RA Fischer The Fischer Instruction Manual

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Page 3 ® conventional iontophoresis devices. Setup and start treating in less than 5- minutes! This user manual will guide you through setting up The Fischer ® familiarize you with its 3-button interface and functions, and provide hyperhidrosis treatment recommendations.
Page 4: Scope Of Delivery
The Fischer Tap Water Iontophoresis ® Catalog No. 07-80-000-10 Main control unit, 2 water bath trays, 2 silicone-graphite electrodes, 2 foam inserts, 2 electrode cables, power adapter, user manual, storage bag. Instruction Manual The Fischer R13 page 2 of 33...
Page 5: Accessories And Spare Parts
3 Safety Guidelines Caution: U.S. Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician. In other words, if you live in the U.S. you need a prescription to purchase The Fischer ® The Fischer may only be powered by the adapter provided, ®...
Page 6 Do not use the wearable parts (foam inserts and sponge pads) for more than 18-months and replace them on time. Make sure that The Fischer ® is stored at room temperature before you power it up. Depending on storage conditions, the temperature adaptation may take up to 2 hours.
Page 7 Follow the recommended separation distances listed in appendix 1. Disconnect the power supply from the socket if a thunderstorm approaches or if you do not plan to use The Fischer for an ® extended period of time. Instruction Manual The Fischer R13...
Page 8 RA Fischer Co. Do not open the device. There are no control elements inside. The treatment system may only be serviced by RA Fischer Co. Warning: Potential systemic adverse effects may result from use of this device. Drugs or solutions delivered with this device have the potential to reach the blood stream and cause systemic effects.
Page 9: Symbol Legend
The Fischer ® is intended to be used in closed rooms. Allow the device to reach room temperature before conducting a treatment. The Fischer ® may only be used in a dry environment. The required minimum distance to shortwave microwave devices depends on their frequency and transmission power and is defined in the EMC tables (see attachment 1).
Page 10 A contact of water (by means of a water bath or wet sponge) facilitates this current flow which leads to a reduction of the sweat secretion of the treated skin regions. To put it simpler: imagine your skin is a sponge. The Fischer uses an electric ®...
Page 11: Contraindications And Side Effects
A tingling and burning sensation during the treatment • caused by excessive current settings or open areas of the skin Slight, but harmless, shocks when treatment is • interrupted Dry skin after the treatment • Instruction Manual The Fischer R13 page 9 of 33...
Page 12: Initial Operation
(see picture). The selected connection configuration (e.g. left electrode to E1 and right electrode to E2) should be adhered to for the next treatment sessions. • Place an electrode into each water bath tray. Instruction Manual The Fischer R13 page 10 of 33...
Page 13 Tip: Use lukewarm water to make the treatment more pleasant and help keep your skin pores open. Instruction Manual The Fischer R13 page 11 of 33...
Page 14 It is imperative that after every treatment you keep the sponge pads clean and pull the electrodes out of the pads for drying. Do not store the silicone-graphite electrodes in the sponge pad sleeves. Instruction Manual The Fischer R13 page 12 of 33...
Page 15 If you have selected the manual polarity switch (E1 << E2 or E2 << E1), choose a treatment duration of 10 to 15 minutes. If you chose the AUTO setting (automatic polarity switch), select a treatment duration of 15 to 20 minutes. If the Instruction Manual The Fischer R13 page 13 of 33...
Page 16 This helps establish a baseline for your sensitivity to the treatment. Don’t worry if you start low. You can always increase over time as you acclimate to iontophoresis. Instruction Manual The Fischer R13 page 14 of 33...
Page 17 Direction of Current Flow [E1/E2] We recommend starting out in the AUTO mode. This will automatically switch the polarity from positive to negative between the two silicone- graphite electrodes (labeled E1 & E2). Instruction Manual The Fischer R13 page 15 of 33...
Page 18 (you’ll hear a short “beep” that indicates you’ve completed the circuit and treatment has begun). As soon as Instruction Manual The Fischer R13 page 16 of 33...
Page 19 The short-circuit mode is indicated by a continuous beep as well as the “Caution symbol” appearing on screen (pictured right). Once the error has been fixed, the screen displays treatment settings again. Instruction Manual The Fischer R13 page 17 of 33...
