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User Guide
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Kegel8 Go-Tone
Page 1: ...1 User Guide of the MD Kegel8 Go Tone ...
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Page 3: ...a Kegel8 Go Tone Programme 17 On Screen Symbols 23 Glossary 24 Taking Care of Your Kegel8 Go Tone 25 Frequently Asked Questions 28 Technical Specifications 31 Contraindications Warnings and Precautions 33 Electromagnetic Compatibility 38 Product Labelling and Symbols 42 Warranty 43 3 Please read this user guide before use and use only as described If in doubt consult a healthcare professional Caref...
Page 4: ...he body s natural electrical signals your Kegel8 Go Tone stimulates the muscles and nerve fibres in your pelvic area in order to strengthen them Kegel8 Go Tone includes clinically proven programmes that are a safe and effective way of exercising your pelvic floor Recommended by healthcare professionals The Kegel8 Go Tone can help prevent and treat the following conditions Weak pelvic floor Pelvic pain...
Page 5: ...l button for at least 2 seconds The screen will then turn on Turn off the unit by pressing and holding the Control button for at least 2 seconds The screen will then turn off 5 Screen Control button Control button Channel Channel Battery compartment Channel Removable cover Front Bottom Back ...
Page 6: ... 4 50x50mm Reusable Electrode Pads 81752 1 x Kegel8 Lead Wire 13445 3 x LR03 AAA Alkaline Batteries 8169 1 x Kegel8 Carry Case 13450 1 x Kegel8 Go Tone User Guide IFU13416 1 x Kegel8 Go Tone Quick Start Guide QSG13416 1 x Kegel8 Gel Exercise Lubricant sample 10 ml 11220 In the unlikely event that any of the items above are missing please contact Kegel8 Customer Services Customer Services 6 ...
Page 7: ...The programmes on the Kegel8 Go Tone are designed to treat specific pelvic floor conditions in 15 50 minute sessions with a perfect balance of working and resting the muscles so you get the optimum results in the quickest time Your pelvic floor muscles do a lot for you they support all of your pelvic organs they help stabilise and support your spine they help guide your baby during childbirth they ev...
Page 8: ...er time this exercise strengthens them giving you greater muscle control To deliver the stimulation to your pelvic floor you can use a Kegel8 vaginal probe with programmes P1 P8 or skin electrodes with programme P9 Both are designed to comfortably deliver the stimulation and while you will be able to feel the effects of the electric pulses exercising your pelvic floor muscles they should not cause an...
Page 9: ...ent at 0 mA You have full control over the level of stimulation by using the and control buttons For all programmes except P5 Urge Incontinence and P8 Pelvic Pain Relief when the electrical current reaches a certain level you will begin to feel a tapping tingling or gentle pulling sensation in your pelvic muscles depending on the programme and your sensitivity When you get to this level slowly inc...
Page 10: ...atch the contraction of your muscles and lowering to reflect the relaxation you will be feeling The ends of the smile pulse to show the stimulation is running through your muscles You may not feel any prominent contraction or relaxation during the following programmes as they use continuous current P2 Rejuvenation P5 Urge Incontinence P8 Pelvic Pain Relief 10 There have been numerous research paper...
Page 11: ...ning Spray see Taking Care of Your Kegel8 Go Tone on page 25 for more advice b Connect the double end of the lead wire to the wires of your Kegel8 Glide Gold Vaginal Probe If you are using a different Kegel8 probe follow their instructions c Connect the single end of the lead wires to the channel at the bottom of your Kegel8 Go Tone d To ease insertion and enhance the conductivity of the probe appl...
Page 12: ...ramme P9 a Connect the double end of the lead wire to the wires of two of your skin electrodes b Connect the single end of the lead wires to the channel at the bottom of your Kegel8 Go Tone c Clean and dry the area where you will attach the two skin electrode pads Remove any oils or lotions as these could damage the pads d Remove the plastic backing on the skin electrodes and place them into posit...
