INtRoDUCtIoN Before use Before using your GRINDCARE for the first time, you should read the user manual carefully and keep it for future reference. CAUTION: Federal (U.S.) Law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of physician. Application GRINDCARE is a device intended for use by This impulse makes the jaw muscles relax and...
GENERAL INStRUCtIoNS Ready for use Charging 1. Switch on the Stimulator and Grinddock. Grinddock and the Stimulator must be charged at Check that both are charged, see Fig. 1, least once every five days. Place the Stimulator in Photo A, icons 2 and 3. Make sure that Grinddock (the Stimulator can only be charged there is contact between Grinddock and when the electrode is disconnected).
USAGE Activate Possible error To begin using the device, These icons are displayed select “Activate” from the sources only if: main menu. The battery needs charging Select a bio-feedback level Setting using the arrow buttons. bio-feedback Press the middle button to test it.
DAtA Data Select “Data” from the 30 activations Select “30 activations” to main menu to view the view the results of your results of your activation. last 30 activations. Each Start by making sure column displays data for there is contact between one activation, according to: Grinddock and the Stimulator (find out...
CoNFIGURAtIoN Settings In “Config”, you can Clear Data Select “Clear Data” if change your settings and you want to delete all view more information activation data. on your GRINDCARE and how to use it. Demo Select “Demo” if Set Sensitivity In “Set Sensitivity”, you can you want to feel a adjust the sensitivity of the...
tRoUbLE ShootING The gel on the gel pad sticks to the electrode You have positioned the gel pad the wrong way round! The gel should be against your skin, not against the electrode. I wake up at night and get bio-feedback even though I am not grinding my teeth Make sure that the electrode is sticking to your skin along its entire length so that all...
MAINtENANCE GRINDCARE unit May only be wiped clean with a damp cloth. Electrode There may be a little gel left on the electrode after use. Wipe the electrode down with water on a damp cloth. The electrode must not be cleaned with cleaning fluids such as ethanol, propylalcohol or similar.
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Safety meaSureS Contraindications Patients with a pacemaker are not allowed to use GRINDCARE. Warnings 1. The long-term effects of chronic use of GRINDCARE are unknown. 2. The GRINDCARE electrode is only intended to be placed over the temporalis muscle on the temple. The electrode should not be applied in the following areas: a.
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kEy to SyMboLS Warning! Read the user Not for reuse manual before starting to use GRINDCARE. Read the user manual Expiry date 200x-xx before starting to use (year and month). GRINDCARE. There is wireless communi- Serial number cation between the Stimu- lator and Grinddock which may affect patients with pacemakers or hearing...
tEChNICAL SPECIFICAtIoNS Output from the Stimulator Battery Current controlled, biphasic, 3.7 V Lithium-Polymer battery charge-balanced pulses, up to 7 mA with voltage max ±40 V. Pulse duration 250 µs, frequency 230 Hz. Average battery charge time 3.5 hours Classification Type BF Anticipated operating time between charges 5 days...
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GC3 User Manual US About Medotech Medotech A/S is a Danish biotech company offering unique expertise in the field of development and design of medical equipment. Medotech’s core expertise relates to the development of custom devices capable of recording and analysing signals from the human body.
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