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Operator’s Manual ERC 3P

Model: ERC 3P

LC0216-H-2/2022

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PATIENT SUMMARY SCREEN

The ERC allows two prescriptions to be 
entered to lengthen if you have two 
implants. If your physician has entered 
two prescriptions, a summary of each 
prescription will appear here before 
starting your lengthening session. Solid 
filled segments are completed sessions, 
and flashing segment bar identifies current 
session to be completed.

After reviewing this information, press the 

GREEN

 

button on the ERC to 

GO

 

to the next screen. If this 

information is not correct, contact your doctor.

Step 4: Aligning the ERC with the Implant Magnet.

IMPLANT LOCATION SCREEN

There  are  four  options  for  the  PRECICE  device 
location:

(A)Left Tibia, (B) Right Tibia
(C) Left Femur, (D) Right Femur

Your implant location will be displayed. The 
limb to be lengthened will be highlighted in 
purple.   In  this  example  screen,  the  “Right 
Femur” is highlighted.

Press the 

green GO

 

button on the ERC to align the 

ERC.

1

1

1

1

D

A

B

C

Summary of Contents for ERC 3P

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual ERC 3P Model ERC 3P LC0216 H 2 2022 Page 1 of 45 External Remote Controller ERC 3P Patient Manual CAUTION FEDERAL LAW RESTRICTS THIS DEVICE TO SALE BY OR ON THE ORDER OF A PHYSICIAN...

Page 2: ...py of this External Remote Controller ERC 3P Patient Manual to each patient and review it with them before treatment Make sure to record the patient s prescription on the next page To Patients Read th...

Page 3: ...o cannot use the Precice System 10 6 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS What must you do to avoid serious harm 13 7 RISKS What are the risks of this procedure 18 8 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION About your Precice Implant an...

Page 4: ...1 00mm Where to place the ERC during each session Circle the general location there will be a specific mark on your leg RIGHT LEG LEFT LEG IMPLANT 1 Right Leg Left Leg Tibia Femur IMPLANT 2 Only One I...

Page 5: ...d the ERC 3P will rotate the magnets in a forward and reverse direction The ERC 3P is then ready for or continued therapy Go Back key This is a touch screen key that provides a method to go back to a...

Page 6: ...icates the orientation of the ERC 3P relative to the patient The patient should be able to view this symbol with arrows pointed toward their feet LEFT indicates the left side of the unit is positioned...

Page 7: ...ing it allows the user to begin the Initialization process for the ERC 3P at a time when it s convenient Initialization Marker Located on the Progress Bar in Operating Room Mode they are used to indic...

Page 8: ...the Precice device that is in your leg from outside of your body The ERC system consists of the ERC and Power Cord Femur The femur is the thigh bone in the leg It is the largest bone of the body and i...

Page 9: ...for subsequent limb lengthening once tibio talo calcaneal fusion has been achieved After your doctor implants the Precice device into your leg you will use the ERC to make the device longer The lengt...

Page 10: ...diameter that would prevent insertion of the Precice nail Patients in which the Precice nail would cross joint spaces or open epiphyseal growth plates Patients in which there is an obliterated medulla...

Page 11: ...merus L M 8 5mm 225 300 mm pre distracted length 45 mm Non weight bearing For Precice Stryde Nail Limb PRECICE STRYDE Model s Nail Diameter Maximum Distance of Treated Limb Surface to IM Canal Maximum...

Page 12: ...he Precice Ankle Salvage System Active infection or pathologic conditions of bone such as osteopenia which would impair the ability to securely fix the device Patients with an insufficient quantity or...

Page 13: ...his device Only use the External Remote Controller in a manner consistent with this Operator s Manual Any alternative use may result in injury or damage to property WARNING This equipment may cause ra...

Page 14: ...and tools before use This includes personal items such as jewelry watches keys and cellular phones Do not use the ERC with metal magnetic objects within the designated vicinity WARNING If this equipme...

Page 15: ...hes 30 centimeters from the skin This will undo the magnetic coupling between the ERC and the implant and will stop the adjustment Place the ERC in its protective case and power off the unit Unplug th...

Page 16: ...the bone that will not heal WARNING Always put the ERC on the skin directly over the implant and in the correct direction Placing the ERC in the wrong location on your limb could result in the bone n...

Page 17: ...y WARNING Follow the instructions your doctor gives to you about how much weight to put on your leg during your treatment If you put more weight on your leg than your doctor recommends the device coul...

Page 18: ...ould have a heart attack Myocardial infarction from the surgery You could get pneumonia from the surgery You could die from the surgery The additional potential risks of the limb lengthening procedure...

