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- Page 1 Moving Rehabilitation Forward User Manual Model 4759 TX® Traction Unit ISO 13485 CERTIFIED...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS TX® Traction FOREWORD ......... 1 Erasing Patient Data Card. -
Page 3: Foreword
©2005 Encore Medical Corporation or its affiliates, Austin, Texas, USA. Any use of editorial, pictorial, or layout composition of this publication without express written consent from the Chattanooga Group of Encore Medical, L.P. is strictly prohibited. This publication was written, illustrated, and prepared for print by the Chattanooga Group of Encore... -
Page 4: About Traction Therapy
ABOUT TRACTION THERAPY TX® Traction NOTE : PRECAUTIONARY INSTRUCTIONS Throughout this manual “NOTE” may be found. These Notes are helpful The precautionary instructions found in this section and throughout this information to aid in the particular area or function being described. manual are indicated by specific symbols. - Page 5 Do not operate the unit when connected to any unit other than Do not disassemble, modify, or remodel the unit or accessories. Chattanooga Group devices. Do not use devices manufactured by This may cause unit damage, malfunction, electrical shock, fire, or other companies on Chattanooga Group equipment.
- Page 6 Chattanooga Group or a Field Service Technician electrical service receptacle conforming to the applicable national certified by Chattanooga Group before any further operation or use and local electrical codes.
- Page 7 Your unit was constructed to operate only on the electrical voltage specified on the Voltage Rating and Serial Number plate. Contact your Chattanooga Group dealer if the unit is not properly rated. •...
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Page 8: Overview Of Traction Therapy
ABOUT TRACTION THERAPY TX® Traction OVERVIEW OF TRACTION THERAPY Effects of Traction Therapy Static Traction Therapy The TX traction unit provides a treatment in static, intermittent, and This term denotes that a steady amount of traction is applied for periods cyclic distraction forces to relieve pressures on structures that may be from a few minutes up to 99 minutes. -
Page 9: Indications
ABOUT TRACTION THERAPY TX® Traction INDICATIONS CONTRAINDICATIONS The TX traction unit provides traction and mobilization of skeletal Traction is contraindicated for the following: structures and skeletal muscles. • Structural disease secondary to tumor or infection The TX traction unit may be used to relieve peripheral radiation/sciatica •... -
Page 10: Nomenclature
Should Traction Cord fray or damage to the Traction Cord or knot be Switch apparent from visual inspection, immediately stop use of the unit and Receptacle contact the Dealer or Chattanooga Group for service. • Do not attempt to repair the Traction Cord. •... - Page 11 NOMENCLATURE TX® Traction BASE UNIT FRONT VIEW CONTINUED Accessory Clip Patient Interrupt Switch The Accessory Clip allows you to Receptacle attach the desired accessory (i.e., The Patient Interrupt Switch Spreader Bar or traction harnesses) to Receptacle is located on the front of the unit.
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Page 12: Base Unit - Rear View
NOMENCLATURE TX® Traction BASE UNIT REAR VIEW Screen The rear view of the base unit is the site of electric current control and Contrast surge protection, and serves as a connection point for both the traction Control controls and safety features of the TX traction unit. Power On/Off Switch The Power On/Off Switch is a toggle Lock... - Page 13 NOMENCLATURE TX® Traction BASE UNIT REAR VIEW CONTINUED Lock Knob The Lock Knob is used to clamp the unit to the base (i.e. pedestal, traction stand).
