Table Of Content Table Of Content ..................2 Read Before Use ..................3 Your Safety Is Important ................3 Who Is The Therapy Suitable For? - Contraindications ........4 Side Effects ....................4 Additional Important Safety Considerations ..........5 Intended Use / Mechanism Of Action ............5 Treatment Fundamentals ................
Please read this information carefully! Your Safety Is Important i This treatment system may only be powered by the HIDREX AC power adapter (which can be identified by a HIDREX nameplate with Serial- No.). This power supply is especially designed for this device.
Who Is The Therapy Suitable For? - Contraindications In principle, the therapy is suitable for all persons from the age of 4 years. The prerequisite for this is that the therapy is carried out under the supervision of an adult. From the age of 12, it is up to the legal guardians to decide whether the therapy can also be carried out without supervision.
Mechanism of Action: During the HIDREX treatment, a current flow through the body regions that are being treated. The water in the trays or pads mediates this current flow. The skin areas in contact with the water will thereby secrete less sweat.
The treatment current can be adjusted according to your individual sensitivity. There is no risk involved as the current cannot exceed certain limits. Treatment Fundamentals The treatment concept of the HIDREX Tap-Water-Iontophoresis (TWI) comprises two treatment phases: Phase 1: The initial phase (therapy initiation) is sometimes conducted under a doctor’s supervision.
Remark: Failure to do this does not cause any harm or side effects. Long- term treatment results do not depend on the direction of current flow. Types Of Current The HIDREX devices have several options for the type of current used during treatment of different areas: Ö DC: Direct Current (Standard) Ö...
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Direct Current (DC): In DC, the current (voltage) is being transmitted 100% of the time. Ö highly efficient / distinct feeling of current (sometimes painful) Pulsed Current (PC): In PC, the current alternates its transmission between ON (the pulse) and OFF (the pause) for equal lengths of time.
Connector for AC adapter (12V DC) Jacks for connecting the cable set to the treatment electrodes II. AC Adapter Your HIDREX therapy system is equipped with a wide range AC adapter, which is suitable for different international mains electricity (please refer to technical data).
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your system is usually connected with the fitting plug for your region. To change the mains plug, please refer to the following instructions: ¦ § ¥ AC Adapter DC Plug Mains plug adapters Available Mains Plug Adapters (optional accessory): Type-A (US) i.e.
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IV. Carrying Case and Treatment Case The case shells are also used for treatment. For better handling, the two sides ä of the case can easily be separated by pushing the left side away from you while pulling the right side toward you. The case must be completely open (lying flat) before attempting to separate the sides.
ê The axillary applicators are needed for the therapy of the armpits. ì The neck and back applicators are needed for the therapy of the neck and back. í The DUO set for simultaneous treatment of hands and feet consists of a pair of adapter cables, a pair of treatment electrodes and a pair of ergonomic trays.
Setup for Hands and Feet Treatment å Place one electrode into each side of the carrying case or ergonomic tray as pictured at right. When using the ergonomic trays é, make sure that the pulled-down side of the tray (palm rest) is on the side facing you. å...
ð The DUO cables are utilized to connect two electrodes each to one of the grey cables as pictured below: ð ð ç ç Now start the treatment in accordance with the instructions in the chapter “Conduct Therapy”. Please note that the simultaneous therapy of hands and feet does not always achieve the optimal result.
’ LED Pulse Reduction of dosage before and during treatment and choice of current type (DC, PC or VPC) [VPC only for Hidrex connect Increase of dosage before and during treatment and selection of profiles before therapy start LED Profile - shows if memory for own settings is active LED Polarity –...
Primary Settings And Saving Of Profiles Your HIDREX device offers you several treatment options that you must set before starting treatment. The following paragraph explains how you can carry out these basic settings and save them if necessary. 1) Turn the device on: After setting up your HIDREX therapy system as described in the chapter "Installation/Treatment Setup", switch on the control unit with the main switch...
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After 8 seconds without pressing the Ž button you leave the submenu. Please note that with HIDREX classic you can only switch between 50% and 100%! 5) Polarity Reversal Function (PRF): Tasten Funktion Symbol / Anzeige Activate by simultaneously holding...
