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Verity Medical NeuroTrac IFC Rehab Operation Manual

Manual is about: IFC Stimulator/Dual channel TENS&NMS Stimulator

Summary of NeuroTrac IFC Rehab

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    Operation manual ifc stimulator / dual channel tens&nms stimulator three product in one! Neurotrac ifc rehab tm eng.

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    Neurotrac™ ifc rehab operation manual 2 table of contents 1. Contra indications precautions and warnings______________ _ 3 2. Introduction to the product______________________________6 2.1. What is pain _____________________________________ 6 2.2. What is tens_____________________________________ 6 ...

  • Page 3: Contra Indications:

    Neurotrac™ ifc rehab operation manual 3 1. Contra indications precautions and warnings please read the following prescription information carefully before using your neurotrac™ ifc rehab . If you have any questions regarding this information, consult with your physician or therapist before proceedin...

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    Neurotrac™ ifc rehab operation manual 4 y stimulation should not be applied over the carotid sinus nerves, particu larly in patients with a known sensitivity to the carotid sinus reflex. Y application of electrodes near the thorax may increase the risk of cardiac fibrillation. Y operation in close ...

  • Page 5: Precautions:

    Neurotrac™ ifc rehab operation manual 5 precautions: isolated cases of skin irritation may occur at the site of the electrode place ment following long term application. Consult your physician if skin irrita tion develops. The effectiveness of neurotrac™ ifc rehab in tens mode is highly de penden...

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    Neurotrac™ ifc rehab operation manual 6 2.Introduction to the product neurotrac™ ifc rehab is a pain control and muscle stimulator device. It combines interferential stimulator (ifc), transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator (tens) and neuromuscular electrical stimulator (nms) in one unit. The dev...

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    Neurotrac™ ifc rehab operation manual 7 these larger nerve fibres transmit less unpleasant sensations such as touch or warmth, assisting us to form an impression of our environment. Stimulating the larger nerve fibres using tens may have the effect of inhibiting the transmission of pain along the sm...

  • Page 8: Ifc Side

    Neurotrac™ ifc rehab operation manual 8 3.Description of display ifc side tens/nms side 1. Programme number 2. Frequency 3. Lock status indication 4. Mode indiction 5. Programme timer 6. Modality indication 7. Channel 1, 2 ma level 4.Description of controls 1. On/off button. Switches the unit on and...

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    Neurotrac™ ifc rehab operation manual 9 3. Ifc set/esc button: a). Set function (home screen of custom programme). Pressed and hold for 3 seconds enables to enter custom programme set up menu . B). Esc function: while programme is running pressed one time pauses the programme, reduces ma level to 0 ...

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    Neurotrac™ ifc rehab operation manual 10 5.Operating neurotrac™ ifc rehab 5.1 getting started 1. Insert four aa batteries into the battery compartment (the battery images engraved in the base of the compartment indicates correct battery position. 2. Connect the lead cables to the electrodes. The lea...

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    Neurotrac™ ifc rehab operation manual 11 7. When the programme is done amplitude automatically returns to 0 8. If required adjust the time of the programme by using timer button. Time of predefined ifc , tens and nms p13 p15 programmes can be adjusted in the range: 1min 12hrs, ( note: time of prede...

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    Neurotrac™ ifc rehab operation manual 12 5.2. Setting up ifc custom programme. Continuous mode custom ifc programme (pc1) 1. Select pc1 by pressing ifc prog. Button 2. Press and hold ifc set/esc button for 3 seconds to enter custom pro gramme parameter adjustment menu 3. Flashing hz symbol indicate...

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    Neurotrac™ ifc rehab operation manual 13 5.3. Setting up tens/nms custom programme. Custom tens programme (pc1) 1. Select pc1 by pressing tens/nms prog. Button 2. Press and hold tens/nms set/esc button for 3 seconds to enter custom programme parameter adjustment menu 3. Flashing hz symbol indicates ...

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    Neurotrac™ ifc rehab operation manual 14 5. Press “cha+” button again to change to work time adjustment screen. Flashing work segment indicates that work period can be adjusted. Use “chb +” or “chb - “ button to adjust the time in range from 1 99 seconds (1 sec. Increments). 6. Press “cha+” button...

