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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE...
  • Page 2 QUICKSTART GUIDE Connect the unit with the Insert the vaginal probe vaginal probe Button P Press and hold the ON button Select the programme by to switch the device on pressing the button P DOWN Regulate the output intensity with Press and hold the OFF button the buttons ▲...
  • Page 3 Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing perfect PFE. TensCare stands for high-quality, thoroughly tested products for the applications in the areas of gentle electrotherapy, muscle toning, continence management and pain relief during labour. Please read these instructions for use carefully and keep them for later use and observe the information they contain.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENT ...................... 16 UNIT INFORMATION ..................17 12.1. CONTROLS & DISPLAY ................. 17 12.2. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ..............18 SETTING UP AND USING THE PERFECT PFE ........... 20 13.1. INSTALLATION OF BATTERIES ............. 20 13.2. CONNECTING LEAD WIRE ..............21 13.3.
  • Page 5 SYMBOLS USED Attention! Please follow the instructions in the user’s instructions for use. TYPE BF EQUIPMENT: Equipment providing a degree of protection against electric shock, with isolated applied part. Indicates that this device has conductive contact with the end user. This symbol on the unit means “Refer to instructions for use”.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    The perfect PFE is very easy to use, with four clearly labelled preset training programmes, a fifth programme for chronic pelvic pain and a simple push button control.

  • Page 7: Perfect Pfe Features

    3. PERFECT 4. PELVIC FLOOR FEATURES EXERCISES • Single Channel 4.1. PELVIC FLOOR MUSCLES Single channel unit to treat symptoms of urinary incontinence via a probe with The “FLOOR” of your pelvis is made up biofeedback pointer. of layers of muscles that support the •...
  • Page 8 • In women, voluntary contractions sag down into the vagina. It is very common in the United Kingdom and (squeezing) of the pelvic floor occurs in about 40% of women. contribute to sexual sensation and Symptoms tend become arousal. exacerbated towards the end of each day and if left untreated, they will However pelvic floor muscles may generally worsen over time.

  • Page 9: Performing Pelvic Floor Exercises

    If you are successful, then you know you 8) Using your perfect PFE pelvic floor are exercising the correct muscles. stimulator in conjunction with Kegel exercises will give you a better...

  • Page 10: Types Of Incontinence

    6. HOW ‘EMS’ WORKS 5. TYPES INCONTINENCE E.M.S. stands for Electrical Muscle Stimulation and has successfully been There are three types of incontinence: used in medical rehabilitation and Stress, Urge, and Mixed. training in competitive sports. EMS produces intensive effective muscular contraction.

  • Page 11: How 'Tens' Works

    TWO ways: way. The electrical stimulation is designed to soothe your bladder muscles rather than exercise your Pain Gate pelvic floor. Perfect PFE uses a It stimulates the gentler, low frequency setting which sensory nerves, promotes release of endorphins and...

  • Page 12: Contraindications, Warnings & Cautions

    • You can use low frequency (<10 Hz) Endorphin Release programmes on acupuncture points, At low frequency achieve similar effects settings, acupuncture. slightly stronger • With neurogenic pain (caused by outputs, TENS drives the motor inflamed nerves) such as shingles nerves to produce and neuralgia, TENS may start by a small repetitive...
  • Page 13 CONTRAINDICATIONS: damaged leads, or sudden changes in contact may cause brief involuntary • Do NOT use if you are or may be muscle movements. pregnant. It is not known whether Do NOT use to mask or relieve TENS affect foetal undiagnosed pain.
  • Page 14 Caution should be observed Caution: Do not use a silicone when using the perfect PFE at based lubricant on the metal high strength settings. Prolonged use at plates of the probe as it may decrease high settings may cause muscle injury the effectiveness of perfect PFE’s...

  • Page 15: Information About The Programme Settings

    • Pulse Width (measured in μs - affect the sockets or cause the battery millionths of a second) connector to develop a bad contact. The perfect PFE unit has pulse widths Caution: Temperature & of 200 to 300 μs. Generally speaking,...

  • Page 16: Programmes

    The gentle continuous stimulation soothes bladder 10.2. PRESET PROGRAMMES (detrusor) muscle, reducing involuntary contractions. This prevents The perfect PFE has five preset unwanted unexpected programmes. One for each type of emptying of the bladder. incontinence (stress, urge and mixed), Successful treatment requires...

  • Page 17: Content

    (X-VPL) • 2 x AA 1.5V alkaline batteries Once the pelvic floor muscles have • 1 x Detachable belt clip been strengthened with perfect PFE, • 1 x Storage pouch continue to exercise them. • 1 x Manual instruction...

  • Page 18: Unit Information

    12. UNIT INFORMATION 12.1. CONTROLS & DISPLAY Programme duration (min) Programme selected Strength Keypad Lock selected (mA) Low Battery Programme selector Strength up ON button OFF button Strength down Time selector Output active indicator...

