Anodyne Therapy Freedom 300 Original instructions

Important Safety Information
and Instructions
Read Entire Booklet Before Operating

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Dear Valued Customer:
Thank you for choosing the Anodyne®Freedom 300, for treatment
of your foot/lower leg pain.
Please read this entire user manual before using this product.
Proper use will maximize your satisfaction with the Anodyne ®
Freedom 300 and will prevent injury.
If you ever have a question about your Freedom 300, please call
our Customer Service Department at 1-800-521-6664.
We look forward to helping you feel better!
Sincerely,
Craig Turtzo
Craig Turtzo
President and CEO
Anodyne Therapy, LLC

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Table of ConTenTs
General Warnings and Precautions.................................................... 4-6
Purpose of Device (Indications for Use)............................................... 6
Device and Parts Description................................................................... 7
Environmental Conditions Aecting Use ........................................... 7
Set Up Instructions ...................................................................................... 8
Operating Instructions.........................................................................9-12
Treatment Frequency ...............................................................................12
Cleaning ........................................................................................................13
Maintenance ...............................................................................................14
Storage...........................................................................................................14
Troubleshooting.........................................................................................15
Summary ............................................................................................... 16-17
Warranty and Return Policy....................................................................18
Index ..............................................................................................................19

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WARNING: Use carefully. May cause serious burns. Do
not use over sensitive areas or in the presence of poor
circulation. The unattended use of the Freedom 300 by
children or incapacitated persons may be dangerous.
To minimize the risks of burns, please read and
follow these important precautions:
ConTraindiCaTions
The Anodyne®Freedom 300 should not be used directly over or near
the womb during pregnancy or directly over an active cancer. The
eects of the Freedom 300 (like other modalities) with these types
of conditions are unknown.
General WarninGs and PreCauTions
Treatment
Pad
Placement
• Only place the Treatment Pads on the back of
the calf and on the bottom of the foot. Treating
other areas with less circulation may increase
the likelihood of a burn.
Treatment
Pad Pressure
• Do not stand on or put excessive pressure on
either of the Treatment Pads during treatment.
Treatment
Pad Warmth
• It is normal to experience a slight warmth during
treatment. If any of the Treatment Pads feel too
hot for comfort, stop your treatment and call
1-800-521-6664.
Skin Color
Changes
• It is normal for the treated area to be slightly
pink after treatment. However, if area is red like
a sunburn and stays that way for more than 8
hours - do not treat again prior to contacting
1-800-521-6664.
Topical
Agents
• Do not use Treatment Pads over pain patches
like Duragesic®, or residual of; or topical heating
agents like BenGay® or Icy Hot®.
Other
• Do not saturate, soak, or immerse components
in water or liquid.
• Do not use the Freedom 300 if you have a
sensitivity to silver metal.

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General WarninGs and PreCauTions
CAUTION: This is an electrical device and can cause
electrical shock.
Electrical Precautions
• The control unit is powered by a certied external transformer,
part number SM36DU09GSTR, input rated 100V to 240V AC, 50 -
60 Hz, 1.0A, output rated 9V DC, 3.0A max.The device is intended
to be plugged into a standard household electrical receptacle.
• Portable and mobile RF communications equipment can aect
the proper operation of medical electronic equipment. Call 1-800-
521-6664 before using this device if you, or any other member of
your family, is using other medical electronic equipment in your
home.
• Like any other electrical device, do not use the Freedom 300 in
water, near water or while wet. Use of the Freedom 300 in these
situations could cause electrical shock.
• Do not use a portable electric generator as a power source as this
may damage the electrical components of your Freedom 300.
• The Freedom 300 is an electronic device in which a portion of
the electronics may be hazardous. As such, the device should be
disposed of in an environmentally responsible manner.The device
should be disposed of in a hazardous waste management facility
in your local area at the end of its useful life.
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Markings and Symbols
Caution, consult accompanying documents
OO (power: disconnection from the mains)
IOn (power: connection to the mains)
Alternating Current
Direct Current
Dispose at hazardous waste facility
Applied parts type B
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GENERAL WARNINGS
• The Anodyne®Freedom 300 has been designed for single
patient use only. Sharing this device with others may result in
the spread of bacteria, viruses and other micro organisms from
one person to another, and may spread disease.
• If there is an open wound present in the treatment area, cover
the Treatment Pads or your aected foot or leg with a clear
plastic barrier (clear plastic wrap or clear plastic bag) to keep
the Freedom 300 clean.
• If you are diabetic, as your pain decreases, your activity level
may increase, and this could cause hypoglycemia. Therefore,
be sure to monitor your blood sugars regularly. Use of the
Freedom 300 alone does not cause hypoglycemia.
• Do not leave your Freedom 300 unattended around small
children or pets. This could lead to serious shock, cuts and or
infections.
• Do not use if device materials cause skin irritation.
PURPOSE OF THE DEVICE (INDICATIONS FOR USE)
• The purpose of the Anodyne®Freedom 300 is to promote the
temporary relief of pain, stiness and muscle spasm and for
temporarily increasing blood circulation to the lower leg and
foot.
General WarninGs and PreCauTions
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NOTE: When the Freedom 300 is turned on
(indicator light turns green), it will deliver
a 30 minute treatment cycle and then
automatically turn o (the indicator light will
turn from green to unlit).

