Vectra User Manual STIM and COMBO

Problem Solving Through Innovation!

Vectra

by Chattanooga Group

User Manual

STIM and COMBO

Electroluminescent LCD

Clinical Protocol System™

User Defined Protocols

Gel Warmer

Table of Contents

Foreword ..... 5
Product Description ..... 5
Precautionary Instructions ..... 6
Installation ..... 8
Package Contents ..... 9
Indications, Contraindications and Adverse Effects for Electrical Stim ..... 10
Hand Held Probes ..... 13
User Maintenance ..... 14
Technical Maintenance ..... 14
Unit Orientation ..... 15
Operator Interface ..... 17
Pain Management ..... 19
Interferential ..... 20
Premodulated ..... 24
Microcurrent ..... 26
Muscle Contraction ..... 27
High Volt ..... 28
Russian ..... 29
VMS ..... 31
Ultrasound Indications and Contraindications ..... 33
Ultrasound ..... 34
Combination Therapy ..... 35
Vectra® Utilities ..... 36
Technical Specifications ..... 37
Warranty ..... 41

Foreword

This manual has been written for the owners and operators of the Vectra® 4C, Vectra® 4S, Vectra® 2C and Vectra® 2S. It contains general instructions on operation, precautionary practices, maintenance and parts information. In order to maximize use, efficiency and the life of your unit, please read this manual thoroughly and become familiar with the controls as well as the accessories before operating the unit.

Specifications put forth in this manual were in effect at the time of publication. However, owing to the Chattanooga Group policy of continual improvement, changes to these specifications may be made at any time without obligation on the part of Chattanooga Group.

Product Description

The Vectra $ ^{\circledR} $ Series offers a new dimension in electrotherapy, ultrasound and combination treatments. They offer seven Pain Management and Muscle Contraction waveforms, Ultrasound and Combination therapy (4C, 2C only).

The Clinical Protocol System $ ^{™} $ offers over 100 protocols. With user defined protocols, the clinician can create up to 9 unique electrotherapy and ultrasound protocols.

Vectra $ ^{\circledR} $ 4C, 2C and Vectra $ ^{\circledR} $ 4S, 2S are prescription devices used under the supervision or by the order of a physician or other licensed healthcare provider.

©2004 Encore Medical Corporation or its affiliates, Austin, Texas, USA. Any use of editorial, pictorial or layout composition of this publication without expressed written consent from the Chattanooga Group of Encore Medical, L.P. is strictly prohibited. This publication was written, illustrated and prepared for print by the Chattanooga Group of Encore Medical, L.P.

Precautionary Instructions

The precautionary instructions found in this section and throughout this manual are indicated by specific symbols. Understand these symbols and their definitions before operating this equipment. The definition of these symbols are as follows;

△! =CAUTION-

Text with a “CAUTION” indicator will explain possible Safety infractions that could have the potential to cause minor to moderate injury or damage to equipment.

WARNING

WARNING- Text with a "WARNING" indicator will explain possible Safety infractions that will potentially cause serious injury and equipment damage.

△!=DANGER-

Text with a “DANGER” indicator will explain possible Safety infractions that are imminently hazardous situations that would result in death or serious injury.

D

=EXPLOSION HAZARD-

Text with an “Explosion Hazard” indicator will explain possible safety infractions if this equipment is used in the presence of flammable anesthetics.

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