novocure Optune NovoTTF 200A, User Manual

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About Optune
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Treatment Kit
Optune Treatment Kit a portable medical device. It delivers electric fields called
“TTFields” to the tumor in the brain using INE Transducer arrays. TTFields are intended
to kill cancer cells. The TTFields are transmitted at a frequency of 200 KHz and up to
707mA RMS output current.
Your doctor has prescribed Optune Treatment Kit for use at home. You may be able to
use Optune Treatment Kit on your own, or you may need help from a doctor, family
member, or other caregiver. Use Optune Treatment Kit as many hours per day as
possible, at least 18 hours per day. Only take short breaks for personal needs.
Optune Treatment Kit is portable and has the ability to run on batteries. You can
continue your normal daily life while carrying the device in a shoulder bag or backpack.
The Treatment Kit includes four rechargeable batteries. Each battery will last for up to
two or three hours. For sleeping, or other times when you plan to stay in the same
place for a while, plug the device power supply into a standard wall outlet.
Optune does not need regular maintenance. The Optune Treatment Kit also does not
have any settings for you to change.
The only things you need to do are check that the device has a power source connected
(a charged battery plugged into the device, or is connected to a power supply plugged
into the wall) and turn it on and off. If the device is not working, an audible error
indicator will beep.
A simple Troubleshooting Guide is provided in this manual (Section 21). You can also
call the 24-hour technical support telephone number (Section 22).
Shave your scalp and change the INE Transducer arrays twice a week. Keep periods of
time off from treatment to a minimum.
Interrupt treatment only for personal needs such as bathing, exercise, or any time
where the device may be a distraction. Stop treatment to replace the INE Transducer
arrays.
To take a shower, unplug the INE Transducer arrays from the device (leave the INE
Transducer arrays on your head) and put a shower cap on your head so they do not get
wet. You can take a full shower and wet your head when you are not wearing the INE
Transducer arrays (for example, when you have taken them off but before replacing
them with a new pair). You can wear a wig or hat over the INE Transducer arrays, if
you wish.