Chattanooga Vectra Genisys Electrotherapy System USER MANUAL

ISO 13485 CERTIFIED

User Manual

Operation & Installation

Instructions for:

Therapy Systems

2761- Two Channel Combination System

2789- Four Channel Combination System
2764- Two Channel Electrotherapy System
2787- Four Channel Electrotherapy System

2871- Two Channel Electrotherapy System- no sEMG

2872- Two Channel Combination System- no sEMG

2873- Four Channel Electrotherapy System- no sEMG

2874- Four Channel Combination System- no sEMG

2875K- Two Channel Electrotherapy System with Cart- no sEMG

2876K- Two Channel Combination System with Cart- no sEMG

2877K- Four Channel Electrotherapy System with Cart- no sEMG

2878K- Four Channel Combination System with Cart- no sEMG

Optional Equipment

2775- Therapy System Cart (Unassembled)

2775ASY- Therapy System Cart (Assembled)

2767- NiMH Battery Module

2799- Dual Channel sEMG Module

27508 and 27079- User Remote Controls
2781- Channel 3/4 Electrotherapy Module

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Vectra Genisys® Therapy System

FOREWORD ............................................... 1

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION.....................................1

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.................................. 2-12

PRECAUTIONARY DEFINITIONS .............................2

Caution ...........................................................2

Warning ..........................................................2

Danger............................................................2

Dangerous Voltage ...............................................2

Corrosive .........................................................2

Spontaneous Combustion .......................................2

Biohazardous Materials ..........................................2

Non-Ionizing Electromagnetic Radiation........................2

CAUTIONS ...................................................3

WARNINGS...................................................4

DANGERS ....................................................6

ELECTROTHERAPY INDICATIONS, CONTRAINDICATIONS,

AND ADVERSE EFFECTS .....................................7

Indications for VMS, VMS Burst, Russian, TENS,
High Voltage Pulsed Current (HVPC), Interferential,

and Premodulated Waveforms ...................................7

Additional Indications for Microcurrent, Interferential,

Premodulated, VMS™, VMS™ Burst, and TENS Waveforms .......7

Indications for DC (Direct Current) Mode ........................7

Contraindications ................................................7

Additional Precautions ...........................................8

Adverse Eects ...................................................8

sEMG INDICATIONS ..........................................9

sEMG + STIM INDICATIONS, CONTRAINDICATIONS

AND ADVERSE EFFECTS ....................................10

Indications- sEMG + Stim using VMS™, Symmetrical Biphasic

(TENS), Asymmetrical Biphasic (TENS), or Russian waveforms .10

Contraindications ...............................................10

Additional Precautions ..........................................11

Adverse Eects ..................................................11

ULTRASOUND INDICATIONS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS ..12

Indications for Ultrasound ......................................12

Contraindications ...............................................12

Additional Precautions ..........................................12

NOMENCLATURE ......................................13-17

VECTRA GENISYS ELECTROTHERAPY AND

COMBINATION THERAPY SYSTEMS.........................13

Two Channel Electrotherapy System............................13

Two Channel Combination System..............................13

Front Access Panel...............................................14

Rear Access Panel................................................14

USER INTERFACE............................................15

SYMBOL DEFINITIONS......................................16

System Hardware Symbols......................................16

System Software Symbols.......................................16

Optional Module and Accessory Symbols ......................16

Operator Remote................................................16

Battery Module ..................................................16

Channel 3/4 Electrothrapy Module .............................16

GENERAL TERMINOLOGY ...................................17

Back Button......................................................17

Previous Page Button ...........................................17

UP and DOWN Arrows...........................................17

Electrotherapy...................................................17

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System ...........................................................17

Module ..........................................................17

sEMG.............................................................17

sEMG + Stim .....................................................17

ULTRASOUND ...............................................17

Sound Head .....................................................17

Applicator .......................................................17

Coupling LED ....................................................17

SPECIFICATIONS ......................................18-24

SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS AND DIMENSIONS ..............18

DESCRIPTION OF DEVICE MARKINGS ......................18

WAVEFORM SPECIFICATIONS ..............................19

IFC - Interferential (Traditional 4 Pole) ..........................19

TENS- Asymmetrical Biphasic ...................................19

TENS- Symmetrical Biphasic.....................................20

Microcurrent.....................................................20

IFC Premodulated (Traditional 2 Pole IFC) ......................21

High Voltage Pulsed Current (HVPC) ............................21

VMS

VMS™ Burst ......................................................22

Russian ..........................................................23

DC (Direct Current) ..............................................23

ULTRASOUND SPECIFICATIONS ............................24

Ultrasound.......................................................24

Ouput Power ....................................................24

Head Warming Feature..........................................24

SET UP ................................................25-31

VECTRA GENISYS THERAPY SYSTEMS......................25

™ ............................................................22

THERAPY SYSTEM SET UP ..................................26

Accessing Operator Utilities.................................26

Clinic Name......................................................26

Restore Default Protocols .......................................27

Restore Default Unit Settings ...................................27

Erase Patient Data Card .........................................28

Set Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Setting System Volume..........................................29

Ultrasound Coupling ............................................29

Display Unit Version Information ...............................30

Pad Contact Quality .............................................30

Select Language.................................................31

Connecting Accessories to the Therapy System ................31

PATIENT PREPARATION ................................32-40

ELECTROTHERAPY PATIENT PREPARATION ................32

Electrode Placement ............................................32

DURA-STICK™ Electrodes........................................33

Reusable Carbon Electrodes (Optional).........................33

DURA-STICK™ Electrode Instructions ...........................34

Connecting Lead Wires ..........................................34

Securing Electrodes .............................................34

Reusable Carbon Electrodes (Optional).........................35

Connecting Lead Wires ..........................................35

Conductive Medium.............................................35

Securing Electrodes .............................................35

ULTRASOUND PATIENT PREPARATION .....................36

Preparing Treatment Area.......................................36

Size of Applicator................................................36

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Applicator Preparation ..........................................36

Conductive Medium.............................................36

Treatment Area ..................................................36

Applicator Coupling.............................................36

sEMG AND sEMG+STIM PATIENT PREPARATION .......... 37

Install sEMG Lead Wires to System ..............................37

Install DURA-STICK™ II Electrodes...............................37

Select Modality ..................................................37

Select Body Area ................................................38

View Electrode Placement Graphic..............................38

View Electrode Placement Text..................................39

Prepare Treatment Area .........................................39

Electrode Placement ............................................40

Intra-Vaginal Probe ..............................................40

OPERATION ..........................................41-114

OPERATOR INTERFACE......................................41

HOME SCREEN ..............................................42

ELECTROTHERAPY SCREEN.................................43

GENERAL ELECTROTHERAPY WAVEFORM SET UP..........44

Prepare Patient..................................................44

Select Modality ..................................................44

Select Waveform.................................................44

View Waveform Description.....................................44

View Electrode Placement.......................................45

Edit Waveform Parameters ......................................45

Install Optional Patient Interrupt Switch .......................45

Optional Patient Interrupt Switch ..............................46

Set Waveform Intensity..........................................46

Intensity Knob Rotation .........................................46

Start Treatment ..................................................46

Pause Treatment.................................................47

Stop Treatment ..................................................47

Save to Patient Data Card .......................................47

ADJUSTING ELECTROTHERAPY CHANNEL

PARAMETERS DURING TREATMENT ........................48

Select Channel...................................................48

Edit Channel Paramenters.......................................48

ULTRASOUND ...............................................49

Prepare Patient..................................................49

Select Modality ..................................................49

View Parameter Rationale.......................................49

Sound Head Recommendation .................................49

Edit Ultrasound Parameters.....................................50

Head Warming...................................................50

Set Ultrasound Intensity ........................................50

Intensity Knob Rotation .........................................50

Start Treatment ..................................................51

Pause Treatment.................................................51

Stop Treatment ..................................................51

Save to Patient Data Card .......................................51

ADJUSTING ULTRASOUND PARAMETERS

DURING TREATMENT .......................................52

Editing Ultrasound from Home Screen..........................52

Editing Ultrasound from Treatment Review Screen.............52

sEMG THERAPY SET UP .....................................53

General Information.............................................53

Optional Patient Data Management System (PDMS) ...........53

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sEMG Screen.....................................................54

Prepare System and Patient .....................................55

Select sEMG Modality ...........................................55

View sEMG Description Text.....................................55

Electrode Placement ............................................55

Select Edit .......................................................56

Select Channel...................................................56

Set Alarm ........................................................56

Set Audio Type...................................................57

Select Target Option.............................................57

Setting Max Target ..............................................57

Setting Avg Target...............................................58

Setting Manual Target ...........................................59

Set Volume ......................................................59

Start sEMG Therapy Session.....................................60

Stopping sEMG Therapy Session ................................60

INDICATIONS ...............................................61

Available Indications ............................................61

Prepare Patient..................................................61

Select Indication.................................................61

View Waveform Description.....................................61

View Electrode Placement.......................................62

Edit Waveform Parameters ......................................62

Install Optional Patient Interrupt Switch .......................62

Optional Patient Interrupt Switch ..............................63

Setting Waveform Intensity .....................................63

Intensity Knob Rotation .........................................63

Start Treatment ..................................................64

Pause Treatment.................................................64

Stop Treatment ..................................................64

Editing Parameters during Treatment Session..................65

Save to Patient Data Card .......................................65

COMBINATION ..............................................66

Prepare Patient..................................................66

Select Modality ..................................................66

View Application Description ...................................66

View Electrode Placement.......................................67

Access Combination Parameters ................................67

Edit Ultrasound Parameters.....................................67

Select Waveform.................................................68

Optional Patient Interrupt Switch ..............................68

Edit Waveform Parameters ......................................68

Set Waveform Intensity..........................................69

Intensity Knob Rotation .........................................69

Set Ultrasound Intensity ........................................69

Intensity Knob Rotation .........................................69

Start Treatment ..................................................69

Pause Treatment.................................................70

Stop Treatment ..................................................70

Save to Patient Data Card .......................................70

ADJUSTING COMBINATION PARAMETERS

DURING TREATMENT .......................................71

Edit Waveform Parameters ......................................71

Edit Ultrasound Parameters.....................................71

sEMG+STIM THERAPY SET UP ..............................72

General Information.............................................72

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Prepare System and Patient .....................................73

Select sEMG + Stim Modality....................................73

Select Edit .......................................................73

Select Channel...................................................73

Set Alarm ........................................................74

Set Audio Type...................................................74

Select Stim Waveform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Edit Stim .........................................................75

