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- Page 1 TheraTouch® CX2/CX4/EX4 OPERATION MANUAL...
- Page 2 This user manual is valid for the TheraTouch® CX2, CX4 & TheraTouch® EX4. This user manual is published by Richmar. Richmar reserves the right to improve and amend it at any time without prior notice. Amendments will however be published in a new edition of this manual.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TheraTouch® CX2/CX4/EX4 TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword........................1 Safety Precautions ....................2 Do Not Use With These Medical Devices........2 Do Not Use This Device Under These Conditions .....2 Electrode Warnings and Precautions ..........2 General Warnings ..................2 Electrotherapy Warnings & Precautions ........4 Ultrasound Warnings ................4 Cautions While Using the Stimulator ..........5 Intended Use ......................6... - Page 4 TheraTouch® CX2/CX4/EX4 TABLE OF CONTENTS Navigation (Cont.) Electrotherapy Set-Up — Manual Operation ......28 Waveform Selection ..............28 Channel Selection ................28 Treatment Time Adjustment ............. 29 Start Therapy ..................29 Storing Favorites ................30 Ultrasound Therapy — Application ..........30 Contact Control ................
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Page 5: Foreword
TheraTouch® CX2/CX4/EX4 FOREWORD INTENDED USER/OPERATOR IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS This manual has been written for the users of the TheraTouch® CX2, CX4 It is important that you read all the and EX4 medical devices. It contains warnings and precautions included in this general information on the operation, manual because they are intended to keep precautionary practices, and maintenance... -
Page 6: Safety Precautions
TheraTouch® CX2/CX4/EX4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • On open wounds or rashes, or over DANGER swollen, red, infected, or infl amed DO NOT USE WITH THESE MEDICAL areas or skin eruptions (e.g., phlebitis, DEVICES: thrombophlebitis, varicose veins); or Internally transplanted electronic on top of, or in proximity to, cancerous medical devices, such as a pacemaker. -
Page 7: General Warnings
TheraTouch® CX2/CX4/EX4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Apply electrodes to normal, healthy, dry, • DO NOT leave electrodes attached to clean skin (of adult patients) because the skin after treatment. it may otherwise disrupt the healing • DO NOT lean against or lay on process. -
Page 8: Electrotherapy Warnings & Precautions
TheraTouch® CX2/CX4/EX4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ELECTROTHERAPY WARNINGS & • Additional precautions should be used PRECAUTIONS: when ultrasound is used on patients with the following conditions: • TENS therapy has not been established for pain of central origin. Laminectomy, i.e., when major covering tissues have been •... -
Page 9: Cautions While Using The Stimulator
TheraTouch® CX2/CX4/EX4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • This device should not be used adjacent CAUTION to or stacked with other equipment and if CAUTION WHILE USING THE STIMULATOR: adjacent or stacked use is necessary, the • If the stimulator is not functioning equipment should be observed to verify properly or the patient feels normal operation in the confi guration in... -
Page 10: Intended Use
• Maintaining or increasing range of motion * Ultrasound indications are applicable to the • Immediate post-surgical stimulation TheraTouch CX2/CX4 devices only. of calf muscles to prevent venous Contraindications thrombosis (DO NOT stimulate both calf muscles simultaneously) The established contraindications to heat... -
Page 11: Adverse Effects
