HoMedics Tanda Zap User manual

instructions for use
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Customer service contact:
HoMedics Group Ltd,
Somerhill Business Park,
Five Oak Green Road,
Tonbridge, Kent TN11 0GP, UK
email [e-mail]
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Thank you...
for purchasing the Zap. The Zap acne spot treatment
device is clinically proven to clear individual acne blemishes
fast. Powerful blue LED light destroys acne-causing bacteria,
while sonic vibration and gentle warming help open pores
so bacteria have nowhere to hide. No pain. No dryness.
No irritation. And best of all no spot!
Device components:
• Zap treatment head (1)
• Indicator light (2)
• Power button (3)
• Battery compartment
opening (4)
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What is the device used for?
The Zap is indicated for the treatment of mild to moderate
inammatory acne (several/many inamed (red) spots).
The Zap will not work on severe nodular or cystic acne.
Contraindications
• CAUTION! Never use this device over any lesion other
than mild to moderate acne. Doing so can result
in delaying the best medical treatment.
• CAUTION! Do not allow children under the age of 14
to use this device unsupervised – doing so can result
in injury to eyes.
• CAUTION! Do not use if you are sensitive to light.
Doing so may result in a photosensitive reaction. It is
recommended that you test a small, less sensitive patch
of skin (i.e, like your forearm).
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Light sensitivity test
Follow these instructions to see if you are sensitive to light:
1. Press the orange power button.
2. The device will vibrate and the bacteria killing blue light
will illuminate.
3. Lightly place and hold the Zap on your inner arm for the
2 minute treatment cycle.
4. Press the orange power button again to do another 2
minute treatment on the same area of your inner arm.
5. Wait 24 hours. You should NOT
experience any adverse reaction
during the next 24 hours.
6. An adverse reaction is pain or
discomfort in the treatment areas
or any prolonged skin redness.
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• CAUTION! Do not use if you are taking drugs known
to make you sensitive to light. Common examples of
drugs that may make you sensitive to light include:
Antihistamines used in cold and allergy medicines;
Non-steroidal Anti-inammatory Drugs (NSAIDs), used to
control pain and inammation; and Antibiotics, including
tetracyclines and the sulfonamides, or “Sulfa” Drugs.
• CAUTION! Do not use with liniments, salves or ointments
that contain heat-producing ingredients, which could
result in skin burn.
• CAUTION! Do not use over or near a recent steroid
injection. Doing so may result in a photosensitive reaction.
• CAUTION! Do not use on or around your eyes or eyelids,
and do not stare directly into the blue light. This could
cause serious eye injury, including blindness or temporary
loss of vision.
• CAUTION! Do not use over the thyroid gland (neck area).
Doing so may stimulate the gland.
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Warnings
Warning: To reduce the risk of electrical shock that may
cause injury or death:
• Do not place or store the device where it can fall into a
tub or sink. Do not place or drop into water or other liquids.
• Never drop or insert any object into any openings
on the device.
• Only use the batteries recommended for this device.
• Never operate this device if it is not working properly,
if it has been dropped or damaged, or submerged in
water. Return the device to HoMedics Service Centre for
examination and repair.
• Remove the batteries from the device if you anticipate
that it will not be used for a signicant period of time,
such as one month.
• Do not disassemble the device as this may cause unit
damage, malfunction, electrical shock, re or personal
injury. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the unit.
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Warning: To prevent re or possible burns:
1. Keep away from ammable aerosol products being
used or where oxygen is being administered.
2. Turn off the device if it becomes unusually warm to touch.
Warning: Stop immediately if you experience any adverse
effects or develop prolonged redness. You may be
experiencing a photosensitive reaction.
Precautions
• Read all instructions before using your Zap device.
• Use this device only for its intended use as described
in this manual. Failure to do so may result in a delay
in receiving appropriate treatment.
• Discontinue use if you encounter any discomfort.
You may be sensitive to light.
• Do not look directly at the light source of the treatment
head of this device while it is operating. Failure to do so
may result in a headache or damage to the eyes.
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• Do not operate this device in an environment where
other devices that intentionally radiate electromagnetic
energy in an unshielded manner are being used. Portable
or mobile radio frequency communication equipment
can affect medical electrical equipment.
How to use
Please note some people are sensitive to light. If you think
you may be sensitive to light, you should not use the Zap
device without doing a light sensitivity test rst. Refer to
light sensitivity test described on page 3.
Steps:
1. Press the orange power button.
2. The device will vibrate and the bacteria killing blue light
will illuminate. Do not stare directly into the beam of light.
3. Lightly place and hold the Zap device over your blemish
for 2 minutes. When the vibration stops, the treatment
cycle is complete.
4. Repeat 2 to 3 times daily.
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Zap life indicator
You may stop a treatment at any time by pushing the
orange power button. If you stop the treatment within the
rst 30 seconds, the device will not count the treatment.
If you stop the treatment after 30 seconds the device will
count the treatment.
Your Zap device delivers 1000 uses. When your Zap has less
than 50 treatments remaining, the orange power button
will glow a steady red after each treatment to remind you
that you need to get a replacement.
Once your Zap has completed the 1000 treatments, the
device will no longer turn on and the orange power button
with glow a steady red.
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