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    Neurotrac™ ifc rehab operation manual 15 5.4. Ifc programme table and modes prog no. Mode interferential frequency dwell , modulation or w/r time prog. Ifc pr edefined p01 abt 1min 12h p02 abt p03 abt p04 swp p05 swp p06 abt swp p07 abt swp p08 work/rest p09 work/rest p10 work/rest con p11 con work...

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    Neurotrac™ ifc rehab operation manual 16 description of ifc modes: 1. Abrupt (abt) output with low frequency for a set dwell time and then abrupt change to high frequency for the same dwell time. Cycle is repeated over programme duration 2. Ramp (swp) stimulation frequency ramps smoothly from low fr...

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    Neurotrac™ ifc rehab operation manual 17 5.5. Tens/nms programme tables and modes prog no. Mode frequency (hz) pulse width (µs) prog. Time tens pr edefined p01 con 1min 12h p02 con p03 bst p04 mod p05 con p06 con p07 con p08 con p09 con p10 con p11 mod p12 bst nms pr edefined p13 nms 1min 1.5h p14 ...

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    Neurotrac™ ifc rehab operation manual 18 description of tens/nms modes 1. Continuous /conventional tens (con) continuous train of constant value pulses (fixed frequency and pulse dura tion) on both channels delivered with no interruption for entire treatment period. 2. Burst modulated tens (bst) re...

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    Neurotrac™ ifc rehab operation manual 19 programme : p13 phase 1 phase 2 phase 3 phase 4 phase 5 phase time min 6 mode con frequency work frequency rest pulse duration ramp up time secs ramp down time secs work time secs rest time secs alternating synchronous √ overall time 6 min programme: p14 phas...

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    Neurotrac™ ifc rehab operation manual 20 programme: p15 phase 1 phase 2 phase 3 phase 4 phase 5 phase time min 50 mode w/r frequency work frequency rest pulse duration ramp up time ramp down time work time rest time alternating synchronous √ overall time 50 min programme: p16 phase 1 phase 2 phase 3...

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    Neurotrac™ ifc rehab operation manual 21 programme: p17 phase 1 phase 2 phase 3 phase 4 phase 5 phase time min 5 12 5 12 6 mode con mf con mf con frequency work frequency rest pulse duration modulation time ramp up time ramp down time work time rest time alternating synchronous √ √ √ √ √ overall tim...

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    Neurotrac™ ifc rehab operation manual 22 programme: p19 phase 1 phase 2 phase 3 phase 4 phase 5 phase time min 5 20 10 mode con w/r con frequency work frequency rest pulse duration ramp up time ramp down time work time rest time alternating synchronous √ √ √ overall time 35 min programme: p20 phase ...

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    Neurotrac™ ifc rehab operation manual 23 programme: p21 phase 1 phase 2 phase 3 phase 4 phase 5 phase time min 5 5 5 5 5 mode con w/r con w/r con frequency work frequency rest pulse duration modulation time ramp up time ramp down time work time rest time alternating synchronous √ √ √ √ √ overall tim...

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    Neurotrac™ ifc rehab operation manual 24 programme: p23 phase 1 phase 2 phase 3 phase 4 phase 5 phase time min 5 15 10 mode con w/r con frequency work frequency rest pulse duration ramp up time ramp down time work time rest time alternating synchronous √ √ √ overall time 30 min programme: p24 phase ...

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    Neurotrac™ ifc rehab operation manual 25 programme: p25 phase 1 phase 2 phase 3 phase 4 phase 5 phase time min 5 15 10 15 5 mode con w/r w/r w/r con frequency work frequency rest pulse duration ramp up time ramp down time work time rest time alternating synchronous √ √ √ √ √ overall time 50 min prog...

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    Neurotrac™ ifc rehab operation manual 26 programme: p27 phase 1 phase 2 phase 3 phase 4 phase 5 phase time min 25 20 10 mode con con con frequency work frequency rest pulse duration modulation time ramp up time ramp down time work time rest time alternating synchronous √ √ √ overall time 55 min.

