the button is pressed, an audible tone will be heard as the duty cycle toggles through the options on the LCD .
- Page 46 OPERATION Intelect ® Mobile Ultrasound STARTINg, STOPPINg, AND INTERRUPTINg THERAPY (CONTINUED) Press the START button . The unit will beep 5 times and the ultrasound power will distribute the selected output . NOTE: When treatment time has expired a tone will sound three times . The therapy can be interrupted at any time by pressing the STOP or PAUSE buttons .
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Page 47: Using The Coupling Feature
USINg THE COUPLINg FEATURE The coupling feature of the Intelect Mobile Ultrasound is designed to indicate when the sound head is not making adequate contact with the patient’s skin . “Good coupling” is achieved when the appropriate amount of gel is used, and the sound head is making satisfactory contact to the patient’s skin . - Page 48 OPERATION Intelect ® Mobile Ultrasound USINg THE COUPLINg FEATURE (CONTINUED) Press the DUTY CYCLE (up arrow) or Frequency (down arrow) buttons until the Coupling Setting option is highlighted . Press the Display (Enter) button to display the Coupling Settings menu . Press the Frequency (down arrow) or Duty Cycle (up arrow) buttons to select the manner in which you want to be notified when the sound head breaks contact with the patient’s skin .
- Page 49 OPERATION Intelect ® Mobile Ultrasound USINg THE COUPLINg FEATURE (CONTINUED) • Run timer and beep - the timer continues to count down and the unit beeps once . • Run timer, no beep - the timer continues to count down, but the unit does not give an audible tone .
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Page 50: System Utilities
OPERATION Intelect ® Mobile Ultrasound SYSTEM UTILITIES Audible Tones Audible tones will be heard in the following conditions: • Any button is pressed. • The Maximum Temperature for the sound head is exceeded. • The rechargeable battery’s power is low (in which case the Low Battery icon will display). • Any error message is displayed. • The sound head becomes uncoupled with the patient’s skin and the appropriate coupling option is chosen (pages 44-46) . • The therapy time reaches 0:00. Changing Protocol Parameters You may change any user protocol or indication parameter prior to or during therapy . To change Frequency or Duty Cycle, do the following: Press either the FREQUENCY (up arrow) or DUTY CYCLE (down arrow) buttons to browse through the provided options . -
Page 51: Changing Power-Up Presets
OPERATION Intelect ® Mobile Ultrasound SYSTEM UTILITIES (CONTINUED) To make INTENSITY and treatment TIME changes, touch the respective buttons and use the up or down arrows to advance to the desired settings . Changing Power-Up Presets The following power up presets can be changed and stored as new presets: • Frequency • Duty Cycle • Treatment Time... - Page 52 OPERATION Intelect ® Mobile Ultrasound SYSTEM UTILITIES (CONTINUED) Press the DUTY CYCLE (up arrow) and FREQUENCY (down arrow) buttons to highlight Save Protocol, and press the DISPLAY (enter) button to accept the highlighted selection . The Save Protocol window displays . Press the DUTY CYCLE (up arrow) or FREQUENCY (down arrow) buttons to highlight Unit Default Protocol .
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Page 53: Brightening Or Dimming The Lcd
OPERATION Intelect ® Mobile Ultrasound SYSTEM UTILITIES (CONTINUED) Press any key to confirm the settings . You are returned to the Clinical Resources menu . Brightening or Dimming the LCD To brighten or dim the LCD, turn the contrast control dial until the display contrast is optimal . -
Page 54: Changing Languages
OPERATION Intelect ® Mobile Ultrasound SYSTEM UTILITIES (CONTINUED) Changing Languages To change the language displayed on the LCD, do the following: Press the Clinical Resources button . The Clinical Resources menu displays . Use the FREQUENCY (down arrow) and DUTY CYCLE (up arrow) buttons to highlight the Language option . - Page 55 OPERATION Intelect ® Mobile Ultrasound SYSTEM UTILITIES (CONTINUED) Press the DISPLAY (enter) button to accept the highlighted selection . Press the FREQUENCY (down arrow) and DUTY CYCLE (up arrow) buttons to highlight the appropriate language . Press the DISPLAY (enter) button to accept the highlighted selection . Your unit now displays the language you selected .
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Page 56: Using The Sound Head Warming Feature
OPERATION Intelect ® Mobile Ultrasound SYSTEM UTILITIES (CONTINUED) Using the Sound Head Warming Feature To use the Head Warming feature on the unit, do the following: Press the Head Warming button . The sound head will warm to slightly above body temperature . A small icon of a thermometer will appear on the LCD . -
Page 57: Viewing Unit Version Information
OPERATION Intelect ® Mobile Ultrasound SYSTEM UTILITIES (CONTINUED) Viewing Unit Version Information Use this utility to verify that the unit is using the latest software available . To do this, do the following: Press the Clinical Resources button . The Clinical Resources menu displays . Use the FREQUENCY (down arrow) and DUTY CYCLE (up arrow) buttons to highlight the View User Info option . - Page 58 OPERATION Intelect ® Mobile Ultrasound SYSTEM UTILITIES (CONTINUED) Press the Display button to accept the highlighted selection . The Unit Version Information window displays . Press any key to return to the Clinical Resources menu .
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Page 59: Accessories
ACCESSORIES Intelect ® Mobile Ultrasound STANDARD ACCESSORIES OpTIONAl ACCESSORIES 5 cm Applicator (Blue)-27335 1 cm Applicator (Blue)-27333 Ultrasound Transmission Gel 9 oz bottle-4248 2 cm Applicator (Blue)-27334 Power Supply Cord (Euro)-21284 10 cm Applicator (Blue)-27336 Power Supply Cord (US)-27325 Battery Pack-27478 Power Supply Cord (Australian)-20971 Intelect Mobile Carrying Bag-27467 Power Supply Cord (Swiss)-20972... -
Page 60: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTINg Intelect ® Mobile Ultrasound ERROR MESSAgES Troubleshooting the Display If you press the Power On/Off button, and the LCD remains blank longer than a few seconds, the contrast may require adjusting . To adjust it, turn the contrast control dial clockwise until the display contrast is optimal . -
Page 61: Maintenance
To clean the accessories, use only soap and water . Alcohol may be used to disinfect the aluminum surface, but avoid the plastic area . The Intelect Mobile Ultrasound case may be cleaned by wiping with a damp cloth or mild cleaning solution . Avoid abrasive cleansers . -
Page 62: Warranty
Intelect ® Mobile Ultrasound DJO, LLC ("Company"), warrants that the Intelect Mobile Ultrasound ("Product") is free of defects in material and workmanship . This warranty shall remain in effect for three years (36 months) from the date of original consumer purchase . If this Product fails to function during the three year warranty period due to a defect in material or workmanship, at the Company's option, Company or the selling dealer will repair or replace this Product without charge within a period of thirty days from the date on which the Product is returned to the Company or the dealer . - Page 63 DJO is an ISO 13485 Certified Company DJO France SAS Centre Européen de Fret 64990 Mouguerre, France T: 1-800-592-7329 USA T: + 1-317-406-2209 F: + 1-317-406-2014 chattgroup.com © 2011 DJO, LLC. All rights reserved. 27483_K English...