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Debbie fallot
March 15, 2025

When I turn on I see the time but nothing else happens.. it beeps but that's all.

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Mr. Anderson
March 15, 2025

If your Atlantic Therapeutics INNOVO device only shows the time and beeps when turned on, you should contact the Atlantic Therapeutics careline for assistance. In the meantime, do not use the device.

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megan warczynski
March 26, 2025

I would like to order a new battery for the controller

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Summary of Contents for Atlantic Therapeutics INNOVO

  • Page 1 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE myinnovo.com...
  • Page 2 INNOVO is an effective solution to restore your pelvic floor health and improve the quality of life of those living with a weak pelvic floor. Clinically proven, INNOVO uses a pelvic floor fitness technology called ‘Innovotherapy’ which strengthens and restores the pelvic floor.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    INNOVO Pack Contents INNOVO Controls INNOVO Sockets Controller Display Step 1: Charging your Controller Step 2: Before you use your INNOVO 2.1 What to wear 2.2 Skin preparation Step 3: Putting On the Shorts 3.1: Connecting your INNOVO Step 4: Get Into The Correct Position For You Step 5: Using INNOVO 5.1 Turning on the Controller and Starting a Session...

  • Page 4: Before You Start Using Innovo

    To ensure that you use this product safely and effectively, please follow the safety information provided in this instruction for use. INNOVO should only be set-up and operated according to the instructions laid out in this instructions for use, the Quick Start Guide and on the website - www.myinnovo.com...
  • Page 5 Simultaneous connection of a patient to high-frequency surgical equipment may result in burns at the site of the electrodes and possible damage to the controller. To isolate this equipment from the mains, the charger/power supply plug should be removed from the socket. Before You Start Using INNOVO ®...
  • Page 6 Use this controller only with the Shorts, cables and accessories recommended by the manufacturer. • Do not attach any cables or connectors to INNOVO, other than those supplied by Atlantic Therapeutics Ltd. Never connect any computer cables to the controller.
  • Page 7 Use of muscle stimulation devices at a high intensity can be associated with minor and transient discomfort or pain. Ensure you use your INNOVO at a level which is comfortable to you. An effective treatment should not cause undue discomfort or pain.

  • Page 8: When Should I Use My Innovo

    This will ensure that the results achieved during the 12 week program will be sustained. One of the major advantages of using INNOVO is that you will have an improved awareness of your pelvic floor, so you can also maintain a healthy pelvic floor by doing daily pelvic floor exercises.

  • Page 9: Innovo Pack Contents

    This connects your INNOVO controller to the INNOVO Shorts. Neck Strap The neck strap can be clipped onto your INNOVO controller to allow it to be worn around the neck. Instructions For Use Read these easy to follow instructions to understand how to set up and use INNOVO.

  • Page 10: Innovo Controls

    INNOVO Controls ® On/Off/Pause Button Press and hold this button for 2 seconds to turn the controller on or off. During your treatment session, pressing this briefly will pause or resume the treatment. Note: For your safety, you cannot switch the controller on while the battery is charging.

  • Page 11: Innovo Sockets

    Battery Charger Socket (Fig. 4). Notes: • NEVER connect cables or wires from other equipment such as computers, games, cameras etc. to the controller. • NEVER connect the cables provided with INNOVO to any other equipment. INNOVO Sockets ®...

  • Page 12: Controller Display

    • Do not use in close proximity to shortwave or microwave therapy equipment which may produce instability in the muscles in the treatment of stress urinary incontinence in adults. The Innovo® is indicated for prescription use only. hour, as surfaces may be hot.

  • Page 13: Step 1: Charging Your Controller

    2.1 What to wear We recommend that you wear a thong underwear which leaves your buttocks exposed, as the electrodes need to be in full contact with your skin to deliver the INNOVO Fig. 6 treatment programs successfully (Fig. 6). Alternatively, you can also use INNOVO without underwear.