Select Target Option.............................................75

Setting Max Target ..............................................75

Setting Avg Target...............................................76

Setting Manual Target ...........................................77

Set Volume ......................................................77

Set Auto Feature.................................................78

Start sEMG Therapy Session.....................................78

Stopping Stim ...................................................79

Stopping Therapy Session.......................................79

PATIENT DATA CARD SET UP OF NEW CARD ...............80

General Information.............................................80

Insert New Patient Data Card ...................................80

Setup Treatment.................................................80

Set Up of New Patient Data Card ...............................80

Enter Patient ID..................................................81

Access Electrode Placement.....................................82

Electrode Placement Set Up.....................................82

Electrode Placement ............................................82

Access Pain Map.................................................83

Select Pain Type .................................................83

Add Pain Locations ..............................................83

Select Location of Pain ..........................................84

Editing Pain Locations...........................................84

Deleting Pain Locations .........................................85

Pain Scales.......................................................85

Select Pain Scale.................................................85

Adjust Pain Scale ................................................85

Save to Patient Data Card .......................................86

EXISTING PATIENT DATA CARD USE ........................87

Insert Existing Patient Data Card................................87

Access Patient Data Card ........................................87

View Patient Data Card ..........................................87

Starting a New Treatment from Patient Data Card..............88

Optional Patient Interrupt Switch...............................88

Set Intensity .....................................................88

Intensity Knob Rotation .........................................88

Start Treatment ..................................................89

Pause Treatment.................................................89

Stop Treatment ..................................................89

Erasing Patient Data Card .......................................89

SET UP OF NEW sEMG DATA CARD ..........................90

General Information.............................................90

Insert New sEMG Data Card .....................................91

Prepare System and Patient .....................................91

Set Up sEMG Therapy Session...................................91

Enter Patient ID..................................................91

Begin Save.......................................................92

End Save.........................................................92

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CLINICAL RESOURCES LIBRARY CLINICAL PROTOCOLS™ ....93

Clinical Protocols™...............................................93

Access Clinical Resources........................................93

Access Clinical Protocols™.......................................93

Select Body Area ................................................93

Select Clinical Indication ........................................94

Select Pathological Condition...................................94

Select Pathological Severity.....................................94

View Waveform Rationale .......................................95

View Electrode Placement.......................................95

Prepare Patient..................................................95

Edit Modality Parameters .......................................95

Optional Patient Interrupt Switch ..............................96

Set Modality Intensity ...........................................96

Intensity Knob Rotation .........................................96

Start Treatment ..................................................97

Pause Treatment.................................................97

Stop Treatment ..................................................97

Save to Patient Data Card .......................................97

CLINICAL RESOURCES LIBRARY

CREATING USER PROTOCOLS...............................98

General Information.............................................98

Select Modality ..................................................98

Edit Modality Parameters .......................................98

Select Clinical Resources Library ................................98

Enter User Protocol Name.......................................99

CLINICAL RESOURCES LIBRARY

DELETING USER PROTOCOLS ..............................100

General Information........................................... 100

Select Clinical Resources Library .............................. 100

Select User Protocol to Delete................................. 100

Delete User Protocol...........................................100

CLINICAL RESOURCES LIBRARY

USING USER PROTOCOLS ..................................101

Access User Protocols ......................................... 101

Select User Protocol ...........................................101

View Waveform Rationale ..................................... 101

View Electrode Placement..................................... 102

Prepare Patient................................................ 102

Edit Modality Parameters ..................................... 102

Optional Patient Interrupt Switch ............................ 102

Set Modality Intensity .........................................103

Intensity Knob Rotation .......................................103

Start Treatment ................................................103

Pause Treatment............................................... 104

Stop Treatment ................................................ 104

Save to Patient Data Card ..................................... 104

CLINICAL RESOURCES LIBRARY

CREATING NEW SEQUENCES...............................105

General Information........................................... 105

Access Sequencing ............................................ 105

Select Sequence ...............................................105

Select First Waveform or Current.............................. 105

Edit First Waveform or Current ................................ 106

Select Second Waveform or Current .......................... 106

Saving New Sequence......................................... 106

Enter Sequence Name......................................... 107

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CLINICAL RESOURCES LIBRARY

DELETING SEQUENCES ....................................108

General Information........................................... 108

Access Sequencing ............................................ 108

Select Sequence ...............................................108

Delete Sequence .............................................. 108

CLINICAL RESOURCES LIBRARY

USING SEQUENCES ........................................109

Access Sequencing ............................................ 109

Select Sequence ...............................................109

Select Waveform/Current .....................................109

View Waveform Rationale ..................................... 110

View Electrode Placement..................................... 110

Prepare Patient................................................ 110

Optional Patient Interrupt Switch ............................ 110

Set Sequence Intensity ........................................111

Intensity Knob Rotation .......................................111

Start Treatment ................................................112

Pause Treatment............................................... 112

Stop Treatment ................................................ 112

Save to Patient Data Card ..................................... 112

CLINICAL RESOURCES LIBRARY

MMC GRAPHICAL LIBRARY ................................113

General Information........................................... 113

Select Clinical Resources Library .............................. 113

Select MMC Graphical Library................................. 113

Select Body Area .............................................. 113

Select Library Type ............................................ 114

INSTALLATION/REMOVAL ............................115-133

INSTALLATION CHANNEL 3/4 ELECTROTHERAPY,

NiMH BATTERY, AND LASER MODULE .....................115

Possible System Congurations ............................... 115

Nomenclature- Channel 3/4 Electrotherapy Module ......... 116

Specications.................................................. 117

Waveform & Current Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Disconnect Mains Power ...................................... 118

Remove Lead Wires and Accessories .......................... 118

Remove Therapy System from Cart ........................... 118

Release Ribbon Cable ......................................... 119

Position Therapy System and Module......................... 119

Connect Ribbon Cable......................................... 119

Set Therapy System onto Module ............................120

Secure Therapy System to Module ...........................120

Front Access Panel ............................................ 120

Install Lead Wires and Accessories ............................ 121

Install Front Access Panel ..................................... 121

Mount to Therapy System Cart ................................ 121

Connect Mains Power ......................................... 121

Turn Therapy System On ...................................... 122

REMOVAL CHANNEL 3/4 ELECTROTHERAPY,

NiMH BATTERY, AND LASER MODULE .....................123

Disconnect Mains Power ...................................... 123

Remove Lead Wires and Accessories .......................... 123

Remove Therapy System from Cart ........................... 123

Remove Screws Securing Module ............................ 124

Disconnect Ribbon Cable at Module ..........................124

Store and Secure Ribbon Cable ............................... 124

Front Access Panel ............................................ 125

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Install Lead Wires and Accessories ............................ 125

Connect Mains Power ......................................... 125

Turn Therapy System On ...................................... 126

INSTALLING

Position sEMG Module ........................................ 127

Secure sEMG Module .......................................... 127

Install and Reinstall Additional Module....................... 127

Install Rear Access Panel ...................................... 127

Install Cables and Accessories................................. 128

Apply Mains Power............................................ 128

REMOVING

Prepare System................................................ 129

Remove sEMG Module ........................................ 129

sEMG Plug Kit.................................................. 129

GENERAL INFORMATION OPERATOR REMOTE ...........130

Operator Remote Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

GENERAL INFORMATION THERAPY SYSTEM CART .......131

Nomenclature ................................................. 131

Specications.................................................. 131

MOUNTING THERAPY SYSTEM TO

THERAPY SYSTEM CART ...................................132

Therapy System Cart Assembly ............................... 132

Prepare Therapy System Cart .................................132

Mount Therapy System to Cart ................................ 132

Connect Mains Power ......................................... 133

Install Storage Bins ............................................133

Removing System from Therapy System Cart ................ 133

OPTION OPERATION .................................134-139

sEMG MODULE ...............................127

sEMG MODULE ................................129

OPERATOR REMOTE OPERATION ..........................134

Nomenclature ................................................. 134

Operation...................................................... 134

Operator Remote Storage..................................... 135

THERAPY SYSTEM CART OPERATION......................136

Nomenclature ................................................. 136

Operation...................................................... 136

NiMH BATTERY MODULE OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

Nomenclature ................................................. 137

CHARGING BATTERY MODULE.............................138

When to Recharge............................................. 138

Charging Temperature ........................................ 138

BATTERY MODULE SERVICE LIFE ..........................139

STORAGE OF BATTERY MODULE...........................139

Short Term Storage ............................................139

Long Term Storage ............................................ 139

TROUBLESHOOTING.................................140-145

ERROR CODES.........................................140-145

General Information........................................... 140

REPLACEMENT ACCESSORIES ............................146

GENERAL INFORMATION ..................................146

MAINTENANCE ..........................................147

CARING FOR THE THERAPY SYSTEM.......................147

Cleaning the Therapy System ................................. 147

Cleaning the Lens ............................................. 147

CALIBRATION REQUIREMENTS ............................147

Calibrating Ultrasound Applicators ...........................147

FACTORY SERVICE .........................................147

WARRANTY .............................................148

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FOREWORD

This manual has been written for the users of the Vectra Genisys® Therapy Systems. It contains general information on the operation,

precautionary practices, and maintenance information. In order to maximize use, efficiency, and the life of the system, please read this

manual thoroughly and become familiar with the controls, as well as the accessories before operating the system.

This manual contains general safety, operating, maintenance, and care instructions as well as installation instructions for the optional

Therapy System Cart, Channel 3/4 Electrotherapy, NiMH Battery, Laser and Dual Channel sEMG Modules for the users of the Vectra Genisys

Therapy two channel electrotherapy and combination systems.

Specifications put forth in this manual were in effect at the time of publication. However, owing to DJO, LLC's policy of continual

improvement, changes to these specifications may be made at any time without obligation on the part of DJO, LLC.

Before administering any treatment to a patient, the users of this equipment should read, understand and follow the information

contained in this manual for each mode of treatment available, as well as the indications, contraindications, warnings and precautions.

Consult other resources for additional information regarding the application of electrotherapy and ultrasound.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The Vectra Genisys Therapy Systems are two channel electrotherapy and combination systems with the option of adding additional

channels of electrotherapy by installation of the optional Channel 3/4 Electrotherapy Module. Other optional modality modules are

available for separate purchase and may be installed by the end user.

Stay current with the latest clinical developments in the field of electrotherapy, ultrasound, laser therapy, sEMG and sEMG + Stim. Observe

all applicable precautionary measures for treatment.

Keep informed of appropriate indications and contraindications for the use of electrotherapy, ultrasound, sEMG and sEMG+Stim.

This equipment is to be used only under the prescription and supervision of a licensed practitioner.

Vectra Genisys® Therapy System

©2009 DJO, LLC Vista, California, USA. Any use of editorial, pictorial, or layout composition of this publication without express written consent from DJO, LLC is strictly prohibited. This publication was written, illustrated, and prepared
for distribution by DJO, LLC.

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Vectra Genisys® Therapy System

PRECAUTIONARY DEFINITIONS

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:

Dangerous Voltage

Text with a “Dangerous Voltage” indicator serves to inform the user
of possible hazards resulting in the electrical charge delivered to

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.

the patient in certain treatment configurations of TENS waveforms.

Corrosive

Text with a “Corrosive" indicator will explain possible safety
infractions if the chemical components of the battery are exposed
to air, skin or other materials.

Spontaneous Combustion

Text with a “Spontaneous Combustion" indicator will explain
possible safety infractions that could create conditions for a

Warning

Text with a “WARNING” indicator will explain possible safety infractions that
will potentially cause serious injury and equipment damage.

spontaneous combustion if the material is mishandled and not
disposed of properly.

Biohazardous Materials

Text with a “Biohazard” indicator serves to inform the user of
possible hazards resulting in improper handling of components
and accessories that have come in contact with bodily fluids.

Non-Ionizing Electromagnetic Radiation

Text with a “Non-Ionizing Electromagnetic Radiation" indicator

Danger

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

informs the user of possible hazards resulting from elevated,
potentially dangerous, levels of non-ionizing radiation.

NOTE: Throughout this manual, “NOTE” may be found. These Notes are
helpful information to aid in the particular area or function
being described.

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Vectra Genisys® Therapy System

Read, understand, and practice the precautionary and operating •
instructions. Know the limitations and hazards associated with
using any electrical stimulation or ultrasound device. Observe the
precautionary and operational decals placed on the unit.

DO NOT operate this unit in an environment where other devices

•

are being used that intentionally radiate electromagnetic energy in
an unshielded manner.

Ultrasound should be routinely checked before each use to

•

determine that all controls function normally, especially that
the intensity control does properly adjust the intensity of the
ultrasonic power output in a stable manner. Also, determine that
the treatment time control does actually terminate ultrasonic power
output when the timer reaches zero.

DO NOT use sharp objects such as a pencil point or ballpoint pen to

•

operate the buttons on the control panel.
This unit should be operated, transported and stored in

•

temperatures between 59° F and 104° F (15° C and 40° C), with
Relative Humidity ranging from 30%-60%.

Handle Ultrasound Applicator with care. Inappropriate handling of

•

the Ultrasound Applicator may adversely affect its characteristics.
Before each use, inspect Ultrasound Applicator for cracks, which

•

may allow the ingress of conductive fluid.

Inspect Applicator cables and associated connectors before •
each use.

The Vectra Genisys Therapy System is not designed to prevent the

•

ingress of water or liquids. Ingress of water or liquids could cause
malfunction of internal components of the system and therefore
create a risk of injury to the patient.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency

•

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to other devices in
the vicinity. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. Harmful interference to other
devices can be determined by turning this equipment on and off.
Try to correct the interference using one or more of the following:
reorient or relocate the receiving device, increase the separation
between the equipment, connect the equipment to an outlet on a
different circuit from that to which the other device(s) are connected
and consult the factory field service technician for help.

Nylatex® Wraps contain dry natural rubber and may cause allergic

•

reactions in patients with allergies to latex.
Use of parts or materials other than Chattanooga's can degrade

•

minimum safety.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Vectra Genisys® Therapy System

U.S.A. Federal Law restricts these devices to sale by, or on the order •
of, a physician or licensed practitioner. This device should be used
only under the continued supervision of a physician or licensed
practitioner.

•

Make certain the unit is electrically grounded by connecting only to a
grounded electrical service receptacle conforming to the applicable
national and local electrical codes.

•

Care must be taken when operating this equipment around other
equipment. Potential electromagnetic or other interference could
occur to this or to the other equipment. Try to minimize this
interference by not using other equipment in conjunction with it.

•

The safety of TENS waveforms for use during pregnancy or birth has
not been established.

•

TENS is not effective for pain of central origin. (This includes
headache.)

•

TENS should be used only under the continued supervision of a
physician or licensed practitioner.

•

TENS waveforms have no curative value.
TENS is a symptomatic treatment, and as such, suppresses the •

sensation of pain which would otherwise serve as a protective
mechanism.

•

The user must keep the device out of the reach of children.
Electronic monitoring equipment (such as ECG monitors and ECG •

alarms) may not operate properly when TENS stimulation is in use.

Powered muscle stimulators should be used only with the leads and •
electrodes recommended for use by the manufacturer.

In the event that an Error message or Warning appears beginning

•

with a 2 or 3, immediately stop all use of the system and contact the
dealer or DJO, LLC for service. Errors and Warnings in these categories
indicate an internal problem with the system that must be tested by
DJO, LLC or a Field Service Technician certified by DJO, LLC before any
further operation or use of the system. Use of a system that indicates
an Error or Warning in these categories may pose a risk of injury to
the patient, user or cause extensive internal damage to the system.

