Reliefband Technologies RELIEFBAND 2.0 Instructions For Use

QUICK REFERENCE INTRODUCTION
Nausea, retching, and vomiting are probably some of
P6
the worst sensations you can feel – the combination
of dizziness, lightheadedness, heightened sensitivity
to smells, bloated abdominal discomfort, retching and
the ultimate involuntary evacuation of the stomach.
Drug-free, Reliefband® 2.0 uses clinically-proven
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AREA
technology to quickly and effectively relieve nausea,
retching, and vomiting. Reliefband® 2.0 is the result of
Find the starting area (P6) on the wrist.
many years of clinical research and development and
Using either wrist, the correct area is in-between the
millions of dollars of investment. It is the first of a new
two tendons on the underside of the wrist – about
class of Digital Wearable Technologies.
two nger widths above the wrist crease.
– it's a Wearable that does something other than
measure things
- a "Digital Wearable Treatable"
Reliefband® 2.0 uses patented technology that
leverages the body's natural neural pathways to
block signals to the center in the brain responsible
for the sensation of nausea. It has been used to treat
nausea, retching and vomiting in clinical settings and
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APPLY hospitals for many years. Now it is available over-the-
counter for the relief of nausea associated with motion
Clean the area rst.
sickness from travel, vertigo, VR/Sim, chemotherapy
Apply a small drop of gel and spread in a circle
and for morning sickness associated with pregnancy.
about the size of a large coin with an even sheen
Reliefband is also an adjunct to antiemetic therapy in
(i.e., a thin layer with a shiny appearance).
reducing postoperative nausea.
INDICATIONS FOR USE
Reliefband® 2.0 is indicated for use in the treatment
of nausea, retching and vomiting due to motion
sickness, chemotherapy and morning sickness
associated with pregnancy.
Reliefband® 2.0 is also indicated as an adjunct to
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ADJUST antiemetics in reducing postoperative nausea.
Holding the device by the Contact Assembly, place
the contacts onto the gel over the P6 location on the
underside of the wrist. Fasten device snugly.
INTENSITY
220 Gibraltar Road, Suite 270, Horsham, PA 19044
UP BUTTON
Reliefband® 2.0 is a registered trademark of
Reliefband Technologies LLC.
Reliefband® technology is protected by US Patent
No. 6,076,018; 7,127,288. Japan Patent No. 4,812,810;
POWER
ON/OFF/INTENSITY
4,220,129. Canadian Patent No. 2,449,554; 2,342,873.
DOWN BUTTON
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ACTIVATE**
Australian Patent Nos. 766463, 2004200090 and
2002305786, and European Patent No. 1,109,595-UK,
Press and hold the Power ON/OFF/Intensity Down
France and Germany (DE 69940405.3).
Button (-) for 1.5 seconds to turn on or o .
Press the intensity Up Button (+) once to set Designed in USA. Made in Malaysia.
stimulation to level 1. Increase intensity until tingling ©2017 Reliefband Technologies
is felt in palm and middle ngers.
Set to the highest comfortable setting for maximum
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** Please charge for at least 1.5 hours before initial use.
SAFETY INFORMATION
CAUTION
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Pacemaker users - Use this device on the
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Prinsessegract 20 wrist and only as directed to prevent possible
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interference with your pacemaker. Avoid placing
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the electrical contacts directly on your chest or
near the pacemaker. Consult your doctor before
In the U.S.A., call 1-877-735-2263
using device.
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Mon. - Fri. CST
Document number: 6006980 Rev. B •
Nausea, retching and vomiting may be signs of a
DESCRIPTION OF THE 2.0 : serious health problem. Contact a doctor if your
nausea, retching and vomiting persists.
Reliefband® 2.0 is a rechargeable, digital treatable
device that is worn on the wrist. It consists of
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Reliefband® 2.0 should only be used on the wrist.
a hypoallergenic band with a control panel on
Do not use it on any other area of the body.
top and two electrical contacts underneath.
The two contacts must be placed firmly against •
Reliefband® 2.0 does not cure the underlying
the underside of your wrist at the P6 location. It
causes of nausea, retching and vomiting.
provides relief from nausea, retching, and vomiting
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due to motion sickness, chemotherapy and
The relief you get may vary depending on
morning sickness associated with pregnancy and
your body's individual characteristics, and any
postoperative nausea. A fully charged battery will
medications that you may be taking could cause
last for approximately 18 hours of continuous use at your body to respond differently.
the mid-power level or below.
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Reliefband® 2.0 should be kept out of reach of
young children.
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If you are unable to tolerate any food or liquids or
HOW RELIEFBAND® 2.0 WORKS
are experiencing weight loss you should contact
your doctor.
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1 Reliefband® 2.0 is IPX4 splash-resistant. This
product is resistant to splashing water (rain,
Reliefband® 2.0 delivers proprietary
waves).
pulses from the contacts on the
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Smart Band that signal the median
Avoid splashing water while charging.
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nerve at the P6 location on the
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underside of the wrist. Do not immerse Reliefband® 2.0 in water or wear
while bathing, showering or swimming.