TheraTouch® CX2/CX4/EX4 INTENDED USE • This device should not be used over the in metabolic demand and tissue necrosis gonads/testicles or to the developing might result. fetus. • This device should not be used over or • This device should not be used over the applied to the eyes. -
Page 12: Waveform Specifications
TheraTouch® CX2/CX4/EX4 WAVEFORM SPECIFICATIONS ELECTROTHERAPY STIMULATOR OUTPUT PARAMETERS IFC-4P: IFC (Interferential) Traditional (4 Pole) IFC-4P Sinewave Interferential Current is a medium Output Mode Electrodes frequency waveform distributed Mode CC (Constant Current) or through two channels (four electrodes)*. Selection CV (Constant Voltage) The currents cross each other in the body at the area requiring treatment. -
Page 13: Premodulated (2 Pole)
TheraTouch® CX2/CX4/EX4 WAVEFORM SPECIFICATIONS Premodulated (2 Pole) STIMULATOR OUTPUT PARAMETERS Premodulated Current is a medium Premodulated (2 Pole) Sinewave frequency waveform. Current comes out Output Mode Electrodes of one channel (only two electrodes). A bipolar technique in which the two Mode CC (Constant Current) or frequencies are “mixed”... -
Page 14: Tens: Biphasic - Asymmetrical & Symmetrical
TheraTouch® CX2/CX4/EX4 WAVEFORM SPECIFICATIONS TENS (Biphasic) STIMULATOR OUTPUT PARAMETERS The Asymmetrical Biphasic and the TENS Asymmetrical Biphasic Symmetrical Biphasic waveforms are Output Mode Electrodes often used in TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) applications. Mode CC (Constant Current) or TENS is low frequency waveform and has selection CV (Constant voltage) a short pulse duration. -
Page 15: Raas Biphasic
TheraTouch® CX2/CX4/EX4 WAVEFORM SPECIFICATIONS RAAS (Biphasic) STIMULATOR OUTPUT PARAMETERS Rapid Agonist Antagonist Sequencing RAAS Biphasic (RAAS) is proposed to mimic muscle-firing Output Mode Electrodes patterns of healthy individuals. It uses the electrical stimulation of sensory and Mode CC (Constant Current) or motor nerves to achieve a skeletal muscle selection CV (Constant voltage) -
Page 16: Russian
TheraTouch® CX2/CX4/EX4 WAVEFORM SPECIFICATIONS Russian Stimulation STIMULATOR OUTPUT PARAMETERS Russian Current is a medium frequency Russian - Medium Frequency Rect. rectangle waveform, delivered in bursts or Carrier 2.5 KHz series of pulses. This method was claimed Frequency by its author (Kots) to produce maximal muscle strengthening effects without Frequency 20 –... -
Page 17: High Volt
TheraTouch® CX2/CX4/EX4 WAVEFORM SPECIFICATIONS High Volt STIMULATOR OUTPUT PARAMETERS The High Volt waveform has a very brief Hi Volt - Pulsed Current pulse duration characterized by 2 distinct Frequency 1 – 120 Hz, Stepping 1 Hz peaks delivered at high voltage. High voltage causes a decreased skin resistance Polarity Positive, or Negative,... -
Page 18: Microcurrent
TheraTouch® CX2/CX4/EX4 WAVEFORM SPECIFICATIONS Microcurrent STIMULATOR OUTPUT PARAMETERS Microcurrent is a monophasic waveform Microcurrent - Monophasic of very low intensity which replicates Frequency 0.1 – 1,000 Hz, the body’s use of natural frequencies Stepping 0.1 Hz/1 Hz when repairing or growing its new cells. It creates a physiological electric modality Polarity Positive, Negative,... -
Page 19: Nms
TheraTouch® CX2/CX4/EX4 WAVEFORM SPECIFICATIONS STIMULATOR OUTPUT PARAMETERS NMS is a symmetrical biphasic waveform NMS - Symmetrical Biphasic with a 120 μs interphase interval. Because Output Mode Electrodes the pulse is relatively short, it is suitable for applications requiring high intensities, Mode CC (Constant Current) or such as in muscle strengthening protocols. -
Page 20: Ultrasound Specifications
TheraTouch® CX2/CX4/EX4 ULTRASOUND SPECIFICATIONS ULTRASOUND THERAPY ULTRASOUND PARAMETERS PARAMETERS Ultrasound Expressed in MHz, it is Frequency 1 MHz*, 3 MHz* Frequency the frequency of the 10% – 100%, Continuous, ultrasound waves. The Duty Cycles Stepping 10% ultrasound frequency determines the Modulation Waveform Square wave penetration depth, which... -