Begin Treatment If you have no other treatment parameters known or given to you, the following values are recommended as initial values for the therapy. It is strongly recommended that you start treatment of children with reduced parameters as indicated in the following table. If necessary, increase the values slowly and pay attention to the patient's sensation! The treatment should never be unpleasant or painful.
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2) Conduct treatment: The device detects the closing of the circuit ("immersion monitoring") and signals the start of the treatment. The dose in the display stops flashing and slowly rises, starting at 4V, to the previously set value Attention: If you experience any localized pain during treatment, interrupt the session and cover the painful area with petroleum jelly.
Important Advice for Conducting Treatments For your safety, your HIDREX therapy device is equipped with several protective circuits. Immersion monitoring As long as you haven't closed the circuit through the skin surfaces to be treated, the device won't deliver a therapy dose. All settings you make when the therapy circuit is open are default settings.
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Dose limitation For your safety, the device permanently monitors the maximum permitted treatment parameters. This may result in the dose you have set not being reached. In this case, a protective circuit intervenes and stops the dose from increasing. This protects you from burning and has no negative influence on the success of the treatment! If the dose limitation is active, the display will alternate showing the voltage and "CL".
Our responsibility for system safety, functionality, and reliability applies only if any maintenance and servicing is exclusively performed by an authorized HIDREX repair center. Our warranty ceases, and we assume no liability if any manipulation or service is performed by unauthorized personnel.
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HIDREX tap water iontophoresis devices are basically maintenance-free. Nevertheless, for safety reasons we recommend a technical check and safety inspection by an authorized HIDREX repair every 2 years. Suitable measuring and test equipment are mandatory for the technical safety inspection (STK) which cover at least the following: ·...
“non-critical” . The reconditioning should be done only by an authorized HIDREX repair center. If a device is to be reconditioned, the following actions will also be taken: · The consumables (plastic nets, electrodes and ergonomic tubs) need to be disposed of and replaced by new ones.
Error Checklist Please go through this checklist as the first step in troubleshooting: Ö Verify that the AC power adapter is properly connected to the control unit and to the wall outlet. Ö Verify that the connectors on the cable set are pushed far enough onto the receptacles of the treatment electrodes for establishing a reliable connection.
Each successful reconditioning by the manufacturer extends the lifespan of the medical device by 2 years. If the HIDREX iontophoresis system is reconditioned for the same patient, the treatment trays or carrying case (depending on their condition) do not necessarily have to be replaced.
2nd digit = protection against water Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) HIDREX devices are developed and manufactured after the stipulated guidelines for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). Attention: Medical-Electric-Appliances are subject to particular EMC precautions and must be installed and be put into operation according to the following EMC-Hints.
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2. This device has an immunity level of 20V/m with no accessories connected to the device. HIDREX iontophoresis devices should be used in an electromagnetic environment as listed below. The client or user should ensure that it is used in an appropriate environment.
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Radiation thus is low, and Group 1 CISPR 11 it seems unlikely that adjacent medical apparatus is perturbed RF emission following HIDREX iontophoresis devices are Class B CISPR 11 suitable for use in all establishments, Mains harmonics including domestic establishments and...
Table 6 Recomended Separation Distances Output power of SAFETY DISTANCE DEPENDING ON FREQUENCY / M transmitter 150 kHz to 80 MHz to 800 MHz to 80 MHz 800MHz 2.5 GHz 0.01 0.12 m 0.12 m 0.24 m 0.37 m 0.37 m 0.74 m 1.17 m 1.17 m...
Technical Data Controller Display-Tolerance Treatment Voltage (Dose) ± 2 V Treatment Current ± 1 mA Treatment Time ± 1 % Dimensions W x H x D 190 x 49 x 137 mm Mass 0,5 kg Power input Input Voltage 12 V Max.
Electrodes Material Dimensions 5,5 x 4,8 cm AX-Electrodes 1.4301-2b (Stainless steel) 1.4301-2b (Stainless steel) HF-Electrodes 34,5 x 11,5 cm EN AW 5754 (Aluminum) pH-Buffer None Current Density of Applicators and Electrodes Conductive Max. Density at Peak Density at Applicator / Surface Area [cm 30 mA [mA/cm 35 mA [mA/cm...
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