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Unpacking Your VascuTherm™ 4 Therapy System:

When you first unpack the carrying case you should have the following items:

All of these items are needed for safe system operation.  If any of these items are missing 

from the shipping container, please contact the clinic or hospital that prescribed the unit, the 

Durable Medical Equipment (DME) provider or ThermoTek Customer Service at 877-242-3232.

Immediately upon unpacking your VascuTherm™ 4 Therapy System, inspect your unit.  If the 

unit shows shipping damage, contact the transportation company and file a freight damage 

claim.  

Be sure to retain all packing material and the original box or case.

Along with the VascuTherm™ 4 Therapy System, you should have received all therapy wraps 

necessary for your prescribed treatment in individually sealed, unopened bags.  These wraps 

may be marked “Sterile” or “Non-Sterile” depending on the type of treatment recommended 

by your physician.

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VascuTherm 4 Unit

Thermoflow Bottle

VascuTherm 4      

User Manual

External Power Supply

Umbilical Hose

Power Cord

     Chapter 6

Summary of Contents for VascuTherm 4

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Page 3: ...gYourVascuTherm 4Therapy System 13 Chapter 7 Environmental ConditionsYou Should be Aware of Before OperatingYourVascuTherm 4 Device 15 Chapter 8 How to Set UpYourVascuTherm 4 System forTherapy 16 Chap...

Page 4: ...apter 13 Storage and Re Packing the Unit 48 Chapter 14 Troubleshooting Guide 50 Chapter 15 Device Summary 61 Chapter 16 Service and Customer Support 63 Chapter 17 Wraps Accessories and Replacement Par...

Page 5: ...rience better please do not hesitate to contact us User Assistance Information The VascuTherm 4 Therapy System is manufactured by ThermoTek Inc 1200 Lakeside Parkway 200 Flower Mound Texas 75028 Hours...

Page 6: ...icular drug or employ a particular procedure or treatment to a patient Contrast A pain management therapy consisting of repeatedly heating and cooling of the subcutaneous muscle tissue Deep Venous Thr...

Page 7: ...es in a high to low repeating cycle Stasis Dermatitis A common inflammatory skin disease that occurs on the lower extremities in patients with chronic venous insufficiency with venous hypertension Thr...

Page 8: ...cy Arterial Dysregulation Erysipelas Carcinoma and Carcinoma Metastasis in the affected extremity Decompensated Hypertonia Acute inflammatory skin diseases or infection Venous or Arterial Occlusive Di...

Page 9: ...t gets wet unplug the unit from the wall and allow the unit to dry before use The unit must be operated with the supplied power cord and power supply Autec Power Systems model DT M250 48 BE2 and plugg...

Page 10: ...ents vary in sensitivity to cold Make a regular check of the patient s temperature once established Therapy wraps are to be fitted initially by a healthcare professional that is familiar with the purp...

Page 11: ...or an isopropyl alcohol and water solution Do not use bleach on therapy wraps Dressings used under the therapy wrap should be applied lightly Do not use pins to secure the therapy wraps or hoses Do n...

Page 12: ...Observe all warning and caution labels Never remove the caution warning labels 8...

Page 13: ...s ulcers post mastectomy edema and chronic lymphedema Reduction of edema associated with soft tissue injuries such as burns postoperative edema and ligament sprains Localized thermal therapy hot or co...

Page 14: ...40 5 C Compression Modality to reduce the risk of DVT formation on the Calf 45mmHg compression and Foot 100 mmHg compression Treatment for Edema and Lymphedema in the Upper and Lower Extremities with...

Page 15: ...Compression Touch Screen User Interface RIGHT SIDE LEFT SIDE Device Information Label Air Exhaust Vent 5 3 Options Non Sterile Single Patient Use Therapy Wraps Sterile Single Patient Use Therapy Wrap...

Page 16: ...12 TOP Coolant Reservoir Opening BACK Air Intake Marking label Power Connection Caution label Serial Number label USB Connection...

Page 17: ...r VascuTherm 4 Therapy System inspect your unit If the unit shows shipping damage contact the transportation company and file a freight damage claim Be sure to retain all packing material and the orig...

