gbo HiToP 1touch Instructions For Use Manual

gbo HiToP 1touch Instructions For Use Manual

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HighTone Therapy Device
HiToP 1touch
Instructions for use

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  • Page 1 HighTone Therapy Device HiToP 1touch Instructions for use...
  • Page 2 HiToP 1touch gbo Medizintechnik AG has taken care in the preparation of this manual, but does not assume any liability, expressed or implied, of any kind nor does it assume any responsibility for errors or omissions. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced, in any form or by any means (electronic, mechanical or otherwise) without the prior written permission of gbo Medizintechnik AG.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Check the resistance of the electrodes ............. 23 5.2 Advise on self-adhesive electrodes ............24 5.3 Electrode positioning .................. 25 MAINTENANCE .................... 26 6.1 Safety Controls ................... 26 6.2 Disposal of the device and the accessories ..........27  gbo Medizintechnik AG Version 1.2...
  • Page 4 APPENDIX B - EMC HINTS ..............37 INDEX ......................40 Warnings and safety precautions Warning! Warnings which have to be observed by all means! Caution! Observe the instructions for use! Note! Information that will facilitate your work.  gbo Medizintechnik AG Version 1.2...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    4096 – 32768 Hz. The therapy frequency is scanned with a defined frequency.  This method is called SimulFAM which stands for Simultaneous Frequency Amplitude Modulation. In the following, the basic method is divided into two different ones.  gbo Medizintechnik AG Version 1.2...
  • Page 6: Short Operating Instructions For Simulfam I

    ® frequency is shown on the SimulFAM i graph. (12) A special tone marks the end of the treatment time. (13) The current to the patient will decrease automatically.  gbo Medizintechnik AG Version 1.2...
  • Page 7: Short Operating Instructions For Simulfamx

    On delivery, the two feet for placing the appliance are kept into the corresponding holes. The feet are held by magnets. Remove the two feet and screw them clockwise into the holes provided on the bottom of the device.  gbo Medizintechnik AG Version 1.2...
  • Page 8: Preparing For The Transport

    IIa. Warning! The unit is not designed to be operated in places with the inherent risk of explosions. If it is used in dangerous areas of anesthesia departments, the  gbo Medizintechnik AG Version 1.2...
  • Page 9: Connection And Switch-On

    1touch is switched on by the main switch on the back of the device. Warning! To avoid the risk of electric shock, this equipment must only be connected to supply mains with protective earth.  gbo Medizintechnik AG Version 1.2...
  • Page 10: Placing Out Of Order

    SD card slot 2.3 Placing out of order In order to disconnect the device just disconnect it from the mains power supply. Before the disposal of the device, the electrodes should be cleaned one last time.  gbo Medizintechnik AG Version 1.2...
  • Page 11: Operating

    In case of doubt the user can obtain further information via the direct help system. The scrollbars are used like with a PC: press the slider and then move it into the desired direction.  gbo Medizintechnik AG Version 1.2...
  • Page 12: Intensity And Modification Knob

    Therapy Selected Therapy information therapy current duration Selection Favorite list Tennis elbow Selection More therapies Selection Indications Switch Direct help Button Intensity monitoring Button settings Detailed Settings Surge parameters with therapy parameters activated surge  gbo Medizintechnik AG Version 1.2...
  • Page 13: Screen For Selecting An Indication

    Change the duration for the selected Standard Therapy Pre-selection between Information for the List of Standard Standard Therapies Standard Therapies Therapies in and Own Therapies alphabetical order  gbo Medizintechnik AG Version 1.2...
  • Page 14: Screen For Selecting More Therapies (Own Therapies)

    Delete the selected therapy Rename the selected therapy Pre-selection between Parameters for the List of own therapies Standard programs selected list entry in alphabetical order and own programs  gbo Medizintechnik AG Version 1.2...
  • Page 15: Direct Help

    Button „Frequency“ Note! Available buttons are indicated in white. Unavailable buttons are indicated in grey. If you push an unavailable button, information about the use of this button is shown on the screen automatically.  gbo Medizintechnik AG Version 1.2...
  • Page 16: Settings

    - Repetition of the therapy end sound (Never, 2 Minutes, 10 Minutes) - Breaks between the repeated therapy end sound (Yes/No) - Repetition of the error sound (Never, 2 Minutes, 10 Minutes) - Breaks between the repeated error sound (Yes/No)  gbo Medizintechnik AG Version 1.2...
  • Page 17 Block frequency 12000 Hz 10 – 90 Minutes Standard Treatment time for Indications 60 Minutes 1 – 90 Minutes Treatment time SimulFAM i 60 Minutes 1 – 90 Minutes Treatment time SimulFAM X 60 Minutes  gbo Medizintechnik AG Version 1.2...
  • Page 18: Intensity Monitoring

    3. Generally, please observe the notice regarding the electrode positioning (see chapter 5.3). We at gbo Medizintechnik AG expanded the device software by a special intensity monitoring routine in order to get the application problems mentioned under control. This safety circuit avoids an unintended high change in the intensity of current and switches off the circuit in such a case.
  • Page 19: Deactivate Intensity Monitoring

    “Intensity monitoring” will be grey.  The Intensity monitoring remains deactivated until it is modified manually into “on“ by pressing the button “Intensity monitoring”.  Upon each restart of the device the Intensity monitoring is automatically activated.  gbo Medizintechnik AG Version 1.2...
  • Page 20: Therapy

    In this selection all pre-defined and all user-defined programs are filed. The selection is made from a list which is filtered. Thus, only pre-defined or user-defined currents can be displayed from the appropriate list and then selected.  gbo Medizintechnik AG Version 1.2...
  • Page 21: Selection Of Therapy By Indications

