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BEFORE YOU START Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing the BTL Vanquish ME system for your clinic. All of us at BTL wish you every success with your new device. We pride ourselves on being as responsive as possible to our customer’s needs.
TREATMENT RECORDS ....................... 35 LIST OF STANDARD AND OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ................. 36 TECHNICAL PARAMETERS ..........................37 DEVICE PARAMETERS ........................... 37 MODEL PARAMETERS ........................... 38 EMC TABLES ............................39 MANUFACTURER ........................... 43 BTL VANQUISH ME - OPERATOR’S MANUAL I PAGE 3 OF 44...
A large control knob is provided to increase and decrease output power. The BTL Vanquish ME system is placed in a specially designed cart, the shape of which provides maximum operator comfort and easy movement of the device in the office.
1.4 DEVICE LABELS Device labels are attached on the rear side of the unit. The labels attached on the applicators: BTL VANQUISH ME - OPERATOR’S MANUAL I PAGE 5 OF 44...
The patient is in a composed state and the bodily areas to be treated are dry on the exterior. • There are no superfluous personnel in the room. • To test the Patient Safety Switch, follow the procedures listed in Chapter 4.4. BTL VANQUISH ME - OPERATOR’S MANUAL I PAGE 6 OF 44...
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• Do not administer the BTL Vanquish ME to a patient who has had an implant in the past unless you are absolutely certain that the implant and all leads in their entirety have been removed. Note that the leads are often left implanted after the implant is removed.
Internal burns can occur with the incorrect application of BTL Vanquish ME due to excessive intensity and/or excessive exposure time. • The operator should not use BTL Vanquish ME over the heart in order to prevent theoretical cardiac signal interference. •...
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If there is a scar in or near the treatment area, check with the patient and/or the patient's chart to determine if there is metal under the scar. • BTL Vanquish ME should not be applied over the uterus unless specific assurance can be attained from the patient that she is not pregnant. •...
2.3 PRECAUTIONS When administering the device, keep in mind the following: • The efficacy of BTL Vanquish ME was not established at power level settings below maximum power of 200 points. • Caution is advised in patients who cannot perceive or report pain or heat sensation accurately.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE All maintenance and service must be carried out by BTL authorized technical personnel. BTL bears no responsibility for repairs or service performed by personnel not directly trained by the company. Improper installation, operation or maintenance of this system may result in malfunctions of this unit or other devices.
The BTL Vanquish ME is equipped with a protection system that prevents the connection of accessories other than those supplied by the manufacturer. The BTL Vanquish ME system does not use any drugs, creams, gels or other substances which are applied during its use.
3.3 FUSE REPLACEMENT The fuses for the BTL Vanquish ME system are located in the black fuse housing (15) on the rear panel of the console (see Chapter 4.3). Ensure that the type and rating of the new and the replaced fuses match.
Name and Address of the Manufacturer Date of Manufacture Serial Number Prescription Use Only Caution: (US) Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician. Caution BTL VANQUISH ME - OPERATOR’S MANUAL I PAGE 14 OF 44...
• The BTL Vanquish ME system console has a touch screen. Do not use sharp objects or ballpoint pens to operate the touch screen. A special, soft tip stylus is provided for this purpose.
BTL authorized personnel. • Medical devices that are to be used within 36 feet of BTL Vanquish ME should have an electromagnetic site survey completed. •...
Do not lean on or hold the cables during treatment. • Keep all line cords away from the BTL Vanquish ME unit cables. Do not store or coil line cords where they can come close to the cables on an operating unit.
The mains power supply is designed for the comparatively high peak power input of the unit (~ 3000 VA) and the line is sufficiently protected in accordance with regulations. It is recommended that the BTL Vanquish ME be connected to a dedicated circuit breaker with appropriate characteristics.
(to start and stop therapy) on/off switch (back lit, in blue, when the control unit is ‘’on’’ ) USB port (for service purposes only) BTL VANQUISH ME - OPERATOR’S MANUAL I PAGE 19 OF 44...
115 V / 230 V two fuses connector for the mains cable applicator (without connection cable, the cable is not part of the applicator) patient’s safety switch BTL VANQUISH ME - OPERATOR’S MANUAL I PAGE 21 OF 44...
4.5 SOFTWARE To view the software version, press the menu button on the home screen. Then scroll down and select unit settings. Scroll down again and select unit information. BTL VANQUISH ME - OPERATOR’S MANUAL I PAGE 22 OF 44...
Do not place the device close to appliances producing strong electromagnetic, electric or magnetic field (X-rays, etc.); otherwise it could be undesirably influenced. In the event of any questions, please contact BTL authorized service personnel. BTL VANQUISH ME - OPERATOR’S MANUAL I PAGE 23 OF 44...
