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2. The battery compartment is at the rear of the unit. To open, gently
press the door inward and slide it open. Polarity symbols (+) and (-) are
marked on the inside of the compartment. If the battery is installed
incorrectly, with the polarity reversed, the unit will not operate. Be sure
the door is fully closed after installing the battery.
NOTE: always insert battery FLAT into the battery compartment. Use
battery strap to remove. DO NOT remove or insert battery at an angle
or attempt to pry battery from the compartment, as this will damage
battery contacts.
B. Twin Lead Connectors: Connect the appropriate twin lead connector to the
ActivaDose® II Iontophoresis Delivery Unit (see Figure 1).
VII. PREPARING ELECTRODES AND PATIENT FOR TREATMENT
NOTE: Please refer to the directions for use supplied with electrodes for detailed
instructions. Do not tape, bind or compress either electrode against the skin during
treatment. Doing so may cause excessive skin irritation or burns.
A. Examine the skin sites for both electrodes. The skin must be free of damage,
i.e., avoid broken skin, skin with ingrown hairs, acne, razor nicks, wounds that
have not healed, recent scar tissue, etc.
B. Prepare the drug electrode according to the directions for use supplied
with the electrodes. Always refer to directions for use supplied with
electrodes for correct fill volumes. Caution: Do not over- or under-fill
electrodes.
C. Prepare the skin sites for both electrodes by briskly rubbing the areas with an
alcohol wipe to remove dry skin, oils and other contaminants. Allow the skin
to dry thoroughly. Remove any jewelry that may come in contact with either
electrode.
D. Apply the drug electrode over the treatment site according to the directions
for use supplied with the electrodes.
E. Apply the dispersive pad over a major muscle at least 4” to 6 “ (10 to 15cm)
away from the drug electrode according to the electrode’s directions for
use. Avoid placing the dispersive pad over a bony prominence with minimal
tissue thickness; excessive skin irritations or burns may result.
F. Attach the twin lead connector clips to the electrodes. Refer to the
directions for use supplied with the electrodes for specific guidelines
concerning polarity.
VIII. OPERATING THE ACTIVADOSE® II IONTOPHORESIS
DELIVERY UNIT
Normally, a typical treatment requires only three steps:
1. Select Dose
2. Set Current
3. Start Treatment.
A. Select Dose: Depress the ON / DOSE / START knob or turn clockwise to
turn on the unit. The unit performs a “System Check.” The unit is preset at
40.0 mA-min (milliamps-minutes) dose. If desired, dose can be changed.
Refer to directions for use supplied with electrodes for specific information
concerning recommended dosages.
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