Synthes MAXFRAME AUTOSTRUT Patient User Manual page 5

3.1.1 Treatment
"Treatment" is the word used to describe the activation of
the motors that turn the struts. Your physician will deter-
mine how frequently this occurs each day up to a maxi-
mum of 20 times per day. He or she will set the hours of
activation, which is usually during the day while you are
awake but may also occur during the night while you are
sleeping.
Six seconds before the motors move for a treatment, the
device will beep for two seconds. A green LED light will
appear on the Control Box while the motors are moving
(see Figure 3). Additionally, a light on each strut will illumi-
nate as it is moving.
When this happens, the device is working properly, and
you do not need to take any action.
■ Note:
The MAXFRAME AUTOSTRUT system contains motors,
LED and sound indicators that are activated during treat-
ment. These produce lights and sounds that are subtle
enough to let you know the system is performing a treat-
ment. The system may be programmed by your physician
to not activate while you are sleeping. If you have any
concerns related to the system's lights and sounds or if
the system does not activate during expected treatment
times, please contact your physician as soon as possible.
3.1.2 Low Battery – Contact Your
Physician
The device is designed to last the full length of most
treatment plans. In most cases, you will not experience a
low battery. However, if the battery does become low,
the orange light will appear before treatment. Then,
during treatment, both the orange and green light will
appear (see Figure 4). Treatment will continue as normal
until the battery dies. Once the battery dies, treatment
stops. Therefore, if you get a low battery indicator, please
contact your physician as soon as possible.
■ Note:
The battery on the device is not designed to be replaced.
Do not attempt to remove or replace the battery yourself.
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Figure 3: Treatment
Figure 4: Low Battery