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Page 14: Lcd Base
NOMENCLATURE TX® Traction LCD BASE (1) LED Indicator (Power On/Off) The LCD Base serves as a programming terminal during the selection This indicator will illuminate when the unit is powered on. of the traction parameters, as well as a display showing all the factors NOTE: The LED indicator will blink when the unit goes in screen saver affecting the traction during therapy. -
Page 15: Symbol Defi Nitions
NOMENCLATURE TX® Traction SYMBOL DEFINITIONS Below are the definitions for all of the symbols used on the TX traction unit hardware and software. Study and learn these symbols before any operation of the unit. System Hardware Symbols System Software Symbols Contrast Stop Patient... -
Page 16: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS TX® Traction UNIT DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS Width ........... 9.5 in (24 cm) Meets Directive 93 /42 /EEC Depth . -
Page 17: Contents Of Carton
• User Manual (CD-ROM) NOTE: When shipping the unit back to the dealer or factory, make certain the original packaging is used. If the original packaging is not available, contact Chattanooga Group to obtain the following packaging materials for shipment: 48059... -
Page 18: Mounting Unit On Table
• Do not operate the unit when connected to any unit other than onto the mounting surface. Push Chattanooga Group devices. Do not use devices manufactured by the Lock Knob again to secure the other companies on Chattanooga Group equipment. Chattanooga unit to the mounting surface. -
Page 19: Initial Unit Setup
To save the Clinic Name as entered, press the Return Arrow button. To discard the Clinic Name, press the Cancel (X) button. Press the Clinical Resources button. NOTE: The default of the Clinic Name is set as Chattanooga Group. Press the Unit Settings button under the Utilities section. Unit Volume Press the Volume button until the desired unit volume is achieved. - Page 20 SETUP TX® Traction INITIAL UNIT SETUP CONTINUED Reset Unit Settings Reset Default Protocols Press the Reset Unit Settings button to restore the unit defaults (Clinic Press the Reset Default Protocols to restore all protocols to factory Name, Volume, Unit of Measure, and Language). This control will not settings.
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Page 21: Attaching The Patient Switch Hook
Hook Cover to cover the Hook Screw right side of the unit to hook the Patient Interrupt Switch. Hole. A Screw Hole Cap with the Chattanooga Group logo is located on both sides of the unit. Using a screwdriver, pop the Screw Hole Cap off. -
Page 22: Patient Preparation
OPERATION TX® Traction PATIENT PREPARATION 3. Verify that there is a good connection between the Patient Interrupt Switch and the Patient Interrupt Switch Receptacle. Traction therapy may be given by or on order of a qualified licensed practitioner. The person administering the treatment must be familiar NOTE: The Patient Interrupt Switch must be plugged in for the unit to with the principles of traction therapy and be able to choose the correct operate. - Page 23 TX® Traction PATIENT PREPARATION CONTINUED 6. Position the patient on the appropriate Chattanooga Group Traction table in accordance with the instructions supplied with the table. • In the event of a loss of power to the unit or when quick release is needed, traction tension should only be released by having the patient move towards the traction head to release the tension on the rope.
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Page 24: Operating Controls - Home Screen
OPERATION TX® Traction OPERATING CONTROLS HOME SCREEN The Touch Screen User Interface allows the operator to access and set up for therapy in the following areas of the Home Screen: NOTE: Should you make a mistake while entering data, you may correct by re-pressing the appropriate key and re-entering the data. - Page 25 OPERATION TX® Traction OPERATING CONTROLS HOME SCREEN CONTINUED displays the approximate amount of time (in minutes) selected for the regressive phase of the traction program. (5) Progressive (8) Rope Release There are two buttons to use in the Progressive section. The first button Releases the Traction Cord in order to pull out of the unit freely for setup.
- Page 26 OPERATION TX® Traction OPERATING CONTROLS HOME SCREEN CONTINUED (10) Hold Time If the Maximum Level of traction tension is greater than 39 lbs (17 kg Displays the amount of hold time (0-99 seconds) entered during setup. or 166 N), a message will be displayed saying "Cervical traction should To enter the hold time, press the Hold Time button, then enter the not be performed with a tension greater than 39 lbs (17 kg or 166 N);...
- Page 27 OPERATION TX® Traction OPERATING CONTROLS HOME SCREEN CONTINUED (14) Stop Stops the treatment program. Traction tension slowly decreases to zero. (15) Pause Pauses the treatment program. Traction tension slowly decreases to zero. Press the Pause button again to resume treatment program and traction tension.
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Page 28: Adjusting Traction During Treatment
OPERATION TX® Traction Traction therapy can be stopped at any time by pressing the Stop button ADJUSTING TRACTION DURING TREATMENT or by pressing the red button of the Patient Interrupt Switch. NOTE: Read and follow steps of the Patient Preparation section on When the Stop button is pressed: Pages 20-21 as well as learn Operating Controls of the Home... - Page 29 OPERATION TX® Traction ADJUSTING TRACTION DURING TREATMENT CONTINUED When the traction therapy is finished, the audible tone sounds, the traction tension will decrease gradually, the Traction Cord will release, and a message will display saying treatment has been completed. Touch the screen to acknowledge the message.
