Summary of Contents for Verity Medical NeuroTrac Simplex
- Page 1 NeuroTrac Simplex ® NeuroTrac Simplex - Operation Manual ® SINGLE CHANNEL EMG Operators Manual Visit our website: www.veritymedical.co.uk for detailed application protocols VERITY VERITY English MEDICAL LTD...
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Page 2: Unit Symbols Explanation
NeuroTrac Simplex - Operation Manual ® Symbols on the unit Follow operating instructions! Failure to do so could place the patient or operator at risk. This product should be kept dry. Manufacturer's LOT/Batch number. Present it together with SN number when you submit the technical fault or claim warranty return. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
NeuroTrac Simplex - Operation Manual ® Table of Contents Contents Page Unit symbols explanation Warnings Contra-Indication and Precautions Conditions known to respond to EMG Introduction NeuroTrac Simplex Layout ® Lead / Electrode connection Assembly Quick Start instructions Threshold and bargraph scaling How to use EMG session Optional PC Software EMG Session settings... -
Page 4: Warnings
NeuroTrac Simplex - Operation Manual ® Warnings This unit must be used with the guidance of a Physiotherapist or Doctor. Type BF equipment, Continuous Operation. Do not insert lead wires into a main power supply. Do not immerse in water or any other substance. The unit is not protect from the ingress of water droplets from a shower of rain if used outside the carrying case. -
Page 5: Contra-Indication And Precautions
NeuroTrac Simplex - Operation Manual ® Contra-Indications and Precautions There are no precautions when using EMG other than when being used for Pelvic floor exercising or assessment. EMG should not be used: During menstrual period (when using vaginal probes) If symptoms of bladder infection are present With patients who have diminished mental capacity or physical competence who cannot handle the device properly Do not place electrodes inside mouth... -
Page 6: Introduction
NeuroTrac Simplex - Operation Manual ® Introduction The NeuroTrac Simplex is a simple to operate low cost single channel EMG ® Biofeedback device. The NeuroTrac Simplex has been developed for its ease ® of use, to assist the Therapist and most importantly the Patient to understand the importance of applying EMG, to enhance the understanding of muscle activity and to improve muscle conditioning. -
Page 7: Neurotrac ® Simplex Layout
NeuroTrac Simplex - Operation Manual ® NeuroTrac Simplex Layout ® ON / OFF Increases EMG Button threshold, or alters the parameters when setting up a programme Pressing the Start button initiates a programme Decreases the EMG threshold, or alters the parameters Pressing the when setting up a Escape button... -
Page 8: Lead / Electrode Connection Assembly
NeuroTrac Simplex - Operation Manual ® Lead / Electrode Connection Assembly This unit can be connected to the optional PC Software via BlueTooth connection. Read more on page 13, also page 24. Reference Optional Vaginal Electrodes Electrode Probe Always place reference (REF) wire anywhere on your body, for example on a hip or forearm. -
Page 9: Quick Start Instructions
NeuroTrac Simplex - Operation Manual ® Quick Start Instructions 1. Remove battery cover. Insert 1 x 9 volt PP3 not in EMG REF battery or a rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride battery into the battery compartment. Replace the cover. 2. Insert the dual-conductor (channel) lead wire into the socket of the unit labelled as INPUT. - Page 10 NeuroTrac Simplex - Operation Manual ® positive electrode around. Your objective is to find the spot where the minimum muscle contraction will cause the greater EMG response. Turn on the unit by pressing the ON/OFF button. Place the unit on a desk in its stand or hold the unit.
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Page 11: Threshold And Bargraph Scaling
NeuroTrac Simplex - Operation Manual ® Threshold and bargraph scaling Threshold value. This timer shows how long you should stay relaxed [contracted]. T: Number of Trials tells Bargraph you how many cycles is left till the end of the exercise. Your actual EMG reading. -
Page 12: How To Use Emg Session
NeuroTrac Simplex - Operation Manual ® How to use EMG session Your Simplex device is designed to perform a series of voluntary contraction (Work) and relaxation (Rest) exercises. The contraction/relaxation is repeated many times (Trials) and the whole procedure is called a session. Press the Start button and follow the on-screen and audio prompts which tell you when you should contract and when to relax. -
Page 13: Optional Pc Software
NeuroTrac Simplex - Operation Manual ® Optional PC Software Try out the latest software from www.neurotrac.emgsoft.info There are many useful features you can have with the PC Software, some of them are listed below: EMG games - a range of Biofeedback Games designed for children and adults for a graphical encouragement of daily training routines. - Page 14 NeuroTrac Simplex - Operation Manual ® The Template Training allows you to draw the curve, adjust it’s thickness, repeat it as many times as you need and this will form a pattern called “Template“ which the patient follows with his/her EMG. The Progress Report can be created from the records of assessment sessions previously recorded in PC Software.
