Freedom Innovations iQ Vacuum Setup Manual

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  • Page 1 Freedom iQ Vacuum Device Clinical Setup Manual...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Device Requirements Installation Setup Outcome Report Leak Detection Water Mode Technical Support IMPORTANT: This manual is meant to serve as a quick reference guide. For more information, please refer to the iQ Vacuum IFU or call Customer Service at: 888-818-6777...
  • Page 4: Device Components

    Introduction Device Anatomy & Components Power/Function Button & Indicator Light Micro USB Charging Port Vacuum Port (Proximal Barb) Expulsion Port (Distal Barb) Anterior Clamp Cover...
  • Page 5 Freedom Innovations | iQ Vacuum | Clinical Setup Manual Anterior Clamp Rubber Clamp Bushing 90˚ Barb Posterior Pylon Mount...
  • Page 6: Dashboard Overview

    Dashboard Overview Dashboard feature descriptions: A. Controls: Access to adjustments B. Activity level: Identifies current activity level C. Seal Quality: Assesses current seal quality D. Battery Charge Indicator: Current battery charge E. Vacuum level: Shows current vacuum level settings F. Step Count: Shows step counts for current session or lifetime of product G.
  • Page 7: Device Requirements

    Freedom Innovations | iQ Vacuum | Clinical Setup Manual Device Requirements Setup Requirements 90˚ barb mounted in the socket (provided with • purchase) Compatible Setups Non-Compatible Compatible Setup (with modifications) Setups Össur UNITY Icelock 90˚ Barb (without 544 Series (remove Össur UNITY TT...
  • Page 8: Installation

    2. Attach 1/8” tubing with filter to 90˚ barb in the socket. 3. Connect the 1/16” tubing to the filter assembly and route it to the proximal barb on the iQ Vacuum pump. Cut the tubing to length as necessary.
  • Page 9: Setup

    • Ask patient to don the prosthesis. Step 1: Connect Turn on iQ Vacuum unit by pressing and holding the Power Button on unit until the Indicator Light turns green. As the iQ Vacuum starts to pull vacuum, ask the patient to stand up or put weight into the prosthesis to make sure their residual limb seats completely into the socket.
  • Page 10 • If transitioning from a mechanical vacuum system where the user is accustomed to lower vacuum levels, start iQ Vacuum levels lower to allow the individual’s limb to get accustomed to the new vacuum levels. Slowly increase vacuum level as residual limb indicates acceptance of higher vacuum levels.
  • Page 11 Vacuum | Clinical Setup Manual Step 4: Step Detection iQ Vacuum adjusts vacuum levels when it detects a change in activity level or cadence. Step Detection allows the iQ Vacuum microprocessor to identify a step for the patient. •...
  • Page 12 Step 5: Step Rate Ask patient to sit to allow the vacuum level to drop to the low activity threshold. Once vacuum level has settled to low threshold, watch the Dashboard and ask the patient to walk at a slow pace.
  • Page 13: Outcome Report

    Save and repeat confirmation again by asking the patient to walk slow, medium and fast paces to make sure vacuum levels adjust correctly. Outcome Report The iQ Vacuum device is designed to collect and provide both performance and qualitative outcomes of the prosthesis user. •...
  • Page 14: Leak Detection

    Dashboard in orange. The iQ Vacuum pump will then power itself off. If desired, the user can then turn the unit back on to start the pump once again and can toggle the Stop On Leak Option to Off in the app if desired.
  • Page 15: Water Mode

    Once out of the water, make sure the inside of socket and liners or socks are dry. Resume use of the iQ Vacuum by powering it on once again and reconnecting to the iQ Vac App. Once powered back on, the iQ Condition Vacuum will return to normal function.
  • Page 16: Technical Support

    Freedom Innovations toll-free at 1.888.818.6777 Global Headquarters 3 Morgan Irvine, CA 92618 toll free: 888-818-6777 phone: 949-672-0032 fax: 949-672-0084 www.freedom-innovations.com Connect with us #freedominnovations ©2019 Freedom Innovations, LLC. All rights reserved. iQ Vacuum is a trademark of Freedom Innovations, LLC.

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