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PREFACE
The QuadStar
®
the following:
• Four modalities- T.E.N.S. (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve
Stimulation), N.M.S. (NeuroMuscular Stimulation), I.N.F. (Inter-
ferential Stimulation) and HVPS (High Volt Pulsed Stimulation)
• Four waveforms- Symmetrical Biphasic Square Wave, Asym-
metrical Biphasic Square Wave, Sine Wave, and Monophasic
High-Volt, Twin Peak Wave.
• Four channels allowing the use of up to eight electrodes at a
time
• Pre-programmed and programmable functions
• "Sequential Stimulation" enabling the user to sequence two or
more modalities for complete treatment
• Patient Lock/Compliance System: enables the practitioner/phy-
sician to lock the parameters for ease of use for the patient, and
monitor hours of use.
• Timer - to time treatments
• Comes ready to use, with all accessories, and is powered by a
rechargeable battery pack (included) or Wall Adapter.
This booklet gives the health practitioner/physician an overview of
the QuadStar
Elite device functions. This information is offered in
®
condensed format; should you have further questions, please consult
your health practitioner or physical therapist.
Elite is a unique Electrotherapy system incorporating


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Summary of Contents for BioMedical Life Systems, Inc. QuadStar Elite

  • Page 1 PREFACE The QuadStar Elite is a unique Electrotherapy system incorporating ® the following: • Four modalities- T.E.N.S. (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation), N.M.S. (NeuroMuscular Stimulation), I.N.F. (Inter- ferential Stimulation) and HVPS (High Volt Pulsed Stimulation) • Four waveforms- Symmetrical Biphasic Square Wave, Asym- metrical Biphasic Square Wave, Sine Wave, and Monophasic High-Volt, Twin Peak Wave.
  • Page 2 WAVEFORMS - DEFINED Pulse Width: The pulse width The amplitude, pulse rate, pulse width and the mode selectors governs the width of the pulse. operate independently of each A comfortable sensation cover- other, but interact to achieve ing the injured area is the main the desired result.