Page 21: Device Specifications
TheraTouch® CX2/CX4/EX4 DEVICE SPECIFICATIONS Parameter Limit OPERATING ENVIRONMENTAL For security, the device has some Temperature 0°C (32°F) to 40°C (104°F) limitations for electrotherapy. The Relative 10% – 90% maximum intensity has a relationship with inuous, Humidity the frequency and pulse duration following below table: Atmosphere 700hPa –... -
Page 22: Package Contents
TheraTouch® CX2/CX4/EX4 PACKAGE CONTENTS THERATOUCH® CX2 THERATOUCH® CX4 Description SKU# Description SKU# TheraTouch® CX2 DQ8222 TheraTouch® CX4 DQ8200 DQ8000- Manual DQ8000- Manual Power Cord DQ8000X Power Cord DQ8000X Patient Stop Switch DQSWITCH Patient Stop Switch DQSWITCH Ultrasound Bracket Ultrasound Bracket DQBRKT DQBRKT with Screws... -
Page 23: Operating Instructions
TheraTouch® CX2/CX4/EX4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TheraTouch® CX2 Power LED Indicator Touch Screen Display Electrotherapy Therapy Button Patient Stop Button Central Control Dial with Light Ring Patient Stop Switch Connection Channel 1 Lead Wire Connections Channel 2 Lead Wire Connections Ultrasound Therapy Button Combination Therapy button 5 cm Ultrasound Head... -
Page 24: Cx4 - Operating Controls
TheraTouch® CX2/CX4/EX4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TheraTouch® CX4 Power LED Indicator Touch Screen Display Electrotherapy Therapy Button Patient Stop Button Central Control Dial with Light Ring Patient Stop Switch Connection Channel 1 Lead Wire Connections Channel 2 Lead Wire Connections Channel 3 Lead Wire Connections Channel 4 Lead Wire Connections Ultrasound Therapy Button Combination Therapy button... -
Page 25: Ex4 - Operating Controls
TheraTouch® CX2/CX4/EX4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATOR CONTROLS TheraTouch® EX4 Power LED Indicator Touch Screen Display Electrotherapy Button Patient Stop Button Central Control Dial with Light Ring Patient Stop Switch Connection Channel 1 Lead Wire Connections Channel 2 Lead Wire Connections Channel 3 Lead Wire Connections Channel 4 Lead Wire Connections Clinical Protocol Button Favorites Button... -
Page 26: Product Description
TheraTouch® CX2/CX4/EX4 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The TheraTouch® devices are a family of clinical reactions, it is recommended to use the therapy devices which off ers the practitioner a manufacturer supplied electrodes. wide range of treatment options. These devices CAUTION share an identical control panel equipped with DO NOT attach electrodes before device is a full color touch screen making treatment set- turned on. -
Page 27: Main Therapy Display
TheraTouch® CX2/CX4/EX4 DEVICE OPERATION MAIN THERAPY DISPLAY After navigating from the Home Menu, the below screen will be the main therapy display (content subject to change). This display is organized in three (3) sections with information relating to the therapy selected for intended use: Navigation Bar Selected Parameters... -
Page 28: Ultrasound Treatment Screen
TheraTouch® CX2/CX4/EX4 DEVICE OPERATION ULTRASOUND TREATMENT SCREEN Remaining Treatment Time Output Value Unit of Output Value (W/cm COMBINATION THERAPY SCREEN Ultrasound Output Indicator Electrode Output Indicator Remaining Treatment Time Electrotherapy Output Value Unit of Output Value (mA) Ultrasound Output Value Unit of Output Value (W/cm APPLICATION INFORMATION ELECTROTHERAPY... -
Page 29: Self-Adhesive Electrodes
NAVIGATION This manual contains instructions for For TheraTouch CX2/CX4 set-up the TheraTouch® CX2, CX4 & EX4. For instructions, refer to the Navigation TheraTouch EX4 set-up instructions, refer Section of this manual, which is divided to the Navigation —... -
Page 30: Channel Selection
TheraTouch® CX2/CX4/EX4 NAVIGATION ELECTROTHERAPY SETUP – CLINICAL PROTOCOLS (CONT.) Clinical Protocols • Use the central control dial to scroll through the pages, then select the desired clinical protocol button. • For more information about the clinical protocol, press the button next to the desired protocol. Protocol Information •... -