Page 13: ...ine pre set programmes See page 17 for advice on Choosing a Kegel8 Go Tone Programme 7 Select your chosen programme by pressing the button 8 If you are ready to go press the button to set up the stimulation level 9 You can adjust the electrical stimulation level to suit you a Press the button to increase the intensity in 1 mA steps b Press the button to decrease the intensity in 1 mA steps c Hold ...
Page 14: ...o change the stimulation level during a session push the or button for the set intensity screen to appear a Press the button to increase the intensity in 1 mA steps b Press the button to decrease the intensity in 1 mA steps c The programme will automatically resume 3 seconds after any change in mA 11 To pause the programme simultaneously press the and buttons To resume push the button The stimulat...
Page 15: ... from your skin and replace the plastic backing 15 Gently disconnect the lead wire from the Kegel8 Go Tone and Kegel8 Glide Gold Vaginal Probe or skin electrodes 16 Keep all parts in a clean dry place We recommend that you use the original packaging See page 25 for more advice on taking care of your Kegel8 Go Tone See Kegel8 Exercise Tips on page 16 to learn how to get the most out of your Kegel8 ...
Page 16: ...amme and P1 Pelvic Floor Exercise for more information on P1 see Choosing a Kegel8 Go Tone Programme on page 17 For example Monday P1 Tuesday P8 Wednesday P1 Thursday P8 Friday P1 and so on Aim to do just one Kegel8 programme a day even if you do not feel the stimulation as strongly as you did before If you decide to exercise twice a day it is important that you do not do back to back sessions Thi...
Page 17: ...floor problem contact our expert Customer Service team see page 6 for details Or speak to a Women s Health Physiotherapist for advice Programmes P1 P8 have been designed to be used with a Kegel8 probe P9 is designed to be used with skin electrodes P1 Pelvic Floor Exercise 16 minutes see page 18 P2 Rejuvenation 30 minutes see page 19 P3 Intimate Sensation 18 minutes see page 19 P4 Stress Incontinenc...
Page 18: ...2 Rejuvenation Rejuvenate and nourish your vaginal walls with P2 Rejuvenation Improving blood circulation with the added benefit of greater intimate sensation Screen Will show P1 Session Time 16 mins Phase Type of Exercise 1 Work 12 sec Ramp 10 50 Hz 300μs Rest 3 sec 5 Hz 200μs Screen Will Show P2 Session Time 30 mins Phase Type of Exercise 1 2 3 4 5 6 Work 4 sec 50 Hz 300μs Rest 1sec Continuous 18...
Page 19: ...e The P4 Stress Incontinence programme has been designed to reduce urine losses by improving the ability of your muscles to react to sudden pressure Protecting you from those little leaks when you sit down run cough sneeze and much more Screen Will Show P3 Session Time 18 mins Phase Type of Exercise 1 2 3 Work 10 sec Ramp 50 100 Hz 300μs Rest 20 sec 5 Hz 200μs Work 20 sec Ramp 15 30 Hz 250μs Rest ...
Page 20: ...suffer from both stress and urge incontinence But don t worry this doesn t mean that you ll have to do programme after programme you can simply use P6 Mixed Incontinence and benefit from a programme designed to treat both Combining the effects of P4 Stress Incontinence and P5 Urge Incontinence Screen Will Show P5 Session Time 30 mins Phase Type of Exercise 1 Continuous Ramp 5 15 Hz 200μs Screen Will ...
Page 21: ...ou have suffered a prolapse take care when inserting your Kegel8 probe We recommend that you use a pillow to elevate your pelvis so that your bladder bowel etc can move back into position naturally The Kegel8 Glide Gold Vaginal Probe has been specifically designed to be comfortable for women with a prolapse Its curved shape sits comfortably against the pelvic floor muscles away from your organs Scree...
Page 22: ...on the skin on the inside of your ankle above and below the ankle bone The tibial nerve runs down your leg from your pelvis ending at your ankle It s responsible for a lot of your body s motor functions including those of your bladder bowel and pelvic floor This means that by using tibial nerve stimulation we can wake up these areas returning proper function and treating an overactive bladder Scree...
