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PELVIC FLOOR EXERCISER Distributed by: Pub Ref: I-ITS-UK Rev 2.3 2/14 TensCare Ltd, 9 Blenheim Road, I n s t r u c t i o n s f o r U s e Longmead Business Park, Epsom, Surrey KT19 9BE, UK Tel +44(0) 1372 723434 Email: painaway@tenscare.co.uk...
I N T E L L I G E N T C O N T I N E N C E S T I M U L A T O R Section Page Introduction Types of Incontinence Advantages of the “itouch Sure” How Continence Stimulation Works The Programmes Cautions and Warnings Controls...
• Safety Duration Override A safety duration override feature has been incorporated into the “itouch Sure” to ensure that the pelvic floor muscle is not overworked. This is set at twenty minutes after which time the unit will switch off. It is possible to alter the time in order to customise the unit to your needs.
2. TYPES OF INCONTINENCE 4.HOW CONTINENCE STIMULATION WORKS There are three types of incontinence: Stress, Urge, and Mixed. The “itouch Sure”, through a vaginal probe or pads, sends a gentle stimulation to your pelvic floor muscles using clinically recognised •...
5. CONTINENCE PROGRAMMES URGE INCONTINENCE: Shown on the screen as: “URGE” The “itouch Sure” has four preset programmes. One for each type of incontinence and a fourth for toning of the pelvic floor muscles. The URGE incontinence programme reduces the involuntary contractions of the pelvic STRESS INCONTINENCE: floor muscle.
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For best results in the stress and mixed programmes try to contract about twice a week, will ensure that your the pelvic floor muscles along with the “itouch Sure”, and to sustain the muscles remains fit and toned. The sensation contraction into the rest interval.
• When driving, operating machinery, or similar actions needing • Observe caution when using the Itouch Sure at the same time fine control, Loose pads, damaged leads, or sudden changes in as being connected to monitoring equipment with body worn contact may cause brief involuntary muscle movements electrode pads it may interfere with the signals being monitored.
7. CONTROLS • Use caution following recent surgical procedures. Stimulation may disrupt the healing process. • Simultaneous connection to a high frequency surgical equipment may result in burns and damage to the stimulator. Lock Button • The stainless steel in the probes contains some nickel. Also do not : •...
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OFF Button ON Button To switch unit off: Press and hold down To switch unit on: the button for 3 seconds and the unit Press and hold down for 3 seconds. will switch off. Alternatively, press and When the unit is switched ON an audible release the OFF button until the LCD screen “Beep”...
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Strength DOwN Button Time Selector button To decrease strength: Each time you switch on the “itouch Sure” Hold down button and strength will the length of time of your programme decrease steadily in 0.5 steps will automatically revert to 20 minutes.
8. SCREEN INFORMATION 9. USAGE MEMORY The “itouch Sure” has a usage memory which remembers the length of time and average strength that has been used. To activate hold down the Time Selector and strength UP buttons together for 3 seconds.
10. LEADS ALARM 12. INSTALLATION OF BATTERIES Remove Battery Cover The “itouch Sure” monitors the connection and the contact between you and probe, Press down in centre of battery cover or pads. and slide backwards in direction of raised arrows.
Step 4: Insert the probe. 13. USING THE “itouch Sure” Please note: Setting up and using the “itouch Sure” is very simple • Before inserting the probe go to Step 1: Insert batteries into unit. To test that the batteries have the toilet.
Faecal Incontinence Faecal continence can be the result of weakened or poorly The Liberty vaginal probe - that is supplied with the “itouch Sure” functioning anal sphincter muscles or damage to the nerves is intended strictly for single patient use. It is important that the controlling them.
“BATT”, will be displayed on the screen. To remove batteries pull Call: 01372 72 34 34 gently on ribbon that goes around the back of the batteries. Or Email: webenquiry@tenscare.co.uk Battery type: 18. TROUBLESHOOTING ONLY use either 1.5v AA alkaline batteries or NiMH AA rechargeable batteries.
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The electrical conductivity of the vagina varies widely. The LEAD • No sensation on one side detection circuit in the product is there as a safety feature. It The current flows from one side of the probe to other, so it is ensures that rapid changes in connection cannot cause very not possible to have one side “not working”.
19. CONSUMABLES AND SERVICING 20. GUARANTEE Your “itouch Sure” is guaranteed for two years from the date of PART NUMBER purchase. If a fault develops contact your dealer or Tenscare. X-VP Liberty Vaginal probe 28mm The guarantee does not cover probe, pads (optional extra),...
Simply print a postage-paid Safety Classification Internal power source. PACKETPOST RETURNS label from our website www.tenscare.co.uk, Type BF Designed for continuous use. IP22 Environmental Specifications: attach this to an envelope or padded bag with the unit enclosed, Operating;...
Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration - electromagnetic emissions The itouch Sure is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the itouch sure should assure that it is used in such an environment. PROGRAM SETTINGS...
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The Itouch Sure is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. Recommended separation distances between portable and mobile RF communications The customer or the user of the Itouch Sure should assure that it is used in such an environment. equipment and the itouch Sure...
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