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other

•

than those specified herein may result in hazardous exposure to
ultrasonic energy.

Before administering any treatment to a patient you should become

•

acquainted with the operating procedures for each mode of
treatment available, as well as the indications, contraindications,
warnings and precautions. Consult other resources for additional
information regarding the application of Electrotherapy and
Ultrasound.

To prevent electrical shock, disconnect the unit from the power

•

source before attempting any maintenance procedures.
Keep electrodes separated during treatment. Electrodes in contact

•

with each other could result in improper stimulation or skin burns.
Long term effects of chronic electrical stimulation are unknown.

•

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Stimulation should not be applied over the anterior neck or mouth. •
Severe spasm of the laryngeal and pharyngeal muscles may occur
and the contractions may be strong enough to close the airway or
cause difficulty in breathing.

Stimulation should not be applied transthoracically in that the

•

introduction of electrical current into the heart may cause cardiac
arrhythmia.

Stimulation should not be applied over swollen, infected, and

•

inflamed areas or skin eruptions, e.g., phlebitis, thrombophlebitis,
varicose veins, etc.

Stimulation should not be applied over, or in proximity to, cancerous

•

lesions.
Output current density is related to electrode size. Improper

•

application may result in patient injury. If any question arises as to
the proper electrode size, consult a licensed practitioner prior to
therapy session.

The Vectra Genisys Therapy System optional modules and associated

•

accessories are designed for use only with the Chattanooga Vectra
Genisys Electrotherapy and Combination Therapy Systems.

Remove the Ultrasound or Laser Applicator by pulling the cable

•

connector only. DO NOT remove by pulling the cable.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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Stimulus delivered by the TENS waveforms of this •
device, in certain configurations, will deliver a charge of
25 microcoulombs (µC) or greater per pulse and may be
sufficient to cause electrocution. Electrical current of this
magnitude must not flow through the thorax because it
may cause a cardiac arrhythmia.

Patients with an implanted neurostimulation device

•

must not be treated with or be in close proximity to
any shortwave diathermy, microwave diathermy,
therapeutic ultrasound diathermy or laser diathermy
anywhere on their body. Energy from diathermy
(shortwave, microwave, ultrasound and laser) can be
transferred through the implanted neurostimulation
system, can cause tissue damage, and can result in
severe injury or death. Injury, damage or death can
occur during diathermy therapy even if the implanted
neurostimulation system is turned “off.”

Handle, clean and dispose of components and accessories

•

that have come in contact with bodily fluids according
to National, Local and Facility rules, regulations and
procedures.

NiMH Batteries contain Class E Corrosive materials. In the •
event of battery cell rupture or leakage, handle Battery
Module wearing neoprene or natural rubber gloves. Contents
of a ruptured or leaking battery can cause respiratory
irritation. Hypersensitivity to nickel can cause allergic
pulmonary asthma. Contents of cell coming in contact with
skin can cause skin irritation and/or chemical burns.

Never, under any circumstances, open the Battery Module •
housing or cells. Should an individual cell from a battery
become disassembled, spontaneous combustion of the
negative electrode is possible. There can be a delay between
exposure to air and spontaneous combustion.

Charge the Battery Module according to the instructions •
found in this manual. Never attempt to charge the Battery
Module on any other charging mechanism.

Use the Battery Module only with the Vectra Genisys Therapy •
Systems.

Do not reverse the polarity of the Battery Module. Doing so •
can increase the individual cell temperature and cause cell
rupture or leakage.

Never dispose of Battery Module in fire. Never short circuit •
the battery. The battery may explode, ignite, leak or get hot
causing serious personal injury.

Dispose of NiMH batteries according to national, state and •
local codes and regulations.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

ELECTROTHERAPY INDICATIONS, CONTRAINDICATIONS, AND ADVERSE EFFECTS

Indications for VMS, VMS Burst, Russian, TENS, High Voltage

Pulsed Current (HVPC), Interferential, and Premodulated

Waveforms

•

Relaxation of muscle spasms
Prevention or retardation of disuse atrophy•
Increase local blood circulation•
Muscle re-education•
Maintaining or increasing range of motion•

Additional Indications for Microcurrent, Interferential,

Premodulated, VMS™, VMS™ Burst, and TENS Waveforms

Symptomatic relief and management of chronic, intractable •
pain

Post-traumatic acute pain•
Post-surgical acute pain•

Indications for DC (Direct Current) Mode

Relaxation of muscle spasm•

Contraindications

This device should not be used for symptomatic local pain relief •
unless etiology is established or unless a pain syndrome has
been diagnosed.

This device should not be used when cancerous lesions are •
present in the treatment area.

Stimulation should not be applied over swollen, •
infected, inflamed areas or skin eruptions (e.g. phlebitis,
thrombophlebitis, varicose veins, etc.).

Other contraindications are patients suspected of carrying •
serious infectious disease and or disease where it is advisable,
for general medical purposes, to suppress heat or fevers.

Electrode placements must be avoided that apply current •
to the carotid sinus region (anterior neck) or transcerebrally
(through the head).

Safety has not been established for the use of therapeutic •
electrical stimulation during pregnancy.

Powered muscle stimulators should not be used on patients •
with cardiac demand pacemakers.

There should not be any use of TENS waveforms on patients •
with cardiac demand pacemakers.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

ELECTROTHERAPY INDICATIONS, CONTRAINDICATIONS, AND ADVERSE EFFECTS (CONTINUED)

Additional Precautions

•

Caution should be used for patients with suspected or
diagnosed heart problems.

Caution should be used for patients with suspected or •
diagnosed epilepsy.

Caution should be used in the presence of the following: •

When there is a tendency to hemorrhage following acute •
trauma or fracture.

Following recent surgical procedures when muscle •
contraction may disrupt the healing process.

Over a menstruating or pregnant uterus.•
Over areas of the skin which lack normal sensation.•

Some patients may experience skin irritation or hypersensitivity •
due to the electrical stimulation or electrical conductive
medium. The irritation can usually be reduced by using an
alternative conductive medium or an alternative electrode
placement.

Electrode placement and stimulation settings should be based •
on the guidance of the prescribing practitioner.

Powered muscle stimulators should be used only with the •
lead wires and electrodes recommended for use by the
manufacturer.

With TENS waveforms, isolated cases of skin irritation may •
occur at the site of electrode placement following long-term
application.

The effectiveness of TENS waveforms is highly dependent upon •
patient selection by a person qualified in pain management.

Adverse Effects

Skin irritation and burns beneath the electrodes have been •
reported with the use of powered muscle stimulators.

Potential adverse effects with TENS are skin irritation and •
electrode burns.

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sEMG INDICATIONS

Indications- Surface EMG

To determine the activation timing of muscles for:

•

Retraining of muscle activation
Coordination of muscle activation•
An indication of the force produced by muscle for control •

and maintenance of muscle contractions
Relaxation muscle training•
Muscle re-education•

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sEMG + STIM INDICATIONS, CONTRAINDICATIONS AND ADVERSE EFFECTS

Indications- sEMG + Stim using VMS™, Symmetrical Biphasic

(TENS), Asymmetrical Biphasic (TENS), or Russian waveforms

Stroke rehab by muscle re-education

•

Relaxation of muscle spasms•
Prevention or retardation of disuse atrophy•
Increase local blood circulation•
Muscle re-education•
Maintaining or increasing range of motion•

Contraindications

•

This device should not be used for symptomatic local pain
relief unless etiology is established or unless a pain syndrome
has been diagnosed.

This device should not be used when cancerous lesions are •
present in the treatment area.

Stimulation should not be applied over swollen, •
infected, inflamed areas, or skin eruptions (e.g. phlebitis,
thrombophlebitis, varicose veins, etc.).

Other contraindications are patients suspected of carrying •
serious infectious disease and/or disease where it is advisable,
for general medical purposes, to suppress heat or fevers.

Electrode placements must be avoided that apply current •
to the carotid sinus region (anterior neck) or transcereberally
(through the head).

Safety has not been established for the use of therapeutic •
electrical stimulation during pregnancy.

Powered muscle stimulators should not be used on patients •
with cardiac demand pacemakers.

There should not be any use of TENS waveforms on patients •
with cardiac demand pacemakers.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

sEMG + STIM INDICATIONS, CONTRAINDICATIONS AND ADVERSE EFFECTS (CONTINUED)

Additional Precautions

•

Caution should be used for patients with suspected or diagnosed
heart problems.

Caution should be used for patients with suspected or diagnosed •
epilepsy.

Caution should be used in the presence of the following: •

When there is a tendency to hemorrhage following acute •
trauma or fracture.

Following recent surgical procedures when muscle •
contraction may disrupt the healing process.

Over a menstruating or pregnant uterus.•
Over areas of the skin which lack normal sensation.•

Some patients may experience skin irritation or hypersensitivity •
due to the electrical stimulation or electrical conductive medium.
The irritation can usually be reduced by using an alternative
conductive medium or an alternative electrode placement.

Electrode placement and stimulation settings should be based on •
the guidance of the prescribing practitioner.

Powered muscle stimulators should be used only with the lead •
wires and electrodes recommended for use by the manufacturer.

With TENS waveforms, isolated cases of skin irritation may occur at •
the site of electrode placement following long term application.

The effectiveness of TENS waveforms is highly dependent upon •
patient selection by a person qualified in the management of
pain patients.

Adverse Effects

Skin irritation and burns beneath the electrodes have been

•

reported with the use of powered muscle stimulators.
Potential adverse effects with TENS are skin irritation and •

electrode burns.

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ULTRASOUND INDICATIONS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS

Indications for Ultrasound

Application of therapeutic deep heat for the treatment of selected

sub-chronic and chronic medical conditions such as:

Relief of pain, muscle spasms and joint contractures•
Relief of pain, muscle spasms and joint contractures that may •

be associated with:

Adhesive capsulitis•
Bursitis with slight calcification•
Myositis•
Soft tissue injuries•
Shortened tendons due to past injuries and scar tissues•

Relief of sub-chronic, chronic pain and joint contractures •
resulting from:

Capsular tightness•
Capsular scarring•

Contraindications

This device should not be used for symptomatic local pain relief •
unless etiology is established or unless a pain syndrome has
been diagnosed.

This device should not be used when cancerous lesions are •
present in the treatment area.

Other contraindications are patients suspected of carrying •
serious infectious disease and disease where it is advisable for
general medical purposes to suppress heat or fevers.

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•

This device should not be used over or near bone growth
centers until bone growth is complete.

This device should not be used over the thoracic area if the •
patient is using a cardiac pacemaker.

This device should not be used over a healing fracture.•
This device should not be used over or applied to the eye.•
This device should not be used over a pregnant uterus.•
This device should not be used on ischemic tissues in •

individuals with vascular disease where the blood supply would
be unable to follow the increase in metabolic demand and
tissue necrosis might result.

Additional Precautions

Additional precautions should be used when ultrasound is •
used on patients with the following conditions:

Over an area of the spinal cord following: •

Laminectomy, i.e., when major covering tissues have been •
removed

Over anesthetic areas•
On patients with hemorrhagic diatheses•

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NOMENCLATURE

VECTRA GENISYS ELECTROTHERAPY AND COMBINATION THERAPY SYSTEMS

Two Channel Electrotherapy System

Two Channel Combination System

Vectra Genisys® Therapy System

4

1

6

2

5

1. Two Channel Electrotherapy System

2. User Interface (See Page 15)

3. Front Access Panel

4. Rear Access Panel

5. Patient Data Card and sEMG Data Card access port

6. Multimedia Card (MMC) access port

4

1

6

3

5

1. Two Channel Combination System

2. User Interface (See Page 15)

3. Front Access Panel

4. Rear Access Panel

5. Patient Data Card and sEMG Data Card access port

6. Multimedia Card (MMC) access port

7. Ultrasound Applicator (5cm

2

shown)

7

2

3

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VECTRA GENISYS ELECTROTHERAPY AND COMBINATION THERAPY SYSTEMS (CONTINUED)

Rear Access PanelFront Access Panel

6

4

Vectra Genisys® Therapy System

1

2

3

1

1. Front Access Panel Lanyard

NOTE: When reinstalling the Front Access Panel, make
certain the Lanyard does not become kinked.

2. Operator Remote Control Connector

3. Patient Interrupt Switch Connector

4. Channel 1 Lead Wire Connector

5. Channel 2 Lead Wire Connector

6. Microcurrent Probe Connector

7. Ultrasound Applicator Connector

3

2

4

5

6

7

5

1. Screen Contrast Control (Not functional on Color Systems)

2. Power On/Off Switch

3. Technical Maintenance Port

4. Mains Power Cord

5. Rear Access Panel

6. Serial Decal

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USER INTERFACE

16

15

14

13

12

11

10

9

8

6

Vectra Genisys® Therapy System

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Rear Access Panel 1. (See Page 14)
User Interface2.
Ultrasound LED Coupling Indicator 3.