Page 23: ...he program in use where n is the program number 1 9 Therapy timer countdown in minutes Programme paused Battery low No battery the unit will now turn off Connect or apply the probe Connect or apply skin electrodes No connection between the probe skin electrodes your body and the Kegel8 Go Tone The programme has paused Check the lead wires are correctly pressed together and the probe skin electrodes...
Page 24: ...active bladder and nocturia 35 45 Hz are used to tone fast responding muscle fibres treating urge incontinence 45 Hz and above promote general muscle strength 70 100 Hz are used for acute pain treatment mA Milliampere a unit for measuring electrical current Ramp The long and smooth variation of frequency as it changes Rest The period where stimulation is inactive Work The period where the stimulati...
Page 25: ...ays all the three battery Accessories Only use CE approved accessories such as our wide range of Kegel8 probes with your Kegel8 Go Tone Modifications Do not modify your Kegel8 Go Tone Making unauthorised adjustments will invalidate your warranty and could result in injury Kegel8 Probe Care Your Kegel8 Go Tone comes with the Kegel8 Glide Gold Vaginal Probe Never immerse your Kegel8 probe in boiling...
Page 26: ...t skin electrodes Keep your skin electrodes in a clean dry place We recommend that you store them in their original packaging Please refer to the individual manual that came with your electrode pads for full cleaning and maintenance instructions Or visit our website www kegel8 co uk Lead Wires and Connections The lead wires and connections are vital to your Kegel8 Go Tone so its important that you...
Page 27: ...am see page 6 and arrange for us to dispose of it correctly and recycle materials where possible Such obligation derives from directive 2002 96 CE opportunely applied by the governments of every country member of the European community The product contains parts that can be recovered or eliminated in differentiated way contributing to the environmental improvement The product contains substances wh...
Page 28: ...ng pregnancy Q I have had pelvic surgery How soon can I start using my Kegel8 Go Tone Please consult with your doctor or consultant as every case is different We recommend waiting a minimum of 12 weeks to allow your body to naturally recover Using a Kegel8 device after pelvic surgery could help speed recovery by improving blood circulation Q Can I use my Kegel8 Go Tone when I have my period Yes How...
Page 29: ...r this you will find using a probe more comfortable Please do not let vaginal atrophy stop you from experiencing the benefits of the Kegel8 Go Tone There are effective solutions available to overcome this painful condition Q Why does the mA level change during the programmes In some programmes there are multiple phases where the rate and length of electrical pulses vary The unit is designed to preven...
Page 30: ...in electrodes are correctly placed before continuing with the programme Q Why can I only feel stimulation on one side This could be due to 1 The position of the probe To work correctly the gold electrodes on your probe need to be in direct contact with your muscles We recommend that you try using your Kegel8 Go Tone whilst lying down or sitting with your legs elevated to help prevent the probe fro...
Page 31: ...in management for home use directly by the patient Supply voltage 4 5 V 3 x LR03 battery 1 5 V size AAA Alkaline Minimum battery life 20 hours 40 sessions with standard alkaline batteries variable according to the program and the output level set Output from 1 to 99 mApp in steps of 1 mApp on a resistive load of 1000 ohm considering a pulse width of 200μs Frequency Pre set according to the selecte...
Page 32: ...Environment using limits 5 40 C U R 15 93 700hPa 1060hPa Transport and storage limits 25 70 C U R 93 Electromagnetic susceptibility Class B according to CISPR 11 Expected service life Daily use for 5 years Applied parts Perineal probes or skin electrodes with conductive surface between 0 5 to 50 sq cm Patient circuit output connection 1 channels with micro axial connector to which must be connecte...
Page 33: ...l8 Go Tone is designed for personal use regardles you are at home in a medical centre or hospital Who Can Use the Kegel8 Go Tone The Kegel8 Go Tone is designed to be used by women who wish to strengthen and maintain strong pelvic floor muscles The Kegel8 Go Tone can be used safely by women fitted with an IDU or Mirena coil Kegel8 Go Tone does not affect these devices Who Can Use the Kegel8 Go Tone wi...
