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PX Squid Go Instructions For Use Manual

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ACTIVE COLD COMPRESSION DEVICE & COLD PACK
I N S T RUCT IO NS F OR U SE
( O V E R - T H E - C O U N T E R U S E )
REUSABLE

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  • Page 1 ACTIVE COLD COMPRESSION DEVICE & COLD PACK I N S T RUCT IO NS F OR U SE ( O V E R - T H E - C O U N T E R U S E ) REUSABLE...
  • Page 2 GO DEEP...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS PACK AGE C OMP ONEN T S & AC C E S S O RI E S TE CHNICA L DES C RI P TI ON I ND ICATIO N S FOR U SE CO NTRA IN DI CAT I ONS CAUTI O NS WA RNI NG SAF ETY I NF ORM AT I ON...

  • Page 4: Package Components & Accessories

    This manual contains information, contraindications, and warnings that must be observed to ensure safe operation and maintain the Squid Go in a safe condition. The Squid Go MUST be used in accordance with the instructions. PACKAGE COMPONENTS & ACCESSORIES...

  • Page 5: Technical Description

    TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION The Squid Go combines cold therapy with intermittent compression. The Squid Go Pump provides intermittent air pressure to an air bladder in the Wrap. Wraps come in a variety of sizes to best fit the treatment area. Pump pressure, inflate cycle time and deflate cycle time are automated to control the amount of compression and the treatment time.

  • Page 6: Indications For Use

    WRAPS Squid Go Wraps come in various sizes and configurations for specific body parts and uses. Never use any Wrap or Squid Go Cold Gel Pack directly on the skin. Always use the included cloth or clothing over the skin.

  • Page 7: Contraindications

    CONTRAINDICATIONS DO NOT USE IF YOU HAVE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS. • Cold urticaria (hives after being exposed to cold) • Cold hypersensitivity (slowing of the heart rate and/or skin swelling surrounded by redness; may be itchy after being exposed to the cold) •...

  • Page 8: Cautions

    • To avoid the risk of electrical shock, do not remove any panels from the Squid Go Pump. • To avoid the risk of electrical shock, always turn off the Squid Go and disconnect the power line cord from its electrical outlet when not in use.

  • Page 9: Battery Information And Charging

    Squid Go warranty. BATTERY INFORMATION AND CHARGING Squid Go can be used for up to 20 treatments on a single charge. Actual number may vary based on treatment conditions and the Wrap model being used.

  • Page 10: Operating Instructions

    NOTE: The Squid Go is reusable. THE COLD GEL PACK 1. Place the Squid Go Cold Gel Pack in a home freezer (0-8° F) for 12 hours before use. 2. Under normal use conditions, the Squid Go Cold Gel Pack recommended life cycle is one year for maximum efficacy.
  • Page 11 2. The pictures on pages 9 and 10 show the available Wraps. Pictures demonstrating the Squid Go being used in different treatment areas are found on pages 11-22. The Squid Go must be used over clothing or over the Barrier Cloth. Place the Wrap over the clothing or Barrier Cloth with the Cold Gel Pack facing the skin and the Tube Connector towards the ground.

  • Page 12: Avai La Ble S Qu I D G O W R Aps

    AVAILABLE SQUID GO WRAPS AND GEL PACKS Denotes the Wrap is available in multiple sizes *ANKLE WRAP BACK WRAP ELBOW WRAP...
  • Page 13 KNEE WRAP *LEG WRAP *SHOULDER WRAP WRIST WRAP...
  • Page 14 ANKLE WRAP: QUICK START GUIDE Place Gel Pack in HOURS freezer for 12 hours prior to use. Velcro the Cold Gel Pack to the inside of the Ankle Wrap. WRITING ON WRAP’S INTERIOR Place foot (wearing sock) in center of Wrap, with writing on right side of the foot and heel at back edge of the Wrap.
  • Page 15 Pull the straps on each side of your foot up and towards knee. Wrap the strap FASTEN with the Squid Go logo around your shin and fasten. Fasten the back strap around calf. Connect the foot straps. Adjust Wrap tightness to your comfort level.
  • Page 16 12 hours prior to use. Attach Cold Gel Pack inside of Wrap using Velcro. Place Barrier Cloth over elbow. Squid Go also works over clothing. Position elbow in the center of the Wrap’s interior with the Connector pointing...
  • Page 17 Fasten the larger strap around bicep. Then fasten the smaller strap around forearm. Adjust tightness as needed. Attach Connector Tube to Pump and Wrap. Begin 15 Minute Treatment.
  • Page 18 Place Gel Pack in HOURS freezer for 12 hours prior to use. Remove Gel Pack from freezer and fasten its Velcro strap. Attach Cold Gel Pack inside of Wrap using Velcro. Place Barrier Cloth over knee. Squid Go also works over clothing.
  • Page 19 Place Wrap on knee and fasten the lower strap first. Fasten the top strap snugly. Attach Connector Tube to Pump and Wrap. Begin 15 Minute Treatment.
  • Page 20 LEG WRAP: QUICK START GUIDE Place Gel Pack in HOURS freezer for 12 hours prior to use. Attach Cold Gel Pack inside of Wrap using Velcro. Place Barrier Cloth over leg. Squid Go also works over clothing. Wrap Squid Go around the leg.*...
  • Page 21 Velcro panels. Attach Connector Tube to Pump and Wrap. Begin 15 Minute Treatment. The Squid Go Leg Wrap can be positioned in a variety of ways to better treat a ected areas: • QUADRICEP • CALF • HAMSTRING • SHIN...
  • Page 22 SHOULDER WRAP: QUICK START GUIDE Place Gel Pack in HOURS freezer for 12 hours prior to use. Attach cold Gel Pack inside of Wrap using Velcro. Before putting on Wrap, fasten the SHOULDER STRAP straps on either side (FRONT) of the Connector Tube together to create an armhole.
  • Page 23 Two straps are FIRST behind you. Fasten the shorter strap under the arm receiving treatment. Wrap the longer strap around the torso, under the opposite arm. SECOND Attach Connector Tube to Pump and Wrap. Begin 15 Minute Treatment.
  • Page 24 Place Gel Pack in HOURS freezer for 12 hours prior to use. Attach Cold Gel Pack inside of Wrap using Velcro. Place Barrier Cloth over wrist. Squid Go also works over clothing. Place thumb through the hole in the Wrap.
  • Page 25 Fasten Wrap around the wrist snugly using the Velcro panels. Attach Connector THUMB HOLE Tube to Pump and Wrap. Begin 15 Minute Treatment.

