TensCare MYND MIGRAINE RELIEF Manuale utente

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Dear Customer,

Thank you for choosing Mynd. TensCare

stands for high-quality, thoroughly tested

products for the applications in the areas

of gentle electrotherapy, muscle toning,

continence management and pain relief

during labour.

Please read these instructions for use

carefully and keep them for later use, be

sure to make them accessible to other

users and observe the information they

contain.

Best regards,

Your TensCare Team

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CONTENTS

1. INTENDED USE ................................. 5

2. CONTRAINDICATIONS, WARNINGS

& CAUTIONS ............................................... 5

3. PROGRAMMES ............................. 12

3.1. PROGRAMME SETTINGS ... 12

3.2. GEL PAD ADVICE .............. 13

4. CONTENT ....................................... 14

5. UNIT INFORMATION ...................... 14

5.1. CONTROLS ......................... 14

5.2. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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6. SETTING UP AND USING MYND ... 17

6.1. CHARGING THE BATTERY . 17

6.2. PREPARING FOR SESSION 21

6.3. TREATMENT SESSION ......... 23

6.4. AFTER YOUR TREATMENT

SESSION 24

7. CLEANING & STORAGE ............... 24

8. EMC ............................................... 25

9. DISPOSAL OF WASTE ELECTRICAL

AND ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS (WEEE) ... 25

10. ACCESSORIES ......................... 26

11. WARRANTY .............................. 27

12. TROUBLESHOOTING ................ 30

13. GENERAL SPECIFICATION ...... 31

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SYMBOLS USED

TYPE BF APPLIED PART: Equipment

providing a degree of protection

against electric shock, with isolated

applied part. Indicates that this

device has

conductive contact

with the end user.

This symb

ol on the unit means

“Refer to instructions for use”.

Temperature Limitation: indicates

the temperature limits to which the

medical device can be safely

exposed.

Lot Number: indicates the

manufacturer’s batch code so that

the batch or lot can be identified.

Humidity Limitation: indicates the

humidity limits to which the medical

device can be safely exposed.

Serial Number: indicates the

manufacturer’s serial number so

that a specific medical device can

be identified.

Do not dispose in household waste.

Catalogue Number: indicates the

manufacturer’s catalogue number

so that the device can be

identified.

Atmospheric Pressure: indicates the

atmospheric limits to which the

medica

l device can be safely

exposed.

Medical Device

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Manufacturer Symbol

Date of Manufacture: indicates the

date which the medical device

was manufactured. This is included

within the serial number found on

the travel case, either as

“E/Year/Number” (YY/123456) or

“E/Month/Year/Number”

(MM/YY/123456).

CE Mark

This medical device is indicated for

home use.

This medical device is not water

resistant and should be protected

from liquids.

The first number 2: Protected

against access to hazardous parts

with a finger, and the jointed test

finger of 12 mm ø, 80 mm length,

shall have adequate clearance

from hazardous parts, and

protected against solid foreign

objects of 12.5 mm ø and greater.

The second number 2: Protected

against vertically falling water

drops when enclosure is tilted up to

15˚. Vertical

ly falling drops shall

have no harmful effects when the

enclosure is tilted at any angle up

to 15˚ on either side of the vertical.

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1. INTENDED USE

MYND is a medical device

designed to be used in the

home healthcare environment

for the treatment and prevention of

frequent episodic and chronic migraine

headaches.

It is suitable for use by all who can control

the device and understand the

instructions. It may be used by a child

from the age of 8 if supervised by an

adult, but there is currently no evidence

of effectiveness for users under the age of

18.

2. CONTRAINDICATIONS,

WARNINGS & CAUTIONS

In this manual:

A Contraindication is used when

a device should not be used

because the risk of use clearly

outweighs any foreseeable benefits and

may result in serious injury or death.

A Warning is used when failure to

follow the instructions may result

in serious injury or death.

A Caution is used when failure to

follow the instructions may result

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in a minor or moderate injury, or damage

to the device or other property.

