EasyMed TensCare Elise Instructions For Use Manual

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Pelvic Floor Exerciser

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

READ CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING USE

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Page 1 Mangere, Auckland 2022 Tel: 0800 523 583 www.jadavey.co.nz Manufactured exclusively for TensCare Ltd by: EasyMed Instruments Co., Ltd. 5/F – 6/F Block A, Gupo Gongmao Building, Daliang, 528300 Sunde, Guandong, China INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE TensCare Ltd, PainAway House, 9 Blenheim Road, Longmead Business Park,...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Pelvic Floor Exerciser Page CONTENTS Introduction Intended Use “Elise” Features Pelvic Floor Muscle Pelvic Floor Exercises Types of Incontinence Advantages of the “Elise” How “Elise” Works Contraindications, Warnings & Cautions Continence Programs Controls Screen Information Usage Memory Leads Alarm Contents Setting up and Using the “Elise”...
Page 3: Introduction
1. “Elise” FEATURES INTRODUCTION • Comfortable Stimulation Bladder leakage and incontinence are common problems for both women and men, affecting their long term health. Exercising the The strength of the stimulation increases gradually, making the pelvic floor muscles is recognised as the way of preventing and feeling very comfortable and in your control.
Page 4: Pelvic Floor Muscle
2. PELVIC FLOOR MUSCLE • in women also The “FLOOR” of your pelvis is made up of layers of muscles that - provide support for the baby during pregnancy and - assist in the birthing process support the bowel, bladder, urethra and uterus. These muscles are like a hammock, or the bottom and sides of a bowl, in shape.
Page 5: Pelvic Floor Exercises
1) Try inserting one or two clean fingers into your vagina and then become displaced and sag down into the vagina. It is very common squeezing the surrounding muscles, lifting up and towards your belly in Australia and New Zealand and occurs in about 40% of women. button –...
Page 6: Types Of Incontinence
6. HOW "Elise” WORKS 4. TYPES OF INCONTINENCE Electrical stimulation consists of temporarily placing electrodes in There are three types of incontinence: Stress, Urge, and Mixed. the vagina/anus. Small pulses of electricity generate muscle • Stress Incontinence contractions and can help women identify how to do the contractions themselves.
Page 7: Contraindications, Warnings & Cautions
In this manual: Do NOT use if you have active or suspected vaginal, pelvic or prostate cancer; or have undiagnosed pain in the A Warning is used when failure to follow the instructions may result area being treated with a history of cancer. In vitro in serious injury or death.
Page 8 Caution: Do not permit use by children unable to understand the Caution: tissue irritation occurs, discontinue treatment instructions or persons with cognitive disabilities, i.e.: Alzheimer’s immediately. Ask your healthcare professional for advice before disease or dementia. continuing further treatment to prevent injury. Caution: Not suitable for children under 5 years of age.
Page 9: Continence Programs
8. CONTINENCE PROGRAMS URGE INCONTINENCE: Shown on the screen as: “URGE” The “Elise” has four preset programs. One for each type of incontinence and a fourth for toning of the pelvic floor muscles. The URGE incontinence program STRESS INCONTINENCE: reduces involuntary Shown on the screen as: “STRES”...
Page 10 GENERAL POINTS MIXED INCONTINENCE: Shown on the screen as: “MIXED” i) The length of each session for muscle strengthening will also depend on your ability to contract and your resistance to fatigue. This program is recommended Be careful not to overuse early on, as the resulting aches may not for those who suffer from both be felt until the next day.
Page 11: Controls
9. CONTROLS ON/ OFF Button To switch unit ON: Press and hold down for 3-5 seconds. When the unit is switched ON an audible “Beep” will be heard. ON/OFF One Touch Memory Start When switched on the unit will automatically start in the program which was being used when it was switched off.
Page 12: Screen Information