Page 18: ...prescribed the unit or the Durable Medical Equipment DME provider immediately to obtain a new sealed therapy wrap Non sterile therapy wraps should never be directly applied to an open wound or breache...

Page 19: ...al components and undesirable or excessive noise Only use the VascuTherm 4 system in a ambient environment between 60 80 F degrees Fahrenheit and a relative humidity below 60 Failure to meet these ope...

Page 20: ...d at least 1 foot from any wall or other obstruction on all sides that could restrict airflow through the unit Connect the output connector and the power supply to the back of the unit Follow steps 3...

Page 21: ...servoir Fill Location See the coolant mixing instructions label located on the coolant bottle Close the cap tightly Connect the clear and grey hoses from the umbilical hose to the therapy wrap used fo...

Page 22: ...lable ports For a left DVT operation connect the wrap into the left port For right DVT operation connect the wrap into the right port A quick start guide is also available on the unit from the start t...

Page 23: ...Cool Therapy NOTE Remove the reservoir cap from the unit 2 After turning on Cool Therapy lower the wrap about 1 5 ft 0 5 m below the unit and tilt the unit to the right for no more than 10 seconds at...

Page 24: ...5 Shake the wrap so as to help it release the bubbles it may have inside 6 Stop therapy Check the reservoir fluid level one more time and fill the reservoir as necessary 7 Repeat steps 4 6 until you c...

Page 25: ...cup NOTE Do not spill any fluid onto the unit Re connect the therapy wrap to the unit and visually check the fluid flow for air bubbles Let the system run for 1 minute or so to cool the wrap which det...

Page 26: ...rap to the umbilical Visually check fluid flow Let the system run for 1 minute or so to cool the wrap which determines fluid flow 22 Re connect the wrap to the unit Check the fluid flow and verify all...

Page 27: ...en it is first set up or when a new unfilled wrap is connected Once correctly primed the system should operate for 2 3 weeks until you may need to add fluid and possibly prime the system again Air bub...

Page 28: ...ep Venous Thrombosis 9 1 Turning the Unit ON for the FirstTime The VascuTherm 4 therapy system is capable of being programmed with a specific prescribed therapy by the equipment provider Your therapy...

Page 29: ...mmed and locked If the set temperature is pre programmed and locked you will not have the option to change the set temperature during cool therapy With the unit running in Cool Mode open the reservoir...

Page 30: ...displayed on the right Temp will scroll from 43 F to 50 F and then it will jump to 105 F If set to 105 F the therapy mode will be set to heat and the label will change to HEAT In degree Celsius scale...

Page 31: ...up Screen and go back to the Main Therapy Screen If you want to show the current therapy setting select INFO under Cool Menu The system will show the following information therapy setting therapy temp...

Page 32: ...llowed by OFF The unit will return to the Main menu and Cool Therapy will be disabled until re enabled by the user If no additional therapies are to used it is recommended to turn the unit OFF Once th...

Page 33: ...the temp will scroll from 6 C to 10 C and then it will jump to 40 5 C If you want to show the current therapy setting select INFO under the Heat Menu The system will show the following information the...

Page 34: ...t HEAT followed by OFF The unit will return to the Main menu and Heat therapy will be disabled until re enabled by the user If no additional therapies are to be used it is recommended to turn the unit...

Page 35: ...m the Start Menu and the Main Therapy screen will appear To turn ON the Compression Therapy for Edema also known as Standard Compression select COMP from the Main Therapy screen The Primary Therapy sc...

Page 36: ...32 If you want to show the current therapy setting for compression select INFO under the COMP menu The system will show the following information therapy setting and therapy pressure...

Page 37: ...re enabled by the user If no additional therapies are to be used it is recommended to turn the unit OFF Once the unit is OFF you may now remove your therapy wraps Compression should be turned OFF when...

Page 38: ...stem simulates natural walking action This increases blood flow return to the heart through the veins of the lower extremities to reduce the risk of clot formation To initiate DVT Calf Compression sel...

