Philips PR3743 User manual

PR3743
PR3741

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PR3743, PR3741
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DEUTSCH 36
ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΑ 74
FRANÇAIS 115
ITALIANO 152
NEDERLANDS 187

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Table of contents
Introduction 4
Contra-indications, reactions and side effects 5
Important safety information 8
Treatment schedule and treatment modes 12
Product overview 14
Charging the device 14
Using the device 15
After treatment 21
Troubleshooting 22
Signals on the device 25
Ordering accessories 26
Guarantee and support 26
Recycling 27
Specications 28
Explanation of symbols 30
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to
Philips! To benet fully from the support that Philips
offers, register your product at www.philips.com/
pain-relief/register.
Read this user manual carefully before you use the
BlueTouch Pain Relief Patch and save it for future
reference.This medical device is available without
prescription.To achieve the optimal treatment
success, we recommend that you use the device
according to the treatment schedule and the
instructions in this user manual. If you need further
information or have questions, please visit
www.philips.com/pain-relief or contact the
Philips Consumer Care Centre in your country
BlueTouch is a trademark owned by Koninklijke
Philips N.V.
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Intended use
The BlueTouch Pain Relief Patch is a wearable
medical device intended for use on and by persons
older than 18. It treats muscular back pain by
supplying light and warmth to the body by means
of optical power and thermal conduction. Its special
blue LED light relaxes and helps to heal damaged
muscles through improved blood circulation.
The intended treatment area of the device is the
upper and lower back.You can position the device
on the treatment area with a strap and use it during
your normal daily activities.The power for the
device comes from non-exchangeable rechargeable
batteries.
Contra-indications, reactions and side effects
Contra-indications
General health conditions
Do not use the device if any of the following general
health conditions apply to you:
- pregnancy or breastfeeding
- fever
- uncontrolled high blood pressure or a
cardiovascular condition (stroke, myocardial
infarction, angina pectoris, arteriosclerotic vascular
disease (ASVD), peripheral vascular disease, or
(severe) congestive heart failure)
- severe or uncontrolled diabetes or diabetes with
peripheral damage
- presence of an implanted medical device (screw,
etc.) in or near the treatment area or presence
of an active implantable medical device, such as a
cardiac pacemaker, debrillator, neurostimulator,
cochlear implant, or an active drug administration
device, anywhere in the body
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- widespread pain
- poor general health
- schizophrenia, borderline syndrome or severe
depression
- severe osteoporosis (T score of 2.5 and a history
of 1 or more bone fractures) or another serious
bone disease
Pain-related health problems
Do not use the device if any of the following pain-
related health problems apply to you:
- unsuccessful back surgery or surgery to torso,
head or back within the previous 8 weeks
- acute dislocation or fracture within the previous
8 weeks
- a degenerative central nervous system disease
such as multiple sclerosis or Parkinson’s disease
- spinal stenosis that causes back pain
- cauda equina syndrome or other neurological
symptoms that indicate neuropathy
- sensory deprivation or diagnosed shingles or post-
herpetic neuralgia, especially in the mid-trunk area.
- an inammatory disease or a chronic disease
or an infection known to cause pain, such as
spondyloarthropathy, rheumatoid arthritis,
lupus erythematodes, Lyme borreliosis
Dermatological or oncological problems
Do not use the device if any of the following
dermatological or oncological problems apply to you:
- a history of skin cancer or any other localised
cancer or the presence of precancerous lesions
or large moles in the treatment area
- sun allergy
- burnt or sunburnt skin
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- if you take photosensitising medication, do not use the
device if the package insert states that the medication
can cause photo-allergic reactions, photo-toxic
reactions or that you must avoid sun exposure