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The Anodyne®Freedom 300 includes a Calf Treatment Pad with
Attachment Straps and a FootTreatment Pad with an Attachment
Sandal, Control Unit and Power Supply.
ComPonenTs
Environmental Conditions Affecting Use
• Operating temperature: 0° to 40° C (0° to 104° F)
• Storage Temperature: -20° to 85° C (-4° to 185° F)
• Relative Humidity 5% to 95% Non-Condensing
Do not operate in a wet environment as this may
cause electrical shock.
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Calf Treatment Pad
Indicator Light
Green - Active Cycle
Power Supply
On/Off
Switch
Lower
Attachment
Strap
Foot Treatment
Pad
Attachment
Sandal
Upper
Attachment
Strap
Control Unit

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insTruCTions for use
STEP 1
:Remove the system from the packaging and
protective plastic bag. The plastic bag may be discarded or
retained for product storage between uses.
STEP 2:
Read the entire instruction manual prior to rst use.
STEP 3:
Remove socks or other hosiery.
STEP 4:
Place the Control Unit on the oor or on a table
next to an easy chair or couch where you will receive your
treatment. Be sure there is an electrical outlet close by. The
Freedom 300 is portable and does not have to be set up in
the same location each time.
STEP 5:
Plug the Power Supply into an active electrical
outlet.
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Note: If you do not set up the Freedom 300 as directed, it will not
function properly but there are no other adverse consequences.
Warning: If you can see any exposed wires in the electrical cords
or their connection, discontinue use and call 1-800-521-6664.
Exposed wires may be unsafe and cause electrical shock.
SETTING UP YOUR FREEDOM 300
When putting on or taking o the Freedom 300:
• Make sure the cords and treatment straps are not tangled or
caught in or under furniture
• Never step on or pull on the short cords that connect the
foot treatment pad to the calf treatment pad.
• Never walk while the Freedom 300 is connected to your
body.

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STEP 1:
While the system is turned OFF, for your safety,
visually inspect the system to make sure that none of the
electrical cords are frayed and that there are no exposed
wires.
STEP 2:
Put on the Calf Treatment Pad - detailed in
Steps 2a - 2g below.
Step 2a: Loosen the Upper and Lower Attachment Straps on
Calf Treatment Pad so you can slide the Attachment Straps
over your foot and onto your bare calf.
Step 2b: Pull the Velcro ends of the Top Attachment Straps
away from the sides of the Leg Attachment Strap.
insTruCTions for use
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Note: For optimal results the side
of Calf Treatment Pad with 4 diode
heating clusters must be facing
towards the back of the knee,
while the side with 2 diode heating
clusters should be facing towards
the heel.
Top
Bottom
OPERATING YOUR FREEDOM 300
Warning: The Freedom 300 emits heat and may cause burns! If
either the Calf Treatment Pad or Foot Treatment Pad feels too hot,
immediately remove both Treatment Pads and stop treatment
by depressing the On/O switch on the Control Unit to the OFF
position. Call 1-800-521-6664 prior to using again.

