F. Device Operating Instructions
1. Starting Your Daily Treatment Period
The instructions shown below are to be followed when
using the EXOGEN 4000+™ device with an ON-cast or IN-
cast application. See Section H for instructions on device
use when your physician does not use a cast or
continues EXOGEN 4000+ treatment after cast removal
or uses a removable cast or splint. Your physician or the
cast technician will prepare your cast and install the
Retaining and Alignment Fixture (RAF) Strap Assembly on
your cast or incorporate the separate RAF in the cast at
the fracture location (see Section D—”Device
Description”). The instructions shown below are to be
followed when using the device:
a. Remove the RAF Cap (
Figure 3
) by gently squeezing
the tabs on the Cap Assembly with an inward motion
and lift it off of the RAF.
b. Remove the round felt plug from the RAF opening. The
cap tethered to the strap assembly prevents
inadvertent dropping or loss.
c. Prepare the transducer (
Figure 4
) by placing one pump
of coupling gel on the round flat black surface of the
Figure 4
Figure 3
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