Donjoy IceMan CLEAR3 - Patient Information

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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 ; 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.
PATIENT INFORMATION