Icare HOME TA022 Patient Manual
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  • Page 1 PATIENT GUIDE ENGLISH Federal (US) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician or properly licensed practitioner. Belongs to:...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    = tonometer’s ability to withstand disturbances from other electrical equipment. INTRODUCTION This guide will teach you how to use the Icare HOME tonometer. The Icare HOME tonometer is a prescription device intended to be used in addition to routine clinical monitoring of intraocular pressure (IOP) of adult patients.
  • Page 3: How Does The Tonometer Work

    • Cannot demonstrate you are able to use the position. The recommended frequency of measure- Icare HOME tonometer after training and fail ments is 3-4 times per day with a maximum of 5-6 to complete the certification procedures.
  • Page 4: Risks

    • Have a congenitally (from birth) small eye • Have an enlarged eye from childhood glaucoma • Had a cataract removed within last 2 months The safety and effectiveness of the Icare HOME tonometer has not been evaluated for patients with: •...
  • Page 5: Tonometer Overview

    Icare HOME Patient Guide ENGLISH www.icare-usa.com TONOMETER OVERVIEW Forehead support adjustment wheel FRONT Forehead support Eye recognition sensors (Detect which eye is measured) Probe base (with indicator light) Probe Cheek support adjustment wheel Cheek support BACK BOTTOM Measure button Cheek support...
  • Page 6: Preparing The Tonometer For Use

    Cheek support Forehead support tag for you. The support position tag is found in the Icare Support position tag Support position tag tonometer carrying case. If needed, turn the support wheels to your set support settings.
  • Page 7: Positioning The Tonometer

    Icare HOME Patient Guide ENGLISH www.icare-usa.com POSITIONING THE TONOMETER Stand in front of a mirror and hold the tonometer sideways in front of your face. This will help you to align the tonometer to your eye. WARNING Make sure that the probe or any part of the tonometer does not contact your eyes.
  • Page 8: Completing The Measurement

    Icare HOME Patient Guide ENGLISH www.icare-usa.com COMPLETING THE MEASUREMENT Press the Measure button to measure pressure (probe will contact eye during measurements). Press and hold the button (3 seconds) to collect 6 measurements in a row, or press the button briefly (1 second) 6 times to collect one measurement at a time.
  • Page 9 Icare HOME Patient Guide ENGLISH www.icare-usa.com ERROR MESSAGE SOLUTION Probe base indicator light is Make sure you are facing straight solid red and the Measure ahead (i.e., head held at a 90° angle). indicator light turns off. Adjust the tonometer’s tilt angle until Cause: Tonometer is not held probe base light turns green.
  • Page 10: Replacing The Batteries

    Icare HOME Patient Guide ENGLISH www.icare-usa.com REPLACING THE BATTERIES USB port Lift silicone lid from battery cover then slide battery cover open. Adjustment wheel Silicone lid Remove used batteries and insert 2 new CR123A lithium batteries. Make sure the batteries’ positive end (+) is facing the battery cover.
  • Page 11: Cleaning The Tonometer

    Icare HOME Patient Guide ENGLISH www.icare-usa.com CLEANING THE TONOMETER Slightly dampen a cloth or paper towel with water. Make sure to remove excess water from the cloth or paper towel. Clean the tonometer with the damp cloth or paper towel.
  • Page 12: Clinical Performance Data

    ≤16 mmHg, >16 to <23 mmHg and ≥23 mmHg (mmHg is the unit of measure for eye pressure). • The average difference of Icare HOME versus the gold standard measurement method (Goldmann measurement device that is used in eye clinics) was approximately 0.5 mmHg (the average...
  • Page 13 Icare HOME Patient Guide ENGLISH Icare Finland is the original developer and global leader in handheld tonometry. Our patented technology (over 20 patents/patent applications) combined with ISO 13485 certified quality system has made us a respected player in our field of expertise.

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