Bionicare KNEE SYSTEM User manual

BIONICARE KNEE SYSTEM
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BIONICARE KNEE SYSTEM

Congratulations on your BioniCare Knee System—
the only non-invasive treatment for osteoarthritis of the knee
that improves the knee, defers knee replacement and reduces medications!
The BioniCare Knee System involves the use of a therapeutic electrical current that mimics the signal
of a healthy knee to treat osteoarthritis. It takes daily use over several weeks to feel a reduction in
pain and an improvement in functioning. The device should be worn subsensory (you should not be
able to feel it). Most patients will
NOT FEEL ANYTHING even at the maximum intensity. You can
check the device to make sure it is sending the signal out, but you will know that it is working by the
improvements you see in your knee.
If you have any questions about the use of the BioniCare Knee System,
please call our Patient Care Department at 800.452.7993

FRONT BACK
BACK VIEW
LEAD WIRE PORT
SIDE VIEW
LEAD WIRE
STEP 1:TAKE THESE ITEMS STEP 1A:Press battery door
up to open and lift o. INSERT
battery into the device. Slide door
to close.
STEP 1B:INSERT lead wire into
the BioniCare device
1
2 3
456
7 8 9
1. BioniCare Wrap
2. Thigh Electrode
3. Knee Electrode
4. BioniCare Device
5. (2) Rechargeable Batteries
6. Lead Wire
7. Battery Charger
8. BioniCare Device Holster
9. Bluetooth Dongle (optional)
YOUR BIONICARE KNEE SYSTEM INCLUDES:
1 Lead wire
45
6
1 BioniCare Device
1 Rechargeable
Battery
BACK VIEW
SIDE VIEW
THIS SIDE UP

2
3
1 BioniCare Wrap
2 Knee Electrodes
2 Thigh Electrodes
1
STEP 3:Lay Wrap on table with 1 KNEE and 1 THIGH
electrode.
STEP 5:Peel CLEAR backing o each electrode.
STEP 2:TAKE THESE ITEMS
STEP 4:Peel WHITE backing o knee electrode and
apply within outlines on BioniCare Wrap.
REPEAT: Repeat process for thigh electrode
TIP: KEEP plastic sheets to reapply on electrodes after each use.
KNEE
ELECTRODE
THIGH ELECTRODE
GOES HERE
WHITE
SIDE
 NOTE: The white side of the electrode should be against
the wrap and the black should be against the skin.

STEP 7:Wrap top and bottom straps around leg.
STEP 9:Press middle button to turn on device. Press
the unlock icon on screen to unlock.
STEP 6:Apply BioniCare Wrap to knee.
STEP 8:Attach red lead wire tip to the knee
electrode and the black lead wire tip to the thigh
electrode.
Line up circle of knee electrode over your kneecap and thigh
electrode over your thigh with electrodes sticking to skin.
Match red to red and black to black.
Wires should extend downward
and upward from the BioniCare Wrap.
TIP: Middle button will also unlock screen.
WIRE
WIRE
SIDE
VIEW
KNEE
CALF
THIGH
KNEE
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STEP 11:Press play button to start treatment.
STEP 10:Answer the following questions.
STEP 12:Increase past 2.0 volts then continue to
increase until you feel tingling. Then DECREASE until
you no longer feel tingling.
Your device will periodically ask 4 questions to chart your
progress. Press the middle button to answer and the side
buttons to scroll through answer options.
It’s okay if you do not feel tingling even at 12.0 volts.
The BioniCare device is still administering treatment.
To save battery life, set treatment at 8.0 volts.
TIP: You can press the green play button
or middle button to start treatment.
Recommended treatment time is a minimum of 8 hours a
day. However, the more hours you treat with the BioniCare
System, the sooner you will see improvements in your knee.
NOTE: If your device says “OPEN” after you get past 2.0 volts, the
device is not connected correctly or not making good contact.
• Make sure white side of electrode is against wrap and black gel is
against skin (STEPS 4-5).
• Make sure electrodes are stuck to skin (STEP 6) and wires are all
connected (STEPS 1B and 8).
• If electrodes are old, replace your electrodes.
If you cannot get the OPEN error to stop, try the troubleshooting
section of the manual or call Patient Care at 800.452.7993.
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ELECTRODES
• Always replace clear plastic backings on electrodes after each use.
• Do not use alcohol to clean skin surface.
• Electrodes should only be used on dry, clean, unbroken skin surfaces. Prior to
BioniCare Wrap application wash skin with soap and water and completely dry.
• Do not apply skin lotion prior to application of BioniCare Wrap.
• Do not trim electrodes, as cut edges may aect the even distribution of stimulation.
• Remove BioniCare Wrap before showering.
• If you experience symptoms of skin irritation while using the BioniCare system,
discontinue use immediately and contact VQ OrthoCare’s Patient Care Department
at 800.52.7993, or consult your BioniCare provider or healthcare practitioner.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
CAUTION
Electrodes should be discarded and replaced if damaged or if they show signs of
wear. If in doubt about the integrity or proper function of any electrode, replace it
before proceeding with treatment.
BIONICARE WRAP
To clean BioniCare Wrap, the electrodes should first be removed. The BioniCare Wrap
should be hand washed in cold water with mild detergent. Rinse thoroughly and air dry
(donotmachinedry).NevermachinewashtheBioniCareWrap.Neverusebleach,fabric
softener, or harsh detergents.
INDICATIONS: The BioniCare Knee System is indicated for
use as an adjunctive therapy in reducing the level of pain and
symptoms associated with osteoarthritis of the knee and for
overall improvement of the knee as assessed by the Physician’s
Global Evaluation (clinical studies).
CONTRAINDICATIONS
• Do not use the BioniCare Knee System for any electrode place-
ment that applies current to the carotid sinus (neck) region.
• Do not use the BioniCare Knee System for any electrode place-
ment that causes current to flow transcerebrally (through the
head).
• Do not use the BioniCare Knee System when pain syndromes
are undiagnosed until etiology is established.
PRECAUTIONS: Isolated cases of skin irritation may occur at
the site of electrode placement following long-term application.
ADVERSE REACTIONS: Skin irritation and electrode burns
are potential adverse reactions. Patients with skin irritation/
reactions should be monitored.
WARNINGS
• The BioniCare Knee System must be used only as prescribed
and applied only to the knee.
• Patients with demand style cardiac pacemakers should
consult with their physician prior to use of this system.
• The safety of the BioniCare Knee System for use during
pregnancy has not been established.
• The BioniCare Knee System is not eective for pain of central
origin (including headache).
• Use only under the continued supervision of a physician.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Electronic monitoring equipment (such as ECG monitors and
ECG alarms) may not operate properly when the BioniCare
Knee Device is in use.
WARNINGS: If you experience pain, swelling, sensation
changes, or unusual reactions while using this product, contact
VQ OrthoCare’s Patient Care department at 800.452.7993 or
consult a physician.
CAUTION: Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the
order of a practitioner licensed by the law of the State in which
he/she practices to use or order the use of the device.
FOR QUESTIONS OR TROUBLESHOOTING PLEASE CALL 800.452.7993 TO SPEAK TO A BIONICARE REPRESENTATIVE

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