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Page 30: Saving Treatment To A Patient Data Card
OPERATION TX® Traction SAVING TREATMENT TO A PATIENT DATA CARD Pain Scale - There are eleven pain scale The TX traction unit incorporates a Patient Data Card interface that settings to choose from a numeric scale allows transfer of patient therapy data from the unit to the Patient Data of 0 to 10. - Page 31 OPERATION TX® Traction SAVING TREATMENT TO A NEW PATIENT DATA CARD CONTINUED Pain Map - Press the Edit Pain Map Once a therapy session has been button. Press the area of the body to completed, press the Clinical Resources highlight where the patient describes button.
- Page 32 OPERATION TX® Traction SAVING TREATMENT TO A NEW PATIENT DATA CARD CONTINUED After the Save to Patient Card button is pressed, a keyboard will be displayed to enter the patient's name if the card is blank. Once the patient's name is entered, press the Return Arrow to accept.
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Page 33: Retrieving Data From Existing Patient Data Card
OPERATION TX® Traction RETRIEVING DATA FROM EXISTING PATIENT DATA CARD Existing Patient Data Card Use The treatment list is located on the Insert the Patient Data Card (with the right side. Press the Up or Down Arrow gold chip facing up) into Patient Data button to select the desired treatment. -
Page 34: Erasing Patient Data Card
OPERATION TX® Traction ERASING PATIENT DATA CARD Insert the Patient Data Card (with the gold chip facing up) to be erased into the Patient Data Card port located on the front of the traction unit. Press the Clinical Resources button on the front of the traction unit. -
Page 35: User Protocols
OPERATION TX® Traction USER PROTOCOLS This library is a series of protocols created by the user and stored in the Accessing User Protocols unit memory. The following information gives general instructions as to Press the Clinical Resources button on setup, saving, and access of User Protocols. Should the Restore Default the front of the traction unit. -
Page 36: Accessories
The following provides the users of the TX traction unit the necessary information to order the replacement accessories most commonly used with the system. These replacement accessories are designed for use with Chattanooga Group traction devices. When ordering, provide the respective part number, description, and quantity desired. -
Page 37: Troubleshooting
(See Warning on Page 38 for more information) Before calling for service, carefully review this user manual. In the event you are still unable to correct the problem, contact your Chattanooga Group dealer for all repair service. Be certain to specify your model number, serial number, and a detailed description of the issue you encountered. - Page 38 • Use a known good Patient Data Card. • If problem persists, contact Chattanooga Group for service. Patient Data Card is full. • Purchase additional Patient Data Cards from an authorized Chattanooga Group dealer. • Save to the Patient Data Management System (PDMS).
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Page 39: Error Messages
User typed in a blank Patient Name. No Patient ID assigned. Enter Patient ID. WARNING Error upgrading Control Board Software. Unknown Contact Dealer or Chattanooga Group for Service. WARNING Error upgrading Motor Board Software. Unknown Contact Dealer or Chattanooga Group for Service. WARNING User pressed START, but has not yet set the Max Level value User has not completed Treatment Setup. - Page 40 Chattanooga Group for service. Errors and Warnings in these categories indicate an internal problem with the unit that must be tested by Chattanooga Group or a Field Service Technician certified by Chattanooga Group before any further operation or use of the unit.
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Page 41: Maintenance
Preventive Maintenance should When shipping the unit to the dealer or factory, make certain the be performed only by Field Technicians certified by Chattanooga Group. original packaging is used. If the original packaging is not available,... -
Page 42: Warranty
TX® Traction Chattanooga Group (“Company”) warrants that the TX Traction Unit (“Product”) is free of defects in material and workmanship. This warranty shall remain in effect for one year (12 months) from the date of original consumer purchase. If this Product fails to function during the one year warranty period due to a defect in material or workmanship, Company or the selling dealer will repair or replace this Product without charge within a period of thirty days from the date on which the Product is returned to the Company or the dealer. - Page 43 Moving Rehabilitation Forward ISO 13485 CERTIFIED 4717 Adams Road P.O. Box 489 Hixson, TN 37343 U.S.A. 1-423-870-2281 1-800-592-7329 U.S.A. 1-800-361-6661 CANADA +1-423-870-7200 OUTSIDE USA www.chattgroup.com 48036A ©2005 Encore Medical, L.P.