(Combination only)

Ultrasound Applicator- 5 cm4.
(Optional 1 cm2, 2 cm2 and 10 cm2 )
applicators available (Combination
only)

Intensity Knob5.

Cable and Lead Wire Hook6.

Front Access Panel 7. (See Page 14)

Start Button8.

Pause Button9.

Stop Button10.

Clinical Resources Library Button11.

Home Screen Button12.

Back Button13.

Patient Data Card and sEMG Data Card 14.
Port

Multimedia Card (MMC) Port15.

User Set Up and Parameter Control 16.
Buttons

2

Standard.

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Vectra Genisys® Therapy System

SYMBOL DEFINITIONS

Below are the definitions for all of the symbols used in the Vectra Genisys hardware and software. Study and learn these symbols before
any operation of the system.

System Hardware Symbols

CONTRAST CONTROL
NOT FUNCTIONAL ON
COLOR SYSTEMS

ON/OFF SWITCH

DATA PORT

MULTIMED IA CARD,
PATIENT DATA CA RD,
AND sEMG DATA CARD

STOP TREATMENT

PAUSE TREATMENT

START TREATMENT

THERAPY
INTENSITY
CONTROL

HOME

CLINICAL
RESOURCES
LIBRARY

BACK

CHANN EL 1/2
OPERATOR
REMOTE
CONTROL
OPTIONAL

PATIENT INTERRUPT
SWITCH OPTIONAL

CHANNEL 1
LEAD WIRES

CHANNEL 2
LEAD WIRES

MICROCURRENT PROBE

ULTRASOUND
APPLICATOR

System

Software Symbols

MOVE UP

MOVE DOWN

MOVE RIGHT

MOVE LEFT

ACCEPT AND
RETURN

DO NOT ACCEPT
AND RETURN

PAD CONTACT QUALITY

SINGLE CHANNEL GRAPH

PAD CONTACT QUALITY

DUAL CHANNEL GRAPH

Optional Module and Accessory Symbols
Operator Remote

INCREASE
INTENSITY

DECREASE
INTENSITY

PAUSE
TREATMENT

MANUAL

M

STIMULATION

Channel 3/4

Electrothrapy

Module

PATIENT INTERRUPT
SWITCH OPTIONAL

CHANN EL 3 LEAD WIRES

CHANN EL 4 LEAD WI RES

Battery Module

MICROCURRENT PROBE

CHARGE LEVEL

BATTERY CHARGING

Patient Interrupt

Switch

CHANN EL 3/4 OPER ATOR
REMOTE CONTROL
OPTIONAL

Laser Stop Switch

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NOMENCLATURE

Below are the definitions for all of the unique terminology used throughout this manual. Study these and become familiar with these
terms for ease of system operation and familiarization with the components and control functionality of the Vectra Genisys Therapy
System. Some of these terms and definitions refer to a specific button or control on the system. Refer to page 16 for Symbol Definitions.

Vectra Genisys® Therapy System

GENERAL TERMINOLOGY

Back Button

The dedicated button on the Main unit, below the display, that
each time pressed takes the user back one screen at a time.

Previous Page Button

The button used in some modalities and
functions that will take the user back one page when reading
multiple pages of text.

UP and DOWN Arrows

Controls used in various modality parameter screens to navigate
or change a value up or down within the parameter.

Electrotherapy

Refers to the Electrical muscle or nerve Stimulation modalities of
the system.

System

The primary system with all controls and functions.

Module

Any optional modular modality component designed for
installation onto the System.

sEMG

Abbreviation for the Surface Electromyography modality.

sEMG + Stim

Abbreviation for Surface Electromyography with Triggered
Electrical Stimulation modality.

ULTRASOUND

1

2

1. Sound Head

That component of the Applicator that makes contact with
the patient during Ultrasound or Combination therapy.

2. Applicator

The assembly that connects to the System and incorporates
the Sound Head.

3. Coupling LED

The component of the Applicator which indicates if the
Sound Head is Coupled or Uncoupled on the the treatment
area.

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SPECIFICATIONS

SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS AND DIMENSIONS DESCRIPTION OF DEVICE MARKINGS

Width

Combination System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.375 in (28.9 cm)

Electrotherapy System ................................ 9.750 in (24.8 cm)

Depth (Combination and Electrotherapy System) ..........12.750 in (32.4 cm)

Height (Combination and Electrotherapy System) .........8.750 in (22.2 cm)

Standard Weight

Two Channel Combination System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 lbs (3.2 kg)

Two Channel Electrotherapy System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 lbs (2.7 kg)

Power (Combination and Electrotherapy Units)

Input ......................................... 100 - 240 V - 1.0 A, 50/60 Hz

Output (Internal Power Supply) ............................... +24 V, 7.3 A

Electrical Class .....................................................CLASS I

Mode of Operation ............................................Continuous

Electrical Type (Degree of Protection)

Ultrasound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TYPE B

Electrotherapy and sEMG .....................................TYPE BF

Regulatory Compliance
UL/IEC/EN 60601-1

IEC/EN 60601-1-2
IEC 60601-2-5
IEC 60601-2-10

NOTE: All waveforms except High Voltage Pulsed Current (HVPC) have
been designed with a 200mA current limit. VMS™, VMS™ Burst and
all TENS waveform output intensities are measured, specified, and
listed to peak, not peak to peak.

Refer to Instruction Manual/Booklet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Equipment capable of delivering output
values in excess of 10 mA r.m.s. or 10V r.m.s.

averaged over any period of 5 s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Classified by Intertek Testing Services NA Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Dangerous Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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SPECIFICATIONS

WAVEFORM SPECIFICATIONS

Vectra Genisys® Therapy System

IFC- Interferential (Traditional 4 Pole)

Interferential Current is a medium frequency waveform. Current is
distributed through two channels (four electrodes). The currents
cross each other in the body at the area requiring treatment.
The two currents interfere with each other at this crossing point,
resulting in a modulation of the intensity (the current intensity
increases and decreases at a regular frequency).

Output Mode ..........................................Electrodes

Output Intensity ...................................0-100 mA (CC)

0-100 V (CV)

Carrier Frequency .......................2,500, 4,000 and 5,000 Hz

Beat Frequency (Sweep Off ) ............................1-200 Hz

Sweep Time (Fixed) ........................................15 sec

Sweep Low Beat Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-199 Hz

Sweep High Beat Frequency ............................1-200 Hz

Vector Scan ...........................Off, Manual, 40% and 100%

Treatment Time .....................................1-60 Minutes

Mode Selection ........................................ CC or CV*

Available on Channel ............................1&2, 3&4 Option

*CC= Constant Current
CV= Constant Voltage

TENS- Asymmetrical Biphasic

The Asymmetrical Biphasic waveform has a short pulse duration.
It is capable of strong stimulation of the nerve fibers in the skin
as well as of muscle tissue. This waveform is often used in TENS
devices. Because of its short pulse, the patient typically tolerates
the current well, even at relatively high intensities.

Output Mode ..........................................Electrodes

Output Intensity ...................................0-110 mA (CC)

0-110 V (CV )

Phase Duration .................................... 20-1,000 µsec

Frequency .............................................. 1-250 Hz

Mode Selection ........................................CC or CV*

Burst Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-10 bps

Frequency Modulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-250 Hz

Amplitude Modulation . . . . . . . . . . . . Off, 40%, 60%, 80% and 100%

Cycle Time ......4/4, 4/8, 7/7, 5/5 4/12, 10/10, 10/20, 10/30, 10/50

Treatment Time .........................................1-60 min

Available on Channels ........................ 1 & 2, 3 & 4 Option

Stimulus delivered by the TENS waveforms of this device,
in certain configurations, will deliver a charge of 25
microcoulombs (µC) or greater per pulse and may be sufficient
to cause electrocution. Electrical current of this magnitude
must not flow through the thorax because it may cause a
cardiac arrhythmia.

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SPECIFICATIONS

WAVEFORM SPECIFICATIONS (CONTINUED)

TENS- Symmetrical Biphasic

The Symmetrical Biphasic waveform has a short pulse duration
and is capable of strong stimulation of nerve fibers in the skin
and in muscle. This waveform is often used in portable muscle
stimulation units, and some TENS devices. Because of its short
pulse duration, the patient typically tolerates the current well,
even at relatively high intensities.

Output Mode ..........................................Electrodes

Output Intensity ....................................0-80 mA (CC)

0-80 V (CV)

Phase Duration .....................................20-1000 µsec

Frequency .............................................. 1-250 Hz

Mode Selection ........................................ CC or CV*

Burst Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-10 bps

Frequency Modulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-250 Hz

Amplitude Modulation . . . . . . . . . . . . Off, 40%, 60%, 80% and 100%

Cycle Time ......4/4, 4/8, 7/7, 5/5 4/12, 10/10, 10/20, 10/30, 10/50

Treatment Time .........................................1-60 min

Available on channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 & 2, 3 & 4 Option

*CC= Constant Current
CV= Constant Voltage

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Microcurrent

Microcurrent is a monophasic waveform of very low intensity that
closely simulates the electrical current generated by the human
body. Microcurrent can be applied via electrodes or probe.

Output Mode ................................ Electrodes or Probe

Output Intensity ...............................................5-1000 µA

Polarity ..........................Positive, Negative or Alternating

Treatment Time .....................................1-60 Minutes

1-60 Seconds (Probe)

Carrier Frequency ...................................0.1- 1000 Hz

Duty Cycle (Fixed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50%

Ramp (Fixed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 second

Available on channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 & 2, 3 & 4 Option

Stimulus delivered by the TENS waveforms of this device,
in certain configurations, will deliver a charge of 25
microcoulombs (µC) or greater per pulse and may be
sufficient to cause electrocution. Electrical current of this
magnitude must not flow through the thorax because it may
cause a cardiac arrhythmia.

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SPECIFICATIONS

WAVEFORM SPECIFICATIONS (CONTINUED)

Vectra Genisys® Therapy System

Premodulated (Traditional 2 Pole IFC)

Premodulated Current is a medium frequency waveform. Current
comes out of one channel (two electrodes). The current intensity
is modulated: it increases and decreases at a regular frequency
(the Amplitude Modulation Frequency).

Output Mode ..........................................Electrodes

Output Intensity ..........................................0-100 mA (CC)

0- 100 V (CV )

Carrier Frequency (Fixed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,500 Hz

Beat Frequency (Sweep Off ) ............................1-200 Hz

Sweep Time (Fixed) ...................................15 seconds

Sweep Low Beat Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-199 Hz

Sweep High Beat Frequency ............................2-200 Hz

Vector Scan ..............................Off, Manual, 40%, and 100%

Mode Selection ............................................... CC or CV*

Treatment Time .........................................1-60 Min

Available on Channel .........................1 & 2, 3 & 4 Option

*CC= Constant Current
CV= Constant Voltage

High Voltage Pulsed Current (HVPC)

The High Voltage Pulsed Current (HVPC) has a very brief pulse
duration characterized by two distinct peaks delivered at
high voltage. The waveform is monophasic (current flows in
one direction only). The high voltage causes a decreased skin
resistance making the current comfortable and easy to tolerate.

Output Mode ................................ Electrodes or Probe

Output Intensity ..........................................0-500 V

Polarity ......................................Positive or Negative

Ramp ...................................0.5 sec, 1 sec, 2 sec, 5 sec

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peak Current or Volts

Sweep ..............Continuous, 80/120 pps, 1/120 pps, 1/10 pps

Frequency ............................................10-120 pps

Cycle Time ......Continuous, 5/5, 4/12, 10/10, 10/20, 10/30, 10/50

Treatment Time .........................................1-60 Min

Anti-Fatique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Off or On

Available on Channels ........................ 1 & 2, 3 & 4 Option

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SPECIFICATIONS

WAVEFORM SPECIFICATIONS (CONTINUED)

TM

VMS

VMS is a symmetrical biphasic waveform with a 100 µsec interphase
interval. Because the pulse is relatively short, the waveform has a low
skin load, making it suitable for applications requiring high intensities,
such as in muscle strengthening protocols.

Output Mode ..........................................Electrodes

Output Intensity ...........................................0-200 mA(CC)

0- 200 V (CV )

Channel Mode ......................... Single, Reciprocal, Co-Contract

Phase Duration ..............................................20-400 µsec

Mode Selection ............................................... CC or CV*

Anti-Fatigue ....................................................Off or On

Set Intensity .....................Individual Channel Intensity Setting in

Reciprocal and Co-Contract modes

Cycle Time ...........Continuous, 5/5, 4/12, 10/10, 10/20, 10/30, 10/50

Frequency .....................................................1-200 pps

Ramp ........................................0.5 sec, 1 sec, 2 sec, 5 sec

Treatment Time .........................................1-60 min

Available on Channels ........................ 1 & 2, 3 & 4 Option

*CC= Constant Current
CV= Constant Voltage

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VMSTM Burst

VMS Burst is a symmetrical biphasic waveform delivered in a burst
format. Because the pulse is relatively short, the waveform has a
low skin load, making it suitable for applications requiring high
intensities, such as in muscle strengthening protocols.

