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  • Page 1 Microwave Therapy Device MicroPro Instructions For Use...
  • Page 2 All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced, in any form or by any means (electronic, mechanical or otherwise) without the prior written permis- sion of Zimmer MedizinSysteme GmbH. © gbo Medizintechnik AG Part No.:...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    MicroPro Table of Contents Introduction ....................5 Preface ...................... 5 Scope ......................5 Intended use ....................5 Warranty ....................6 Exclusion of liability ................... 6 Symbols used in the documentation ............7 Explanation of key symbols ............... 7 Safety instructions .................. 9 Responsibilities ..................
  • Page 4 MicroPro Switching on the unit ................24 Beginning treatment ................24 Interrupting / ending treatment ..............25 Placing out of operation ................25 Operating ....................26 Display and control elements ..............26 Main menu ....................28 Direct help ....................29 Settings ....................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    • Therefore, please read this manual thoroughly and be sure to comply with the safety instructions! We will be glad to answer any questions you may have concerning this unit or other Zimmer MedizinSysteme GmbH products. Our address can be found at the beginning of this manual.

  • Page 6: Warranty

    The device can be used to treat pain in the musculoskeletal system. 1.4 Warranty For the microwave therapy unit MicroPro the legal warranty regulations apply. Note! Repair of the unit be performed only by the manufacturer or a person or company authorized by the manufacturer! 1.5 Exclusion of liability...

  • Page 7: Symbols Used In The Documentation

    MicroPro 1.6 Symbols used in the documentation Warning! Warnings which have to be observed by all means! Caution! Observe the instructions for use! Note! Information that will facilitate your work. • This dot identifies direct instructions for action. This dash identifies enumerated items.
  • Page 8 MicroPro Application part, protection degree Type B. This product complies with WEEE Directive 2002/96/EG (waste electrical and electronic equipment). Separate collection for elec- trical and electronic equipment. The waste removal at the end of the service life will be done by the manufacturer.

  • Page 9: Safety Instructions

    MicroPro 2 Safety instructions The microwave therapy device MicroPro and the accompanying components and individ- ual elements fulfill singly and as a unit the currently valid safety standards and comply with the requirements of EN 60601 and the medical device directive.

  • Page 10: Personal Safety

    MicroPro 2.2 Personal safety Warning! In case of improper or unauthorized use of the unit, the operator, the patient or other persons may be subjected to the danger of electric shock, the dan- ger of influence on active implantations by electromagnetic fields produced...

  • Page 11: Device Protection

    MicroPro • Do not touch simultaneous the patient and touchable contacts of connectors. • Do not treat parts of the patient’s body containing metallic implants, unless special techniques are used. • At regular intervals during the treatment, check that the unit is functioning properly,...
  • Page 12 MicroPro the power supply of the building is designed for the comparatively high (possibly additional) power input of the unit (see technical data) and the line is sufficiently protected in accordance with regulations! Do not connect the unit to the power supply until these requirements have been ful- filled! •...

  • Page 13: Installation

    MicroPro 3 Installation 3.1 Requirements for installation Before the unit can be installed and put into operation, certain requirements must be fulfilled in the building where the unit is to be operated! Caution! If the unit cannot be installed immediately after delivery, the unit and its ex-...

  • Page 14: Transport Of The Unit

    MicroPro 3.3 Transport of the unit Measures concerning the transport of the unit from the manufacturer to the operator are based on the individual circumstances and are defined in the general terms of business. In the transport position, the support arm points vertically upwards. Radiator and radiator cable may be mounted in the transport position.

  • Page 15: Complaints

    MicroPro 3.6 Complaints Claims for damages resulting from transport damage can only by asserted if the transport company and the manufacturer are informed immediately. Notification of the manufacturer and the remedy of the damage are generally carried out by the dealer.

  • Page 16: Description Of The Unit

    MicroPro 4 Description of the unit 4.1 Operator side Radiator Self-locking plastic support arm, extractable Radiator cable Display/Touchscreen Housing Locking castor Fig. 4-1 Front view – MicroPro © gbo Medizintechnik AG Version 1.4...

  • Page 17: Patient Side

    MicroPro 4.2 Patient side Mains switch Connector for the radiator cable Marking plate Appliance inlet Mains fuse Fig. 4-2 Back view – MicroPro © gbo Medizintechnik AG Version 1.4...

