Patient Information - DJO Donjoy IceMan CLEAR3 Instrucciones De Uso

PATIENT INFORMATION

Directions for use of the IceMan®
• A physician must prescribe treatment to be rendered by this device,
which must state a temperature (for the IceMan® CLASSIC), how long
and how often the device should be used and the length of breaks
between uses . You must follow the individual prescription provided to
you by your physician .
• This device can be cold enough to cause serious injury, including tissue
necrosis . You must be able to check your skin condition under the cold
pad . DO NOT use if you cannot check your skin condition frequently
(at least every hour) . People are sensitive to cold in diverse ways and
may react differently to cold treatment .
• Check for increased pain, burning, numbness, tingling, increased
redness, discoloration, itching, increased swelling, blisters, irritation
or other changes in skin condition under the cold pad or around the
treatment area . If you experience any of these conditions, immediately
discontinue use of this device and contact your physician .
• Inform your physician if any of the following apply to you: arthritic
conditions; peripheral vascular disease; under the age of 12; decreased
skin sensitivity; poor circulation or compromised local circulation;
hypercoagulation disorders; diabetes or neuropathies .
• Check for moisture on the barrier between your skin and cold pad. If
moisture is present on the barrier, immediately discontinue use of this
device .
• Do not cast or bandage over IceMan® cold pads.
• Use only approved IceMan® cold therapy pads with the IceMan® units.
• To ensure a reliable connection between the IceMan® and IceMan®
cold pad, "snap" or "click" hoses together into place so that the fit is
tight and snug . Monitor hose connections during use .
• This device is intended for single patient use.
• Follow all precautions necessary to avoid electrical shock, fire, burns, or
other personal injury from electrical power by using the device indoors,
with dry hands, and in a dry location . Keep all electrical connections
away from water .
• Never use this device if the power cord or plug is damaged.
• The IceMan® is non-sterile and is not intended to be sterilized . Do not
attempt to sterilize the unit by any means .
• Rx only.
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