5.5 TURNING THE UNIT ON Switch the power on using the switch (10) on the rear side of the unit. The BTL Vanquish ME is now in the stand-by mode of operation. The on/off switch (6) is back lit. Turn the unit on by pressing the on/off switch (6).
Make sure that the arms are fixed to the unit and the applicator holder is positioned in a convenient way. b) Push the applicator inside the applicator holder until the applicator lock locks itself into place. applicator lock applicator holder BTL VANQUISH ME - OPERATOR’S MANUAL I PAGE 25 OF 44...
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Attach the applicator cable to the applicator. BTL VANQUISH ME - OPERATOR’S MANUAL I PAGE 26 OF 44...
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Connect the applicator cable to the unit. The applicator is connected to connectors (13) on the rear side of the unit. e) To release the applicator from its holder, press the applicator lock. applicator holder BTL VANQUISH ME - OPERATOR’S MANUAL I PAGE 27 OF 44...
5.7 TOUCH SCREEN 5.7.1 MAIN SCREEN An example of the BTL Vanquish ME main screen is shown on picture below. Information about connected applicator can be found on the channel tab in bottom left corner. channel tab 5.7.2 TOUCH SCREEN ELEMENTS AND OPERATION The BTL Vanquish ME touch screen displays several graphic elements.
Caution: Do not use sharp objects or ballpoint pens to operate the touch screen. A special, soft tip stylus is provided for this purpose. BTL VANQUISH ME - OPERATOR’S MANUAL I PAGE 29 OF 44...
Before the start of therapy hand the safety switch to the patient and instruct him/her in its use. Patient should shut off the BTL Vanquish ME if any discomfort is felt such as overheating or nausea. Please refer to the Chapter 4.4 for further details.
Treatment times depend on the required depth and area of treatment. Shorter times should be used for areas of small tissue volume. Longer times should be used for larger tissue volume. BTL VANQUISH ME - OPERATOR’S MANUAL I PAGE 31 OF 44...
Therapy can only be started if the therapy parameters screen is displayed on the channel display and all parameters are set correctly. The BTL Vanquish ME will warn the user about any discrepancies.
The BTL Vanquish ME automatically tunes to the patient when the select knob (2) is turned clockwise. The energy transfer to the patient is initiated when at least 75 % tuning is achieved. The BTL Vanquish ME continuously monitors the intensity level. If the patient moves, the intensity is automatically readjusted.
• service function Password Setting. Set and change password required by the BTL Vanquish ME after the switch-on. The BTL Vanquish ME comes with this function disabled. In case you forgot your password, please contact your authorized BTL service personnel.
Unlock Code. Time restrictions imposed on the use of the BTL Vanquish ME system operation can be removed by entering the unlock code. Unlock code can be obtained from your BTL dealer or service technician.
• IR thermometer Accessories not manufactured by BTL for use with the BTL Vanquish ME system must not be attached to the system to prevent potential harm to the patient and/or damage the unit. BTL VANQUISH ME - OPERATOR’S MANUAL I PAGE 36 OF 44...
8.4" / 21.3 cm, 640 x 480 pixels Indicator lights 1x orange, 4x blue Classification Electrical Type (Degree of Protection) FDA class The manual is intended for devices with firmware version “Vanquish-MultiFirmware-v1080000” and higher. BTL VANQUISH ME - OPERATOR’S MANUAL I PAGE 37 OF 44...
Note 1: The rated power is measured by means of a load at the nominal impedance of 25 Ω. Applicator must be placed in distance of 0 to 10 mm from the sensing metal plates of the load. BTL VANQUISH ME - OPERATOR’S MANUAL I PAGE 38 OF 44...
GUIDANCE AND MANUFACTURER’S DECLARATION – ELECTROMAGNETIC EMISSIONS The BTL Vanquish ME unit is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified in the table below. The user of the BTL Vanquish ME unit should assure that it is used in such an environment.
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Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – electromagnetic immunity The BTL Vanquish ME is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the BTL Vanquish ME should assure that it is used in such an environment. IEC 60601 test...
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Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – electromagnetic immunity The BTL Vanquish ME is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the BTL Vanquish ME should assure that it is used in such an environment. Electromagnetic...
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MOBILE RF COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AND THE BTL VANQUISH ME The BTL Vanquish ME unit is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled. The customer or the user of the device can help prevent electromagnetic interference by maintaining a minimum distance between portable and...
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The unlock code for the BTL VANQUISH ME machine can be obtained from your BTL dealer or service technician.
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