Output Mode ..........................................Electrodes

Output Intensity ...........................................0-200 mA(CC)

0- 200 V (CV )

Channel Mode ......................... Single, Reciprocal, Co-Contract

Phase Duration ..............................................20-400 µsec

Mode Selection ............................................... CC or CV*

Anti-Fatigue ....................................................Off or On

Set Intensity ......................Individual Channel Intensity Setting in

Reciprocal and Co-Contract modes

Cycle Time ...........Continuous, 5/5, 4/12, 10/10, 10/20, 10/30, 10/50

Frequency .....................................................1-200 pps

Ramp ........................................0.5 sec, 1 sec, 2 sec, 5 sec

Treatment Time .........................................1-60 min

Available on Channels ........................ 1 & 2, 3 & 4 Option

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SPECIFICATIONS

WAVEFORM SPECIFICATIONS (CONTINUED)

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Russian

Russian Current is a sinusoidal waveform, delivered in bursts or
series of pulses. This method was claimed by its author (Kots)
to produce maximal muscle strengthening effects without
significant discomfort to the patient.

Output Mode ..........................................Electrodes

Output Intensity ...........................................0-100 mA(CC)

0- 100 V (CV )

Carrier Frequency (Fixed) .....................................2,500 Hz

Channel Mode ......................... Single, Reciprocal, Co-Contract

Duty Cycle .............................10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%

Mode Selection ............................................... CC or CV*

Anti-Fatigue ....................................................Off or On

Cycle Time ......Continuous, 5/5, 4/12, 10/10, 10/20, 10/30, 10/50

Burst Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-100 bps

Ramp .......................................... 0.5, 1, 2 and 5 sec

Treatment Time .........................................1-60 min

Available on Channels ........................ 1 & 2, 3 & 4 Option

*CC= Constant Current
CV= Constant Voltage

DC (Direct Current)

DC Current is a direct current flowing in one direction only. The
current can be continuous or interrupted.

Output Mode ..........................................Electrodes

Output Intensity ..........................................0-4 mA

Polarity Reversal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . On or Off

With Polarity Reversal On, Polarity will change at

50% of treatment time.

Cycle Time ....................................Continuous, 5/60, 10/60

Mode Selection .................................................... CC*

Treatment Time .........................................1-10 min

Available on Channels ........................ 1 & 2, 3 & 4 Option

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SPECIFICATIONS

ULTRASOUND SPECIFICATIONS

Ultrasound

Frequency .............................1 MHz, ± 5%; 3.3 Mhz, ±5%

Duty Cycles ...........................10%, 20%, 50%, Continuous

Pulse Frequency ...........................................100 Hz

Pulse Duration .......1 mSec, ±20%; 2 mSec, ±20%; 5 mSec, ±20%

Output Power

10 cm2 Crystal .................0-20 W at 1MHz, 0-10 W at 3.3 MHz

5 cm2 Crystal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-10 W, 1 and 3.3 MHz

2 cm2 Crystal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-4 W, 1 and 3.3 MHz

1 cm2 Crystal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-2 W 3.3 MHz Only

Amplitude ....................0 to 2.5 w/cm2 in continuous mode,

0-3 w/cm2 in pulsed modes

Output accuracy ...................±20% above 10% of maximum

Temporal Peak to Average Ratio: ....2:1, ± 20%, at 50% Duty Cycle

5:1, ± 20%, at 20% Duty Cycle

9:1, ± 20%, at 10% Duty Cycle

Beam Nonuniformity Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.0 : 1 maximum

Beam Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Collimating

IPXX Rating for Unit ...........................................IPX0

IPXX Rating for Applicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IPX7

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Effective Radiating Areas. . . . . . . . . . . . 10 cm

2

Crystal: 6.8 cm

2

– 10 cm
5 cm2 Crystal: 3.5 cm2 – 5 cm
2 cm2 Crystal: 1.4 cm2 – 2 cm

1 cm2 Crystal: 0.7 cm2 – 1 cm

Treatment Time ..........................................1-30 min

Head Warming Feature

The Head Warming feature of an Vectra Genisys Combination
Therapy System utilizes Ultrasound output resulting in warming
of the Sound Head to increase patient comfort.

With Head Warming enabled, ultrasound is emitted without
pressing the Start button. The Applicator LED will not illuminate
during the Head Warming period. US Channel will indicate "Head
Warming".

Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 - 50% Cycling of maximum power

Frequency ................................................ 3.3 Mhz

Sound Head Temperature . . . . . . . . . 29.4 °C - 43.3 °C (85 °F - 110 °F)

Do not apply the Ultrasound Applicator to the patient
during the Head Warming period. Applicator must remain in
Applicator Hook during the Head Warming period.

2

2

2

2

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SET UP

VECTRA GENISYS THERAPY SYSTEMS

Remove the Vectra Genisys Two or Four Channel Therapy System and all accessories from the shipping carton. Visually inspect for damage.
Report any damage to the carrier immediately.

Contents of Carton:

Vectra Genisys Two or Four Channel Electrotherapy or Combination System

•

sEMG Module (Installed on System)•
Patient Data Cards (1)•
DURA-STICK II 1.25 in (3 cm) Round Disposable Electrodes (2 packs of 4 for use with sEMG and sEMG + Electrical Stimulation)•
sEMG Lead Wires (one for Channel 1 and one for Channel 2)•
Electrotherapy Lead Kit that includes:•

Lead Wires (one for Channel 1 and one for Channel 2)•
DURA-STICK II 2.75 in (7 cm) Round Disposable Electrodes (1 pack of 4)•

Lead Wires- (one for Channel 3 and one for Channel 4 - Four (4) Channel Systems only)•

2

5 cm•

Ultrasound Applicator (Combination Systems Only)
Cord Set•
Conductor Transmission Gel - 1 bottle (Combination Systems Only)•
User Manual•

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SET UP

THERAPY SYSTEM SET UP

Accessing Operator Utilities

Plug unit into wall outlet.
Turn system On.

Press the Home and Back buttons
simultaneously.

To return to the System Home
screen, press the Home button.

Clinic Name

Press Clinic Name button.

POWER SWITCH

CLINIC NAME BUTTON

Select the row of alpha or numeric
characters desired by pushing the
button beside the corresponding
row. Select the desired character in
the row by pressing the row button
until the desired letter is framed.

NOTE: To add a space, select the
area to the left of the letter
A.

Once selection is framed, press the
Accept and Return Arrow button.
The character just chosen will
display in the top of the screen and
the cursor will advance to the next
character.

To go back a character press the
Move Left Arrow button. To delete
the character, press the Delete
button.

Once Clinic Name is completed,
press the Save button.

To discard entry, press the Back
button.

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SELECT ROW AND CHARACTER BUTTONS

MOVE
LEFT

DELETE SAVE

BACK

ACCEPT AND
RETURN

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SET UP

THERAPY SYSTEM SET UP (CONTINUED)

Restore Default Protocols

Press Restore Default Protocols
button.

RESTORE DEFAULT
PROTOCOLS BUTTON

Restore Default Unit Settings

Press the Restore Default Unit
Settings button to restore the
system defaults. This control will
neither change the Date and
Time nor affect any of the Clinical
Protocols™ stored in the system.

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RESTORE DEFAULT UNIT
SETTINGS BUTTON

Press Yes button to restore the
Protocols to Factory Settings.

NOTE: This will permanently
remove all User Protocols
and User saved
Sequences.

If it is not desired to permanently
remove all of the User Protocols
and User Sequences from the
System, press the No button.

PRESS YES BUTTON TO
RESTORE PROTOCOLS

PRESS NO BUTTON TO
KEEP PROTOCOLS
AS THEY ARE

After the settings have been
restored, a message will appear
stating that the Default Unit
Settings are restored. Press any
button to return to Utilities
screen.

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SET UP

THERAPY SYSTEM SET UP (CONTINUED)

Erase Patient Data Card

Install Patient Data Card to be
erased into Patient Data Card
Access Port on the system.

Press Erase Patient Card button.

Press the Yes button to erase
all data from Patient Data Card.
Press the No button to keep all
data on Patient Data Card.

After Patient Data Card is
erased, a verification message
will appear. Press any button to
return to the Utilities screen.

INSERT
PATIENT
CARD

YES

BUTTON

ERASE PATIENT
CARD BUTTON

NO

BUTTON

Set Date and Time

Press Set Date and Time button.

Press the UP or Down Arrow
button for the respective area
until desired change is displayed.

After all desired changes are
made, press the Back button to
return to the Utilities screen.

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SET DATE
AND TIME
BUTTON

PRESS THE RESPECTIVE UP OR DOWN

ARROW BUTTONS TO CHANGE

YES

BUTTON

BACK

BUTTON

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SET UP

THERAPY SYSTEM SET UP (CONTINUED)

Setting System Volume

Press Volume button until
the desired system volume is
achieved. There are six settings:
Off, X-Low, Low, Med, High and
X-High.

Each time the Volume button is
pressed the setting displayed will
emit three beep tones at that
level.

VOLUME
BUTTON

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Ultrasound Coupling

This warning system works in conjunction with the Applicator
LED to alert the user should the Sound Head become uncoupled
from the patient. Press the US Coupling button until the desired
setting is displayed. There are four different alarm settings and an
Off setting.

Pause and Beep
Pauses Treatment Time and
emits an audible beep. When
the Applicator Sound Head is
re-coupled to the patient, the
Treatment Timer will automatically
restart.

Pause and No Beep
Pauses Treatment Timer. When
the Applicator Sound Head is
re-coupled to the patient, the
Treatment Timer will automatically
restart.

Beep
Emits an audible beep.

No Beep
No beep is emitted.

Off
Turns off the Ultrasound
Coupling feature.

US COUPLING

BUTTON

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SET UP

THERAPY SYSTEM SET UP (CONTINUED)

Display Unit Version Information

Press the Display Unit Version
Information button to show
the system software versions
installed.

Press the Back button to return
the Operator Utilities screen.

PRESS DISPLAY UNIT

VERSION BUTTON TO VIEW

SOFTWARE VERSIONS

BACK

BUTTON

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Pad Contact Quality

The Pad Contact Quality feature indicates to the user the contact
quality of the electrodes on the patient. This function, if On,
displays a bar graph at the bottom of Treatment Review screen for
the following waveforms only:

The Therapy System Pad Contact Quality default is ON.

•

Interferential:

Dual Channel Graph

PAD CONTACT QUALITY

BUTTON

IFC Premod (2p):•

Single Channel Graph

Russian: •

Single Channel Graph

To turn On or Off, press Pad
Contact Quality button until On

SINGLE CHANNEL GRAPH

or Off as desired is displayed.
Single Channel Waveforms will

display a single bar graph. Dual
Channel waveforms will display a
double bar graph.

Contact quality is measured by
the amount of the graph filled

DUAL CHANNEL GRAPH

GOOD CONTACT
QUALITY

CHANN EL 1:
GOOD CONTACT QUALITY

with black.
An ideal contact quality is 75% or

more of the graph filled.

CHANN EL 2:
NO CONTACT QUALITY

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SET UP

THERAPY SYSTEM SET UP (CONTINUED)

Select Language

To change the language
displayed on the system, press
the Language button until the
desired language is displayed.

Press Home button to set the
language and return to Home
screen.

If Unit Default Settings are
restored, the language will revert
back to English.

LANGUAGE
BUTTON

PRESS HOME BUTTON
TO SET LANGUAGE

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Connecting Accessories to the Therapy System

Install Lead Wires, Ultrasound Applicator, Patient Interrupt Switch
and any other accessories according to the Front Access Panel as
illustrated below. Refer to page 16 for Symbol Definitions.

OPERATOR REMOTE

OPTIONAL

CHANN EL 1/2

PATIENT INTERRUPT SWITCH

OPTIONAL

CHANNEL 1
LEAD WIRE

BLACK

CHANNEL 2
LEAD WIRE

MICROCURRENT PROBE

OPTIONAL

ULTRASOUND APPLICATOR

COMBO SYSTEMS ONLY

GREY

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PATIENT PREPARATION

ELECTROTHERAPY PATIENT PREPARATION

Electrode Placement

Examine the skin for any wounds and clean the skin.•
Apply the electrodes to the treatment area.•
Ensure the electrodes are applied securely to the skin.•
Ensure good contact between each electrode and the skin.•
Check the electrode contact regularly during the treatment.•
Examine the skin again after the treatment.•
Choose electrodes that fit the anatomy.•
View the Electrode Placement recommendations in the •

Treatment Review screen for the particular modality being used
for treatment as a reference point only prior to administering
treatment.

Refer to the respective electrode type instructions on • pages 33

through 35.

Follow electrode manufacturer instructions.•

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Keep electrodes separated during treatment. Electrodes in •
contact with each other could result in improper stimulation
or skin burns.

Output current density is related to electrode size. Improper •
application may result in patient injury. If any question arises
as to the proper electrode size, consult a licensed practitioner
prior to therapy session.

Powered muscle stimulators should be used only with •
the leads and electrodes recommended for use by the
manufacturer.

