OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING
The Polar Care Cube can be cold enough to cause serious injury, including
full skin necrosis. Follow these Operating Instructions, and carefully read the
Product Insert (see pouch on side of unit) and the Cold Therapy Pad Fitting
Instructions (provided with each Cold Therapy Pad) prior to use.
1 Discuss Treatment with your Licensed Health Care Practitioner
Provide a complete medical history including any reactions to cold. Certain medical conditions make cold-induced injury more likely. Ask your
practitioner about potential adverse reactions and cold-induced injuries.
2 Use Only as Prescribed
Use only according to your practitioner’s instructions regarding the frequency and duration of cold application and length of breaks between uses,
how and when to inspect the skin, and total length of treatment. Do not use this device if you did not receive or do not understand the instructions.
Unless your practitioner provides different instructions, to take a break between uses simply disconnect the power from the unit or remove the pad
from your body for a minimum of 30 minutes. Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a licensed health care practitioner.
3 Apply Insulation Barrier & Cold Therapy Pad
Do not let any part of the pad touch skin. Always use an insulation barrier (such as Breg Polar Dressing, Webril™, Kerlix™, cast padding or elastic
bandage) between the Cold Therapy Pad and skin. If a sterile dressing has been applied to the treatment site that does not completely cover the
skin under the pad, use an additional insulation barrier. Use only with the Breg Cold Therapy Pads. Other pads may be colder, increasing the risk
of serious cold-induced injury, including full thickness necrosis.
4 Check for Moisture
Check for moisture on the barrier between your skin and the cold pad. Discontinue use if the barrier is moist. Change to a dry skin barrier before
resuming use.
5 Inspect Skin Regularly
Inspect the skin under the Cold Therapy Pad (by lifting the edge) as prescribed, typically every 1 to 2 hours. Ask your practitioner to instruct you
on how to inspect the skin area which is being treated by the device. Do not use the Polar Care unit if dressing, wrapping, bracing, or casting
over the Cold Therapy Pad prevents skin checks. Stop using and contact your practitioner immediately if you experience any adverse reactions,
such as: increased pain, burning, increased swelling, itching, blisters, increased redness, discoloration, welts, other changes in skin appearance, or
any other reaction identified by your practitioner.
Awake/
Asleep
Asleep
Asleep
Asleep
Awake
Awake
Awake
Day:
Day:
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Day:
Through
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Through
Treatment
Period
Frequency/Duration
Inspect Skin
Every:
Cold Therapy Protocol*
* To be completed by a licensed Health Care Professional
Set Up
Coupler Connections
Connect
FIRST ADD WATER TO
FILL LINE, THEN ICE
Replace ice when existing
ice is almost melted
Operation
End Session
To stop the pump, disconnect electrical power.
Remove pad.
See Product Insert for
electrical precautions.
Check Skin Frequently
Over
POLAR CARE
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CUBE
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