  • Page 26: Cle A Ning 2

    Avoid the use of fabric softeners. CAUTION: The Squid Go Pump is not waterproof. Do not apply a direct stream of any liquid onto the Squid Go Pump; do not submerge it; and do not allow any liquid to pool on the surface of the front panel.
  • Page 27 • Make sure that the Pump control unit is turned off and is not plugged to a power source. • Place the Squid Go Pump control unit and AC adapter in a safe, cool and dry place when not in use.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    Pump from reaching minimum pressure within 3 minutes. WHAT CAN Veri that Tube Connector to the Squid Go Pump I DO? and Wrap are securely connected and that there is no leak from the system. If no visible reason for a leak is apparent and error signal persists, contact customer support.
  • Page 29 WHAT DOES Battery is drained and the AC adapter is not IT MEAN? connected. WHAT CAN • Charge the Squid Go Pump by connecting the I DO? provided charger to the Squid Go unit and a wall AC power source.
  • Page 30 Please strictly observe the following prohibitive measures. DANGER! Failure to observe the following procedures may result in battery leakage, fire, bursting, and serious personal injury. Do not remove battery from Squid Go Pump. Never dispose of batteries in fire.
  • Page 31 12 months or having very short usage time should be replaced. Do not attempt to continue charging or discharging such batteries. Do not leave the Squid Go Pump connected to the charger if it generates an odor and/or heat, leaks electrolyte, or causes any other abnormality.

  • Page 32: I Nfo R M Ati On On E L Ect R Omagn Et Ic C O Mpati B I L It

    INFORMATION ON ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY Medical Electrical Equipment needs special precautions regarding EMC and needs to be installed and put into service according to the EMC information provided in the Accompanying Documents. Portable and Mobile RF Communications Equipment can affect Medical Electrical Equipment. WARNING! The use of accessories, transducers and/or cables other than those specified, with the exception of those sold by the manufacturer as...

  • Page 33: G Uida Nce A Nd M An Ufac Tu R Er 'S D E C L Arati O

    GUIDANCE AND MANUFACTURER’S DECLARATION - EMISSIONS The Squid Go is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or user of the Squid Go should ensure that it is used in such an environment. EMISSIONS TEST Electromagnetic Environment - Guidance...
  • Page 34 GUIDANCE AND MANUFACTURER’S DECLARATION - IMMUNITY The Squid Go is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or user of the Squid Go should ensure that it is used in such an environment. IMMUNITY IEC 60601...
  • Page 35 TEST LEVEL LEVEL ENVIRONMENT - GUIDANCE Portable and mobile communications equipment should be separated from the Squid Go by no less than the distances calculated/listed below: D = (3.5/V1)(Sqrt P) 150kHz to 80MHz D = (3.5/E1)(Sqrt P) 80 to 800MHz...
  • Page 36 RECOMMENDED SEPARATIONS DISTANCES FROM THE SQUID GO The Squid Go is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment in which radiated disturbances are controlled. The customer or user of the Squid Go can help prevent electromagnetic interference by maintaining a minimum distance between portable and mobile RF...
  • Page 37 Opening the Squid Go Pump case or attempting to self-service any part of the Squid Go will void the warranty and may cause injury. PUMP LIMITED WARRANTY Portable Therapeutix, warrants that the Squid Go Pump Control Unit (“Pump”) (if properly used) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase.

  • Page 38: Wa Rra Nty

    EXTENT OF LIMITED WARRANTY This limited warranty of the Pump does not cover damages due to external causes, including without limitation misuse, alteration or repair by a non-authorized person; accident or use not in accordance with the product instructions. The limited warranty of the Wrap, Gel Pack, and Tube does not cover damages due to external causes, including without limitation, misuse;...
  • Page 39 GO DEEP...
  • Page 40 SUPPORT For all servicing, questions or complaints - in the U.S. visit Squid Go Support at: www.SquidGo.com/support or call 281-823-9600 Portable Therapeutix LLC 4254 Bluebonnet Dr. Stafford, TX 77477 REVISION 3, 10-30-2017...

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