VQ OrthoCare BIONICARE OACTIVE User guide

BIONICARE OACTIVE KNEE SYSTEM
NIGHT-WRAP
OACTIVE
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: Electrodes should be discarded and replaced if damaged
or when proper adhesive tack can no longer be obtained, the gel
has separated, or you sense a change in stimulation intensity. If in
doubt about the integrity or proper function of any electrode, replace
it before proceeding with treatment. If using pain medication and/or
other pain management devices, exercise caution when increasing
amplitude on the BioniCare device.
WARNINGS: This device is designed for use only with electrodes
cleared for medical electrical stimulation.
CAUTION: Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order
of a practitioner licensed by the law of the State in which he/she
practices to use or order the use of the device.
WARRANTY: VQ OrthoCare warranties all of its products from the
original date of purchase against defects in materials and workman-
ship. Normal wear and tear during use of a product is not considered
a defect. Contact VQ OrthoCare at 800.266.6969 for specific product
warranty information.
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BIONICARE SYSTEM REMOVAL STEPS
STEP 1. Unhook knee wrap from straps and carefully
peel from knee. Place clear plastic backing
onto knee electrode for protection when not
in use.
STEP 2. Remove brace. Place clear plastic
backing onto thigh electrode.
• Do not use alcohol to clean skin surface.
• Electrodes should only be used on dry, clean, unbroken skin surfaces.
Prior to Night-Wrap application wash skin with soap and water and
completely dry.
• Do not apply skin lotion prior to application of Night-Wrap or knee wrap.
• Do not trim electrodes, as cut edges may affect the even distribution
of stimulation.
• Remove Night-Wrap or electrodes before showering.
• If you experience symptoms of skin irritation while using the BioniCare
system, discontinue use immediately and contact VQ OrthoCare’s
Patient Care Department at 1.800.452.7993, or consult your healthcare
practitioner.
NIGHT-WRAP AND OACTIVE LINERS
To clean Night-Wrap and liners, the electrodes should first be removed.
The Night-Wrap and liners should be hand washed in cold water with
mild detergent. Rinse thoroughly and air dry (do not machine dry). Never
machine wash and/or use bleach, fabric softener, or harsh detergents.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRODES AND NIGHT-WRAP
NOTE: There is no need to remove the electrodes from the Night-Wrap
upon removal. Leave the electrodes in place and cover the electrodes
with the clear backing to keep the electrodes clean and to prevent them
from prematurely drying.
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STEP 1. Install electrodes on the BioniCare Night-Wrap.
Lay the Night-Wrap on the leg with the longer
strap closer to the waist, and so that the
graphics of the wrap are visible. Ensure that
the kneecap (patella) is centered beneath the
patella marking.
Apply the thigh electrode by peeling off
the white paper backing and adhering the
electrode to the wrap within the markings. The
wire should extend up toward the waist. The
white side of the electrode should be against
the wrap and black side goes on the skin.*
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MEDIAL VIEW
BIONICARE NIGHT-WRAP APPLICATION GUIDE
STEP 2. Apply the BioniCare Night-Wrap.
Remove the clear backing from both
electrodes. Position the wrap so that the
electrodes are facing leg (keep long strap
closer to the waist).
Center the small round area of the electrode
over the patella, and gently press the knee
electrode to the knee while keeping the thigh
portion of the wrap away from the leg.
While grasping the top edge of the wrap,
gently tension it, and then adhere the thigh
electrode to the skin.
Wrap the straps around the leg and secure
hook tabs to the wrap. Straps may be
trimmed as needed. Best performance
is achieved when the lower strap crosses
over the patella, wrapping the patella in
two layers.
STEP 3. Connect lead wires and turn on signal generator.
Refer to steps 8-9 of OActive Application Guide to complete
Night-Wrap application.
STEP 7. Apply knee wrap by stretching it snugly
around the knee and attach Velcro tabs on the
center of the thigh and calf straps, as shown.
Make sure to route wire upward towards thigh.
STEP 8. Connect lead wires. Attach red (knee)
electrode wire to the red lead wire tip and the black
(thigh) electrode wire to the black lead wire tip.
Plug the end of the lead wire into on the signal
generator.
STEP 9. Turn the signal generator on and unlock.
Press the play button, then press the voltage increase
button until you feel a tingling sensation. Then press
the voltage decrease button until you no longer feel
tingling. Recommended treatment time is a minimum
of 6-10 hours, but you may increase time to
get faster results. Voltage Increase and
Decrease buttons
STEP 1. Attach knee wrap to brace.
With the wrap extending out toward the front of
the brace, place the condyle cup/pad into the slit
in the wrap. Make sure the condyle cup/pad is
completely covered by the wrap.
STEP 2. Replace thigh liner by removing
the standard OActive liner from the brace and
replacing it with the one included in
the BioniCare kit.
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STEP 3. Apply thigh electrode to thigh liner.
Peel the white backing from the thigh electrode.
Adhere electrode to the thigh liner, centering it
in the outlined area. Make sure that the wire
extends toward the top of the liner. The white
side of the electrode should be against brace
or liner and black side goes against the skin.*
STEP 4. Peel clear plastic gel backing.
Keep plastic backing for protection of
electrode when not in use.
STEP 5. Apply Brace to leg, as detailed
in brace application instructions. Leave
knee wrap Velcro tabs unattached.
BIONICARE OACTIVE APPLICATION GUIDE
STEP 6. Apply knee electrode. Peel clear plastic
backing from knee electrode. With knee at 45°, adhere
electrode to knee by first placing center section over
kneecap with wire extending down as shown. Center
the round area in the middle of the electrode over the
kneecap. Then press entire electrode firmly to skin.
Peel white backing off electrode. The white side of the
electrode should be against brace or liner and black
side goes against the skin.*
Apply knee electrode by peeling off
the white paper backing and adhering
the electrode to the wrap within the mark-
ings as pictured. The wire should extend
downward. The white side of the electrode
should be against the wrap and black side
goes on the skin.*
NOTE: These steps may have been done for you by a technician.
*For demonstration purposes, electrodes are shown here in a contrasting color.