  • Page 14: Step 3: Putting On The Shorts

    STEP 3: Putting On The Shorts NG ON THE SHORTS Fig. 7 Fig. 7 uick Start Guide. Follow the steps in the Quick Start Guide. Unpack all contents from box. Turn the Shorts m box. Turn the shorts inside out. Before applying the inside out (Fig.

  • Page 15: Connecting Your Innovo

    Fig. 10 Fig. 10 When the shorts are correctly positioned, the electrodes will be in place as shown in Fig. 10. 3.1 Connecting your INNOVO ® Connect both ends of red cables together. Connect the cable to the controller. You Connect both ends of blue cables together.

  • Page 16: Step 4: Get Into The Correct Position For You

    STEP 4: Get Into The Correct Position For You Fig. 13 Before you turn the controller on, get into the position Fig. 11 that is most comfortable for you. You should remain in position until your treatment session is finished. Position A To optimize the results from a treatment session, it is highly recommended that you remain standing with...

  • Page 17: Step 5: Using Innovo

    5.1 Turning On The Controller Fig. 14 and Starting A Session Fig. 16 Turn on your INNOVO controller by pressing the On/Off button ( P1 will be displayed to indicate that the program has been loaded correctly (Fig. 16). Fig. 15 Fig.

  • Page 18: Selecting Intensity Levels

    It is important to experience a pelvic floor contraction to benefit from the therapy, and you should aim to use INNOVO at the strongest intensity you can comfortably tolerate. However, you should never exceed your comfort level. Effective stimulation should be strong but never uncomfortable.

  • Page 19: How To Pause A Treatment Session

    You may switch off your controller at any time during a treatment session by pressing the On/Off button for ( two seconds. The controller will power off and your session will terminate. Using INNOVO ®...

  • Page 20: Finishing A Treatment Session

    While inside out, fold the shorts per Fig 25, ensuring the electrodes remain flat. uring that electrodes remain your INNOVO ® Fig. 25 ng that electrodes remain our INNOVO ®...

  • Page 21: Additional Product Functions

    Fig. 33 ADDITIONAL PRODUCT Fig. 33 Fig. 26 FUNCTIONS Using the Neck Strap When using the neck strap, attach the clip to the connector at the top of the controller (Fig. 26). Ensure the controller is attached with the screen facing away from your body.
  • Page 22 Reset Data Fig. 36 Fig. 30 The INNOVO controller can store the data from 90 treatment sessions to enable you to review your treatment progress. Once this is reviewed, the controller can be reset and the data cleared by pressing and holding the...

  • Page 23: Problem And Fault Solving Guide

    FUNCTION section of manual. Page 24 numbers from 1-8 * Remember that your INNOVO Shorts will become worn over time and will need to be replaced. If you can see visible signs of wear on your shorts, visit myinnovo.com or an authorized reseller to reorder.

  • Page 24: Electrode Detection Function

    Electrode Detection Function During a treatment session, the controller continuously monitors its connection with the electrodes and can detect if they are in proper contact with both the shorts and your skin. If the controller detects poor contact, it will alert you to the problem and you can take the necessary steps to correct the issue. Fig.

  • Page 25: In-Program Information

    Fig. 44 In-Program Information Fig.37 Your INNOVO controller stores three pieces of data from every session you run. This allows you to monitor your treatment progress if you wish: a) The maximum intensity for each session. b) The average intensity for each session.
  • Page 26 Review by Parameter: Fig. 48 Fig. 41 Access the list of treatment sessions by pressing either the Up or Down Scroll button. • By pressing the Scroll Up button you will access the list of sessions from the oldest to the most recent, starting with the first treatment session you completed, then the second, then the third etc.

  • Page 27: Information Button

    6 Presses: Displays the treatment code for this particular controller. You should check that your screen displays U208. If another code is displayed, you should contact Atlantic Therapeutics for advice. Fig. 36. Pressing the Information button a 7th time will bring you back to the treatment timer screen.

