I-care Icare HOME TA022 User manual

Patient Guide
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Icare HOME (Model: TA022)
PATIENT GUIDE
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This guide will teach you how to use the
Icare HOME tonometer.
Make sure to carefully read all instructions
in this guide before using the tonometer.
Table of contents
Tonometer overview
Preparing the tonometer for use
Positioning the tonometer
Completing the measurement
Troubleshooting
Replacing the batteries
Cleaning the tonometer
If you have any questions or problems
using the Icare tonometer, visit Icare at:
www.icaretonometer.com
Getting support
Introduction

LOAD
MEASURE
REPEAT
DONE
SERVICE
BATTERY
Tonometer overview
Front
Back
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DONE indicator
SERVICE indicator
BATTERY indicator
Power button
REPEAT indicator
MEASURE indicator
LOAD indicator
Measure button
Cheek support
adjustment wheel
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B 2
B 3
B 4
B 6
B 7
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Type: TA022
Bottom
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Cheek support
position indicator
Device label
Silicone lid (USB cover)
Battery cover
Cheek support
adjustment wheel
Forehead support adjustment
wheel
Forehead support
Eye recognition sensors
(Detect which eye is measured)
Probe base (with indicator light)
Probe
Cheek support

Preparing the tonometer for use
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Make sure forehead and cheek
support positions match positions
your eye care professional wrote on
the support position tag for you.
The support position tag is found in
the carrying case. If needed, turn the
support wheels to set supports to
correct positions.
Press and release Power button to
power on the tonometer.
All indicator lights on the back panel
will flash once and you will hear a
short beep.
The LOAD indicator will continue to flash
indication that the tonomoter is ready to
load the probe.
Gather new probe and unwrap
package.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
Use only original and certified
probes made by the manufacturer.
Do not touch the probe.
Do not touch the probe.
Do not point the tonometer down.
Do not use probe if it touches a
non-sterile surface like table or floor.
Uncap probe container, drop probe
into probe base, then press
Measure button briefly (1 second).
The MEASURE indicator will flash
when tonometer is ready to measure.
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A 2
A 3
A 4
A 6
A 7
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A 2
A 3
A 4
A 6
A 7
LOAD
MEASURE
REPEAT
DONE
SERVICE
BATTERY
LOAD
MEASURE
REPEAT
DONE
SERVICE
BATTERY
BELONGS TO:
SUPPORT POSITION LEFT EYE
FOREHEAD
CHEEK
RIGHT EYE
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Positioning the tonometer
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Positioning the tonometer
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Stand in front of a mirror and hold
the tonometer sideways in front of
your face.
Align probe tip with center of cornea
and rotate the tonometer until
probe tip points straight at cornea.
Make sure probe base light is green.
If probe base light is red, make sure
you are facing straight ahead (i.e.,
head held at a 90° angle) and tilt
tonometer until probe base light turns
green.
Make sure probe is centered in sight
to ensure probe contacts center of
cornea during measurement.
If probe is not centered in your sight,
repeat steps 5 and 6.
CAUTION: Do not cover the eye
recognition sensors.
WARNING: Make sure the tonometer
does not contact your eyes.
WARNING: Make sure the tonometer
does not contact your eyes.
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Completing the measurement
When the measurement ends
successfully, you will hear a long
beep, the probe base light will power
off, and the Done light illuminates.
If your doctor instructed you to
measure both eyes, repeat steps
1 through 10 using your other eye.
After completing all measurements,
press and hold the Power button
until you hear 3 short beeps.
Discard probe by placing probe back in
its container and disposing it properly.
Press Measure button to
measure pressure (probe will
contact eye during measurements).
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Press and hold button to collect 6
measurements in a row,
or
Press button briefly (1 second) 6 times
to collect one measurement at a time.
NOTE: The tonometer will power off
automatically if unused for 3 minutes.
CAUTION: If an error occurs, press
Measure button briefly (1 second)
and continue measurement.
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BELONGS TO:
SUPPORT POSITION LEFT EYE
FOREHEAD
CHEEK
RIGHT EYE
LOAD
MEASURE
REPEAT
DONE
SERVICE
BATTERY
LOAD
MEASURE
REPEAT
DONE
SERVICE
BATTERY
DONE
Steps
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SERVICE
REPEAT
LOAD
MEASURE
REPEAT
DONE
SERVICE
BATTERY
BATTERY
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Troubleshooting
Error message
Probe base is flashing red,
Measure light turns off
and you hear 2 beeps.
Cause: Tonometer is too far
from or too close to eye or
not held straight.
Probe base is solid red.
Cause: Tonometer is not held
straight.
Probe base is flashing red
and Repeat light is flashing
and you hear 2 beeps.
Cause: Too much variation
between measurements or
eye recognition failed.
Probe base is flashing red
and Service light is flashing
and you hear 2 beeps.
Cause: Dirty probe base or
damaged or dirty probe.
Tonometer requires service.
Battery light is flashing.
Cause: Battery power is low.
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Solution
Make sure you are facing straight
ahead (i.e., head held at a 90° angle).
Adjust the tonometer’s tilt angle until
probe base light turns green.
Press Measure button to clear
error.
Adjust the tonometer position.
Repeat measurement.
Press Measure button to clear
error.
Make sure eye recognition sensors or
temple side of the eye are not
covered.
Repeat measurement.
Contact the provider of the tonometer
to service the tonometer.
Change the battery.
See pages 14-15 for instructions.
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Replacing the batteries
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Lift silicone lid from battery cover
then slide battery cover open.
Remove used batteries and insert 2
new CR123A lithium batteries.
Make sure the batteries’ positive end
(+) is facing the battery cover.
Slide battery cover onto the
tonometer and insert silicone lid
into USB port.
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Finland Oy
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SERVICE
BATTERY
MEASURE
REPEAT
DONE
LOAD
SERVICE
BATTERY
MEASURE
REPEAT
DONE
LOAD
SERVICE
BATTERY
MEASURE
REPEAT
DONE
LOAD
SERVICE
BATTERY
MEASURE
REPEAT
DONE
LOAD
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Cleaning the tonometer
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Slightly dampen a cloth or paper
towel with water.
Make sure to remove excess water
from the cloth or paper towel.
Clean the tonometer with the
damp cloth or paper towel.
CAUTION: Do not immerse the
tonometer in water or any other
liquid.
NOTE: Any maintenance services
other than battery replacement and
cleaning must be performed by the
manufacturer or a certified service
center.
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