Page 19: ...length when activated Screws that attach the device to your bone An External Remote Controller ERC The adjustable implant device has a part called an actuator that can change length The actuator has a...

Page 20: ...doctor about once a week to check on your progress Your doctor may x ray your leg when you visit 3 Consolidation After your leg is the right length you will stop lengthening your leg each day Now you...

Page 21: ...ck if your lengthening is on track Post Removal You will stay in the hospital after surgery to remove the Precice device from your leg You will get to go home once you heal Getting to know your ERC In...

Page 22: ...can detect if the implant magnet is not rotating or is not present and provide feedback to the user of this condition During the therapy session the implant length displayed will not change based on t...

Page 23: ...uttons and Displays ERC Buttons and Displays The display screen is used to show information about the Precice system It can be controlled by touching various buttons on the screen The controller butto...

Page 24: ...electronic devices within one foot of the ERC These electronic devices could get damaged 2 Remove all loose metal from your treatment area Remove metal items from your clothing and body Remove unatta...

Page 25: ...s the user to start the lengthening session This icon will stop the lengthening session This icon will pause the lengthening session This icon allows the user to navigate back to the last screen This...

Page 26: ...ON SET UP SCREEN 1 Keep ERC in storage case 2 Ensure all metal items are removed from you and within 1 foot of you This includes jewelry knives keys credit cards cell phones tablets computers metal ho...

Page 27: ...patient summary screen will be shown Goal is the total amount your physician has prescribed for lengthening i e 60 mm The number in purple i e 43 50 mm is the total amount you have lengthened so far...

Page 28: ...tifies current session to be completed After reviewing this information press the GREEN button on the ERC to GO to the next screen If this information is not correct contact your doctor Step 4 Alignin...

Page 29: ...indow and target symbol to center ERC over implant and mark on your leg 4 Also align with white lines on side of purple handles and base of ERC 5 Press green GO button to start session 6 Session is no...

Page 30: ...the ERC on your tibia it is appropriate to use a soft thin pad as a barrier i e cloth Or rest the ERC more to the outside of the leg The ERC can also be used for the tibia as shown below Right Tibia...

Page 31: ...ill stop running Distance counter This number will increase as the device lengthens It will stop at the prescribed length for that session Time left the amount of time left until the session is comple...

Page 32: ...ERC Place the ERC and power cord in the storage case and store in a safe place not accessible by children The Goal Complete screen will appear It appears if you have achieved the total length prescrib...

Page 33: ...ss the red STOP button at any time during your session This will cause the ERC to stop immediately If the red stop button has been pushed the pause screen will appear When ready to resume your session...

Page 34: ...on ERC using locating window and alignment lines on ERC See Section ERC Alignment Press green Go button when you are ready to resume your session REPOSITION ERC This screen will display if the implant...

Page 35: ...LED This icon means that the ERC has not sensed a magnet spinning during the session Reposition and realign then press Go until icon indicates ERC is connected to the implant COUPLED This icon means t...

Page 36: ...ening ask your doctor about giving you an ERC that will work for where you will be going Air Travel with your ERC The ERC is not considered Carry On luggage If you travel by airplane the ERC must be p...

Page 37: ...ise you to keep your weight off of your leg You may require crutches or a wheelchair to get around You will have regular usually once a week visits with your doctor to check on your progress Consolida...

Page 38: ...blem Possible Reason Possible Solution You missed a treatment You forgot your treatment session Contact your doctor for help The ERC does not have power 1 Make sure that the ERC Power Cord is plugged...

Page 39: ...RROR CODE DESCRIPTION WHAT TO DO Code 020 Button Stuck Error If the External Control Button is stuck then this error will occur Ensure the Control Button is not being pressed when the ERC is power on...

Page 40: ...motor to cool down may eliminate this error from occurring If this error still persists the ERC must be replaced Contact NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics Inc Code 122 Motor Temperature Error This erro...

Page 41: ...mum 2 3 A Weight ERC 3P 4 9 kg lbs ERC 3P with Carrying Case 11 24 kg lbs Maximum Continuous On Time 10 Minutes On Time Off Time 10 90 Description Rating Classification for Shock Protection Class II N...

Page 42: ...unity test IEC 60601 test level Compliance level Electromagnetic environment guidance Electrostatic discharge ESD IEC 61000 4 2 2 4 6 kV contact 2 6 8 kV air 2 4 6 kV indirect HCP and VCP Complies Flo...

Page 43: ...Field strengths from fixed RF transmitters as determined by an electromagnetic site survey a should be less than the compliance level in each frequency range b Interference may occur in the vicinity...

Page 44: ...transmitters rated at a maximum output power not listed above the recommended separation distance d in meters m can be estimated using the equation applicable to the frequency of the transmitter wher...

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