Avoid these potentially hazardous situations which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury, or damage to the ThermaZone Unit or Brace:
•
DO NOT position the unit so that it is difficult to operate the disconnection device (plug of the Power supply).
• DO NOT unplug by pulling on the cord.
• DO NOT pull or carry the unit by the cord.
• Unplug from the electrical outlet before cleaning or storing.
• Arrange the blue tubing and cord away from traffic areas and where it will not be tripped over.
• DO NOT drop the unit or brace.
• DO NOT operate or store the unit or brace near pets.
• Before each use, make sure braces are not damaged, punctured or leaking.
• DO NOT puncture the braces.
• To avoid any adverse effects to your health or skin, shut off the unit if you begin to feel discomfort.
• If you are sensitive to hot or cold temperatures, consult your doctor before use.
• Consult the temperature setting warnings and precautions in the instructions when using this unit.
• The application instructions for the ROM Knee Brace are intended for the use of qualified professionals
only. It is not recommended for patients to attempt to apply or adjust this device unless otherwise
instructed to do so by an orthopedic professional. Any questions regarding further adjustment or
frequency / duration of wear should direct to your orthopedic professional who understands the individual
condition for which this device was prescribed.
INTENDED USE
ThermaZone is intended to provide heating or cooling effect at controlled temperatures through
water-circulating, anatomically designed pads for the application of noninvasive localized thermal therapy.
The Range of Motion (ROM) Knee Brace provides stability and support for chronic knee pain and
instability. ThermaZone is not meant to replace the program that medical professionals have prescribed
for their patients. Physician consultation before changing or discontinuing a recommended therapy or
treatment plan is strongly recommended. ThermaZone pads are not intended to come in contact with
breached or wounded skin.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Absolute Contraindications for
THERMOTHERAPY
Therapy should
NOT
be used in patients without medical supervision:
• If the patients have decreased skin sensitivity;
• If the patients are children, elderly, or incapacitated; and/or
• If the patients have poor circulation, vein ligation, recent skin grafts, or extremely low blood pressure.
Therapy should
NOT
be used in patients:
• Who are insensitive to Heat.
Absolute Contraindications for
CRYOTHERAPY
Therapy should
NOT
be used in patients:
• Who have Raynaud’s disease.
• Who are children.
Absolute Contraindications for us of
RANGE OF MOTION (ROM) BRACE
ROM Brace should
NOT
be used in patients:
• Who have moderate to severe ligament instabilities.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ THIS FIRST • SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS • IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE THERMAL THERAPY DEVICE
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