Page 31: Treatment Time Adjustment
TheraTouch® CX2/CX4/EX4 NAVIGATION ELECTROTHERAPY SET-UP — CLINICAL PROTOCOLS (CONT.) Treatment Time Adjustment • Touch the timer. The color will change to orange. Adjust the treatment time with the central control dial. Start Therapy • Once your parameters and timers are set, start the therapy by touching the output intensity on the bottom of the screen. -
Page 32: Electrotherapy Set-Up - Manual Operation
TheraTouch® CX2/CX4/EX4 NAVIGATION ELECTROTHERAPY SET-UP — CLINICAL PROTOCOLS (CONT.) • Enter the name of your favorite using the keyboard. • Press to store your favorite under the name just entered. • NOTE: Once saved, Favorites can be retrieved from the Electrotherapy, Ultrasound and Combination Menus. -
Page 33: Treatment Time Adjustment
TheraTouch® CX2/CX4/EX4 NAVIGATION ELECTROTHERAPY SET-UP — MANUAL OPERATION (CONT.) Parameters • Adjust the parameters by touching CHRONIC PAIN (2 ELECTRODES) the desired parameter button and change the value with the central control dial. NOTE: Some parameters have more options to choose from and on the next screen, another list appears from which to choose from. -
Page 34: Storing Favorites
TheraTouch® CX2/CX4/EX4 NAVIGATION ELECTROTHERAPY SET-UP — MANUAL OPERATION (CONT.) Storing Your Favorite Settings • When a treatment screen is completely set as required, you can save those settings as a favorite for later use. • As long as the treatment has not been started, a store button will be available on the navigation bar. -
Page 35: During Treatment
TheraTouch® CX2/CX4/EX4 NAVIGATION To optimize ultrasound transmission, clean pulsed mode or vice versa. the skin of the treatment area with soap or When there are signs that the ultrasound a 70% alcohol solution. transmission is bad, add more contact gel Any areas with excess hair should be or spread it with the applicator. -
Page 36: Parameters
TheraTouch® CX2/CX4/EX4 NAVIGATION ULTRASOUND THERAPY SET-UP — CLINICAL PROTOCOLS (CONT.) Clinical Protocols • Use the central control dial to scroll through the pages, then select the desired clinical protocol button. • For more information about the clinical protocol, press the button next to the desired protocol. -
Page 37: Start Therapy
TheraTouch® CX2/CX4/EX4 NAVIGATION ULTRASOUND THERAPY SET-UP — CLINICAL PROTOCOLS (CONT.) To ensure effi cient transfer of energy, a contact medium is required between the ultrasound applicator and the body. The best medium for the transfer of ultrasound energy is a gel. Manufacturer supplied conductive gel is recommended. -
Page 38: Ultrasound Therapy Set-Up - Manual Operation
TheraTouch® CX2/CX4/EX4 NAVIGATION ULTRASOUND THERAPY SET-UP — MANUAL OPERATION Home • The Home Menu gives access to all functions of the unit. • Select the Ultrasound button. Manual Operation • The Ultrasound menu provides access to the following functions: • Clinical Protocols •... -
Page 39: Start Therapy
TheraTouch® CX2/CX4/EX4 NAVIGATION ULTRASOUND THERAPY SET-UP — MANUAL OPERATION (CONT.) To ensure effi cient transfer of energy, a contact medium is required between the ultrasound applicator and the body. The best medium for the transfer of ultrasound energy is a gel. Manufacturer supplied conductive gel is recommended. -
Page 40: Combination Therapy Set-Up - Manual Operation
TheraTouch® CX2/CX4/EX4 NAVIGATION COMBINATION THERAPY SET-UP — MANUAL OPERATION PLEASE NOTE: Combination Therapy combines ultrasound & electrotherapy through the sound head. In order for combination therapy to be active, you MUST use the dark green combination lead wire plugged into channel #2 receptacle. -
Page 41: Parameters - Ultrasound