  • Page 3: Specifications And Safety Information

    SPECIFICATIONS AND SAFETY INFORMATION: QuadStar Elite General Specifications ® Dimensions: 8.5 oz (574 g) Weight: 5.55" x 5.5" x .65" (4. cm x 3.40 cm x 4.5 cm) Power Supply: Internal Battery P/N QSE 60 NiCad Battery Pack; External Specified Power Supply: P/N L6007 Medical Grade Power Supply.
  • Page 4 INTERFERENTIAL(INF) STIMULATION 10 11 Selecting INF Stimulation: Turn the device on by pressing the Pow- er key (). Press the Mode key () to access the main menu. Use keys (4) and (6) to navigate the menu until “INF” blinks. Press the Enter key (8) to select INF.
  • Page 5 INTERFERENTIAL SAFETY INFO. Federal law (USA) restricts this device to sale or use by, or on the order of, a physician so licensed by the state. For external use only. Keep out of reach of children. Indications: Interferential Stimulation is used for symptomatic relief and management of chronic (long-term) intractable pain and/or as an adjunctive treatment in the management of postsurgical and post-traumatic acute pain.
  • Page 6 INTERFERENTIAL SPECIFICATIONS Waveform: Continuous Sinusoidal Output Voltage: 0-39 Volts peak to peak Output Current: 0-78 milliamps peak to peak Carrier Frequency: 4000 Hz, fixed Interference Frequency: 400-450 Hz, adjustable Difference Frequency: -50 beats per second, adjustable Pulse Width: 5 microseconds for each phase Max.
  • Page 7 INTERFERENTIAL GENERAL INFORMATION Figure (1) BioMedical Life Systems, Inc.’s Model QuadStar Elite offers the latest ® advances in Interferential Stimulation Treatment. Interferential Stimula- tion is different to that stimulation received from using TENS or NMS. In TENS and NMS stimulation, low frequencies or pulses per second are used over a wide area to achieve pain relief.
  • Page 8 INTERFERENTIAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS There are four Mode Choices The blinking option is able to for Interferential on the drop be selected at any given time. down menu: Scroll through the modes by using the (5) and (7) keys and CONST: Stands for Constant press (8) to Enter the selection.
  • Page 9 INTERFERENTIAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Channel  (Operates indepen- where each channel operates as dently) an independent Interferential pair and beat frequency is cre- Channel 3 (Operates indepen- ated inside the device) or “full dently) interferential stimulation” (4 (Channels  and 4 are non-oper- channels where channels & ational in Pre-modulated Mode) act as a pair and channels 3&4...
  • Page 10 INTERFERENTIAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS the electrodes to the skin, and controls the intensity of the device. Do not press buttons -5 until the user is ready for stimulation. In full interferential mode, either button of a channel pair (& or 3&4) will change the intensity of both channels.
  • Page 11 NMS STIMULATION 10 11 Selecting NMS Stimulation: Turn the device on by pressing the Power key (). Press the Mode key () to access the main menu. Use keys (4) and (6) to navigate the menu until “NMS” blinks. Press the Enter key (8) to select NMS.
  • Page 12 NMS SAFETY INFORMATION Federal law (USA) restricts this device to sale or use by, or on the order of, a physician so licensed by the state. For external use only. Keep out of reach of children. Indications: External electrical neuromuscular stimulation using biphasic output is indicated as therapeutic adjunct for: prevention or retardation of muscle disuse atrophy;...
  • Page 13 NMS SAFETY INFORMATION Precautions: Safety of powered muscle stimulators for use during pregnancy has not been established. Caution should be used for pa- tients with suspected or diagnosed heart problems. Caution should be used for patients with suspected or diagnosed epilepsy. Caution should be used in the presence of the following: a.When there is a tendency to hemorrhage following acute trauma or fracture;...
  • Page 14 NMS SPECIFICATIONS Waveform: Symmetrical, biphasic, square or Asymmetrical, biphasic, square Output Current: Continuously adjustable from 0-0 mA peak-peak Output Voltage: Continuously adjustable from 0-60V peak-peak Pulse Rate: Adjustable -0 Hz. A Pulse Rate of less than 60 Hz should be used if repeated muscle contractions are desired.
  • Page 15 INTRODUCTION TO NEUROMUSCULAR STIMULATION For Neuromuscular Stimulation Neuromuscular Stimulation use the  x  inch square elec- (NMS) is the use of electrical trodes provided in the kit. stimulation on muscle groups to contract and reeducate muscles. Turn the device on by press- Some of the uses of NMS are as ing the power key () Press the follows:...
  • Page 16 NMS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS and timing options if applicable. Includes ON RAMP, ON TIME, OFF RAMP, OFF TIME, and They are fixed therapies and DELAY. (See section on Cycled cannot be altered. To set differ- Stimulation for more detail) ent settings, choose CONST, CYCLED or RECIP, the pro- 3.RECIP: Stands for Reciprocal grammable therapies in the unit.