Page 39: ...E to save the settings The next screen will be the Main Therapy screen To show the current therapy setting for DVT select INFO under the DVT menu The system will show the following information therapy...

Page 40: ...nit will return to the Main menu and DVT Compression will be disabled until re enabled by the user If no additional therapies are to be used it is recommended to turn the unit OFF Once the unit is OFF...

Page 41: ...r pressure to the foot using compressed air The preset inflation and deflation cycle of the VascuTherm 4 therapy system simualtes natural walking action This increases blood flow to the heart through...

Page 42: ...y will continue to change and now read F LEFT or F RIGHT Select SAVE to save the settings The next screen will be the Main Therapy screen To show the current therapy setting for DVT select INFO under...

Page 43: ...een select STOP THERAPY from the Main Therapy screen The compression therapy will stop and the display will return to the Start screen To disable DVT compression therapy and prevent it from running on...

Page 44: ...y to a ballooned state can cause damage to the wrap and will reduce the life of the wrap Follow the instructions as follows to set Pneumatic Compression Therapy and DVT Calf Compression Therapy Use of...

Page 45: ...py wraps Compression should be turned OFF when the therapy wrap is not on the patient Allowing the wrap to inflate while unattended or to inflate all the way to a ballooned state can cause damage to t...

Page 46: ...from the Main Therapy screen The STD Compression and DVT Calf therapy will stop and the display will return to the Start screen To disable STD Compression and DVT Compression therapy and prevent it f...

Page 47: ...formation about who to contact if there are any questions or concerns regarding the VascuTherm 4 Select RETURN to return to the previous screen Select BACK to return to the Main Therapy screen Select...

Page 48: ...herapy screen Select PRE SET INFO to access the unit s information about the pre programmed therapy information Select RETURN to return to the previous screen Select BACK to return to the Main Therapy...

Page 49: ...erm 4 therapy system for use please contact the clinic or hospital that prescribed the unit or the Durable Medical Equipment DME provider If assistance is not available or is ineffective please contac...

Page 50: ...l Equipment DME provider for assistance If microbial growth is present the unit should not be used If assistance is not available or is ineffective please contact ThermoTek technical assistance toll f...

Page 51: ...etal tabs of the fitting attached to the hose b Gently pull back the hose from the unit to release c If the hoses are attached to the DVT air fittings simply pull on the fitting to release it from the...

Page 52: ...it off to allow the unit to dry completely This helps avoid the risk of microbial growth in the unit during storage or long transport 7 Collect the following items together VascuTherm 4 Unit Reservoi...

Page 53: ...the unit wraps power supply and umbilical may result in the following Damage to the unit hoses and or wraps Catastrophic system damage if the unit is not properly drained Microbial growth inside the...

Page 54: ...he use of ALARM ACTIVE text on the upper line and an alarm description on the lower line of the display An audible notification is also initiated by a slow beeping noise Press any button to clear the...

Page 55: ...lem Alarm Screen Cause Suggested Actions The unit is leaking The coolant ports are not connected seated properly Make sure the unit is unplugged from the AC outlet Check the coolant connections discon...

Page 56: ...wrap and contact the clinic or DME for assistance Problem Alarm Screen Cause Suggested Actions The wrap is uncomfortable and or is compressing too tightly The wrap is kinked Check if wrap is kinked a...

Page 57: ...o see if therapy mode is selected See Chapter 9 for instructions on starting and stopping therapy modes Physical damage to unit Inspect the unit for physical damage If the unit shows any cracks or den...

Page 58: ...used Contact the clinic or DME for assistance Unit not connected to AC power Make sure the unit is connected to the power supply and that the power supply is connected to an appropriate AC outlet Inte...

Page 59: ...when the connectors are mated correctly Turn ON the unit and restart therapy There is a kink in the wrap Turn the unit OFF Check for any folds or kinks on the wrap Readjust wrap to alleviate blockage...

Page 60: ...rn the unit off by disconnecting the power supply Wait 10 minutes and reconnect the power supply Try an alternate AC outlet Contact ThermoTek customer service if problem persists Problem Alarm Screen...

