Game ready ATX HAND, Use Manual

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HAND/WRIST WRAP APPLICATION
FOR USE WITH
GAME READY GRPRO 2.1 SYSTEM
ABSOLUTE CONTRAINDICATIONS
Therapy in these situations should not be used
in patients.
Compression Therapy using the Game Ready
GRPro 2.1 System or any compression therapy
device should not be used in patients:
• Who are in the acute stages of inflammatory phlebitis in the affected region.
• Who have any current clinical signs suggestive of deep vein thrombosis in the
affected region.
• Who have significant arteriosclerosis or other vascular ischemic disease in the
affected region.
• Who have any significant risk factors or current clinical signs of embolism (e.g.
pulmonary embolus, cerebral infarction, atrial fibrillation, endocarditis, myocardial
infarction, or atheromatous embolic plaque).
• Who have a condition in which increased venous or lymphatic return is not desired
in the affected extremity (e.g., carcinoma).
• Who have decompensated hypertonia in the affected region.
Cryotherapy using the Game Ready GRPro 2.1 System or any cryotherapy
device should not be used in patients:
• Who have significant vascular impairment in the affected region (e.g., from prior
frostbite, diabetes, arteriosclerosis or ischemia).
• Who have known hematological dyscrasias which affect thrombosis (e.g.,
paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria, cryoglobulinemia, sickle-cell disease, serum cold
agglutinins).
RELATIVE CONTRAINDICATIONS
Therapy for these conditions should be used in patients only under the
supervision of a licensed healthcare practitioner.
Compression Therapy with the Game Ready GRPro 2.1 System should be
used only under the supervision of a licensed healthcare practitioner in
patients:
• Who have an open wound in the affected region (the wound must be dressed
prior to use of Game Ready).
• Who have an acute, unstable (untreated) fracture in the affected region.
• Who are children under 18 years old or patients who have cognitive disabilities or
communication barriers, whether temporary (due to medication) or permanent.
• Who have a cardiac insufficiency or congestive heart failure (with associated
edema in the extremities or lungs).
• Who have a localized unstable skin condition (e.g., dermatitis, vein ligation,
gangrene, or recent skin graft).
• Who have erysipelas or other active infection in the affected region.
Cryotherapy with the Game Ready GRPro 2.1 System should be used
only under the supervision of a licensed healthcare practitioner in
patients:
• Who have Raynaud’s disease or cold hypersensitivity (cold urticaria).
• Who have hypertension or extreme low blood pressure.
• Who have diabetes.
• Who have compromised local circulation or neurologic impairment (including
paralysis or localized compromise due to multiple surgical procedures) in the
affected region.
• Who have a localized unstable skin condition (e.g., dermatitis, vein ligation,
gangrene, or recent skin graft).
• Who have rheumatoid arthritis in the affected region.
• Who are children under 18 years old or patients who have cognitive disabilities or
communication barriers, whether temporary (due to medication) or permanent.
BEFORE INITIAL USE
• With the GRPro 2.1 Control Unit
off, attach the Connector Hose to
the Control Unit and the Wrap
• Lay the Wrap open and flat next to
the Control Unit (not on the body)
• Turn the System on and run for 2
minutes with No Pressure
Prime the Wrap using the following steps:
• With the Med4 Elite Control Unit
off, attach the Connector Hose to
Patient 1 on Control Unit and the
Wrap
• Lay the Wrap open and flat next to
the Control Unit (not on the body)
• Press the On/Off button above the
touchscreen
• Choose Patient 1 and run Cold
Therapy with No Pressure for 2
minutes
1
Place the affected hand/
wrist palm down on the
hand support as shown.
2
Fold the end of the wrap
over the top of the hand
ensuring a comfortable
3
Continue folding the side
flaps over the hand, one
at a time. Ensure that the wrap
has been applied uniformly
against the hand, wrist, and
arm with a close and snug fit.
4
Attach the Wrap to the
Control Unit with the
Connector Hose. There should
be an audible “click”. To
disconnect, simply press the
blue or gray button and remove
the connector from the Wrap.
SUPERSEDED