Notes are used to provide

clarification or recommendation.

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

Do not use if you have unresolved brain

or facial injuries.

Do not use MYND on any other areas

apart from the forehead. Use on the

chest or neck may affect heart or

implanted devices and may affect

epileptic seizure threshold. May also

affect body worn monitoring devices.

Do not use MYND if you have a cardiac

pacemaker, implanted defibrillator, or

other implanted metallic or electronic

device. Such use could cause electric

shock, burns, electrical interference, or

death.

Do NOT use if you have, in the area being

treated: active or suspected cancer or

undiagnosed pain with a history of

cancer. Stimulation directly through a

confirmed or suspected malignancy

should be avoided as it may stimulate

growth and promote spread of cancer

cells.

WARNINGS:

After a MYND session, wait an hour before

undertaking an activity that requires

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concentration. You may experience

drowsiness or lack of concentration.

Do not place electrode pads on broken

skin. The electrode pads could

encourage infection.

Do not use MYND in close proximity (less

than 1 meter) to short wave or

microwave therapy equipment as it may

produce instability in MYND output.

It can be dangerous to connect MYND

with devices not described in this user

manual.

WARNING: Do not modify this equipment

without authorization of the

manufacturer.

Keep away from children under 5 years of

age. Long cord - risk of strangulation in

infants.

Do not use simultaneously with high

frequency hospital

diagnostic/therapeutic equipment.

Doing so may result in burns at the site of

the electrodes and possible damage to

device.

Do not apply MYND near the thorax

because the introduction of electrical

current may increase the risk of cardiac

fibrillation.

Stimulation should not be applied directly

on the eyes, covering the mouth, on the

front of the neck (especially the carotid

sinus), or from electrodes placed on the

upper back or crossing over the heart.

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Do not apply stimulation across your

chest because the introduction of

electrical current into the chest may

cause rhythm disturbances to your heart,

which could be lethal.

This device is only used for forehead

surface skin. Do not use the device for

any purpose other than this intended use.

CAUTIONS:

Do not ignore any allergic reaction to the

electrode pads: If a skin irritation

develops, stop using MYND, as a small

number of users may have an adverse

reaction to the gel

Trigeminal neuralgia and Ophthalmic

shingles make facial nerves

hypersensitive, so use of MYND could be

painful.

Caution should be used if you have a

bleeding disorder as stimulation may

increase blood flow to the stimulated

region.

Not intended for use in an oxygen rich

environment.

Not intended for use in conjunction with

flammable anaesthetics or flammable

agents.

The patient is an intended operator.

Do not service and maintain the device

while in use with a patient.

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Changing the gel is the only

maintenance the patient should perform.

Maintenance and all repairs should only

be carried out by an authorized agency.

The manufacturer will not be held

responsible for the results of maintenance

or repairs by unauthorized persons.

If necessary, we will provide circuit

diagrams, component part lists or other

information that will assist authorized

service personnel to repair the device.

Degraded gel pads can negatively

impact performance or cause other

problems.

Keep this device out of the reach of

children pets and pests.

Do not put the lead wire on or wrapped

around the neck.

SIDE EFFECTS

• Intolerance to the paresthesia

caused by electrical stimulation

• Intolerance to the strong pressure

on dental, forehead, cervical pains

and tension-type headache

• Arousal and sleep changes

• Vomiting and nausea at the end of

stimulation

• Increased tinnitus during the session

• Mild pain over one eyebrow,

numbness at the back of the head,

feeling of abrupt electrical

variation.

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Discomfort during treatment: A

small portion of users may find

the stimulation to be very

uncomfortable. This feeling usually goes

away as you become used to it.

However, for some patients this

discomfort remains. If so the patient

should reduce the intesity.

Headache after Programme 2:

Very rarely you may experience

a headache after using

Programme 2. This is short-lived but may

make use of Programme 2 difficult for

some users.