  • Page 17 NMS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Therapy 2 (CYCLED) RAMP ON 4 sec. RAMP OFF 4 sec. 35 Hz, 400 µS, Assymmetrical Biphasic Waveform CH //3/4 ON 0 sec. RAMP ON  sec. CH //3/4 OFF 0 sec. RAMP OFF  sec. Therapy 5 (CYCLED) CH //3/4 ON 0 sec.
  • Page 18 NMS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS RAMP ON  sec To change parameters see “Changing Pulse Width/Pulse RAMP OFF  sec. Rate and Waveform (Param- eters)” CH //3/4 ON 0 sec. CHANGING PULSE WIDTH/ CH //3/4 OFF 0 sec. PULSE RATE AND WAVE- Therapy 8 (CYCLED) FORM (PARAMETERS): •To change the parameters of...
  • Page 19 NMS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CYCLED STIMULATION: accept the value press the “Enter Press the “Mode” Key () scroll Key” (8). using the (4) and (6) buttons •The device automatically until “NMS” blinks. Press the progresses to the next adjust- (7) key to scroll down to Cycled able parameter;...
  • Page 20 NMS PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS The screen prompts the user the ON TIME would need to to define the timing options read 4 seconds, or the sum of for the cycle. The first part of the values. To change the num- the blinking diagram indicates ber of seconds for the ON TIME RAMP ON and there is a value value press the (5) or (7) keys...
  • Page 21 NMS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The final Timing option is the RECIPROCAL STIMULATION CH 3/4 OFF TIME. The device Reciprocal stimulation dif- automatically sets this value to fers from Cycled stimulation CH / OFF TIME less the de- because CH / cycle together lay time, if a delay was entered.
  • Page 22 NMS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS them prompts the user to enter and then press the “Enter Key” CH / OFF TIME. To change (8) to accept the value the number of seconds for the The screen will then prompt the OFF TIME value press the (5) user to enter the OFF RAMP or (7) keys until desired time is time and there is a value on the...
  • Page 23 NMS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CHOOSING A PRESET When all flashing ceases; the THERAPY: parameters have been set. Set the timer if desired by pressing Press the “Mode” Key () scroll the timer button (3) and using the (5) and (7) keys to set the using the (4) and (6) buttons desired amount of time in min- until “NMS”...
  • Page 24 TENS STIMULATION 10 11 Selecting TENS Stimulation: Turn the device on by pressing the Power key (). Press the Mode key () to access the main menu. Use keys (4) and (6) to navigate the menu until “TENS” blinks. Press the Enter key (8) to select TENS.
  • Page 25 TENS SAFETY INFORMATION Federal law (USA) restricts this device to sale or use by, or on the order of, a physician so licensed by the state. For external use only. Keep out of reach of children. Indications: Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) is used for the symp- tomatic relief and management of chronic (long-term) intractable pain and and/or as an adjunctive treatment in the management of post-surgical and post-traumatic acute pain problems.
  • Page 26 TENS SPECIFICATIONS Waveform: Asymmetrical, biphasic square-wave Output Voltage: Continuously adjustable from 0-50V peak- peak Output Current: Continuously adjustable from 0-00 mA peak-peak Pulse Rate:  - 00 Hz (Hertz or pps) Pulse Width: 0 - 50 microseconds (µs) adjustable Modes: Continuous: Continuous stimulation Pulse Width...
  • Page 27 TENS SPECIFICATIONS Cycled Burst (B1): .5 seconds on, .5 seconds off. Adjust able Pulse Rate -00 Hz. Adjustable Pulse Width from 0-50 µs. Cycled Burst II (B2): 8 pulses per 0.5 seconds, off for 0.5 seconds.Adjustable Pulse Width from 0-50 µs. (Output parameters are across a 500 ohm resistance) CONST MODUL PW...
  • Page 28 TENS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS •To change the parameters of For the TENS mode use the the current setting; press the (9) ” x ” square electrodes pro- PR/PW key and the number next vided in the kit.. to “Hz” will begin to blink. Hz The TENS unit module has an is the abbreviation for “Hertz”...
  • Page 29 TENS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: Pulse Rate Modulation: the timer if desired by pressing the timer button (3) and using In Pulse Rate Modulation Mode the (5) and (7) keys to set the (PR) The Pulse Rate “Hz” de- desired amount of time in min- creases from maximum user utes.
  • Page 30 TENS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: Burst 2: To choose Pulse Rate & Pulse Width Modulation, press the In Burst , the output bursts 8 “Mode” Key () scroll using pulses per burst, ON for 0.5 the (4) and (6) buttons until seconds and OFF for 0.5 sec- “TENS”...
  • Page 31 TENS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS To choose Strength Duration , See Changing Pulse Width/Pulse press the “Mode” Key () scroll Rate (Parameters) explained using the (4) and (6) buttons earlier. until “TENS” blinks. Press the (7) key to scroll down to SD ” Press the “Enter Key”...
  • Page 32 HIGH-VOLT STIMULATION 10 11 Selecting High-Volt Stimulation: Turn the device on by pressing the Power key (). Press the Mode key () to access the main menu. Use keys (4) and (6) to navigate the menu until “Hi-Volt” blinks. Press the Enter key (8) to select Hi-Volt.
