Medical Technology Tenease User Manual

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing your Tenease mobile
pain relief device. The Tenease is the first
device specially designed for the alleviation of
the pain associated with lateral or medial
epicondylitis, more commonly referred to as
Tennis or Golfer's Elbow.
How Does Tenease Work?
Epicondylitis is a common cause of elbow pain,
characterised by pain over the outer side of the elbow,
which may radiate down the forearm. Despite the names
Tennis and Golfer's Elbow, epicondylitis does not just afflict
tennis or golf professionals. In fact, this common elbow
problem affects around 2% of the population and is most
often associated with work related activities.
The cause of the condition is a lack of inflammation in the
tendon, often due to a restricted blood supply. Microscopic
tears in the tendon cause pain and a lack of grip strength,
and healing is slow due to the lack of blood flow.
The Tenease device generates high-frequency vibrations
which travel as shockwaves to the affected area. Pain is
transmitted as impulses in the large sensory fibres of the
body and by applying a signal to the area of pain, it
interacts with the pain impulse transmissions causing
disruption. The vibration is effectively 'scrambling' the
sensory impulses to the extent that they cannot be
interpreted as pain signals by the brain.
Strap the device to the appropriate part of the elbow and
press the start button to start the treatment. This operates
the device. After a period of 10 minutes, press the button
to stop. Multiple treatments can be consecutively
administered with a maximum of 3 treatments a day. This
treatment pattern has been shown to relieve the pain
associated with epicondylitis for as long as 4 to 6 hours.
Before use, please read all of the instructions in this user
manual carefully and retain for future reference.
Troubleshooting/Warranty
If the unit does not function, ensure that the battery is not spent and is
inserted in the correct orientation and the cap fully screwed on. If the
unit still does not function when the start/stop button is depressed, the
unit should be returned to the manufacturer.
The unit is designed to be used for a maximum of 3 treatments a day.
Excessive use of the unit beyond the recommended treatment cycle
can result in damage to the mechanical parts and render the
manufacturers warranty invalid. The unit does not contain any
serviceable parts, and any attempted repair or modification to the unit
will invalidate the warranty. This does not affect your statutory rights.
Battery Information
The unit utilises 1 x AAA battery (supplied with the unit). *Remove the
battery if the product is not in use for prolonged periods. *Remove
spent batteries from the unit. *Dispose of batteries safely. *Batteries
should be handled by an adult, keep out of the reach of children.
* Warning: If batteries leak, avoid contact with skin. In the event of
contact, wash immediately with copious amounts of water. If irritation
persists, seek medical assistance.
Disposal
This device is covered by the WEEE regulations that
require manufacturers to collect waste
equipment for recycling/disposal. To arrange free of
charge collection/disposal of this product, please call
0845 680 9635 or visit our website www.tenease.com.
Specification
Symbol Descriptions
•
Power Source: DC 1.5V (1 x
Address of Manufacturer
AAA battery)
Caution, Consult
• Frequency: 150Hz nominal
Accompanying
Documents.
• Approximate Dimensions:
100mm x 37mm x 32mm
Type B Applied Part
•
Weight (incl battery): 60g
Upper and Lower Storage
Conditions
•
Operating Conditions: 5°C to
40°C; <90% RH Consult Instructions
for Use
•
Storage/Transport Conditions:
On/Off Button
0°C to 45°C; <90% RH
Medical Technology Ltd
, PO Box 223, Harbour Court, Les Amballes,
St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 1WU
Tel: 0845 680 9635
Email: info@tenease.com
Website: www.tenease.com
Manufactured in UK by MTL
Company Registration No: 51663
Doc Ref: IFU_03. Revision 4. Date: 11.12.15
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