Chattanooga Intelect RPW User manual

User Manual
Operation & Installation
Instructions for:
Intelect Radial Pressure Wave (RPW)
REF 2082 (100 V)
REF 2073 (120 V)
REF 2074 (230V)

Intelect® RPW
TABLE OF CONTENTS
i
FOREWORD ........................................... 1
Operator Qualifications .............................. 1
Product Description.................................. 2
General Information ................................. 4
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................ 6
Precautionary Definitions ............................ 6
Cautions ............................................ 7
Warnings ............................................ 9
Dangers ............................................ 11
Personal Safety ..................................... 13
Protection of the Unit ............................... 14
ABOUT RADIAL PRESSURE WAVE THERAPY ............ 16
Overview........................................... 16
Pulsed Radial Pressure Wave - Introduction ...........17
INDICATIONS......................................... 18
General ............................................ 18
Intended Use ....................................... 18
Indications for Use .................................. 18
CONTRAINDICATIONS ................................ 19
General ............................................ 19
ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONS .......................... 21
General ............................................ 21
Possible Side Effects .................................21
SETUP ............................................... 22
Unpacking the Unit ................................. 22
Inspection...........................................22
Requirements for Installation ........................ 23
Requirements for the Installation Location............23
NOMENCLATURE ..................................... 24
Front View.......................................... 24
Rear View .......................................... 25
User Interface ...................................... 26
Software Symbols................................... 27
Accessories ......................................... 28
Handpiece ..........................................28
SPECIFICATIONS...................................... 29
Unit Specifications .................................. 29
Operating Data and Ratings..........................29
Radial Pressure Wave Specifications ..................30
Software ............................................30
Transport and Storage Conditions....................30
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Applicator Specifications ............................ 31
R-SW Handpiece Technical Data ......................31
Description of Device Markings ...................... 32
OPERATION .......................................... 33
Description of Functions ............................ 33

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Installing the Applicator............................. 34
Replacing and Installing the Transmitter..............34
Preparing the Unit for Therapy....................... 37
Preparing the Patient for Therapy .................... 38
Basic Operation..................................... 39
Starting Therapy.................................... 40
Home Screen ........................................40
Edit Treatment Screen ...............................40
Select Transmitter Screen ............................41
Quick Link Indications ...............................42
Starting Therapy from the Home Screen ..............43
Using the Ramp Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Using the Ramp Button to Stop
the Ramping ........................................45
Stopping, Pausing, and Completing Therapy.......... 46
Stopping Therapy Using the STOP Button ............46
Pausing Therapy Using the Pause Button .............46
Pausing Therapy Using the Trigger Button . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Completing the Therapy Session .....................47
Using Clinical Protocols ............................. 48
Retrieving, Deleting, and Saving User Protocols....... 50
Retrieving User Protocols ............................50
Deleting User Protocols ..............................50
Saving New User Protocols...........................51
Editing Existing User Protocols .......................52
Using Clinical Resources - Educational Libraries ...... 53
Anatomical Graphics Library .........................53
Handpiece Placement Library ........................54
Viewing Rationale ...................................56
Viewing Contraindications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Using Clinical Resources - Patient Card ............... 57
Viewing and Retrieving Treatments
from the Patient Card ................................57
Editing the Pain Profile...............................58
Saving Treatments to the Patient Card ................61
Erasing Patient Card .................................62
Using Clinical Resources - Unit Settings............... 63
Adding and Changing the Clinic Name ...............63
Increasing and Decreasing the Unit Volume ..........63
Setting the Date and Time ...........................64
Resetting Unit Settings ..............................64
Resetting Default Protocols ..........................64
Changing Languages ................................65
Editing the Default Transmitters for Channels.........66
Resetting the Pulse Counter..........................67
Treatment Tips...................................... 69
Positioning the Handpiece ...........................69
TROUBLESHOOTING.................................. 71
Errors .............................................. 71
Error Codes and Descriptions ........................71

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MAINTENANCE ....................................... 73
Maintaining the Intelect RPW ........................ 73
Routine Maintenance ................................73
Cleaning and Disinfection............................73
Removing and Replacing the Water Bottle ............75
Replacing the Projectile and Guide Tube..............76
Safety Inspections ...................................81
Service ..............................................82
Warranty Repair/Out of Warranty Repair ..............82
ACCESSORIES ........................................ 83
Standard Accessories................................ 83
Optional Accessories ................................ 83
WARRANTY .......................................... 84
APPENDIX A  EMC TABLES ............................ 85
Table 1: Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration–
Electromagnetic Emissions .................. 85
Table 2: Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration–
Electromagnetic Immunity .................. 86
Table 3: Recommended Separation Distances
between Portable and Mobile RF
Communications Equipment and the
Intelect RPW................................ 88

Intelect® RPW
FOREWORD
1
This manual has been written for the owners and operators of the Intelect® RPW system. It contains general information on the operation,
precautionary practices, and maintenance information. In order to maximize use, efficiency, and the life of your unit, please read this
manual thoroughly and become familiar with the controls, as well as the accessories, before operating the unit. This manual contains
general safety, operating, maintenance, and care instructions for the owners and operators of the Intelect RPW system.
Specifications put forth in this manual were in effect at the time of publication. However, owing to DJO, LLC's policy of continual
improvement, changes to these specifications may be made at any time without obligation on the part of DJO, LLC.
Before administering any treatment to a patient, the user of this equipment should read, understand, and follow the information contained
in this manual for each mode of treatment available, as well as the indications, contraindications, warnings, and precautions. Consult other
resources for additional information regarding the application of radial pressure wave treatment.
Operator Qualifications
The Intelect RPW is intended exclusively for use by medical specialists and is only allowed to be used by qualified and instructed medical
persons in a clinical environment. These specialists are expected to have practical knowledge of medical procedures and applications as
well as of the technology, and should be experienced in treating the indications listed on page 18. Specialists must have the basic physical
and cognitive prerequisites such as vision, hearing, and literacy. Also, the basic functions of the upper extremities is expected.
The Intelect RPW is designed for a demographic target group between 18 and 65 years of age.