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PATIENT PREPARATION

ELECTROTHERAPY PATIENT PREPARATION (CONTINUED)

DURA-STICK™ Electrodes

Chattanooga DURA-STICK Electrodes are a self adhesive,
disposable product designed specifically for use with Chattanooga
Electrotherapy systems.

It is recommended that Chattanooga DURA-STICK Electrodes be
used whenever possible to ensure the highest level of contact
with the treatment area and most uniform delivery of the
prescribed electrotherapy treatment.

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Reusable Carbon Electrodes (Optional)

If used for delivery of electrotherapy, the Carbon Electrodes
must be used with a conductive medium such as Conductor™
Transmission Gel.

These Carbon Electrodes should be secured to the treatment area
using Nylatex® Wraps.

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PATIENT PREPARATION

ELECTROTHERAPY PATIENT PREPARATION (CONTINUED)

DURA-STICK™ Electrode Instructions

Connecting Lead Wires

Insert the lead with the Red (+) electrode
connector into one DURA-STICK Electrode.
Insert the lead with the Black (-) electrode
connector into the other electrode.

Make certain the lead wires are
seated completely into the electrodes.

LEAD WIRE SEATED

RED +

LEAD WIRE

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Securing Electrodes

Remove the DURA-STICK Electrodes from
the protective backing and apply to the
treatment area as prescribed. Ensure the
entire electrode surface is in contact with
patient skin by pressing into place.

NOTE: Use of conductive medium
or sponges is not required or
recommended. DURA-STICK
Electrodes are manufactured to
ensure the optimum conductivity
during therapy when properly
applied.

BLACK 

LEAD WIRE

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PATIENT PREPARATION

ELECTROTHERAPY PATIENT PREPARATION (CONTINUED)

Reusable Carbon Electrodes (Optional)

Connecting Lead Wires

Insert the lead with the Red (+) electrode
connector into Red electrode. Insert the
lead with the Black (-) electrode connector
into the Black electrode.

Make certain the lead wires are seated
completely into the electrodes.

LEAD WIRE
SEATED

RED +

LEAD WIRE

BLACK 

LEAD WIRE

Conductive Medium

Liberally apply Conductor™ Transmission
Gel to electrode prior to placement on
patient.

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Securing Electrodes

®

Use Nylatex

Wrap to secure each electrode

in position on the patient.

SECURE WITH

NYLATEX

Nylatex® Wraps contain dry natural rubber and may
cause allergic reactions in patients with allergies to
latex.

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PATIENT PREPARATION

ULTRASOUND PATIENT PREPARATION

Preparing Treatment Area

Examine the skin for any wounds and clean the skin.

Size of Applicator

View the Sound Head Recommendation in the Treatment
Review screen for Ultrasound (as a reference point only) prior to
administering treatment.

Sound Heads are available in the sizes shown below.

2

5 CM

STANDARD

1 CM

2

2 CM

2

Applicator Preparation

Clean applicator before each therapy session with warm soapy
water.

10 CM

2

Conductive Medium

Liberally apply Conductor™
Transmission Gel or equivalent to
the treatment area on the patient.

Treatment Area

Move the Sound Head during
therapy session in a circular
motion. The area treated should
be two times the diameter of the
Sound Head.

Applicator Coupling

If US Coupling is On, the Sound
Head is properly coupled to
the patient and administering
ultrasound when the LED is
constantly illuminated.

NOTE: Refer to page 29 f o r U S
Coupling settings.

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APPLY

CONDUCTIVE GEL

COUPLING

INDICATOR

LED

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PATIENT PREPARATION

sEMG AND sEMG+STIM PATIENT PREPARATION

This section applies only to models
capable of supporting the functions of the
sEMG module.

Install sEMG Lead Wires to System

Remove the Front Access Cover from the
Therapy System and remove the existing
Lead Wires. Connect the sEMG Lead wires
to the channel(s) desired for use with the
sEMG or sEMG + Stim modality.

Install DURA-STICK™ II Electrodes Select Modality

Connect a DURA-STICK II 1.25 in (3 cm)
disposable electrode to each lead. These
electrodes are designed for use with
Chattanooga equipment and will provide
an accurate reading of sEMG activity.

Leave electrodes on the protective
backing until treatment area has been
prepared.

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Press the sEMG or sEMG + Stim button as
required for the therapy prescribed.

PRESS sEMG OR sEMG+STIM BUTTON

CONNECT sEMG LEAD WIRES

Replace the Front Access Cover.

NOTE: Two Channels may be used for
sEMG Therapy at the same time. If four
electrotherapy channels are available, a
maximum of only two may be used at a
time and must be channels 1/2 or 3/4.

ACTIVE BLACK
LEAD

ACTIVE RED LEAD

REFERENCE GREEN LEAD

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PATIENT PREPARATION

sEMG AND sEMG+STIM PATIENT PREPARATION (CONTINUED)

Select Body Area

Press the Electrode Placement button to
view the Select Body Area screen.

ELECTRODE PLACEMENT BUTTON

Press the Up and Down Arrow buttons
until the area desired is highlighted.

NOTE: The Page Up and Page Down
buttons allow navigation either
at the top or bottom of
the available selections.

UP ARROW BUTTON

DOWN ARROW

BUTTON

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View Electrode Placement Graphic

Press the Accept and Return Arrow button
to view the specific electrode placement
graphic.

ACCEPT AND RETURN

ARROW BUTTON

NOTE: As illustrated, the two Black
electrodes represent Active
electrodes and the one White
electrode represents
the Reference electrode.

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PATIENT PREPARATION

sEMG AND sEMG+STIM PATIENT PREPARATION (CONTINUED)

View Electrode Placement Text

Press the Next Page button to view
text relating to the specific electrode
placement selected and typical conditions
of the area.

NEXT PAGE BUTTON

Press the Next Page button to view
additional text.

Press the Prev Page button to review the
previous page.

Press the Back button to return to the
Select Body Area screen.

Press the Back button a second time to
return to the Treatment Review screen.

PREV PAGE

BUTTON

NEXT PAGE

BUTTON

BACK

BUTTON

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Prepare Treatment Area

Examine the skin for any wounds.

Thoroughly clean the treatment area by
scrubbing the skin with water and mild
antibacterial soap.

NOTE: Thorough and proper cleaning
of the treatment area to remove
any topical medication and
cream film as well as loose
skin particles from the treatment
area is critical to the skin contact
and reception of the Electrodes
during sEMG and sEMG + Stim
therapy.

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PATIENT PREPARATION

sEMG AND sEMG+STIM PATIENT PREPARATION (CONTINUED)

Electrode Placement

Using DURA-STICK™ II 1.25 in (3 cm)
electrodes, place the Active (red and
black lead) electrodes in the center of the
muscle belly and parallel with the muscle
fibers.

Position the Reference electrode (green
lead) in close proximity to the treatment
area. Review the specific Electrode
Placement graphic for positioning of the
Reference (green lead) electrode.

REFERENCE
GREEN LEAD

ACTIVE
BLACK
LEAD

ACTIVE
RED
LEAD

NOTE: The electrodes may be placed
for specific, general and
quasi-specific biofeedback muscle
or muscle group activity.

Using small electrodes and placing them
closer together will render a more specific
reading of muscle activity during sEMG
and sEMG + Stim therapy.

The Active electrodes may be placed
farther apart to obtain a general reading of
a muscle or muscle group activity during
the session.

DJO, LLC recommends using only DURA­STICK™ II electrodes to obtain the most
accurate sEMG feedback.

Follow the electrode manufacturer
instructions.

Trimming or cutting electrodes may
interfere with the reception of sEMG data
and may affect the delivery of electrical
stimulation in the sEMG + Stim Modality.

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Intra-Vaginal Probe

If using the Intra-Vaginal Probe, plug the
active ends of the sEMG lead wire (red and
black) into the Intra-Vaginal Probe.

The Intra-Vaginal Probe is for single
patient use only. Refer to the instructions
packaged with the probe for proper use,
care and disposal.

Keep stim electrodes separated during •
sEMG + Stim treatment. Electrodes in
contact with each other could result in
improper stimulation or skin burns.

Long term effects of chronic electrical

•

stimulation are unknown.
Stimulation should not be applied over

•

the anterior neck or mouth. Severe spasm
of the laryngeal and pharyngeal muscles
may occur and the contractions may be
strong enough to close the airway or cause
difficulty in breathing.

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OPERATION

Vectra Genisys® Therapy System

OPERATOR INTERFACE

The Vectra Genisys Therapy System Operator Interface houses all of the functions and controls necessary for the operator to access all
operator utilities, modalities and parameters for modification and system set up.

1

2

12

3

4

11

10

9

5

6

7

8

Top of Screen1.
The Title Bar indicates the Screen Title for
the modality being used. When at the
System Home screen, the Clinic Name is
displayed.

Center of Screen2.
Contains available Modality options.
Select Modality by pressing the desired
Modality button and then make
parameter modifications.

Bottom of Screen3.
Displays available channels and their
respective status. Displays Treatment
Time and status. After starting therapy
session, Modality and Parameter buttons
are used to select and modify channel
parameters.

Unit On Indicator4.
Illuminates green when System is
connected to an AC mains power source.
When the System is On, the indicator
will illuminate blue. With System On,
and if the system sits unused, the Screen
Saver initiates (blank screen) and the Blue
Indicator will flash.

Back button5.
Used to return back one screen. Used in
conjunction with the Home button to
access the Operator Utilities screen.

Clinical Resources Library button6.
Used to access Clinical Protocols™, User
Protocols, Sequencing, and the Clinical
(Anatomical/Pathological) Libraries
screen.

Intensity Knob 7.

Rotate clockwise to increase Modality
intensity. Rotate counterclockwise to
decrease Modality intensity.

Start button 8.

Press to start therapy session after all
initial parameters have been set.

Pause button 9.

Press to pause a therapy session. Press
again to restart session.

Stop button 10.

Press to completely stop the therapy
session.

Home button11.
Used to go back to the System Home
screen. Used in conjunction with the
Back button to access the Operator
Utilities screen.

Modality and Parameter buttons12.
Used to select modality and edit
treatment parameters.

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OPERATION

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HOME SCREEN

The Vectra Genisys Home screen affords access to all of the system modalities and functions. The area surrounding the screen has 10 modality
and parameter modification buttons.

Electrotherapy1.

Accesses all the available waveforms and parameter editing controls.

Indications2.

Accesses specific pre-programmed indications, for general reference only, which
aid in selecting the proper waveform and electrode placement for particular

1

3

5

7

2

4

6

8

indicated patient syndrome diagnoses.

Ultrasound3.

Accesses the Ultrasound set up screen and parameter editing controls.

Combination4.

Accesses combination therapy set up screens and parameter editing controls.

sEMG5.

9

10

Accesses the Surface EMG (sEMG) modality and parameter editing controls.

sEMG + Stim6.

Accesses the Surface EMG (sEMG) + Electrical Stimulation modality and
parameter editing controls.

View/Edit Channel7.

Accesses the selected channel and allows editing of the channel's parameters
during therapy. Also used in the saving of information to the Patient Data Card.

Patient Card8.

Accesses Patient Data Card data.

Select Channel9.

Use to select desired channel for viewing and editing of channel parameters.

Unused10.

Reserved for optional expansion Modules.

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OPERATION

ELECTROTHERAPY SCREEN

Vectra Genisys® Therapy System

The screen allows the operator to access, set up, and modify
parameters of each of the available waveforms within the Vectra
Genisys Therapy System. The following pages give a general
explanation of a treatment setup.

Refer to the Specifications section, beginning on page 18,
for detailed specifications of the system and each available
waveform.

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OPERATION

Vectra Genisys® Therapy System

GENERAL ELECTROTHERAPY WAVEFORM SET UP

The following information is an example of step by step set up for the Electrotherapy waveforms. All waveforms in the Vectra Genisys
Therapy System are set up and edited in the same basic fashion. The following set up instructions use Interferential Waveform.

Prepare Patient

Refer to pages 32 through 35 for
electrode selection, preparing patient, and
securing electrodes.

Select Modality

Press the Electrotherapy button on the
Home screen.

ELECTROTHERAPY
BUTTON

Select Waveform

Press button beside the desired waveform
from the listing on the screen.

PRESS DESIRED WAVEFORM BUTTON

Refer to Specifications section of this

manual for all available waveforms on the

Vectra Genisys Therapy System.

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View Waveform Description

Press the Waveform Description button
to view text explaining the waveform
rationale.

WAVEFORM DESCRIPTION
BUTTON

NEXT
PAGE

BUTTON

BACK

BUTTON

Press the Next Page button to view
additional text. Press the Back button to
return to the Treatment Review screen.

OPERATION

GENERAL ELECTROTHERAPY WAVEFORM SET UP (CONTINUED)

View Electrode Placement

Press the Electrode Placement button to
view the most commonly used electrode
placement for the waveform selected.

ELECTRODE PLACEMENT

BUTTON

Edit Waveform Parameters

Press Edit button to access waveform
parameters.