Neck pain: At the start of

treatment you may tense your

neck muscles when you are

using MYND, and this can lead to an

aching neck. If this happens, try resting

your head on a pillow during treatment.

Note: Electrode pads supplied

have no measurable latex

content.

IF ANY OF THE SIDE EFFECTS BECOME

UNACCEPTABLE, PLEASE STOP USING THE

DEVICE IMMEDIATELY.

TO KEEP YOUR DEVICE IN GOOD

WORKING ORDER, OBSERVE THE

FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL CAUTIONS:

Caution: Do not immerse your device in

water or place it close to excessive heat

such as a fireplace or radiant heater or

sources of high humidity such as a

nebulizer or kettle as this may cause it to

cease to operate correctly.

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Caution: Keep the device away from

sunlight, as long-term exposure to sunlight

may affect the rubber causing it to

become less elastic and crack.

Caution: Keep the device away from lint

and dust, as long-term exposure to lint or

dust may affect the socket

Caution: Temperature & Relative

Humidity of storage: -10°C to +60°C, 15%

to 75% R.H. Temperature & Relative

Humidity of transportation: -10°C to

+60°C, 15% to 75% R.H.

Caution: There are no user serviceable

parts. Do not attempt to open or modify

the device. This may affect the safe

operation of the unit and will invalidate

the warranty.

Caution: Silicone and backside gels on

the surface of the device may come into

contact with the patient or operator. If

allergic to these materials, avoid contact

and discontinue use.

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3. PROGRAMMES

3.1. PROGRAMME SETTINGS

Programme 1 is designed to treat

migraine attacks and has a duration of 60

minutes. It should be applied when the

migraine is already present or, preferably,

when the first signs of the next migraine

attack are felt.

Note: Some migraine patients

develop Allodynia with their

migraine attacks. This makes any

skin stimulation, including MYND, feel

painful.

Programme 1 - Treatment

Maximum intensity

(across a load

resistance of 500 Ω)

20 mA (Peak)

Pulse frequency

110 Hz

Pulse width

200 μs

Pulse duration

200 μs

Session duration

60 minutes

Programme 2 - Prevention

Maximum intensity

(across a load

resistance of 500 Ω)

20 mA (Peak)

Pulse frequency

55 Hz

Pulse width

200 μs

Pulse duration

200 μs

Session duration

20 minutes

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Programme 2 is designed to prevent

migraines and will last for 20 minutes. This

programme should be used once a day.

Regular use helps to reduce the

frequency of migraine attacks.

3.2. GEL PAD ADVICE

• Gel pads are reusable but for single

patient use.

• In order to get the best conductivity

through the gel pads, always make

sure they are in good condition and

sticky.

• Make sure you clean the forehead

before use.

• After use, always replace the clear

plastic liner on top of the gel pads on

the device. Keep the device and gel

pads in the travel case.

• Replace the gel pads when they lose

their adhesion.

• A bad connection can cause

discomfort and irritation of the skin.

• The shelf life of an unopened packet

of gel pads is 2 years. This can be

affected by very high temperatures or

very low humidity.

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4. CONTENT

The pack contains:

1 x MYND unit

3 x Reusable gel pads

1 x Charging cable

1 x Travel case

1 x Mirror

1 x Instruction manual

1 x Quickstart guide

5. UNIT INFORMATION

5.1. CONTROLS

ON/OFF

PROGRAMME

SELECTOR

INTENSITY

DOWN

INTENSITY

UP

INTENSITY

LEDS

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5.2. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

ON/OFF

To turn the unit ON, press the

ON/OFF button of the unit and

hold for 1 second. You will hear a

long beep and the white LED lights will

switch on.

The unit will turn OFF automatically when

the session is complete (60 minutes in

programme 1 and 20 minutes in

programme 2). A long beep will indicate

the end of the session, the intensity will

gradually decrease and the device

switches off.