  • Page 28: Caring For Your Innovo

    ® Cleaning Instructions for your INNOVO Controller Never let your INNOVO controller get wet. However, you can clean your INNOVO controller using a soft cloth, lightly dampened in soapy water. Do not use your INNOVO controller if it gets wet.

  • Page 29: Replacing The Battery

    Replacing The Battery Fig. 47 Fig. 64 The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times, but it will eventually wear out. To ensure optimum battery performance you should use your controller regularly, e.g. perform 1 session a day, 5 days per week. New batteries are available from the website myinnovo.com To install a new battery, follow the steps below: Turn off the controller and unplug all connected cables.
  • Page 30 Battery Power Your INNOVO controller is powered by a rechargeable battery. The full performance of a new battery is achieved only after two or three complete charge cycles (fully charged and discharged). The battery symbol is displayed in the upper-right corner of the screen. When the battery is fully charged, the battery symbol will have 5 bars.

  • Page 31: Technical Specifications

    Max Output Current (peak) 120mA 100mA 70mA INNOVO produces a symmetric bi-phasic constant current waveform. The frequency = 1/T, the phase durations t and t are the same, the overall pulse duration is the sum of t . i = current intensity.
  • Page 32 Under no circumstances should anything other than Atlantic Therapeutics accessories be used with your INNOVO controller (Type 208). Any others may not be compatible with your controller and could degrade the minimum safety levels. You can purchase all accessories from Atlantic Therapeutics:...
  • Page 33 INNOVO Symbols ® The controller and shorts are manufactured for Atlantic Therapeutics Ltd., Parkmore Business Park West, Galway, H91 NHT7, Ireland. The controller requires 1 x 7.2V (6 x 1.2 AAA) (NiMH) DC battery pack; DC is indicated by the symbol.
  • Page 34 Power Supply Symbols Complies with the requirements of Low Voltage Directive Class II Equipment 2014/35/EU International Efficiency Mark Indoor use only rating of 6 UL Recognized Component China Compulsory Certificate Mark (Canada and the United mark States) China RoHS Mark (indicates an Indicates conformity to WEE Environment Friendly Use Period directive 2012/19/EU...

  • Page 35: Physician Information

    Fourteen (14) patients with stress urinary incontinence (SUI) completed a 12-week training program using a neuromuscular electrical nerve stimulation (NMES) device which was an earlier version of the INNOVO device. The results showed a reduction in the mean urine leakage on the 1-hour and 24-hour pad weight tests from baseline to week 12, and improvements in quality of life and the number of incontinence episodes per day.
  • Page 36 Trial 2: Pivotal USA Trial Aims of study: The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy and safety of the INNOVO external electrical muscle stimulation device with an FDA-cleared intravaginal stimulation device (comparator device) for the treatment of SUI in women.
  • Page 37 Table 1: Overview of Pivotal Study Results At week 12, 87.2% of the INNOVO group were in the dry or mild categories of stress incontinence severity, compared to 54.5% at baseline (all of whom had been in the mild category at baseline). The adverse events (AEs) experienced by subjects were predominantly mild or moderate.

  • Page 38: Warranty

    Warranty Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing your INNOVO product (“Product”). To be covered by this Limited Warranty, the Product must have been purchased directly from an authorized retailer in the United States. This Limited Warranty extends only to the original purchaser and cannot be transferred to anyone. Please read this carefully before using the Product.
  • Page 39 Atlantic Therapeutics Ltd will bear no other expenses. Atlantic Therapeutics Ltd reserves the right to refuse to repair or replace the Product if it is returned in an unsanitary condition. Atlantic Therapeutics Ltd reserves the right to substitute a product of equal or better quality if an identical product is not available at the time of replacement.
  • Page 40 Parkmore Business Park West, Galway, H91 NHT7, Ireland. US: 1-833-891-6369 Copyright 2020 © INT: +353 1 907 5393 Atlantic Therapeutics Ltd. All rights reserved. INNOVO is a trade ® mark of Atlantic Therapeutics Ltd. Part No.: 2400-0812 Rev.: 1 - Issue Date: 01/20...

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