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insTruCTions for use
APPLYING THE CALF TREATMENT PAD
(CON’T)
Step 2c: Pull the ends of the Top
Attachment Strap until the top portion
of the Leg Treatment Pad conforms
comfortably to your upper calf and is in
contract with your skin.
Step 2d: Press the Velcro ends of the Top Attachment Strap to
the sides of the Leg Attachment Strap to hold in place. If you
do not press theVelcro ends the Straps will loosen and your Leg
Treatment Pad will not remain properly in place.
Step 2e: Pull the Velcro ends of the Bottom Attachment Straps
away from the sides of the Leg Attachment Strap.
Step 2f: Pull the ends of the Bottom
Attachment Strap until the bottom
portion of the Leg Treatment Pad
conforms comfortably to your lower
calf and is in contact with your skin.
Step 2g: Press the Velcro end of the Bottom Strap to the sides
of the Leg Attachment Strap to hold in place. If you do not press
the Velcro ends the Straps will loosen and your Leg Treatment
Pad will not remain properly in place.
Note: Be be sure not to over tighten
either the Calf or the Foot straps as
this will cause discomfort and decrease
circulation to your calf and foot.

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insTruCTions for use
APPLYING THE FOOT TREATMENT PAD
STEP 3:
Put on the Foot Treatment Pad detailed in steps
3a - 3d below.
Step 3a: Unfasten the rear strap of the Attachment Sandal so
it hangs freely to the side of the Attachment Sandal.
Step 3b: Slide the front of your bare foot (do not
wear socks or hosiery) under the front straps
of the Attachment Sandal. The back of your
heel should be positioned at the rounded
side of the Foot Treatment Pad.
Step 3c: Comfortably tighten the front
straps over your forefoot to hold Foot
Treatment Pad in direct contact with the
skin of the bottom of your foot.
Step 3d: Wrap the rear strap of the Attachment
Sandal around the back of your heal and press
the Velcro end to the Front Straps to hold
securely in place. The bottom of your foot
should now be in contact with the Foot
Treatment Pad.
- Continue to page 12 for treatment time and frequency guidelines -
Your Freedom 300 should now look like
this on your calf and foot, and you are
ready to begin treatment.

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insTruCTions for use
STEP 4:
Determine your choice of treatment time and
frequency
• TreatmentTime/Frequency: (1) 30 minute treatment, daily or
every other day on the symptomatic legs/feet. The system will
automatically shut o after the 30 minute treatment.
NOTE: Depending on symptom severity - patients may use the
system up to (4) 30 minute sessions per foot/leg per day. Separate
treatment sessions on the same leg/foot by 3-4 hours.
STEP 5:
Start your treatment session
Step 5a: (Starting your session): Turn the On/
O switch to the On position - the Indicator
Light will turn green.
Step 5b: Sit in an easy chair or couch for 30
minutes, until your treatment is completed.
STEP 6:
End Your Treatment Session.
Step 6a: Turn the On/O switch to the O position and
unplug the Power Supply from the wall outlet.
Step 6b: Remove the Foot Treatment Pad by disconnecting the
rear Strap of the attachment sandal. Then, slide your foot out of
the attachment sandal.
Step 6c: Remove the Calf Treatment Pad by loosening the top
and bottom Attachment Straps. Slide the Calf Treatment Pad
down your leg, then over your foot.
Step 6d: Store your Freedom 300 in a safe, dry and cool place
away from children and pets until the next use.