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Page 15: Emg Session Settings
NeuroTrac Simplex - Operation Manual ® EMG Session settings To adjust the session parameters, press and hold SET button for 3 seconds. The first parameter will be VOL (sound volume). To adjust the value, press +/- buttons. To go to the next parameter in the table below, press SET button. To save new settings, simply press ESC or OFF. -
Page 16: Emg Session Statistics
NeuroTrac Simplex - Operation Manual ® EMG Session Statistics PROMPTS Microvolts [2 x Trials of: 4 sec Work and 4 sec Rest] “WRK” “WRK” “RST” “RST” WORK.1 REST.1 WORK.2 REST.2 inicial rest release.1 release.2 onset.2 onset.1 Time [sec] The EMG session statistics are used for assessment of muscular activities. Start the session, follow the on-screen prompts, by the end of the session the following statistics will be displayed. - Page 17 NeuroTrac Simplex - Operation Manual ® Number of valid onsets (invalid onsets of over 2 seconds are ignored from OST calculation) Number of all onsets (= number of trials) Onset Average [sec] - This is the average time taken in seconds to achieve 75% of the work average of all work segments, any values over 2 seconds are ignored.
- Page 18 NeuroTrac Simplex - Operation Manual ® Peak value [µV] - This is the maximal muscle contraction over the session. This information is less important for the overall analysis. 250uv Work Average deviation [µV] - The average deviation in microvolts of the work periods of the session, it excludes the first second of each work portion.
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Page 19: Lock Function For Compliance Record
NeuroTrac Simplex - Operation Manual ® Lock Function for compliance record The LOCK function locks the treatment for home or in-clinic use. When the unit is locked, user cannot amend any crucial treatment settings such as Work time, Rest time, number of trials and EMG notch filter. However user at home can still adjust threshold, sound volume, change the audio biofeedback type, or switch ON/OFF the link to PC. -
Page 20: Electrodes Types And Tips
NeuroTrac Simplex - Operation Manual ® Electrodes Types and Tips Self-Adhesive reusable long-term electrodes (if looked after) have a typical life span of 4/6 weeks. We recommend cleaning the skin with an alcohol-based wipe before placing the electrodes. The wipe should not contain fat as any grease will degrade the electrode stickiness. -
Page 21: Care, Maintenance, Accessories And Disposal
Wipe the surface after each use with a damp cloth or antiseptic wipe or baby wipe. Do not use cleaning sprays or alcohol based cleaning solutions Control unit disposal: please return to Verity Medical LTD or to the appointed distributor. ACCESSORIES... - Page 22 Vaginal Probe Disposal: please return it to the supplier from whom you’ve purchased it Caution: Static electricity may damage this product NOTE: Only Verity Medical Ltd or appointed distributors /importers are approved to undertake servicing. Amplitude WIDE AND NARROW FILTER SETTINGS...
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Page 23: Specifications
NeuroTrac Simplex - Operation Manual ® Specifications EMG Electrical Specification Single Channel EMG Range: 0.2 to 2000 µV RMS (continuous) Sensitivity: 0.l µV RMS Accuracy: 4% of µV reading +/-0.3 µV at 200 Hz Selectable Bandpass filter - 3db Bandwidth, a. -
Page 24: Trouble Shooting
NeuroTrac Simplex - Operation Manual ® Trouble Shooting If you experience problems with EMG readings we recommend you make the following checks. The EMG biofeedback reading becomes unstable, when the reference REF wire is not used (read on page 8). Check the lead wires for splits or breaks in the wire or at the end, where the connectors are attached to the wire. -
Page 25: Information Regarding Electromagnetic Compatibility And Interference (Emc)
NeuroTrac Simplex - Operation Manual ® Information regarding Electromagnetic compatibility and interference (EMC) NeuroTrac ® products are designed to produce very low levels of radio frequency (RF) emissions (interference), to be immune from effects of interference produced by other equipment operating in their vicinity and damage due to electrostatic discharge all when operating in a typical domestic and or clinical environment. - Page 26 NeuroTrac Simplex - Operation Manual ® Table 201: Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration - electromagnetic emission The NeuroTrac® product is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the The NeuroTrac® product should ensure that it is used in such environment Emission test Compliance Electromagnetic environment...
- Page 27 NeuroTrac Simplex - Operation Manual ® Table 204: Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – electromagnetic immunity The NeuroTrac® product is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the NeuroTrac® product should as- sure that it is used in such an environment. Immunity IEC 60601 Compliance...
- Page 28 NeuroTrac Simplex - Operation Manual ® Table 206: Recommended separation distances between portable and mobile RF communications equipment and NeuroTrac® product The NeuroTrac® product is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled. The customer or the user of the NeuroTrac®...
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Page 29: Warranty
If the distributor - from whom the product was purchased by the user - is satisfied that the product is defective, the user may return the unit directly to this distributor who will forward it to Verity Medical Ltd. All such returns from the distributor to Verity Medical must be authorised by Verity Medical Ltd., in advance. -
Page 30: Clinical References
NeuroTrac Simplex - Operation Manual ® Clinical References Please go to our website for the latest clinical protocols: http://www.veritymedical.co.uk/Protocols Please contact us for any clinical references of NeuroTrac Simplex: ® enquiries@veritymedical.com... - Page 31 NeuroTrac Simplex - Operation Manual ® Notes...
- Page 32 NeuroTrac Simplex - Operation Manual ® Not for sale or use in the USA Distributor: Simplex Document revision info.: ESS102-OM-EN14-14-03-16 NeuroTrac ® Simplex manual (English)