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These signals travel through SIDE EFFECTS
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the body's nervous system to
There are no known side effects for Reliefband® 2.0.
the part of the brain which
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controls nausea, retching There are no contraindications for Reliefband® 2.0.
and vomiting.
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The signals have a
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rebalancing effect,
normalizing nerve
messages from the brain
to the stomach and
reducing symptoms of
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nausea, retching and
vomiting.
PACKAGE CONTENTS GET TO KNOW RELIEFBAND® 2.0
(5.)
THERAPY ON INDICATOR
(1) Reliefband® 2.0
(3.)
THERAPY INTENSITY
LEVEL INDICATOR
(4.)
BATTERY/CHARGING
(1) Magnetic USB Charging Cable
INDICATOR
(1.)
POWER ON/OFF/INTENSITY
DOWN BUTTON
(9.)
CINCH BAR
(1) Reliefband® Conductivity Gel
(12.)
CONTACT
ASSEMBLY
2.0
DRUG-FREE RELIEF
FROM NAUSEA, RETCHING AND VOMITING (10.)
(1) Instructions For Use SMART BAND
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
(7.)
CHARGING PORT
Model: Reliefband® 2.0
1. Power On/Off/Intensity Down Button
IMPORTANT hold for 1.5 seconds to power on the device. During
active therapy, briefly pressing this button will
Positioning Reliefband® 2.0 properly on your
decrease the intensity. Press and hold for 1.5 seconds
to turn the device off.
wrist is essential for relief of your nausea, retching
2. Intensity Up Button
and vomiting symptoms. Before you start using
turned on, press this button to increase the intensity.
Reliefband® 2.0, please read this Instructions For
3. Therapy Intensity Level Indicator
Use carefully. You must feel a "tingling" sensation in
by blue illuminated LEDs.
your palm and/or middle fingers for Reliefband® 2.0
4. Battery/Charging Indicator
to work.
segments indicate charge level. A single flashing red
Reliefband 2.0 must be charged before use.
segment indicates 15% or less battery life remaining.
5. Therapy On Indicator
device is delivering therapy.
APPLYING RELIEFBAND® CONDUCTIVITY GEL
6. Hypoallergenic Contacts
therapy is delivered here.
Reliefband® Conductivity Gel is an essential 7. Charging Port – attach the magnetic charging cable
here to recharge the device.
component for use and therapy. Hypoallergenic
Reliefband® Conductivity Gel makes the delivery of 8. Latch – locks the Simple Band (11) tight to hold the
device in position.
pulses much more efficient.
9. Cinch Bar – gently pull the Simple Band (11) against
Note: Reliefband® Conductivity Gel should be the Cinch Bar to achieve a snug fit on the wrist.
re-applied every 2-3 hours, or any time after washing, 10. Smart Band
– unique shape holds the device in place
and makes it easy to put on and take off.
or if stimulation decreases.
11. Simple Band – slide through the latch to adjust the fit
to your wrist.
12. Contact Assembly
therapy.
13. Magnetic Connector
device.
14. USB Charging Cable
CHARGING THE DEVICE
1. Ensure Reliefband 2.0 is turned off prior to charging.
Do not wear while charging.
2. Plug the USB Charging Cable (14) into any standard
(2.)
INTENSITY UP
USB charging port.
BUTTON
3. Attach the Magnetic Connector (13) end of the USB
(6.)
HYPOALLERGENIC
Charging Cable (14) to the Charging Port (7) on the
CONTACTS
body of the Reliefband® 2.0 device.
4.
Blue LEDs segment(s) will flash when in charging mode:
a. 1 LED segment = 1% - 25% charged
b. 2 LED segments = 26% - 50% charged
c. 3 LED segments = 51% - 75% charged
(11.)
d. 4 LED segments = 76% - 100% charged
SIMPLE BAND
(8.)
LATCH
5. Full charge is indicated when all four blue LED
segments remain constantly illuminated. Typically,
it takes about 75 minutes to reach full charge.
A 15-minute charge will give about 6 hours of
continuous use at the mid-power level or below.
(13.)
MAGNETIC CONNECTOR
6. When turning the device on, the Battery Charge
Indicator (4) will indicate how much charge is left in
the device.
7. A single flashing red LED segment indicates 15% or
(14.)
USB CHARGING CABLE
less battery life remaining.
– press and
(13)
MAGNETIC CONNECTOR
– Once the device has been
(7)
CHARGING PORT
– 10 levels indicated
STANDARD USB CHARGING PORT
– four blue illuminated LED
OR UL APPROVED (5V) CHARGER.
– pulsing blue LEDs indicate the
– 316L Stainless Steel,
(14)
USB CHARGING CABLE
(4) BATTERY/CHARGING INDICATOR
(a.) (b.)
1 LED 2 LEDs
(c.) (d.)
3 LEDs 4 LEDs - FULLY CHARGED
– houses the contacts that deliver
SINGLE FLASHING RED LED
- LOW BATTERY
– attaches charging cable to the