TheraTouch® CX2/CX4/EX4 NAVIGATION COMBINATION THERAPY SET-UP — MANUAL OPERATION (CONT.) Setting Ultrasound Parameters • Once you are finished setting the electrotherapy parameters, press the Ultrasound button. • Select the desired ultrasound frequency by pressing the buttons NOTE: Some parameters have more options to choose from and on the next screen, another list appears from which to choose from. -
Page 42: Operating Details
TheraTouch® CX2/CX4/EX4 OPERATING DETAILS SYSTEM SETTINGS Home Screen • From the Home Menu, choose “SystemSettings” to access to all the functions of the unit. • NOTE: You can reach this menu at any time by pressing the Home button Settings Adjustment •... -
Page 43: Maintenance
TheraTouch® CX2/CX4/EX4 MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE DEVICE Make sure that no ultrasound gel remains on the applicator. We further recommend Cleaning Contact Surfaces cleaning the applicator and cable daily, • Switch off the device and disconnect it using lukewarm water. The applicator can from the power supply. -
Page 44: Troubleshooting
TheraTouch® CX2/CX4/EX4 TROUBLESHOOTING ERROR CODES Error Problem Still Reason for Tone Solution Code Exists? There is no electrode load Check the electrode pads and lead Contact detected. The connection wires. Change lead wires manufacturer tech of electrodes or lead wires or electrodes. -
Page 45: Technical Maintenance
TheraTouch® CX2/CX4/EX4 TROUBLESHOOTING TECHNICAL MAINTENANCE WARNING: • CAUTION This unit operates with high voltages. No attempt should be made to disassemble • Electrical safety of the device relies on a the unit. Maintenance and repair should properly grounded electrical connection be carried out by authorized personnel via the power cord. -
Page 46: End Of Life
TheraTouch® CX2/CX4/EX4 TROUBLESHOOTING END OF LIFE MEDICAL DEVICE CLASSIFICATION The TheraTouch® CX2, CX4 and EX4 21 CFR 1050.10 contain materials that can be recycled This equipment complies with all and/or are noxious to the environment. requirements of 21 CFR1050.10, Specialized companies can dismantle the Performance Standard for Ultrasonic unit and sort out these materials. -
Page 47: Emc Table
TheraTouch® CX2/CX4/EX4 EMC TABLE EMC DETAILS Medical electrical devices such as the The TheraTouch® should only be operated TheraTouch® are subject to special with the original power cord specified in precautions with regard to electromagnetic the list of contents delivered. compatibility (EMC) and must be installed Operating the device with any other and commissioned in accordance with the... - Page 48 TheraTouch® CX2/CX4/EX4 EMC TABLE GUIDANCE AND MANUFACTURER’S DECLARATION – ELECTROMAGNETIC IMMUNITY The TheraTouch® device is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the TheraTouch® device should assure that it is used in such an environment. Immunity Test IEC 60601 Test Compliance Level...
- Page 49 TheraTouch® CX2/CX4/EX4 EMC TABLE The main features of the TheraTouch® devices are as follows: interference-free delivery of shockwaves, interference-free control of all functions. Uninterrupted operation is not required with the use intended. GUIDELINES AND MANUFACTURER’S DECLARATION – ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE IMMUNITY The TheraTouch®...
- Page 50 TheraTouch® CX2/CX4/EX4 EMC TABLE Theoretically, it is not possible to exactly Above the frequency range from 150 kHz predict the field strengths of fixed to 80 MHz, the field strength should be transmitters such as base stations for less than 3 V/m. radio telephones and land mobile radios, Recommended separation distances amateur radio stations, AM and FM radio...
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Page 51: Warranty
Richmar's sole obligation in the case of any breach of its warranties set forth The following is excluded in the manual shall be, at Richmar's... - Page 52 Manufactured for: 3179.20.01.E ©2020 Compass Health Brands Corp.
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