Page 34: ...tor If you have undiagnosed pain skin vaginal or rectal conditions On anaesthetised or desensitised skin If you have a tumor IF IN DOUBT CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN Warnings and Precautions 1 Carefully read this user guide before starting to use the unit 2 Only use batteries LR03 1 5 Volt Alkaline AAA The use of any other battery may damage the unit Do not mix old and new batteries 3 Remove the batteri...
Page 35: ...parts of the unit could be inhaled or swallowed 10 In case of an evident or suspected defect in the unit the user is suggested to contact our Kegel8 Customer Service team see page 6 11 DO NOT use the unit less than 3 metres from any high frequency therapy unit short wave or microwave or close to a microwave oven 12 DO NOT use the unit at a distance less than those indicated in the table on page 31...
Page 36: ... the presence of a flammable anaesthetic gas mixture and air or with Oxygen or Nitrous Oxide 20 Only use CE approved vaginal probes with your Kegel8 device All official Kegel8 probes are CE approved 21 To power your Kegel8 device use 3 x 1 5 Volt LR03 Alkaline AAA batteries Never connect your Kegel8 device or its probes to a mains power supply as this could result in electrocution and death 22 Do not...
Page 37: ...around the eyes This could affect intra ocular pressure On your facial area unless under strict guidance from a qualified clinician Over the area of the heart unless so advised by your doctor On the chest and upper back or crossing over the heart The application of the electrodes close to the thorax may increase the risk of arrhythmias or cardiac fibrillation Across or through the head which could ca...
Page 38: ...magnetic environment guidance RF emission CISPR 11 Group 1 The Kegel8 Go Tone uses RF energy only for its internal function Therefore its emissions are very low and are not likely to cause any interference in nearby electronic equipment RF emission CISPR 11 Class B The Kegel8 Go Tone is suitable for use in all establishments including domestic establishments and those directly connected to the pub...
Page 39: ... 61000 4 2 8 KV contact 15 KV air 8 KV contact 15 KV air Floors should be wood concrete or ceramic tile If floors are covered with synthetic material the relative humidity should be at least 30 Power frequency 50 60Hz magnetic field IEC 61000 4 8 3 A m 3 A m Power frequency magnetic fields should be at levels characteristic of a typical location in a typical commercial or hospital environment 39 ...
Page 40: ...ould be used no closer to any part of the Kegel8 Go Tone including cables than the recommended separation distance calculated from the equation applicable to the frequency of the transmitter Recommended separation distance d 1 167 P 80 MHz to800 MHz d 2 333 P 800 MHz to2 5 GHz Where P is the maximum output power rating of the transmitter in watts W according to the transmitter manufacturer and d i...
Page 41: ...uency of transmitter Rated maximum output power of transmitter W 150 KHz to 80 MHz d 1 17 P m 80 MHz to 800 MHz d 1 17 P m 800 MHz to2 5 GHz d 2 33 P m 0 01 0 117 0 117 0 233 0 1 0 370 0 370 0 740 1 1 17 1 17 2 33 10 3 70 3 70 7 40 100 11 7 11 7 23 3 For transmitters rated at maximum output power not listed above the recommended separation distance d in meters m can be estimated using the equation...
Page 42: ...turing IP22 Protection against ingress of objects larger than 12 mm and dripping water from angles up to 15 degrees off vertical CE Marking authorised by the Notified Body IMQ 0051 This symbol indicates that the product as Electric or Electronic product must be disposed of separately from normal waste at the end of its operational lifetime Keep dry Serial number Use before date Supplied by batteries...
Page 43: ...lity of Savantini Limited under this limited product warranty does not extend to misuse or abuse such as dropping or immersing the unit in water or other liquid substance or tampering with the unit or normal wear and tear Any evidence of tampering will nullify this warranty Distributer Savantini Ltd Savantini House Foster Street Hull HU8 8BT Email sales kegel8 co uk Web www kegel8 co uk Customer S...
Page 44: ...44 User Guide IFU13416 Rev 24 30 11 2020 of the MD Kegel8 Go Tone IFU13416_1120 ...