Page 61: ...minutes and reconnect the power supply Try an alternate AC outlet Contact ThermoTek Customer Service if problem persists Problem Alarm Screen Cause Suggested Actions My unit gives me a STD WRAP NOT VE...

Page 62: ...ct ThermoTek customer service if problem persists Problem Alarm Screen Cause Suggested Actions My unit gives me a STD WRAP NOT INFLATING or DVT WRAP NOT INFLATING alarm Wrap is loose on the patient If...

Page 63: ...the power supply Try an alternate AC outlet Contact ThermoTek customer service if problem persists Problem Alarm Screen Cause Suggested Actions My unit gives me a STD WRAP OVER PRESSURE HW or DVT WRAP...

Page 64: ...T ADC INT ADC BK AIR 12C 5DC U 5DC O 3 3DC U 3 3DC O BROWNOUT DETECTED WATCH DOG TIMER RESET Internal fault within the therapy unit Check if the power supply LED is green Turn the unit off by disconne...

Page 65: ...to inflate compressed air into the therapy wrap This action increases blood flow return through the veins of the lower extremities to the heart and reduces the risk of clot formation The wraps for the...

Page 66: ...up your VascuTherm 4 therapy system for use please contact the clinic or hospital that prescribed the unit or the Durable Medical Equipment DME provider If assistance is not available or is ineffecti...

Page 67: ...VascuTherm 4 unit please refer to the following to contact us at our Flower Mound Texas facility Sales Organization 972 874 4949 Toll Free Number 877 242 3232 between 8 00am and 5 00pm CST Monday thro...

Page 68: ...oulder w Brace Large 0P9BBSWMED Wrap Shoulder w Brace Medium 0P9BBSWSML Wrap Shoulder w Brace Small 0P9BBSWXLG Wrap Shoulder w Brace XLG 0P9BBSWXSM Wrap Shoulder w Brace X Small 0P9BBSWXXL Wrap Should...

Page 69: ...B3XL Wrap Back w Brace LSO 3XL 0P9BLSB4XL Wrap Back w Brace LSO 4XL 0P9BLSBLRG Wrap Back w Brace LSO Large 0P9BLSBMED Wrap Back w Brace LSO Medium 0P9BLSBSML Wrap Back w Brace LSO Small 0P9BLSBXLG Wra...

Page 70: ...d 0P9BUKNEMR3 Wrap Universal U SPU 0P9BUKNEMR3 U Wrap Universal U SPU Unfilled 0P9BWTHDMR3 Wrap Wrist Hand SPU 0P9BWTHDMR3 U Wrap Wrist Hand SPU Unfilled Pneumatic CompressionWraps 0P9BNDVTCA4 Wrap DV...

Page 71: ...illed water 10 alcohol The ability to achieve 43 F will depend on the wrap size and ambient temperature and may not be possible in every situation 18 1Calibration The VascuTherm 4 therapy unit is comp...

Page 72: ...4 in an MRI environment or in the vicinity of high frequency surgical diathermy equipment defibrillators or shortwave therapy equipment Electromagnetic interference could disrupt the operation of the...

Page 73: ...uid Reservoir 5 17 19 23 G Glossary 2 3 I Indications for Use 9 L Lymphedema 9 24 30 61 M Maintenance Cleaning 7 46 P Precautions for Use 5 Priming 19 Programmed Therapy 25 45 R Re Packaging 48 S Setu...

Page 74: ...rtion thereof in a manner that does not comply with the Operating Instructions voids the warranty Any alteration or modification that changes the product s effectiveness or intended use voids the warr...

Page 75: ...COURSE IS LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED ABOVE DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY THE FOREGOING SETS FORTH THERMOTEK S ONLY OBLIGATIONS AND THE EXCLUSIVE CLAIM AND REMEDY AGAINST THE...

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Page 80: ...keside Parkway 200 Flower Mound TX 75028 Ph 972 874 4949 Fax 972 874 4945 Website www thermotekusa com For customer service information please see Section 16 of this manual 0P1DVT4MNL Rev A 3 15 CAPA...

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