- if you are on steroids, as this medication makes
the skin more susceptible to irritation
- a skin disease such as porphyria, polymorphic light
eruption, chronic actinic dermatitis, actinic prurigo
or solar urticaria that causes photosensitivity
- infections, eczema, unhealed tattoos, burns,
inammations (e.g. of hair follicles), lacerations,
abrasions, herpes simplex, psoriasis, wounds or
lesions and haematomas in the treatment area
- allergy to the surface materials of the BlueTouch
Pain Relief Patch (polyurethane for the skin contact
surface and polyester for the surface that does not
touch the skin) or to the polyester of the straps
Reactions and side effects
- It is normal for the skin to become a little red during
treatment.The cause of this skin redness is the
increased blood circulation due to the warmth of
the BlueTouch Pain Relief Patch.This skin redness is
harmless and fades after the treatment has ended.
- You may sometimes notice tanning after
treatment.The cause of this tan is the exposure
to light - a similar effect to that caused by sunlight
- or to warmth.This effect is harmless and fades
away by itself after a number of weeks and
sometimes a few months. Postpone treatment
until the tan has disappeared.To prevent tanning,
resume treatment in a lower mode and avoid
excessive pressure on the BlueTouch Pain Relief
Patch during treatment, for example by sitting
or lying on it or by leaning heavily against it.
- Blue light may discolour tattoos in the treatment
area.
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Important safety information
Warning
- The purpose of the BlueTouch Pain
Relief Patch is to treat back pain.
Do not use it for any other purpose.
- This is a medical device. Keep the
device out of the reach of children.
- Read this user manual carefully and
always adhere to the treatment and
installation instructions.
- Do not use the device on children or
babies because of their immature skin.
- Adults with reduced sensory or
mental capabilities must not use this
device, as they may not be able to
use it according to the instructions in
this user manual.
- The BlueTouch Pain Relief Patch
is not suitable for continuous use.
Always adhere to the treatment
schedule in chapter ‘Treatment
schedule and treatment modes’.
Do not treat more often than
twice a day.
- If treatment becomes uncomfortable,
switch to a lower treatment mode.
If treatment is still uncomfortable in
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low mode, switch off the BlueTouch
Pain Relief Patch and stop using it.
- Do not stare into the light emitted
by the BlueTouch Pain Relief Patch
during operation, as this may lead to
eye irritation or eye damage.
- Do not leave the BlueTouch Pain
Relief Patch unattended when it is on,
as this may cause eye irritation or eye
damage when other people stare into
the light emitted by the device.
- Do not apply any creams or lotions
to the skin before treatment, as this
may lead to skin irritation.
- Only charge the BlueTouch Pain
Relief Patch by connecting the USB
cable and the adapter supplied with
the device to a wall socket.
- Do not wear the BlueTouch Pain
Relief Patch while it is charging.
There is a risk of electric shock.
- The BlueTouch Pain Relief Patch
is not waterproof. Do not use the
BlueTouch Pain Relief Patch in wet
surroundings. Do not immerse
the BlueTouch Pain Relief Patch in
water nor rinse it under the tap.
- Keep the adapter dry.
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- Never exert excessive pressure on
the BlueTouch Pain Relief Patch, for
instance by pressing, lying, sitting or
standing on it. Do not lean heavily
against the BlueTouch Pain Relief
Patch when sitting. Excessive pressure
on the device may lead to darkening
or redness of the skin in the area in
contact with the patch.
- Do not squeeze or twist the
BlueTouch Pain Relief Patch. Keep the
BlueTouch Pain Relief Patch away from
sharp, pointed or abrasive objects.
- Always check the BlueTouch Pain
Relief Patch and the adapter for
damage before use. Do not use the
BlueTouch Pain Relief Patch or the
adapter if you notice any damage.
- Always have a damaged adapter
replaced with one of the original type
to avoid a hazard. Contact Philips to
obtain a new adapter.
- Do not modify the BlueTouch Pain
Relief Patch and its accessories.
- Always return the BlueTouch Pain
Relief Patch to a service centre
authorised by Philips for examination
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