Press the corresponding button to edit
each parameter as prescribed.

Vectra Genisys® Therapy System

Install Optional Patient Interrupt Switch

Make certain the Patient Interrupt Switch is
connected to the Therapy System. Refer to

page 16 for Symbol Definitions.

LANYARD

NEXT
PAGE

BUTTON

BACK

BUTTON

Press the Next button to read Electrode
Placement Text. Press the Back button to
return to the Treatment Review screen.

EDIT

BUTTON

PARAMETER

BUTTONS

BACK

BUTTON

Press the Back button to return to the

Treatment Review screen.

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PATIENT
INTERRUPT
SWITCH

NOTE: When reinstalling the Front Access
Panel, make certain the Lanyard
does not become kinked.

OPERATION

GENERAL ELECTROTHERAPY WAVEFORM SET UP (CONTINUED)

Optional Patient Interrupt Switch

Give Patient Interrupt Switch to patient
and explain that pressing the Red button
once pauses the therapy session.

PRESSING BUTTON ONCE PAUSES SESSION

If Patient Interrupt Switch is depressed, the
treatment will be paused and a message
will appear on the System screen.

Press any button to clear the message.
NOTE: If the Patient Interrupt Switch

is depressed a second time,
the message will clear from
the screen and the treatment
will remain paused.

Set Waveform Intensity

Set intensity by rotating the Intensity Control
Knob to the prescribed level.

INTENSITY
DISPLAYED

Intensity Knob Rotation
Clockwise- Increases Intensity

Counterclockwise- Decreases Intensity

Vectra Genisys® Therapy System

Start Treatment

Press the Start button to begin therapy
session.

START
BUTTON

ROTATE
INTENSITY
KNOB

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OPERATION

GENERAL ELECTROTHERAPY WAVEFORM SET UP (CONTINUED)

Vectra Genisys® Therapy System

Pause Treatment

Press the Pause button to pause therapy
session and maintain remaining time. To
resume treatment, press the Pause button
again.

PAUSE
BUTTON

Stop Treatment

To Stop treatment, press the Stop button
once. Treatment will stop and the
Completed Treatment Review screen will
display.

STOP BUTTON

Save to Patient Data Card

After session is complete, press the Save
to Patient Card button. Refer to pages 80

through 89 for Patient Data Card Setup

and use.

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OPERATION

Vectra Genisys® Therapy System

ADJUSTING ELECTROTHERAPY CHANNEL PARAMETERS DURING TREATMENT

The Electrotherapy channel parameters may be changed during a treatment session without pausing or stopping the treatment. The
waveform Intensity may be increased or decreased at any time during the session without utilizing this process.

Select Channel

Press the Home button.

Press the Select Channel button until the
channel desired is framed.

VIEW/EDIT

BUTTON

SELECT CHANNEL

BUTTON

DESIRED

CHANNEL

FRAMED

Edit Channel Paramenters

Press the Edit button. Edit parameters as
desired.

EDIT

BUTTON

PARAMETER

BUTTONS

When finished editing the selected
channel, press the Home button to select
another channel if desired.

Press the View/Edit Channel button. The

Treatment Review screen will display.

To view the Treatment Review screen, if
the Home screen is displayed, press the
View/Edit Channel button. If the Edit
screen is displayed, press the Back button.

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OPERATION

Vectra Genisys® Therapy System

ULTRASOUND

The Vectra Genisys Therapy System Ultrasound modality allows the user to select specific Sound Head recommendations and edit treatment
parameters for various syndromes requiring the use of ultrasound therapy. The following information gives general instructions for the
setup of ultrasound therapy when selecting Ultrasound from the Home screen. Clinical Protocols™, Indications, and Ultrasound treatment
parameters are edited in their respective fashions.

Prepare Patient View Parameter Rationale

Refer to page 36 for Applicator sizes,
patient preparation, and use of conductive
medium.

NOTE: Use only Vectra Genisys
Ultrasound Applicators. Previous

Press the Parameter Rationale button for

text. Press the Next Page button to continue

viewing text.

PARAMETER RATIONALE
BUTTON

models of Chattanooga Ultrasound
Applicators will not work with the
Vectra Genisys Therapy System.

NEXT
PAGE
BUTTON

Sound Head Recommendation

Press Sound Head Recommendation
button to view text explaining how to select
an Ultrasound Applicator size based on
treatment area.

SOUND HEAD

RECOMMENDATION

BUTTON

Select Modality

Press the Ultrasound button on the Home
screen.

ULTRASOUND
BUTTON

Press the Back button to the return to

Treatment Review screen.

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BACK
BUTTON

BACK
BUTTON

Press the Back button to the return to
Treatment Review screen.

OPERATION

ULTRASOUND (CONTINUED)

Edit Ultrasound Parameters

Press Edit button to access ultrasound
parameters.

Press the corresponding button to edit as
prescribed.

EDIT

BUTTON

Head Warming

The Vectra Genisys Therapy System

incorporates a Head Warming feature that

pre-heats the Sound Head of the Applicator

for increasing patient comfort. The control

for the Head Warming feature is in the Edit

screen of the Ultrasound modality.

Press the Head Warming button until On is

displayed.

HEAD
WARMING
BUTTON

Vectra Genisys® Therapy System

Set Ultrasound Intensity

Set intensity by rotating the Intensity Control
Knob to the prescribed level.

INTENSITY
DISPLAYED

ROTATE
INTENSITY
KNOB

PARAMETER

BUTTONS

Press the Back button to return to
Treatment Review screen.

BACK
BUTTON

To set the default of the Head Warming

feature to On, press the Home button after

On is displayed in the Head Warming icon.

Head Warming will then start when the

Therapy System is turned On.

NOTE:

Head Warming time is

approximately 2 minutes.

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Intensity Knob Rotation
Clockwise- Increases Intensity

Counterclockwise- Decreases Intensity

OPERATION

ULTRASOUND (CONTINUED)

Vectra Genisys® Therapy System

Start Treatment

Press the Start button to begin therapy
session.

Move the Applicator in a circular motion
over the treatment area.

START

BUTTON

NOTE: If US Coupling is On and
the Sound Head loses coupling
with the treatment area the session
will pause. When coupling is
reestablished the session will
automatically restart. See
page 29 for US Coupling settings.

Pause Treatment

Press the Pause button to pause therapy
session and maintain remaining time. To
resume treatment, press the Pause button
again.

or

If US Coupling is On, and the Sound
Head loses coupling with the treatment
area, the session will pause. When
coupling is reestablished, the session will
automatically restart. Refer to page 29 for
US Coupling settings.

PAUSE

BUTTON

Stop Treatment

To Stop treatment, press the Stop button
once. Treatment will stop and the
Treatment Review screen will display.

STOP BUTTON

Save to Patient Data Card

After session is complete, press the Save
to Patient Card button. Refer to pages 80

through 89 for Patient Data Card Setup

and use.

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OPERATION

Vectra Genisys® Therapy System

ADJUSTING ULTRASOUND PARAMETERS DURING TREATMENT

The ultrasound parameters may be changed during a treatment session without pausing or stopping the treatment. The following
information provides instructions for changing ultrasound treatment parameters during a treatment session. The ultrasound intensity may
be increased or decreased at any time during the session without utilizing this process.

Editing Ultrasound from Home Screen

Press Select Channel button until US:
Running is framed.

Press View/Edit Channel button.

Press the Edit button on the Treatment
Review screen.

VIEW/EDIT
CHANNEL
BUTTON

SELECT

CHANNEL

BUTTON

US: RU NNING

FRAMED

EDIT

BUTTON

Press the corresponding parameter button

and edit as prescribed.

PARAMETER

BUTTONS

BACK
BUTTON

Editing Ultrasound from Treatment
Review Screen

Press the Edit button on the Treatment
Review screen.

Press the corresponding parameter button
and edit as prescribed.

EDIT

BUTTON

PARAMETER

BUTTONS

BACK
BUTTON

When editing is complete, press the Back
button to return to Treatment Review
screen.

When editing is complete, press the Back
button to return to Treatment Review
screen.

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OPERATION

sEMG THERAPY SET UP

General Information

The Vectra Genisys sEMG modality reads and records the sEMG biofeedback activity of a muscle or muscle group by sensing the electrical
impulses generated during a voluntary muscle contraction and relax cycle. These signals are accurately relayed to the Vectra Genisys
Therapy System through 1.25 in (3 cm) DURA-STICK™ II Disposable Electrodes.

sEMG can be beneficial to muscle retraining therapy by setting target values and charting the patient progress in reaching those goals in a
specific muscle or muscle group.

Within this section, general set up procedures of the various parameters of sEMG are explained. Also, set up and use of the optional sEMG
Data Card for recording sEMG Data are demonstrated.

NOTE: This section applies only to models capable of supporting the functions of the sEMG module.

Optional Patient Data Management System (PDMS)

The sEMG data can be recorded onto the optional
sEMG Data Card and viewed in graph form via the
optional Patient Data Management System connected
to a Windows ® PC. This allows the clinician to record
session activity, as well as see progress the patient
may be making through therapy, saving the data and
printing patient graphs and reports.

Illustrated is an example of the sEMG Graph through
the optional Patient Data Management System
(PDMS).

Vectra Genisys® Therapy System

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OPERATION

sEMG THERAPY SET UP (CONTINUED)

Vectra Genisys® Therapy System

sEMG Screen

The Vectra Genisys sEMG screen affords access to all of the sEMG parameters and functions. The area surrounding the screen has 10 parameter
modification buttons. However, only six are used for the sEMG modality. Below is a general description of each of the sEMG parameter
buttons. Each sEMG parameter button is explained in greater detail in the following pages of this section.

Channel1.

Select Channel 1, Channel 2, or Channel 1+2. Channel 1+2 is the Default Unit
Setting.

Target2.

1

3

5

2

Select Average, Max, or Manual Target. Max Target is the Default Unit Setting.

Alarm3.

4

Set Alarm to sound Above, Below, or at Target. Above Target is the Default Unit

6

Setting.

Capture Target4.

Captures target value while patient is performing a series of muscle contractions.

Audio5.

Allows selection of Constant, Pulsed, or Dynamic audio types. Constant is the
Default Unit Setting.

Volume6.

Set volume level to Low, Medium, High, or Off. Medium is the Default Unit Setting.

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OPERATION

sEMG THERAPY SET UP (CONTINUED)

Prepare System and Patient

Prepare Therapy System and patient. Refer
to pages 37 through 40.

Select sEMG Modality

Press the sEMG button on the Home
screen.

sEMG

BUTTON

View sEMG Description Text

Press the sEMG Description Text button to
view text explaining the rationale of sEMG
Therapy.

sEMG DESCRIPTION TEXT

BUTTON

Vectra Genisys® Therapy System

Press the Next Page button to view
additional text.

Press the Prev Page button to review
previous page.

Press the Back button to return to the
Treatment Review screen.

PREV PAGE

BUTTON

NEXT PAGE

BUTTON

BUTTON

BACK

Electrode Placement

Refer to pages 37 through 40 for Patient
Preparation and Electrode Placement.

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OPERATION

sEMG THERAPY SET UP (CONTINUED)

Select Edit

Press the Edit button on the Treatment
Review screen to edit sEMG parameters as
prescribed.

EDIT

BUTTON

Select Channel

Press the Channel Button until the
prescribed channel is displayed in the icon.

Therapy System
Available selections are 1, 2, or 1+2.

Channel 3/4 Electrotherapy Module
Available selections are 3, 4, or 3+4.

CHANNEL

BUTTON

NOTE: A maximum of two channels
may be used to administer sEMG
Therapy. Either channels 1+2 or 3+4.
sEMG will not function as a four
channel modality.

Vectra Genisys® Therapy System

Set Alarm

Set the alarm trigger in relation to the
target by pressing the Alarm button until
the desired selection is displayed in the
Alarm icon.

The available selections are:
Above- Alarm sounds when a muscle

contraction surpasses the target.
Target- Alarm sounds when a muscle

contraction reaches the target.
Below- Alarm sounds when a muscle

contraction is below the target.

ALARM

BUTTON

NOTE: If Volume is Off, no alarm will be

heard.

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OPERATION

sEMG THERAPY SET UP (CONTINUED)

Set Audio Type

Audio sets the type of sound heard when
the muscle contraction reaches the Alarm
setting.

Press the Audio button until the desired
audio type is displayed in the Audio icon.

The available selections are;

Constant- Continuous sound. ________

Pulsed- Fast, short beeps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Dynamic- Slow, long beeps. _ _ _ _ _ _

AUDIO

BUTTON

Select Target Option

Three options are available for setting the
sEMG modality target:

Max- Maximum of muscle contractions in
10 seconds.

Avg- Average of maximums achieved in
15 seconds of muscle contractions.

Manual- Set Target manually.
Press the Target button until the prescribed

target option is displayed in the Target icon.

TARGET

BUTTON

Vectra Genisys® Therapy System

Setting Max Target

Make certain Target Max is displayed in the
Target icon.