10. SCREEN INFORMATION Strength DOWN Button To decrease strength: Hold down button strength will decrease steadily in 00.5mA steps. Program Button “Elise” specifically selected programs. When you FIRST switch on the unit automatically goes program Time STRESS. remaining (mins) Next time it is switched on it will default to the program last used.
Page 13: Usage Memory
11. USAGE MEMORY 12. LEADS ALARM The “Elise” has a usage memory which remembers the length of The “Elise” monitors the connection and the contact between you time and average strength that has been used. and probe, or pads. If either of these goes outside of a standard range while the strength To activate hold down the Time Selector and strength UP buttons is above 20.0 mA, the unit will flash “LEADS”, beep three times, together for 3 seconds.
Page 14: Setting Up And Using The "Elise
14. SETTING UP AND USING THE “Elise” 13. CONTENTS 14.1 INSTALLATION OFBATTERIES • Elise - Pelvic Floor Exerciser • Liberty-Vaginal probe (single person use) Setting up and using the “Elise” is very simple • Lead Step 1: Insert battery into unit. •...
Page 15 Step 5: To test the unit is working – hold the probe in your hand – hold the probe tightly, covering as much of the metal plates on the probe with your skin as possible. Increase the intensity by pressing the + button until you can feel the stimulation.
Page 16: Anal Probe
Optional skin surface electrode placement for Urge Initially the sensation through the probe may be limited but will An alternative method to a vaginal probe is to stimulate areas of the improve during treatment. Take care not to use too much strength skin that are close to nerves that go to the bladder and urethra.
Page 17 Conditions that may be treated • Before using “Elise” Pelvic Floor Exerciser you will need to visit the These anal probes may be used to treat Urinary and Faecal toilet. Incontinence in a similar way to the vaginal probe. Because the •...
Page 18: Cleaning
16. CLEANING probe and carefully increase strength until you can feel something. Most people will start to feel the stimulation in their hand at around It is important that the probe is cleaned after each use. Clean with 25.0mA. either an alcohol-free antibacterial wipe or by wiping with warm ii) If the ‘LEADS’...
Page 19: Charging The Battery
18. CHARGING THE BATTERY Disposal: Always dispose of batteries responsibly according to local government guidelines. Do not throw batteries onto a fire. The “Elise” is powered by a type BL4B rechargeable Li-ion Risk of explosion. battery. A separate charging cradle and power adaptor are Caution: Keep batteries out of reach of children.
Page 20: General Specifications
GMDN Definition : Stimulator, electrical, neuromuscular, 19. GENERAL SPECIFICATION incontinence[36784] A non-implantable neuromuscular electrical stimulator designed to Max Intensity 50V zero to peak. Setting 0-100 in steps of 0.5 treat urinary and/or faecal incontinence that consists of a pair of OC cutout below 160 Ohm.
Page 21: Emc Precautions
20. EMC PRECAUTIONS Change of lead Wireless communications equipment such as wireless home Please note that from serial number :14/004471 the “Elise” has an network devices, mobile phones, cordless telephones and their all-plastic connecting plug on the lead to comply with current safety base stations, walkie-talkies can affect this equipment and should regulations.
Page 22: Warranty
SYMBOLS USED 23. WARRANTY Attention! Please follow the instruction in the Instruction This warranty refers to the unit only. It does not cover probe, pads Manual. (optional extra), battery, or the mono lead wire. TYPE BF EQUIPMENT: Equipment providing a degree of protection against electric shock, with isolated applied part.
Page 23 PLEASE RETAIN THIS WARRANTY CARD. Before you send your unit for service RETURN THIS PORTION ONLY WHEN YOU RETURN YOUR Before sending in your unit for service, please take a few minutes to PRODUCT FOR REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY. do the following: NAME: Read your manual and make sure you follow all the instructions.
Page 24 NOTES: FEEDBACK TensCare aim to give you the best possible product and service. We listen to your suggestions and are constantly trying to improve our products. We also want to learn about the way our products are used, and the benefits they give. If you have anything you would like to share with us, please contact: In Australia- www.tenscare.com.au In New Zealand- www.tenscare.co.nz...