  • Page 33 HIGH-VOLT SAFETY INFORMATION Federal law (USA) restricts this device to sale or use by, or on the order of, a physician so licensed by the state. For external use only. Keep out of reach of children. Indications: High Voltage Pulsed Stimulation is indicated as therapeutic adjunct for: pre- vention or retardation of muscle disuse atrophy;...
  • Page 34 HIGH-VOLT SAFETY INFORMATION Some patients may experience skin irritation or hypersensitivity due to the electrical stimulation or electrical conductive medium. The irritation can usually be reduced by using an alternate conductive medium, or alternate electrode placement. Electrode placement and stimulation settings should be based on the guidance of the prescribing practitioner.
  • Page 35 HIGH-VOLT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: To choose the High -Volt modal- For use in HVPC mode use the ity use the (4) and (6) keys until .5” x .5” oval electrodes with “Hi-Volt” blinks and press (8) to the active (red) outputs and the select.
  • Page 36 HIGH-VOLT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: A drop down menu appears. Use “Pos” for positive or “Neg” for the (5) and (7) keys to choose Negative will appear on the “ALT” and press the “Enter” screen. Key (8) to accept. When all flashing ceases; the You may choose to change the parameters have been set.
  • Page 37 HIGH-VOLT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: ON TIME: How long the device You may, at this time, choose will be on - including the ramp to begin stimulation by press- times in a cycle. ing any of the following buttons ()-(5) upward to begin to OFF RAMP:The device’s inten- turn up the intensity.
  • Page 38 HIGH-VOLT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: until desired time is shown and When all flashing ceases; the then press the “Enter Key” (8) parameters have been set. Set to accept the value. the timer if desired by pressing the timer button (3) and using The screen will then prompt the the (5) and (7) keys to set the user to enter the ON TIME for...
  • Page 39 SEQUENTIAL STIMULATION The intensity shuts off in be- We define sequential stimula- tween each mode "Start" flashes tion by the use of one or more on the screen. Press the Enter modalities in a treatment. Up to Key (8) to begin the next mode. three modalities can be used in Next, set the intensity for the one treatment.
  • Page 40 PROGRAMMABLE SEQUENCING In a programmable sequence Press the (5) and (7) keys to you may sequence NMS, TENS, change the amount of time in HIGH VOLT or INF. You may minutes. Then press the “Enter” sequence up to three modalities key (8) to accept the value.
  • Page 41 Press keys () - (5) to turn up the Once a sequence is successfully intensity and begin stimulation. entered, the QuadStar Elite will retain the parameters until changed manually. Once the first modality is finished, the intensity goes down to zero,...
  • Page 42 FIXED SEQUENCES The QuadStar Elite has 9 fixed ® are ready to begin stimulation, sequential stimulation patterns. press the "Enter Key" (8) one The fixed patterns cannot be more time. altered, each is a preset sequen- When nothing on the screen tial stimulation pattern (See the is blinking use the "Intensity previous section on sequential...
  • Page 43 FIXED SEQUENCES Program  Program  Program 3 NMS - Cycled (none) (Alternating bi-phasic Sweep #  asymmetrical balanced (80-50 Hz) pulses) Time: 0 min. PW = 400 µs PR = 7 Hz Pulse Interval 6.6 mSec Ramp ON/OFF = 0 sec CH //3/4 ON TIME = 5 sec.
  • Page 44 FIXED SEQUENCES Program  Program  Program 3 NMS-Symmetric TENS- Cycled Burst  Sweep # 3 PW = 400 µs PR = 45 Hz (-50 Hz) Ramp ON/OFF =  PR- 0 Hz PW - 50 µs Time 0 min. CH //3/4 Time: 0 min.
  • Page 45 FIXED SEQUENCES Program  Program  Program 3 NMS-Symmetric TENS-Const Cycled Sweep #  PW = 400 µs PR = 45 Hz PR- 0 Hz (80-50 Hz) Ramp ON/OFF =  PW - 50 µs Time: 0 min. Time 0 min. CH //3/4 ON TIME = 0 sec.
  • Page 46 FIXED SEQUENCES Program 3 Program  Program  NMS-Symmetric TENS- Cycled Sweep #  PW = 400 µs Modulation PR = 45 Hz (-0 Hz) Ramp ON/OFF =  PR- 0 Hz Time 0 min. CH //3/4 PW - 50 µs ON TIME = 0 sec.

  • Page 47: Battery Life

    FIXED SEQUENCES Program  Program  Program 3 NMS-Symmetric TENS- PW Cycled Modulation Sweep # 3 PW = 400 µs PR = 45 Hz (-50 Hz) PR- 0 Hz Ramp ON/OFF =  PW - 50 µs Time 0 min. CH //3/4 Time: 0 min.

  • Page 48: Accessory Care

    ACCESSORY CARE Removing Electrode and Lead Do not submerge this device Wires in any liquid or use excessive Unplug the electrode lead wires, cleaning liquid when cleaning grasping them by the plug, not the surface area. the lead wire. (Make sure the If the device is not to be used QuadStar Elite is turned off.) If...

  • Page 49: Warranty Information

    *For more detailed information on limited three-year warranty, please contact our *Customer Service Department. Outside USA, please contact your distributor. QUADSTAR ELITE ENG REV. A 0//007 0086 P.O. Box 360 ®...
  • Page 50 NOTES:...