TensCare itouch sure Instructions For Use Manual

TensCare itouch sure Instructions For Use Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE
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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE...
  • Page 2 QUICKSTART GUIDE Read instructions for use and warnings carefully prior to use. Go to the toilet before use. Choose a Firstly, test the unit with the probe in your hand– comfortable position, such a leaning back or hold the probe tightly, covering as much of the lying down on your bed with your knees raised.
  • Page 3 Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing the itouch sure. TensCare stands for high- quality, thoroughly tested products for the applications in the areas of gentle electrotherapy, muscle toning, continence management and pain relief during labour. Please keep this instruction manual in a safe place where it is readily available.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    10. CONTENTS ....................... 16 11. UNIT INFORMATION ..................17 11.1. CONTROLS & DISPLAY ................. 17 11.2. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ..............18 12. SETTING UP AND USING THE ITOUCH SURE ..........20 12.1. INSTALLATION OF BATTERIES ............. 20 12.2. CONNECTING LEAD WIRE ..............21 12.3.
  • Page 5 SYMBOLS USED Attention! Please follow the instructions in the user’s instructions for use. TYPE BF EQUIPMENT: Equipment providing a degree of protection against electric shock, with isolated applied part. Indicates that this device has conductive contact with the end user. This symbol on the unit means “Refer to instructions for use”.
  • Page 6 Notes are used to provide clarification or recommendation. A Warning is used when failure to follow the instructions may result in serious injury or death. A Caution is used when failure to follow the instructions may result in a minor or moderate injury, or damage to the device or other property.
  • Page 7: Introduction

    Warning: Not suitable for use complements pelvic floor exercises. in children without medical The itouch sure is very easy to use, supervision. with four clearly labelled preset training programs and a simple push button control. 3. ITOUCH SURE...
  • Page 8: Pelvic Floor Exercises

    Gentle stimulation in small steps of the bottom and sides of a bowl, in intensity, 0.5 mA per step. shape. They run from the pubic bone in the front to the end of the spinal column • 4 Preset Programs (or tail bone) in the back.
  • Page 9 lose control of your bladder or bowel Like other muscles in your body, the movements. pelvic floor can be strengthened with regular exercise. Building pelvic floor strength enables the muscles to better For some women, the pelvic floor support your pelvic organs, improves muscles can also become too tight.
  • Page 10: Performing Pelvic Floor Exercises

    •Another way is to try and stop the flow of urine during urination. If you 8) Using your itouch sure pelvic floor are successful, then you know you stimulator in conjunction with Kegel are exercising the correct muscles.
  • Page 11: Types Of Incontinence

    5. TYPES OF 6. HOW ‘EMS’ WORKS INCONTINENCE E.M.S. stands for Electrical Muscle Stimulation and has successfully been There are three types of incontinence: used in medical rehabilitation and Stress, Urge, and Mixed. training in competitive sports. EMS produces intensive effective muscular contraction.
  • Page 12: Contraindications, Warnings & Cautions

    It is not known whether EMS muscles rather than exercise your affect foetal development. pelvic floor. Itouch sure uses a gentler, Stimulation may disrupt the healing low frequency setting which promotes process. release of endorphins and reduces Do NOT use if you have a...
  • Page 13 Do NOT use iTouch Sure in before use. close proximity (e.g. 1 m) to a Do NOT use when walking,...
  • Page 14 Do exposure to lint or dust may not share your itouch sure probe with affect the sockets or cause the battery anyone else. Improper treatment or connector to develop a bad contact.
  • Page 15: Information About The Program Settings

    PLACE OPTIONAL Caution: Keep the device ELECTRODE PADS: away from sunlight, as long- term exposure to sunlight may • On skin, which does not have normal affect the rubber causing it to become sensation. If the skin is numb too less elastic and crack.
  • Page 16: Programs

    Your natural reaction will be to pull your muscles in and up, The itouch sure unit has pulse widths and this exercises and strengthens of 200 to 300 μs. Generally speaking, them.
  • Page 17: Contents

    The pack contains: relaxes, it will become apparent how much your pelvic floor has been • 1 x itouch sure pelvic floor exerciser exercised. • 1 x Lead wire (L-IT1-NEW) • 1 x Liberty vaginal probe (X-VP) MIXED INCONTINENCE: •...
  • Page 18: Unit Information

    11. UNIT INFORMATION 11.1. CONTROLS & DISPLAY Program selected Lock button Time remaining (min) Strength Low Battery selected (mA) ON/OFF button Program selector Strength up Time selector Strength down Lead wire input...
  • Page 19: Operating Instructions