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CLEANING THE ATTACHMENT STRAPS
1. Cleaning is necessary only if the Attachment Straps
become excessively soiled.
2. Remove the Attachment Straps from the Treatment Pads
by placing one hand on the Strap near the Velcro and
gently pulling the Treatment Pad away from the strap.
Note the positioning of the Attachment Straps to the
Treatment Pads so you can correctly re-attach them after
cleaning.
3. Hand wash the Attachment Straps in cold water and air
dry.
4. Re-attach the Attachment Straps to the Treatment Pads
by pressing the Velcro on the Attachment Straps to the
Treatment Pads.
CLEANING THE FOOT OR CALF TREATMENT PADS
1. Cleaning is necessary only if the Treatment Pads become
excessively soiled.
2. Unplug the Freedom 300 from the electric outlet.
3. Wipe clean using a damp cloth moistured with mild
detergent and water solution. Do not saturate or use
bleach.
Warning: Do not saturate or soak the Treatment Pads in a
cleaning or disinfection solution. This may cause corrosion to the
Treatment Pads, which may increase the risk of burns.
CleaninG insTruCTions
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No special maintenance procedures are required, however, proper
care of the Freedom 300 using the following guidelines will extend
the useful life of this product.
1. Be careful not to drop your Control Unit on a hard
surface, step on it or drop a heavy object on it - as this could
damage the circuitry.
2. Do not remove the system Power Supply from an electrical
outlet by pulling the cords.
3. Do not wrap cords around the Foot or Calf Treatment Pads,
Control unit or Power Supply. This may cause the electrical
cords to fray.
5. Do not pull the Foot Treatment Pad, Calf Treatment
Pad along the oor by the cords. This may damage system
components and or cause the electrical cords to fray.
6. When your therapy session is complete, always turn your
system o using the On/O Switch on the Control Unit and
unplug the Power Supply from the electric outlet.
7. Do not take the Foot or Calf Treatment Pads, or Power Supply
apart or remove any of the cords from their attachment to other
components. Doing so may damage the system components,
prevent the Freedom 300 from working properly and void
product warranty.
mainTenanCe
sToraGe
When not in use, store your Freedom 300 in a cool, dry area away
from access by either children or pets. Storage in a wet or excessively
damp location may cause corrosion of electrical components
or wiring that may result in electrical shock or impair the proper
function of the device.
Otherwise, no special requirements exist for the transport and
storage of the device. The device is shipped in a poly bag as a
precaution from water damage, but this is not a requirement to
transport the device.

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TroubleshooTinG Guide
Problem Troubleshooting
Green light does
not turn on when
you press the
ON button of the
Control Unit
• Make sure that the Power Supply is
securely plugged into an electric outlet.
If so, and if the Freedom 300 worked
properly before when plugged into
another electrical outlet, try this other
electric outlet.
• Remove any extension cords in use,
and plug the system directly into the
electrical outlet of the wall.
• Discontinue system use and call
Anodyne Therapy, LLC at 1-800-521-
6664 to arrange for service.
Green light comes
on at the start of
treatment, but
does not turn o
after 30 minutes
• Discontinue system use and call
Anodyne Therapy, LLC at 1-800-521-
6664 to arrange for service.
Treatment Pads
pulling apart
• Discontinue system use and call
Anodyne Therapy, LLC at 1-800-521-
6664 to arrange for service.
reTurninG a uniT for rePair
To send a unit to Anodyne Therapy, LLC for repair, you must rst
call 1-800-521-6664 and obtain a return authorization (RA).
The following information must be supplied to Anodyne
Therapy, LLC before an RA number can be issued:
1) User name and address
2) Device serial number
3) A description of the problem with the unit.

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Warning and Cautions
This device emits heat and may cause burns. Risk of burns is
reduced in the following ways:
• Never use pain patches like Duragesic®or topical heating agents
like BenGay®or Icy Hot®before, during, or after treatment.
• Stop treatment if the Treatment Pads feel too warm for comfort.
• Apply the Treatment Pads exactly as described throughout this
manual. Do not overthighten attachment straps or stand on Foot
Treatment Pad as the LED surfaces may reach a max temperature
of 127°F.
• Do not use if you have a sensitivity to silver metal.
This is an electrical device. To avoid electrical shock:
• Do not use this system in water, near water or while wet.
• Do not use this system if electrical cords are frayed or you can see
exposed wires.
• Do not saturate, soak or immerse system or components in water
or liquid.
• Do not store this system in a wet or excessively damp location-
this may cause rust or corrosion of electrical components or
wiring.This act result in electrical shock or impair proper function
of device.
summary
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This summary is not intended to replace the complete
user instructions the entire manual should be read and
understood before operating the Freedom 300.

