171208 AVACEN 100 User Guide 1
1. DESCRIPTION
The AVACEN 100 is a Dry Heat Therapy FDA Class II Medical Device. It consists of a control panel,
metal Heatpad, and a Vacuum Chamber with an Inflatable Cuff. The vacuum pump and heat
source are in the base of the unit. For proper function and to maintain sanitary conditions, the
AVACEN 100 MUST be used with the supplied hand mitts. Extra hand mitts can be purchased at:
https://avacen.com/parts/
2. UNPACKING THE UNIT
The shipping box contains the AVACEN 100 unit, power cord, power supply, mitts, spare Vacuum
Chamber "pins", and this user guide. Lift the top shipping foam piece out of the box. Then lift
the AVACEN 100 out of the box with two hands. Keep the shipping box and foam in case the
AVACEN 100 needs to be returned.
3. NORMAL USE
The AVACEN 100 is designed to provide dry heat therapy. Treatment time and/or number of uses
per day can be increased based on professional recommendations or absence of response to
treatment. Proposed use is: 15 minutes first thing in the morning using the LEFT hand (hint: "Left
is for day Light") and 15 minutes before bed using the RIGHT hand (hint: "Right is for Night")
healthy hand condition permitting.
Any level of major discomfort (after lowering Heat setting first) is not normal. If this happens,
stop using the AVACEN 100 right away and report the problem to AVACEN Medical Customer
Service at (888) 4-AVACEN (888-428-2236) or send an email to: CustomerService@AVACEN.com
4. INDICATIONS FOR USE
United States: The AVACEN 100 is a heat therapy system indicated for the temporary relief of
minor muscle and joint pain and stiffness; the temporary relief of joint pain associated with
arthritis, muscle spasms, minor strains and sprains; muscular relaxation; and the temporary
increase of local circulation where applied.
Outside the United States: The AVACEN 100 is a heat therapy system indicated for the temporary
relief of minor muscle and joint pain and stiffness; the temporary relief of joint pain associated
with arthritis, muscle spasms, minor strains and sprains; the temporary relief of widespread pain
associated with fibromyalgia; muscular relaxation; and the temporary increase of
microcirculation.
5. CONTRA-INDICATIONS
Although there has been no issues reported, it is suggested that you contact a doctor before
using the AVACEN 100 if you are under 18 years of age, are pregnant, or have a temperature
higher than 99.5°F (37.5°C). Do not use the AVACEN 100 on a hand that has open sores or
wounds.
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