WARNINGS
General Warnings
Inspect skin
regularly
General safety
Patients vary in sensitivity to cold, regularly inspect the skin under the cold-
compression pad (by lifting the edge) as prescribed, typically every 1 to 2
hours. Do not use the Polar Care Wave unit if skins checks are inhibited by a
barrier.
Stop using and consult your healthcare professional immediately if you
experience any adverse reactions, such as: increased pain, burning, increased
swelling, itching, blisters, increased redness, discoloration, welts, irritation and
other changes in skin appearance, or any other reaction identified by your
healthcare professional.
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Keep tubing and cords away from the neck to avoid risk of strangulation.
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If a leak or a steady stream of water is flowing from any part of the unit,
tubing or cold-compression pad, discontinue use and contact Breg Customer
Care. Excess moisture could result in a slip hazard or unwanted moisture at
an injury site.
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Do not modify, service, or perform unspecified maintenance on this equipment
or accessories. Only use parts and accessories designed for the Polar Care Wave.
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Do not attempt to sterilize Polar Care Wave or cold-compression pads by
any means.
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Set up and use this equipment in a location away from unsupervised
children and pets.
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Do not operate the unit in a heavy dust/lint environment, excessive dust/
lint may cause clogging. Do not leave the unit in direct sunlight, UV light
may damage or discolor the unit.
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Device not intended for use with numbing agents.
Warnings continued through page 9.
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