  • Page 18: Accessories

    MicroPro 4.3 Accessories Radiator cable Fig. 4-3 Radiator cable Treatment side Device Connection Fig. 4-4 Focus radiator Device Connection Treatment side Fig. 4-4 Cradle radiator Device Connection Treatment side Fig. 4-6 Long-field radiator Device Connection Treatment side Fig. 4-5 Circular-field radiator ©...

  • Page 19: Description Of Functions

    MicroPro 5 Description of functions The microwave therapy unit MicroPro can produce dielectric warming by means of electro- magnetic fields of varying intensity in essentially any region of the body and can therefore be used for a wide variety of applications.

  • Page 20: Microwave Therapy With Circular-Field Radiator

    MicroPro 5.3 Microwave therapy with circular-field radiator The circular-field radiator, the so called distance radiator, is used for irradiation of body parts with locally defined disease processes. Typical application areas are e.g. shoulder or knee joint, jaw joint, lower arm carpal region, tenovaginitis, etc.

  • Page 21: Microwave Therapy With Focus Radiator

    MicroPro 5.4 Microwave therapy with focus radiator The focus radiator is determined for treating very tightly limited body parts. This kind of ra- diator is preferably used for the head area (ENT etc.). During the treatment the radiator is to lay upon the skin.

  • Page 22: Start Of Operation

    Also make sure that the cables have been routed cor- rectly. • To avoid risk of electric shock, the MicroPro must only be connected to supply mains with protective earth. • The mains plug is used as separation measure to the mains. The device must not be positioned in such a way that the mains plug cannot be reached.

  • Page 23: Moving The Device

    MicroPro 6.2 Moving the device To move the device, establish the transport position by aligning the support arm vertically upwards. Remove the mains plug and loosen the lockable castors. Now the device can be moved in all directions. Caution! Due to the possibility of overbalancing, the device must always be moved in transport position with the holding arm pointing vertically upwards.

  • Page 24: Switching On The Unit

    MicroPro 6.4 Switching on the unit • Connect the MicroPro with the mains cable to an earthed socket with a functioning protective ground conductor. • Switch on the device with the mains switch. After switching on the unit by means of the mains switch, a short self-test is conducted. After that the main menu appears.

  • Page 25: Interrupting / Ending Treatment

    MicroPro 6.6 Interrupting / ending treatment • To interrupt the treatment, turn the output power back to 0 W or wait until the treat- ment time has elapsed. • Remove the radiator from the patient and enquire the patient's condition.

  • Page 26: Operating

    The MicroPro is equipped with a touch screen display, an on/off switch and a connection plugs for the radiator cable. The MicroPro is operated via the control panel of the touch screen. The user will obtain explanations regarding the device’s operation und functionality of individual elements via a help system during operation.
  • Page 27 MicroPro Wsoll Fig. 7-2 Effective output power depending on the set power Note! Increasing the intensity appears as long as the finger touches the intensity regulator and is moved to the right. Decreasing the intensity starts by moving the finger at the intensity regulator to the left.

  • Page 28: Main Menu

    MicroPro 7.2 Main menu The main menu is displayed when the device is switched on. The therapy parameters are displayed on the left side of the screen. Below these are the buttons for direct help and for service information. System...

  • Page 29: Direct Help

    MicroPro 7.3 Direct help The user of the MicroPro is guided by the operating software. The direct help explains the selected buttons directly on the screen. Information window Direct help selected Fig. 7-4 Direct help To call up the direct help press the “?” button. The button lights up green after selection.

  • Page 30: Settings

    MicroPro 7.4 Settings The settings menu can be accessed by pressing the menu symbol in the upper right corner of the screen and then pressing the “Settings” button. Fig. 7-5 Settings menu You find the following items in the settings menu:...

  • Page 31: Therapy

    MicroPro 8 Therapy The parameters for the therapy are selected via the selection keys on the left side of the screen. The connected radiator is shown. Directly underneath there is a selection button for the treatment duration. The third selection key can be used to set the impulse or continuous operation mode.

  • Page 32: Saving A Therapy

    MicroPro The therapy is started by adjusting the output power with the intensity regulator. The setting must always be set according to the subjective sense of the patient! The treatment duration starts to count down. Once the time is elapsed, the therapy is terminated, the output power is reset to 0 W.

  • Page 33: Frequently Used Therapy Settings (Favorites)

    MicroPro 8.2 Frequently used therapy settings (favorites) The user interface makes it easy for the user to quickly start frequently used therapies. Therefore it is possible to save the current settings of the therapy by pressing on a free favorite field on the right side of the screen.

