Preparation Of The Braster Device Before Subsequent Examinations; Examination; Important Information; How To Perform An Examination - Braster In-home Breast Examination System User Manual

e. Register your individual account as instructed (please note, that we recommend registering and using your individual account
on PC's or laptops, since it has been designed for large screens):
1. If after clicking the SIGN UP link you are not redirected automatically, go to www.braster.eu and click the MY ACCOUNT button;
2. Fill in the data. In the type of account field select "Braster – for home use" and click the SIGN UP button;
3. Go to your e-mail account and find the e-mail from us with the activation link. If you cannot find it in the main folder, check
the "Spam" folder;
4. After you have activated the account by clicking the activation link, type your login (the e-mail address which you used
during registration) and password (the one which you used during registration) on the login page, and click LOG IN;
5. Fill in all medical and personal data in the survey.
If you do not complete this survey the first time you log in, you will not be able to perform the examination;
6. Activate your examination package by going to the tab "Activation codes" and clicking the button "Activate the
package";
7. Log out from My Account after completing the registration.
f. When charging is complete, start the app and follow the instructions described in chapter 7.

6.2. PREPARATION OF THE BRASTER DEVICE BEFORE SUBSEQUENT EXAMINATIONS

a. When preparing for an examination, first clean the surface of the liquid crystal matrices. You should clean all of the matrices,
with particular attention to the surface on the inner side of each matrix. It is important to use the recommended cleaning
and disinfection agents and thoroughly clean the surface of the foil so as to not leave any fingerprints, smudges, etc. as it
can alter the interpretation of the thermographic examination (for more information see chapter 11 titled "Disinfection" and 12
titled "Cleaning and Maintenance").
b. When the matrices have been cleaned, start the app and follow the instructions provided in chapter 7.

7. EXAMINATION

7.1. IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Do not use the device while it is being charged.
Before the first examination:
• download the free Braster Care app from Google Play or the App Store onto your mobile device;
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• make sure that you have bought the examination package – if you have not, you may purchase it in the Braster e-store or,
depending on the country, the e-store or other outlets of the local distributor.
REMEMBER
Do not perform an examination in a room where the temperature is lower than 20˚C or higher than 25˚C.
Due to changes in breast physiology during the menstrual cycle, it is best to perform the thermographic examinations
between day three and day twelve of the cycle.
If you no longer menstruate, or your menstrual cycles are irregular (fluctuations of more than 10 days), we recommend
performing the examination at equal intervals once a month; e.g., between the 1st and 5th day of the month or on the
1st weekend of the month.
1. On the day before the examination:
• avoid procedures which may increase blood circulation in the breast area (physiotherapy, massages, etc.).
2. On the day of the examination:
• avoid procedures which may increase blood circulation in the breast area (physiotherapy, massages, etc.);
• make sure that you are between days three and twelve of your menstrual cycle or, if you do not menstruate, that about 30
days have passed from your previous exam;
• do not take a bath or a shower within approximately two hours before the examination;
• do not consume any alcoholic beverages;
• do not use peelings on your breasts and/or neckline and do not perform armpit depilation, as this may irritate your skin;
• refrain from sources of heat or cold, such as heaters or air conditioners, for at least thirty minutes before and during the
examination;
• avoid intense physical effort for approximately two hours prior to the examination;
• do not use cosmetics and do not wet the skin on your breasts within two hours prior to the examination – your skin should
be clean and dry;
• do not have a sauna or a steam bath.

7.2. HOW TO PERFORM AN EXAMINATION

7.2.1. PREPARATION

• Place the Braster device in front of you. Make sure it is turned off. Have at hand your mobile device with the Braster Care
app installed (as stated in chapter 6 of the User Manual). Check that your mobile device is connected to the Internet.
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