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VECTTOR VT-300 OPERATOR'S MANUAL

Artaflex Inc.

181 Whitehall Drive

Markham, ON, L3R 9T1

Toll Free: 1.866.502.3378

www.vecttortherapy.com

support@vecttortherapy.com

Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician, physical

Caution

therapist, chiropractor, dentist, or other practitioners licensed by the law of the

State in which the practitioner practices to use or order the use of the device.

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Page 1 VECTTOR VT-300 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Artaflex Inc. 181 Whitehall Drive Markham, ON, L3R 9T1 Toll Free: 1.866.502.3378 www.vecttortherapy.com support@vecttortherapy.com Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician, physical Caution therapist, chiropractor, dentist, or other practitioners licensed by the law of the State in which the practitioner practices to use or order the use of the device.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Appendix III – Glossary of terms ............................27 Appendix IV – About the VECTTOR Equipment ........................29 Appendix V – Vecttor VT-300 Pulse Parameters ......................... 35 106-0013 R7 VT-300 Manual ©2023 Vecttor Inc. All Rights Reserved. Page 2 of 59...
Page 3: Introduction
1. INTRODUCTION 1.1. What is the VT 300? The Vecttor Therapy 300 system (VT-300) delivers electrical stimulation via electrodes on acupressure points of a patient's feet, legs, hands and arms to provide symptomatic relief of chronic intractable pain and/or management of post-surgical pain.
Page 4: How Does It Work
1x 3 ft or 6 ft extension cables • 1x sensor cable with 3x sensors • 1x charging cable with AC adapter • 1x Vecttor VT-300 106-0013 R7 VT-300 Manual ©2023 Vecttor Inc. All Rights Reserved. Page 4 of 59...
Page 5: Body Floating Bf Applied Parts
System Components Electrode pads (button side up) Electrode Cable Extension cable Vecttor VT-300 Charge Electrode pads (adhesive side up) Charging Cable with AC Adapter Electrode Cable Sensor Cable with Temperature and Bio-Sensor) 1.7. BODY FLOATING BF APPLIED PARTS The following System component and accessories are considered Body Floating (BF) Applied parts as seen in section 1.6 above.
Page 6: Electrode Pads
1.8. ELECTRODE PADS Electrode pads are considered consumable items and may only be used upwards of 15 times as their effectiveness diminishes after each use. Please place electrode pads back in its resealable bag after each use. 1.9. CONNECTORS AND DESCRIPTIONS 106-0013 R7 VT-300 Manual ©2023 Vecttor Inc.
Page 7: Cables To Vt-300 Connections
1.10. CABLES TO VT-300 CONNECTIONS The following extension cables, electrode pads and bio/temperature finger sensor cables will be in contact with the patient body at all times and applied to body parts during treatment. Proper maintenance and care must be taken with all body applied cables and electrodes.
Page 8: Setup And Installation
VT-300. See a list of these in Appendix I and Appendix II. VT-300 accessories are designed specifically by Artaflex Inc. for the VT-300. Do Caution not use leads and electrodes purchased from other manufacturers.
Page 9: Vt-300 And Application Setup
2.2. VT-300 AND APPLICATION SETUP Vecttor Mobile App is compatible with Android and iOS operating systems versions 12 and greater, on mobile devices equipped with Bluetooth technology. Note Close all other applications on Mobile device when operating VT-300 device. 1. Please download the Vecttor Therapy application from the Google Store or Apple App store on your compatible mobile device.
Page 10: Charging The Vt-300
Connect VT-300 Device via Bluetooth “Add Device” from “Manage Vector Mobile App searches for iii. VT-300 Device is Connected Devices” screen VT-300 Device 4. Upon successful setup you will get a message and the device on the VT-300 will flash Green indicating ready to use.
Page 11: Prior To Applying Electrodes To Body
2.4. 2.4. PRIOR TO APPLYING ELECTRODES TO BODY 1. NEVER place the electrodes over or near an area of broken skin. 2. Don't use any type of electronics (remote control, cell phone, computer, E Reader, listening device, etc.) as they could alter the temperature readings.
Page 12: Operation And Treatment
Example: • VT-300 system setup according to a specific protocol being run. • Rest VT-300 onto a flat surface. Connect all wires as per above instructions. The placement of colored connectors/electrode pads must correspond to the Note locations specified in the protocol. 3.
Page 13: Powering Off The Device
3.2. POWERING OFF THE DEVICE 1. Press and hold the power on/off button for 3 plus seconds until you see the power LED turn off, and the unit vibrate and indicate power off sequence by the built-in speaker. 2. Powering off the device in this manner will terminate all treatments and the application will also terminate treatment mode.
Page 14: Suggested Intensity Settings
10. Never plug any cables into the Vecttor unit unless provided by Artaflex Inc. directly for use. 11. Only use electrodes and sensors that have been purchased from Artaflex Inc. specific for the Vecttor device. 12. Never modify any accessories and only use Vecttor provided and approved accessories.
Page 15: Appendix I - Contraindications, Warnings, Precautions, Electromagnetic Compatibility
