Philips PR3743 User manual

PR3743
PR3741

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PR3743, PR3741
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Table of contents
Introduction 6
Contra-indications, reactions and side effects 7
Important safety information 10
Treatment schedule and treatment modes 13
Product overview 14
Preparing for use 15
Using the device 16
After treatment 22
Troubleshooting 23
Signals on the device 27
Ordering accessories 27
Guarantee and support 28
Recycling 28
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 rednes s
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 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.
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