Page 20 Only after the treatment session is complete should you turn off The Fischer ® using the main on/off switch. Instruction Manual The Fischer R13 page 18 of 33...
Page 21 11.3 Treatment Phases Success comes in two phases. First is therapy initiation, lasting 10-14 days. During this phase, most patients use The Fischer every other day, slowly ® working their way up in milliamperes. On average, most patients start out in the 1-3 mA range and end the phase treating at 10-15 mA.
Page 22 The electric current should be noticeable and simultaneously tolerable. Reduce the electricity if this is painful or the skin displays irritations which do not completely subside again after a few hours! Instruction Manual The Fischer R13 page 20 of 33...
Page 23 Schematic Therapy Procedure: Tip: Use your Treatment Journal to record each session, from milliamperes to side-effects. Instruction Manual The Fischer R13 page 21 of 33...
Page 24: Cleaning And Disinfection
12 Cleaning and Disinfection Before cleaning and disinfecting, switch off The Fischer ® and unplug it. Clean the main control unit, water bath trays and electrodes with a damp cloth. For hygienic reasons, clean foam inserts, sponge pad sleeves, and silicone- graphite electrodes after every treatment session under running water (max.
Page 25: Troubleshooting Checklist
(moistened with water) and set the polarity switch to automatic. Now check the main control unit: is the timer counting down? The energy symbol flashing? If YES, than the treatment is working and The Fischer ® is working properly. So why is the treatment not working when you try it? Your body resistance may be too high, or you may life in a “soft water”...
Page 26: Maintenance And Repair
This will reduce the water path and thus the resistance. In case of a device failure, or if the actions mentioned above are unsuccessful, please contact RA Fischer Co. by phone. (800) 525-3467 15 Product Life Cycle and Service Life The service life of The Fischer ®...
Page 27: Warranty
The foam inserts and sponge pads are wearable parts and thus excluded from any warranty claims. Should you, however, detect any material or manufacturing defects prior to your first use, please contact RA Fischer Co. 18 Electromagnetic Compatibility With regard to EMC, medical electrical equipment is subject to particular precautions.
Page 28 58 V= Treatment Current max. 30 mA Pulse Rate 10 kHz Rectangular Protected against solid foreign objects ≥ 12,5 mm IP21 and vertically falling water drops (power supply excluded) Power Supply unit Instruction Manual The Fischer R13 page 26 of 33...
Page 29 -20°C to +70°C (+50°F to +86°F) (-4°F to +158°F) Relative Humidity 30 % to 70 % < 90 %, non-condensing Atmospheric 700 hPa to 1060 700 hPa to 1060 hPa Pressure Instruction Manual The Fischer R13 page 27 of 33...
Page 30: Disposal Instructions
Mail: info@rafischer.com Phone 800-525-3467 818-775-2941 Manufacturer: Saalmann medical GmbH & Co. KG Suedbahnstrasse 34 D-32547 Bad Oeynhausen, Germany Internet: www.saalmann-medical.de Mail: info@saalmann-medical.de Phone +49 (0)5731 25450 0 +49 (0)5731 25450 11 Instruction Manual The Fischer R13 page 28 of 33...
Page 31: Appendix 1 - Electromagnetic Compatibility
Mains power quality should be that of a typical short for 0.5 cycle for 0.5 cycle commercial or hospital environment. If the interruptions user of The Fischer® requires continued 0 % U 0 % U and voltage operation during power mains interruptions, it for 1 cycle...
Page 32 Portable and mobile RF communications equipment should be used no closer to any part of The Fischer®, including cables, than the recommended separation distance (d in meter) calculated from the equation applicable to the frequency of the transmitter.
Page 33: Appendix 2 - Treatment Journal
Appendix 2 – Treatment Journal Name: ________________________________________ Date Area Treated Settings Duration notes (mA, DC/PC) (mins) Instruction Manual The Fischer R13 page 31 of 33...
Page 34 Date Area Treated Settings Duration notes (mA, DC/PC) (mins) Instruction Manual The Fischer R13 page 32 of 33...
Page 35 Date Area Treated Settings Duration notes (mA, DC/PC) (mins) Instruction Manual The Fischer R13 page 33 of 33...
Page 36 (800) 525-3467 (818) 775-2941 Instruction Manual The Fischer R13 page 34 of 33...

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