Appendix I - CONTRAINDICATIONS, WARNINGS, PRECAUTIONS, ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY Contraindication VT-300 should not be used on patients with cardiac demand pacemakers. Thoracic applications are contraindicated. Electrodes should NEVER be placed on or near Contraindication the stellate ganglion and/or the heart itself. Thrombosis: It is possible that the current could produce chemical changes in the blood leading to alteration in clotting time.
Page 16 If the user Warning continues to experience discomfort, discontinue the treatments and notify Artaflex Inc. (See Appendix III) Epilepsy: Adequate precautions should be taken in the case of a person with suspected Warning or diagnosed epilepsy.
Page 17 Proximity to shortwave or microwave therapy: warning that any operation of any Warning equipment emitting shortwave or microwave therapy within 1m of the VT 300 may produce instability in the stimulator output and thus must be avoided. Skin irritation and burns beneath the electrodes have been reported with the use of Warning devices similar to VT-300 such as powered muscle stimulators.
Page 18 Caution Safety of VT-300 for use during pregnancy has not been established. Caution Caution should be used for patients with suspected or diagnosed heart problems. Caution Caution should be used for patients with suspected or diagnosed epilepsy. Caution should be used in the presence of the following: •...
Page 19 Sensitive Skin and Nerve Damage: Use extreme caution when administering a treatment Caution where sensory nerve damage is present or in any case where there is a loss of normal skin sensation, including areas desensitized by medication. Skin Irritation: Some patients may experience skin irritation or hypersensitivity from the Caution electrodes.
Page 20 VT-300 contains an approved Radio Frequency Transmitter Module FCC ID: QOQGM210P. VT-300 complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Page 25: Appendix Ii -Guidelines For Electrotherapy And Electrode Use
Appendix II –GUIDELINES FOR ELECTROTHERAPY AND ELECTRODE USE A. Electrotherapy Usage Guidelines: Electrical stimulation has the potential to irritate the skin. Iontophoresis, while unlikely to be a problem, occurs with all electric therapies, and can drive any of the above-surface contaminations below the epidural layer, where an allergic reaction may occur.
Page 26 7. Make sure the electrodes being used are in good condition to avoid higher density settings (and perhaps skin irritation) due to defective accessories. Electrodes should have good adhesion over the entire surface area of the electrode. 8. Make sure that the skin where the leads attach to the electrodes are not damaged and that the connection to the backing behind the adhesive is unbroken.
Page 27: Appendix Iii - Glossary Of Terms
Appendix III – Glossary of terms Term Definitions The application of pressure or localized massage to specific sites on the body to control Acupressure symptoms such as pain or nausea (National Cancer Institute at NIH) An originally Chinese practice of inserting fine needles through the skin at specific points Acupuncture especially to cure disease or relieve pain (Merriam Webster Dictionary) Key pressure points along the 12 energy meridians (pathways) of the body, used to encourage...
Page 28 Term Definitions Four-wire sets with each wire ending in a different color lead. Each of the two four-wire sets attaches to the VECTTOR, with electrodes attaching to each color-coded lead. Treatment Leads Electrodes are placed on the patient's body according to a specified Protocol. 106-0013 R7 VT-300 Manual ©2023 Vecttor Inc.
Page 29: Appendix Iv - About The Vecttor Equipment
Appendix IV – About the VECTTOR Equipment • Power Requirements: 3.7Vdc - 4.2Vdc rechargeable lithium polymer battery • Technical Input Fuse: 0.5A, 63V, fast-acting • Specifications Dimensions (mm): 53.40W (2.1 inches) 84.40L (3.3 inches) x 19.00H (0.75 inch) • Weight (oz): 2.31 •...
Page 31 Vecttor Device Labels Symbol / Statement Source Meaning ISO 15233-1:2012 Temperature range in trasport or storage Symbols used on device packaging ISO 15233-1:2012 Humidity range in trasport or storage ISO 15233-1:2012 Atmospheric pressure range in trasport or storage 106-0013 R7 VT-300 Manual ©2023 Vecttor Inc. All Rights Reserved. Page 31 of 59...
Page 32 Device box & packaging label This equipment while packaged for transport or storage is not capable of being exposed to environmental conditions outside the following ranges: • Temperature range: -25 degrees C to +5 degrees C • Temperature range: +5 degrees C to +35 degrees C at a non-condensing relative Transport and Storage humidity up to 90% Environmental...
Page 33 Please dispose of pads after use. If wires are frayed on the electrodes, please dispose and order more directly from Artaflex Inc. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR any items. •...
Page 34 Please ensure that proper handling of disposal of battery in accordance to local polymer Battery authorities. 181 Whitehall Drive Markham, ON, L3R 9T1 1.866.502.3378 Contacting Artaflex Inc. www.vecttortherapy.com support@vecttortherapy.com 106-0013 R7 VT-300 Manual ©2023 Vecttor Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Page 35: Appendix V - Vecttor Vt-300 Pulse Parameters
Appendix V – Vecttor VT-300 Pulse Parameters • Measured parameters may deviate less than +-20% when measured with different load resistances and frequencies as seen by the following graphs. 500 Ohm load, 1.5 Khz, Intensity 25 500 Ohm load, 1.5 Khz, Intensity 20 106-0013 R7 VT-300 Manual ©2023 Vecttor Inc.