  • Page 19: Operating Instructions

    (probe inserted the OFF button and hold for 3 to 5 correctly). Perfect PFE detects a seconds until the display stops. disconnection automatically returns the strength to zero.
  • Page 20 To set a different time, set the strength to zero and press T. The min display MEMORY will flash. The perfect PFE has a Memory with You can set session times of C three functions: (Continuous) or 10, 20, 30, 45, 60 or 90 minutes with the buttons ▲...

  • Page 21: Setting Up And Using The Perfect Pfe

    Storage 13. SETTING USING THE PERFECT Remove batteries from your perfect PFE if the unit is unlikely to be used for a long period. Some types of batteries may leak corrosive fluid. 13.1. INSTALLATION BATTERIES Battery Life Batteries should last about 18 hours at 1) Remove belt clip by sliding down.

  • Page 22: Connecting Lead Wire

    13.3. PREPARING recharge an alkaline battery. SESSION Risk of explosion. 1) Before using perfect PFE you will Caution Do not mix old, new or need to visit the toilet. different types of batteries as this may lead to battery leakage or low...

  • Page 23: Training Session

    Assemble the pointer and attach to some will use the perfect PFE the probe as follows: at full power – 99 mA. The perfect PFE strength will go up at 1 mA increments. Initially the sensation through the probe may be limited but will improve during •...
  • Page 24 4-5 felt until the next day. seconds, followed by a rest period of 8- 10 seconds. The perfect PFE causes a sensation which feels like a strong Note: experience...

  • Page 25: After Your Training Session

    3) The perfect PFE will not only and to regain function. improve your pelvic floor muscles but also help you to recognise the...

  • Page 26: How To Insert The Anal Probe

    (the metal 14.2. HOW TO INSERT THE part) should be inserted simply to the ANAL PROBE desired depth. 1) Before using perfect PFE you will need to visit the toilet. Note: Sometimes the wearing 2) Lubricate metal...

  • Page 27: Emc

    Directive all affected products are now back cover for contact details), by mail being marked with a crossed-out order from TensCare, by telephone wheelie bin symbol, as depicted below. using a credit or debit card, or through the TensCare website.

  • Page 28: Warranty

    X-WIPES Pack of 30 wipes carried out without authority from TensCare Ltd. Note: You should only use the probe supplied with the unit or We will repair, or at our option replace the replacements above as...
  • Page 29 For hygiene reasons, please do not include used probe or electrode pads. Send only the unit and the lead wire. Please return the unit and warranty card (see page 32): TensCare Ltd PainAway House, 9 Blenheim Road, Longmead Business Park, Epsom, Surrey...

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    If no LOCK is showing, remove and replace the batteries. No sensation The perfect PFE has a safety feature which will not allow the intensity to pass and LEADS 20 mA if the machine detects a connection error. If a connection error is alarm showing detected the intensity will return to 0 mA and the screen will flash LEADS.
  • Page 31 TensCare or your local dealer (address on back cover) for advice. Contact TensCare customer service on +44 (0) 1372 723 434. Our staff are trained to assist you with most issues you may have experienced, without the need to send your...

  • Page 32: General Specification

    21. GENERAL SPECIFICATION Waveform Asymmetrical rectangular Amplitude 99.0 mA (over 500 Ohm load) +/- 10% Max intensity 50V zero to peak Constant voltage over 470-1500 Ohm Constant current over 160-470 Ohm Output plug Fully shielded Channels Single channel Batteries 2 x AA alkaline (two AA batteries) or 2 x AA NiMH Weight 75 gms without batteries Dimensions...
  • Page 33 PLEASE RETAIN THIS WARRANTY CARD. RETURN THIS PORTION ONLY WHEN YOU RETURN YOUR PRODUCT FOR REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY. NAME: ADDRESS: POSTCODE: DAYTIME TELEPHONE: E-MAIL: MODEL: DATE OF PURCHASE: ATTACH PROOF OF PURCHASE DO NOT SEND IN PROBE OR ELECTRODE PADS RETAILERS NAME: RETAILERS ADDRESS: RETAILERS POSTCODE:...

  • Page 34: Notes

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  • Page 35 TensCare aim to give you the best possible product and service. We listen to your suggestions and are constantly trying to improve our products. We also want to learn about the way our products are used, and the benefits they give. If you have anything you would like to share with us, please contact: www.tenscare.co.uk...
  • Page 36 Distributed by: Manufactured by: TensCare Ltd, 9 Blenheim Road, Epsom, Surrey KT19 9BE, UK Tel: +44(0) 1372 723434 www.tenscare.co.uk Pub No.: I-PPFE-UK Version 2.2 05/17...

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