  • Page 34: Maintenance

    MicroPro 9 Maintenance Performance, reliability and safety characteristics of the device are guaranteed only if the device is handled in accordance with the instructions for use. Safety checks, maintenance, repair and modifications must only be carried out by the manufacturer or by service agents authorized by the manufacturer.

  • Page 35: Legal Requirements And Regulations

    MicroPro 9.1 Legal requirements and regulations The device is subject to the provisions of the Medical Device Directive. The safety controls have to be carried out on the basis of this directive. Thereby, the operator regulation has to be observed in particular.

  • Page 36: Cleaning And Disinfection

    MicroPro Electrical test (acc. to IEC 62353) • Device leakage current • Protective conductor resistance • Isolation resistance Note! The safety inspections have to be documented in a medical device book in order to document the results of the inspection.

  • Page 37: Repair

    MicroPro Caution! Under no circumstances may liquid penetrate the openings on the unit, e.g. the connecting sockets of the radiator cable! Therefore, do not use cleaning or disinfectant sprays! The unit, radiator and cables may not be sterilized using steam or gas.

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    MicroPro 10 Troubleshooting Problems are indicated by the device acoustically and optically on the display. Most of the problems can be solved by following the instructions on the display. In general: The malfunction is shown on the display. An acoustic error signal is heard.

  • Page 39: Contraindications

    MicroPro 11 Contraindications The following list of contraindications, which is based on the current knowledge, has always to be observed when applying microwave treatment for therapeutic purposes! Always be sure to ask the patient about these contraindications, as not all contraindications are immediately recognizable by the therapist (e.g.

  • Page 40: Of Particular Importance

    MicroPro Gynecological disorders involving acute inflammation Wetness, perspiration or damp bandages Pregnancy, because irradiation of the abdomen could cause teratogenous damage Menstrual bleeding Sudeck’s syndrome, stage I and II Basedow’s disease (irradiation could cause serious states of agitation) Varicose veins (irradiation could cause inflammation and thrombosis)

  • Page 41: Known Side Effects

    MicroPro 11.4 Known side effects Possible side-effects have been rarely reported in total during the application of this type of therapy and were not of a serious nature. It is important to note that they are related to the type of therapy, not to the device itself: •...

  • Page 42: List Of Standard And Optional Accessories

    58090019 Radiation protection goggles 58090020 Mains cable 58090024 Suction cup (for service technician) 58090023 Test lamp 58090021 For the MicroPro we offer a large variety of accessories: Specification Part number Circular field radiator 58090018 Long-field radiator 58090016 Cradle radiator 58090017...

  • Page 43: Technical Data

    MicroPro 13 Technical data Supply voltage: 230 V~ (Modifiable to 115 V~) Supply frequency: 50/60 Hz Power consumption: 900 VA Mains fuses: 2× T4A H 250V, Glass fuse 5 × 20 mm Output frequency: 2.45 GHz ± 1.5% Output power: 200 W ±...
  • Page 44 This test doesn’t show the level of the emitted microwave power. To get an exact inspection of the output power please contact a service tech- nician Zimmer MedizinSysteme GmbH reserves the right to modify design and specifications with- out prior notice. © gbo Medizintechnik AG...

  • Page 45: Appendix

    Technical support may be obtained by the manufacturer, dealers or service authorized by the manufac- turer. The product’s duration of life as scheduled by the manufacturer is 7 years. MicroPro is an electronic device. For its disposal the according regulations for electronic devices have to be observed.
  • Page 46 MicroPro Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – electromagnetic emissions The equipment is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the equipment should assure that it is used in such an environment. Electromagnetic environment – guidance...
  • Page 47 MicroPro Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration — electromagnetic immunity The equipment is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the equipment should assure that it is used in such an environment. Electromagnetic environment –...

  • Page 48: Index

    MicroPro 15 Index Accessories ........18, 42 Help menu ..........29 Applications .......... 19 Audio settings ........30 Impulse width ........31 Information labels ........7 Basic settings ........30 Installation..........13 Beginning treatment ......24 Intended use ........... 5 Interrupting treatment ......
  • Page 49 MicroPro Saving a therapy ........32 Therapy ..........31 Scope............5 Therapy settings ........30 SD card ........... 27, 30 Transport ..........14 Serial number ........34 Troubleshooting ........38 Service menu ........34 Side effects ........... 41 Software version ........34 Unpacking ..........
  • Page 50 MicroPro Notes © gbo Medizintechnik AG Version 1.4...
  • Page 51 MicroPro Notes © gbo Medizintechnik AG Version 1.4...

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