If you wish to manually turn the unit OFF,

press and hold the ON/OFF button for 3

seconds. You will hear a long beep (1

second) and the white LEDs light will

switch off.

Note: Always check unit is OFF

before applying or removing the

MYND device from the

forehead.

Note: Always clean the

forehead before using the

device.

PROGRAMME CONTROL

The ON/OFF button is also the

programme select button. MYND has two

pre-set programmes.

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Every time the unit is switched on, the

programme 1 is automatically selected. If

you wish to change to programme 2

press and release the ON/OFF button.

Programme 2 selection will be indicated

by two short beeps.

To change back to programme 1, press

and release the ON/OFF button. A single

beep will indicate programme 1 has

been selected.

Every time a new programme is selected,

the strength level is reverted to zero. This

is a safety feature to alleviate any sudden

feeling of a surge, as each programme

gives a different sensation.

STRENGTH CONTROLS

The buttons marked ˄, ˅ are the strength

controls.

To increase the intensity in steps of 0.5 mA

press and release the ˄ button. To

increase automatically, press and hold

the ˄ button (fast increase in steps of 0.5

mA). To decrease the intensity in steps of

0.5 mA press and release the ˅ button. To

decrease automatically, press and hold

the ˅ button (fast decrease in steps of 0.5

mA).

A short beep will be heard with each

press of the strength controls.

When using the strength controls,

reaching maximum or minimum intensity

will be indicated by three quick beeps.

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You may feel nothing over the first few

stages of increase. Continue pressing

until the sensation is strong but

comfortable. Further increases during use

may be necessary if your body becomes

used to the sensation. Note that the

maximum intensity of 20mA is sufficient to

have a therapeutic effect, even if you

feel like this intensity has become

tolerated.

INTENSITY LEDS

The unit has 40 levels of strength. The

strength level will be indicated by the

three LEDs on the bottom of the device.

Each LED gets brighter as the intensity

increases. The minimum and maximum

intensities are as follows:

Minimum intensity – one dim LED

Maximum intensity – three bright LEDS

6. SETTING UP AND USING

MYND

6.1. CHARGING THE BATTERY

MYND is powered by a built-in

rechargeable Li-ion battery. A separate

charging cable with universal USB plug is

included in the kit.

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When the battery is low, the central LED

will flash white. This would start about 4

hours before the battery is empty (4 hours

on stand-by).

Warning: Use only the charging

cable supplied. Use of other

chargers could be hazardous

and will negate the warranty.

To charge the battery:

Connect the USB cable to a mobile

phone or tablet charging socket or PC

USB port.

Whilst the battery is charging, the central

LED light will flash white slowly and

repeatedly.

The device will take approximately 2-2.5

hours to charge.

When the battery is fully charged, the

white LED light will stop flashing and

remain turned on.

Note: To minimise the reduction

in battery capacity the device

should be recharged yearly,

regardless of usage.

Note: The device cannot be

used while being charged.

Note: Charging voltage: DC 5V,

charging current: 60mA.

Note: Use adapters of the

following specifications.

• Output: DC 5 V; 1A

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• Rated input voltage shall not

exceed 250 V

• Classification of protection against

electric shock: Class II

• IP classification: at least IP21

• The adapter need to comply with

IEC 60601-1 or IEC 60950-1

Battery Life

The battery life will last approximately 22

hours at 50% maximum output intensity.

Battery Warnings

This product is equipped with a Lithium-

ion battery. Battery is fixed inside the

device and so device warnings also

apply to the battery. Failure to follow

these instructions could cause the lithium-

ion battery to leak acid, become hot,

explode or ignite and cause injury and

/or damage.

Do not pierce, open, disassemble or use

in a humid and / or corrosive

environment.

Do not expose to temperatures above

60 ° C (140F).

Do not put, store or leave near heat

sources, in direct sunlight, in a high

temperature location, in a pressurized

container or in a microwave oven.

Do not immerse in water or seawater and

do not apply to wet skin.

Do not short circuit.

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