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    Neurotrac™ ifc rehab operation manual 27 5.6. Lock mode function a “concealed” lock buttons are included in the neurotrac™ ifc rehab , which allows the physician to accurately monitor the “home compliance” of the patient between appointments. The lock function allows the device to be locked in two w...

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    Neurotrac™ ifc rehab operation manual 28 6.Skin electrodes ( self adhesive electrodes) electrode placement the placement of electrodes is one of the most important parameters in achiev ing effective pain relief using tens. This is best left to your physiotherapist or physician to advise as to whic...

  • Page 29: Shape

    Neurotrac™ ifc rehab operation manual 29 avaliable types of electordes shape code description vs.4040 40 x 40 mm, square (* max 53ma) vs.5050 50 x 50 mm, square (recommended for general use) vs.9040 90 x 40 mm, rectangular vs.9050 90 x 50 mm, rectangular vs.10050 100 x 50 mm, rectangular vs.30 30 mm...

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    Neurotrac™ ifc rehab operation manual 30 practical tips + if you find the electrodes will not stick due to oily skin, cleanse the skin with soap and water, then rinse and dry the area around the electrode site. If this does not work, try cleansing the skin with a swab impregnated with alcohol. + cli...

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    Neurotrac™ ifc rehab operation manual 31 lead wires y use only the set of lead wires provided with the device. Y when connecting and disconnecting the lead wires, do so by using the plugs, not the cords y the lead wires should be handled carefully and never stretched, as this can cause the stimulati...

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    Neurotrac™ ifc rehab operation manual 32 table 201: guidance and manufacturer’s declaration electromagnetic emission the neurotrac™ product is intended for use in the electromagnetic environ ment specified below. The customer or the user of the the neurotrac™ product should ensure that it is used...

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    Neurotrac™ ifc rehab operation manual 33 table 204: guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – electromagnetic immunity the neurotrac™ product is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the neurotrac™ product should assure that it is used in su...

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    Neurotrac™ ifc rehab operation manual 34 table 206: recommended separation distances between portable and mobile rf communications equipment and neurotrac™ product the neurotrac™ product is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated rf disturbances are controlled. The custo...

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    Neurotrac™ ifc rehab operation manual 35 9. Technical specification general number of channels: 2 for tens/nms and 2 for ifc channel isolation: depends upon use of 4 independent transformers. Output regulation: constant current waveform: ifc symmetrical square biphasic with zero net dc. Tens/nms ...

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    Neurotrac™ ifc rehab operation manual 36 interferential stimulation (ifc) carrier frequency: 4000hz nominal , fixed adjustable frequency: 4001 4150hz nominal, adjustable interference frequency: 1 150 hz , equal to the difference frequency between carrier and adjustable frequency. Determined by frequ...

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    Neurotrac™ ifc rehab operation manual 37 tens amplitude: 0 80 ma indication only; actual ma will tend to be less than indicated due to electrode impedance. Pulse width: 50 300 µs selectable in pc1 (2% accuracy) frequency: 2 200 hz selectable in pc1 (2% accuracy). Modes: continuous modulate...

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    Neurotrac™ ifc rehab operation manual 38 key to symbols used on the device labeling. Caution, consult accompanying documents bf applied part equipment (body floating) this product is manufactured in compliance with the medical device directive mdd93/42/eec under the supervision of sgs, notified body...

  • Page 39: Problem

    Neurotrac™ ifc rehab operation manual 39 10. Troubleshooting problem possible cause remedy the display does not come on and there is no signal from the unit batteries discharged replace batteries batteries were incor rectly positioned remove battery and replace correctly the unit turns on , but doe...

  • Page 40: Customer Service

    Neurotrac™ ifc rehab operation manual 40 11. Warranty verity medical ltd., provides a warranty to the original purchaser that this prod uct will be free from defects in the material, components and workmanship for a period of 2 years from the date of purchase by the distributor [invoice date from v...

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  • Page 44: Distributor:

    Neurotrac™ ifc rehab operation manual 44 doc. Revised issue date: 28/09/2011 document number: vm ifc184 om001 2 distributor: the device is not for sale in the usa.