    If the current form SimulFAM i is selected with its frequencies of 4096 and 16384, the current intensity must be such that the patient feels a light tingling only. It is the aim of this setting to emit the maximum output during therapy. The high tone  gbo Medizintechnik AG Version 1.2...
  • Page 22: Setting Simulfam X

    Now the patient will show a stimulation of the muscle. Please choose a current intensity which turns the therapy well tolerable to the patient. Note!  Therapy time can be modified during the treatment.  gbo Medizintechnik AG Version 1.2...
  • Page 23: Electrodes

    Press the electrodes together. Select SimulFAM i on the device and increase the current with the intensity controller. The displayed resistance (R =) should not exceed 300 Ohm.  gbo Medizintechnik AG Version 1.2...
  • Page 24: Advise On Self-Adhesive Electrodes

    Consequently it might be possible that the adhesive electrodes get warm during the therapy and even heat up to a temperature that causes burns with the patient. To avoid such situations gbo removed the adhesive electrodes from the standard ®...
  • Page 25: Electrode Positioning

     During the therapy the patient must take off jewelry and eyeglasses. Note!  A current density of more than 2 mA/cm on all electrode surfaces requires increased attention of the operator.  gbo Medizintechnik AG Version 1.2...
  • Page 26: Maintenance

     Review of all display and operating elements in respect of damages  Review of all inscriptions in respect of immaculate legibility  Review of power supply and all patient connecting cables  Functional check  gbo Medizintechnik AG Version 1.2...
  • Page 27: Disposal Of The Device And The Accessories

    Note! The conductivity of the electrodes is optimized by the use of a certain amount of graphite. Consequently, when using and cleaning the electrodes, black color may come off.  gbo Medizintechnik AG Version 1.2...
  • Page 28: Disinfecting The Electrodes

    We recommend Bacillol-AF for the disinfection of the electrodes. Note! The conductivity of the electrodes is optimized by the use of a certain amount of graphite. Consequently, when using and disinfecting the electrodes, black color may come off.  gbo Medizintechnik AG Version 1.2...
  • Page 29: Warnings And Safety Precautions

    If it is used in dangerous areas of anesthesia departments, the possibility of an explosion cannot be excluded.  In case of any visible failure contact gbo Medizintechnik AG or one of the service agencies authorized by gbo Medizintechnik AG immediately.
  • Page 30: Contraindications

    The above list is not exhaustive. In individual cases the attending doctor should decide on contraindications and criteria for the treatment. Note! Patients with varicose veins, metallic implants and endoprotheses may ® be treated with HiToP Therapy.  gbo Medizintechnik AG Version 1.2...
  • Page 31: Explanation Of The Pictographs Used

    This product complies with WEEE Directive 2002/96/EG (waste electrical electronic equipment). Separate collection for electrical and electronic equipment. The waste removal at the end of the service life will be done by the manufacturer.  gbo Medizintechnik AG Version 1.2...
  • Page 32: Technical Data

    ± 10 % accuracy By request of technical personnel gbo Medizintechnik AG can offer spare part lists and circuit diagrams. The appliance inlet is used for all pin disconnection from the mains. gbo Medizintechnik AG reserves the right to modify design and specifications without prior notice.
  • Page 33: Current Types

    The maximum power is limited to 5000 mW. This correlates with the demands of the standard 60601-2-10 which describes a limitation of 100 mA at 500 . The valid impedance ranges from 30  to 1500 .  gbo Medizintechnik AG Version 1.2...
  • Page 34: Accessories

    For detailed information see the enclosed brochure “ HiToP 1touch and Accessories”. This brochure is also available as a pdf-file by download on our website: www.gbo-med.de Note! Use gbo original accessories only to guarantee the safe function of the unit.  gbo Medizintechnik AG Version 1.2...
  • Page 35: Troubleshouting

    Please note that the unit must be placed on a plane horizontal surface. The device should neither be placed in front of radiators nor should it be covered with pillows or blankets while in operation. Do not cover the ventilation slots on the bottom of the unit either.  gbo Medizintechnik AG Version 1.2...
  • Page 36: Appendix A - Standard Programs

    (1.5 Hz). The unit switches back to the “correct” frequency as soon as the intensity knob has not been used for more than 3 seconds.  gbo Medizintechnik AG Version 1.2...
  • Page 37: Appendix B - Emc Hints

    You find more EMC-comments in the chapter “Warnings and Safety Precautions” of this manual as well as the Technical Information on the next two pages.  gbo Medizintechnik AG Version 1.2...
  • Page 38 Power frequency magnetic fields should be magnetic field, at levels characteristic of a typical location IEC 61000-4-8 in a typical commercial or hospital environment. Note: U is the a.c. mains voltage prior to application of the test level.   gbo Medizintechnik AG Version 1.2...
  • Page 39 Separation distance according to the transmission frequency (m) transmitter (W) 150 kHz to 80 MHz 80 MHz to 800 MHz 800 MHz to 2.5 GHz d=1.2P d=1.2P d=2.3P 0.01 0.12 0.12 0.23 0.38 0.38 0.73  gbo Medizintechnik AG Version 1.2...
  • Page 40: Index

    Electrodes 23, 27 Technical Data 32 Therapy 20 Touch screen 11 Home screen 12 Transport and Assembly 7 Troubleshouting 35 Indications 13 Intended Use 5 Warning 25 Intensity and modification knob 12 warnings 8, 29  gbo Medizintechnik AG Version 1.2...
  • Page 41 HiToP 1touch Notes  gbo Medizintechnik AG Version 1.2...
  • Page 42 HiToP 1touch Notes  gbo Medizintechnik AG Version 1.2...

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