    (probe inserted The strength returns to 50% of the level correctly). The itouch sure detects a that was being used when the unit was disconnection automatically switched off.
  • Page 20 If you hold down this key for 3 to 5 MEMORY seconds, you can PAUSE the timer, The itouch sure has a Memory with allowing you to interrupt the treatment three functions: session, and resume it later. Return to 1) Program Retention.
  • Page 21: Setting Up And Using The Itouch Sure

    3) Memory Reset. To reset memory to Rechargeable batteries zero, hold down the TIMER and ▼ The unit will work with rechargeable buttons together for 3 to 5 seconds. batteries, but the display may appear dim. Average Storage strength Time used Remove batteries from your itouch used in 10...
  • Page 22: Connecting Lead Wire

    12.3. PREPARING FOR your healthcare professional SESSION immediately. Caution NEVER attempt to 1) Before using itouch sure you will recharge an alkaline battery. need to visit the toilet. Risk of explosion. 2) Lubricate metal electrode Do NOT mix old, new or...
  • Page 23: Training Session

    - positioning end rim are vertical. some will use the itouch sure at full The probe will naturally position itself power – 99.5 mA. The itouch sure with the widest part of the flange...
  • Page 24 For best results in these programs try to contract the pelvic floor muscles along The strength should be comfortable, with the itouch sure, and to sustain the but always remain noticeable. You may contraction into the rest interval. If need to increase it over the course of possible, link the contraction to your the treatment.
  • Page 25: After Your Training Session

    3) The itouch sure will not only and to regain function. improve your pelvic floor muscles but You may benefit from the itouch sure...
  • Page 26: How To Insert The Anal Probe

    Anal probes ANAL PROBE with circular electrodes (the metal part) should be inserted simply to the desired depth. 1) Before using itouch sure you will need to visit the toilet. 2) Lubricate metal electrode Note: Sometimes the wearing...
  • Page 27: Emc

    17. ACCESSORIES • Do not immerse your itouch sure unit in water. • Do not use any other cleaning Expected Service Life solution. • The machine will often last for more than 5 years, however, is warranted 15. EMC for 2 years. Accessories (lead wire, probe, and batteries) are not covered by the warranty.
  • Page 28: Warranty

    PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION Extended Warranty: Please register your warranty Register your warranty online to receive information at www.tenscare.com.au extra years warranty. registering your device online it will This product is warranted to be free have an extended 4 year total warranty from manufacturing defects for 2 years period.
  • Page 29 IN NEW ZEALAND • Contact TensCare customer BV Medical service. Our staff are trained to assist TensCare Repairs you with most issues you may have Unit 7, 110 Mays Road, Onehunga...
  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    If no LOCK is showing, remove and replace the batteries. No sensation The itouch sure has a safety feature which will not allow the intensity to and LEADS pass 20.0 mA if the machine detects a connection error. If a connection error alarm showing is detected the intensity will return to 00.0 mA and the screen will flash...
  • Page 31 If the above review has failed to resolve your problem, or to report unexpected operation or events please contact us. Contact TensCare customer service on (Australia) 1800 010 891 or (New Zealand) 0800 523 583. Our staff are trained to assist you with most issues you may have...
  • Page 32: General Specification

    20. GENERAL SPECIFICATION Waveform Asymmetrical rectangular Amplitude (over 500 Ohm load) 99.5 mA +/- 10% Max intensity 50V zero to peak across 500Ω Constant voltage over 470-1500 Ohm Constant current over 160-470 Ohm Output plug Fully shielded Channels Single channel Max Pulse energy Total output limited to 25 μC per pulse Batteries...
  • Page 33 PLEASE RETAIN THIS WARRANTY CARD. RETURN THIS PORTION ONLY WHEN YOU RETURN YOUR PRODUCT FOR REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY. NAME: ADDRESS: POSTCODE: DAYTIME TELEPHONE: E-MAIL: MODEL: DATE OF PURCHASE: ATTACH PROOF OF PURCHASE DO NOT SEND IN PROBES OR LEADS RETAILERS NAME: RETAILERS ADDRESS: RETAILERS POSTCODE: BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROBLEM YOU ARE EXPERIENCING:...
  • Page 34: Notes

    NOTES...
  • Page 35 TensCare aim to give you the best possible product and service. We listen to your suggestions and are constantly trying to improve our products. We also want to learn about the way our products are used, and the benefits they give. If you have anything you would like to share with us, please contact us.
  • Page 36 58 Richard Pearse Drive, Mangere, Auckland 2022 Tel: 0800 523 583 www.jadavey.co.nz www.tenscare.co.nz Manufactured exclusively for TensCare Ltd by: EasyMed Instruments Co., Ltd. 5/F – 6/F Block A, Gupo Gongmao Building, Daliang, 528300 Sunde, Guandong, China TensCare Ltd, 9 Blenheim Road,...

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