Artaflex VECTTOR VT-300 Operator's Manual

1 Introduction

2 Setup and Installation

3 Operation and Treatment

Appendix I - CONTRAINDICATIONS, WARNINGS, PRECAUTIONS, ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY

Appendix II -GUIDELINES for ELECTROTHERAPY and ELECTRODE USE

Appendix III - Glossary of Terms

Appendix IV - about the VECTTOR Equipment

Appendix V - Vecttor VT-300 Pulse Parameters

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Page 2: Table Of Contents

Page 3: Introduction

Page 4: How Does It Work

Page 5: Body Floating Bf Applied Parts

Page 6: Electrode Pads

Page 7: Cables To Vt-300 Connections

Page 8: Setup And Installation

Page 9: Vt-300 And Application Setup

Page 10: Charging The Vt-300

Page 11: Prior To Applying Electrodes To Body

Page 12: Operation And Treatment

Page 13: Powering Off The Device

Page 14: Suggested Intensity Settings

Page 15: Appendix I - Contraindications, Warnings, Precautions, Electromagnetic Compatibility

Page 25: Appendix Ii -Guidelines For Electrotherapy And Electrode Use

Page 27: Appendix Iii - Glossary Of Terms

Page 29: Appendix Iv - About The Vecttor Equipment

Page 35: Appendix V - Vecttor Vt-300 Pulse Parameters