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Basic Operating Instructions
Set Up: Plug Power Supply into an electrical outlet and depress
the On/O Switch on the Control Unit to the On position. If the
Green Indicator Light turns on the device is operational. Turn
the On/O Switch to the O position.
Put the Calf Treatment Pad over the back of your calf:
Loosen the top and bottom Attachment Straps; slide over your
foot onto your bare calf (no not use socks or stockings); and
tighten the Attachment Straps and press Velcro ends to hold in
place.
Put the FootTreatment Pad on the bottom of your foot: Detach
the Back Attachment Strap of the Sandal; slide your bare forefoot
(do not wear socks or stockings) into the Front Attachment Straps
and tighten; wrap Back Strap around the back of your heel and
fasten Velcro end onto the Front Attachment Straps to hold in
place.
Warning: Do not over tighten Attachment Straps or stand on
Foot Treatment Pad as this may increase risk of burns.
Turn on Control unit to begin treatment: Depress the On/O
switch on the Control Unit to begin treatment (note: the green
indicator light will turn green for 30 minutes. The unit will
automatically turn o after 30 minutes of operation.Remove at
the end of the 30 minutes (when the unit turns o).
Warning: Immediately remove Treatment Pads if they feel too
warm for comfort as you may be at an increased risk for burn.
Remove Treatment Pads at the end of treatment: Loosen
Attachment Straps of the Calf and Foot Treatment Pads and
slip o of the leg and foot. Turn o Control Unit, unplug from
electrical outlet, and store in a safe place away from children
and pets.
summary
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Anodyne Therapy, LLC (“Manufacturer”) warrants the Anodyne®
Freedom 300 (“The Product”) to the immediate purchaser as
follows:
Limited Warranty
Manufacturer warrants that The Product sold hereunder will be
free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one
(1) year from the date of purchase with normal use. If the defects
are of such type and nature as to be covered by this warranty,
Manufacturer shall, at its option, either repair or replace the
damaged product at its expense, (minus customer shipment
fees of products to manufacturer). This warranty does not cover
any Products that have been abused, misused, or tampered with in
any way.This warranty does not cover Products damaged in natural
disaster or ood; nor does it cover theft. This limited warranty
is not transferable, and only applies to purchases direct from
Anodyne Therapy LLC, or its authorized distributors.
THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF OTHER WARRANTIES, INCLUDING
WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR USE,WHICH ARE HEREBY SPECIFICALLY
DISCLAIMED.
This limited warranty gives you specic legal rights.You may have
other rights, which vary from state to state. To the extent allowed
by applicable law, in no event shall manufacturer be liable for any
incidental, consequential, special, indirect, punitive or exemplary
damages or lost prots from any breach of warranty.
limiTed WarranTy

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index
Cleaning, 13
Contraindications, 4
Control Unit, 7-8, 12, 14-15, 17
Customer Service, 2, 4-5, 15, 18
Disposal, 5
Pad Placement, 4, 9-11, 17
Pad Pressure, 4, 9-11, 17
Pain Patches and Topical Agents, 4, 16
Returns and Return Policy, 15,18
Single Use, 6
Straps, 7, 9-13, 17
Silver Metal Sensitivity 4, 16
Troubleshooting, 15
Treatment Frequency, 12
Treatment Time, 6,12,17
Warnings, Precautions, 4-9, 13, 16-17
Warranty, 14, 18
Wires/Cords, 7-9, 14-15

Anodyne® and MIRETM
are registered trademarks of Anodyne Therapy, LLC.
US Patent No. 5,358,503. European Patent No. 0741594
© 2019 Anodyne Therapy, LLC
All Rights Reserved
Rev. L 4/30/2019
MR-02750
Manufacturer:
Anodyne Therapy, LLC
Address: 301B Mears Blvd
Oldsmar, FL 34677
Tel: 1-800-521-6664
Fax: 1-800-835-4581
Website: www.anodynetherapy.com
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