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Cold Therapy Protocol*
POLAR CARE® CUBE
TM
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
The Polar Care Cube can be cold enough to cause serious injury, including
full skin necrosis. Follow these Operating Instructions, and carefully read the
Product Insert (see pouch on side of unit) and the Cold Therapy Pad Fitting
Instructions (provided with each Cold Therapy Pad) prior to use.
Treatment
Period
Day:
Through
Day:
Day:
Through
Day:
Day:
Through
Day:
* To be completed by a licensed Health Care Professional
Awake/
Asleep
Awake
Asleep
Awake
Asleep
Awake
Asleep
Frequency/Duration
1 Discuss Treatment with your Licensed Health Care Practitioner
Provide a complete medical history including any reactions to cold. Certain medical conditions make cold-induced injury more likely. Ask your
practitioner about potential adverse reactions and cold-induced injuries.
2 Use Only as Prescribed
Use only according to your practitioner’s instructions regarding the frequency and duration of cold application and length of breaks between uses,
how and when to inspect the skin, and total length of treatment. Do not use this device if you did not receive or do not understand the instructions.
Unless your practitioner provides dierent instructions, to take a break between uses simply disconnect the power from the unit or remove the pad
from your body for a minimum of 30 minutes. Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a licensed health care practitioner.
Inspect Skin
Every:
3 Apply Insulation Barrier & Cold Therapy Pad
Do not let any part of the pad touch skin. Always use an insulation barrier (such as Breg Polar Dressing, Webril™, Kerlix™, cast padding or elastic
bandage) between the Cold Therapy Pad and skin. If a sterile dressing has been applied to the treatment site that does not completely cover the
skin under the pad, use an additional insulation barrier. Use only with the Breg Cold Therapy Pads. Other pads may be colder, increasing the risk
of serious cold-induced injury, including full thickness necrosis.
4 Check for Moisture
Check for moisture on the barrier between your skin and the cold pad. Discontinue use if the barrier is moist. Change to a dry skin barrier before
resuming use.
5 Inspect Skin Regularly
Inspect the skin under the Cold Therapy Pad (by lifting the edge) as prescribed, typically every 1 to 2 hours. Ask your practitioner to instruct you
on how to inspect the skin area which is being treated by the device. Do not use the Polar Care unit if dressing, wrapping, bracing, or casting
over the Cold Therapy Pad prevents skin checks. Stop using and contact your practitioner immediately if you experience any adverse reactions,
such as: increased pain, burning, increased swelling, itching, blisters, increased redness, discoloration, welts, other changes in skin appearance, or
any other reaction identied by your practitioner.
Set Up
FIRST ADD WATER TO
FILL LINE, THEN ICE
Replace ice when existing
ice is almost melted
Operation
See Product Insert for
electrical precautions.
Coupler Connections
Connect
Check Skin Frequently
End Session
To stop the pump, disconnect electrical power.
Remove pad.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Symbols used on the Polar Care Unit
Symbol Description
Type B, applied part.
Class II Equipment
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you
to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible
injury or death.
Physical and Electrical Specications
Electrical Specications:
Manufacturer: Hon-Kwang
Model: D0660
Rated Input: 120V~, 60Hz Output: 6Vdc, max. 600mA
Unit Rated:
6Vdc, 600-1000mA
Manufacturer: Group West
Model: 18UR-06-1000
Rated Input: 100-240V~, 50-60Hz Output: 6Vdc, max. 1.0A
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Symbols used on the Polar Care Unit
Symbol Description
Type B, applied part.
Class II Equipment
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you
to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible
injury or death.
Physical and Electrical Specications
POLAR CARE CUBE
Tips and Trouble Shooting
Usage Tips
1. Use cubed or chunked ice for optimal performance.
2. It is recommended to drain the Cold Therapy Pad between uses. To drain the pad, hold the Cold Therapy Pad upright with the
hose pointed toward the ground. Depress the black plunger and allow water to drain out of the pad.
3. You may disconnect the Cold Therapy Pad from the unit without removing the pad from the aected area by depressing the silver
tabs on the hose coupling and gently pulling the hoses apart. The Breg Polar Care Cold Therapy Pad and unit will seal itself and
will not leak. Note: Some dripping during release is normal.
4. DO NOT RUN PUMP WITHOUT WATER! The pump in this unit is designed to run with water. Running the unit without water will
cause permanent damage to the pump.
5. Unplug unit before removing lid.
Troubleshooting Guide
Problem: Pump not running, water not owing to pad, or pad not cold.
Possible solutions:
• Use larger ice for optimal performance.
• Allow 10 minutes for ow and pressure to stabilize.
• Ensure power outlet is working and plugs are fully engaged.
• Ensure unit has both ice and water.
• Ensure hose is not kinked.
• Disconnect and reconnect the pad and unit.
• Release air by depressing the black plus-shaped part inside the unit connector.
Note: water may be released.
• Place unit on a table or other raised surface.
• Decrease tension of bandages or straps around the pad.
• Remove pad and lay it at. Allow pad to ll; reapply.
• Clean lter: Disconnect pad. Remove unit lid. Pull lter cap from bottom of lid. Remove foam lter. Rinse
lter cap and lter to remove clogs. Reassemble (Fig. 1).
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(Fig. 1)
Problem: Condensation
Possible solutions:
• Wrap material over pad and hose to minimize air exposure.
• Protect the wound site by using a sterile dressing with waterproof barrier.
Problem: Unit is leaking
Possible solutions:
• Disconnect unit connector. Ensure metal tabs are pressed down; reconnect (Fig. 2).
• Apply lubricant to o-rings of connectors.
• If leaking continues, or if a leak is detected in the pad or unit lid, stop using the unit and contact
Breg Customer care at 1-800-321-0607 or +1-760-795-5440.
Cleaning
After use, empty and dry the unit with a soft cloth. Warm water and mild detergent may be used occasionally
to clean the pump and tubes.
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