Press the Capture Target button. Have the
patient begin contracting the muscle and
press the Begin Capture button. Patient
should contract the muscle as hard as
possible during the preset 10 second
contraction period.

CAPTURE TARGET

BUTTON

BEGIN CAPTURE

BUTTON

NOTE: If volume is Off, no Audio type will

be heard.

NOTE: The capture may be stopped
by pressing the End Capture
Button. The System will then
select the maximum contraction
level achieved during the preset
10 second contraction period.

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OPERATION

sEMG THERAPY SET UP (CONTINUED)

During the preset 10 second contraction
period, the Therapy System captures
and retains the maximum level of the
contraction the patient performed, then
automatically displays the Adjust sEMG
Target screen.

Use the Up and Down Arrow buttons to
adjust the Target percentage displayed at
the bottom of each channel column.

Press the Accept and Return Arrow button
to set the Target.

Setting Avg Target

Make certain Target Avg is displayed in the
Target icon.

Press the Capture Target button. Have the
patient begin contracting and releasing the
muscle. Press the Begin Capture button.
The patient should contract and release the
muscle as many times as possible during
the preset 15 second contraction period.

CAPTURE TARGET

BUTTON

Vectra Genisys® Therapy System

During the preset 15 second contraction

period, the Therapy System captures and

retains the average maximum level of the

contractions the patient performed, then

automatically displays the Adjust sEMG

Target screen.

Use the Up and Down Arrow buttons to

adjust the Target percentage displayed at

the bottom of each channel column.

Press the Accept and Return Arrow button

to set the Target.

UP ARROW

BUTTON

ACCEPT AND

RETURN ARROW

BUTTON

DOWN ARROW

BUTTON

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BEGIN CAPTURE

BUTTON

UP ARROW

BUTTON

ACCEPT AND

RETURN ARROW

BUTTON

DOWN ARROW

BUTTON

OPERATION

sEMG THERAPY SET UP (CONTINUED)

Setting Manual Target

Make certain Target Manual is displayed in
the Target icon.

Press the Adjust Target button.

ADJUST TARGET

BUTTON

Press the Up and Down Arrow buttons to
adjust Target to prescribed level.

Press the Accept and Return Arrow button
to set the Target.

UP ARROW

BUTTON

ACCEPT AND

RETURN

ARROW BUTTON

DOWN ARROW

BUTTON

Vectra Genisys® Therapy System

Set Volume

Press Volume button until the desired

volume level is displayed in the Volume

icon.

The available volume levels are Low,

Medium, High and Off.

VOLUME
BUTTON

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NOTE: If Volume is Off, no alarm will

be heard when contraction reaches

the target setting.

OPERATION

sEMG THERAPY SET UP (CONTINUED)

Start sEMG Therapy Session

Have patient perform contractions as
prescribed.

As the patient contracts the muscle, the
Vertical Scale for the channel being used
will begin to fill from bottom to top. When
the scale reaches the Target, the alarm will
sound.

CHANNEL

TARGET

DISPLAYED

Stopping sEMG Therapy Session

Press the Stop Button. The Completed
Treatment Review Screen will display.

Vectra Genisys® Therapy System

NOTE: To record the sEMG Data to a sEMG

Data Card, refer to the sEMG Data

Card Section of this Manual for

Set Up and use of the sEMG Data

Card.

To save the session parameters to a Patient

Data Card, refer to pages 80 through 89

for set up and use of the Patient Data Card.

The sEMG Data Card cannot be used to

save session parameters.

VERTICAL

SCALE

SCALE

TARGET POINT

EACH

CONTRACTION

MAXIMUM

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OPERATION

Vectra Genisys® Therapy System

INDICATIONS

The Vectra Genisys Therapy System incorporates a unique Indications section which allows the user to select specific Clinical Indications
and apply the most common therapy for the Indication selected. All modalities are editable, in their normal editing fashion, in order to
customize the treatment for each patient’s prescribed therapy.

Available Indications

Acute Pain
Chronic Pain
Relax Muscle Spasm
Prevent/Retard Disuse Atrophy
Range of Motion

Select Indication

Press the Indications button on the Home
screen.

Press the corresponding button beside the
desired Indication.

INDICATIONS BUTTON

View Waveform Description

Press the Waveform Description button

to view text explaining the waveform

rationale.

WAVEFORM DESCRIPTION
BUTTON

Increase Local Circulation
Muscle Re-education
Stroke Muscle Re-ed
Waveforms- Link to Waveform and Current

PRESS
DESIRED
BUTTON

NEXT
PAGE

BUTTON

Library (Same as under Electrotherapy on Home
screen).

Prepare Patient

Refer to pages 32 through 35 for
electrode selection, preparing patient, and
securing electrodes.

BACK

BUTTON

Press the Next Page button to view
additional text. Press the Back button to
return to the Treatment Review screen.

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OPERATION

INDICATIONS (CONTINUED)

View Electrode Placement

Press the Electrode Placement button to
view the most commonly used electrode
placement for the waveform selected.

ELECTRODE PLACEMENT

BUTTON

Edit Waveform Parameters

Press Edit button to access waveform
parameters.

Press the corresponding button to edit
each parameter as prescribed.

Vectra Genisys® Therapy System

Install Optional Patient Interrupt Switch

Make certain the Patient Interrupt Switch is
connected to the unit. Refer to page 16 for
Symbol Definitions.

LANYARD

NEXT

PAGE

BUTTON

BACK

BUTTON

Press the Next button to read Electrode
Placement Text. Press the Back button to
return to the Treatment Review screen.

EDIT

BUTTON

PARAMETER

BUTTONS

Press the Back button to return to the
Treatment Review screen.

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PATIENT
INTERRUPT
SWITCH

NOTE: When reinstalling the Front Access
Panel, make certain the Lanyard does
not become kinked.

OPERATION

INDICATIONS (CONTINUED)

Optional Patient Interrupt Switch

Give Patient Interrupt Switch to patient
and explain that pressing the Red button
once pauses the therapy session.

PRESSING BUTTON ONCE PAUSES SESSION

Reset intensity and press the Start button
to resume session.

Vectra Genisys® Therapy System

Setting Waveform Intensity

Set intensity by rotating the Intensity Control
Knob to the prescribed level.

If Patient Interrupt Switch is depressed, the
treatment will be paused and a message
will appear on the System screen.

Press any button to clear the message.
NOTE: If the Patient Interrupt Switch

is depressed a second time,
the message will clear from
the screen and the treatment
will remain paused.

START

BUTTON

INTENSITY
DISPLAYED

ROTATE
INTENSITY
KNOB

Intensity Knob Rotation
Clockwise- Increases Intensity

Counterclockwise- Decreases Intensity

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OPERATION

INDICATIONS (CONTINUED)

Vectra Genisys® Therapy System

Start Treatment

Press the Start button to begin therapy
session.

START

BUTTON

Pause Treatment

Press the Pause button to pause therapy
session and maintain remaining time. To
resume treatment, press the Pause button
again.

PAUSE
BUTTON

Stop Treatment

To Stop treatment, press the Stop button
once. Treatment will stop and the
Completed Treatment Review screen will
display.

STOP BUTTON

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OPERATION

INDICATIONS (CONTINUED)

Editing Parameters during Treatment
Session

The parameters may be edited during
a treatment session without pausing or
stopping the treatment.

Refer to page 48 for parameter changes
to electrotherapy waveforms and currents
and page 52 for editing Ultrasound.

NOTE: The intensity can be increased
or decreased by rotating the
Intensity Knob as desired without
pressing the Edit button.

Vectra Genisys® Therapy System

Save to Patient Data Card

After session is complete, press the Save
to Patient Card button. Refer to pages 80

through 89 for Patient Data Card Setup

and use.

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OPERATION

Vectra Genisys® Therapy System

COMBINATION

The Vectra Genisys Therapy System Combination modality allows the user to select and use ultrasound therapy in combination with
electrical muscle stimulation.

Combination therapy utilizes the Ultrasound modality in conjuction with High Voltage Pulsed Current (HVPC), IFC (4p), IFC Premodulated
(2p), Asymmetrical Biphasic, Symmetrical Biphasic or VMS™ to generate a therapeutic effect. In this mode of therapy, the Sound Head of the
Ultrasound Applicator becomes one half of the electrical circuit. An electrode attached to the Black (-) Lead Wire completes the circuit.

Refer to pages 32 through 35 to
prepare patient, select electrode, and
securing electrodes. Refer to page 36 for
Ultrasound patient preparation.

Connect the Black (-) Lead Wire from
Channel 2 to the electrode. Make certain
the Lead Wire is completely seated in the
electrode.

The Red (+) Lead Wire is not used. The
Ultrasound Applicator completes the
circuit for Combination Therapy.

Select ModalityPrepare Patient

Press the Combination button on the Home
screen.

COMBINATION
BUTTON

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View Application Description

Press the Waveform Description button
to view text explaining the waveform
rationale.

APPLICATION
DESCRIPTION
BUTTON

BACK

BUTTON

Press the Back button to return to the
Treatment Review screen.

OPERATION

COMBINATION (CONTINUED)

View Electrode Placement

Press the Electrode Placement button to
view the most commonly used electrode
placement for Combination therapy.

ELECTRODE PLACEMENT

BUTTON

NEXT
PAGE

BUTTON

BACK

BUTTON

Press the Next button to read Electrode
Placement Text. Press the Back button to
return to the Treatment Review screen.

Access Combination Parameters

Press Edit button to access Combination
parameters.

EDIT

BUTTON

Press the Back button to return to the
Treatment Review screen.

Vectra Genisys® Therapy System

Edit Ultrasound Parameters

Press the corresponding button to edit
the desired Ultrasound parameter as
prescribed.

PARAMETER

BUTTONS

NOTE: See page 50 for Head Warming
feature instructions.

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OPERATION

COMBINATION (CONTINUED)

Select Waveform

Press the Select Waveform button.

SELECT WAVEFORM
BUTTON

UP ARROW

BUTTON

Optional Patient Interrupt Switch

Connect Patient Interrupt Switch to the
Therapy System. Give Patient Interrupt
Switch to patient and explain that pressing
the Red button once pauses the therapy
session.

CONNECT PATIENT
INTERRUPT SWITCH

Vectra Genisys® Therapy System

Edit Waveform Parameters

Press the Edit Stim button to edit the
parameters of the waveform selected.

Press the corresponding button to edit
each parameter as prescribed.

EDIT STIM
BUTTON

ACCEPT AND

RETUN ARROW

BUTTON

DOWN ARROW

BUTTON

Press the Up or Down Arrow buttons until
the prescribed waveform is highlighted.

Press the Accept and Return Arrow button.

PATIENT INTERRUPT
SWITCH

If Patient Interrupt Switch is depressed, the
treatment will be paused and a message
will appear on the System screen.

Press any button to clear the message.
NOTE: If the Patient Interrupt Switch

is depressed a second time,
the message will clear from
the screen, and the treatment
will remain paused.

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PARAMETER

BUTTONS

OPERATION

COMBINATION (CONTINUED)

Set Waveform Intensity

Set intensity by rotating the Intensity Control
Knob to the prescribed level.

INTENSITY
DISPLAYED

ROTATE
INTENSITY
KNOB

Intensity Knob Rotation
Clockwise- Increases Intensity

Counterclockwise- Decreases Intensity

Set Ultrasound Intensity

Press the Edit Ultrasound button.

Set Ultrasound intensity by rotating the
Intensity Control Knob to the prescribed level.

EDIT
ULTRASOUND
BUTTON

ROTATE
INTENSITY
KNOB

Intensity Knob Rotation
Clockwise- Increases Intensity

Counterclockwise- Decreases Intensity

Vectra Genisys® Therapy System

Start Treatment

Press the Start button to begin therapy
session.

Move the Applicator in a circular motion
on the treatment area.

START

BUTTON

NOTE: If US Coupling is On and the
Sound Head loses coupling with
the treatment area the session will
pause. When coupling is re-
established, the session will
automatically restart.
See page 29 for US Coupling
settings.

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OPERATION

COMBINATION (CONTINUED)

Vectra Genisys® Therapy System

Pause Treatment

Press the Pause button to pause therapy
session and maintain remaining time. To
resume treatment, press the Pause button
again.

PAUSE

BUTTON

Stop Treatment

To Stop treatment, press the Stop button
once. Treatment will stop and the
Completed Treatment Review screen will
display.

STOP BUTTON

Save to Patient Data Card

After session is complete, press the Save
to Patient Card button. Refer to pages 80

through 89 for Patient Data Card Setup

and use.

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OPERATION

Vectra Genisys® Therapy System

ADJUSTING COMBINATION PARAMETERS DURING TREATMENT

The channel parameters may be changed during a treatment session without pausing or stopping the treatment. The following
information provides instructions for changing Combination Treatment Electrotherapy Channel and Ultrasound parameters during a
treatment session.

Edit Waveform Parameters

Press the Edit Stim button to edit the
parameters of the waveform selected.

Press the corresponding button to edit
each parameter as prescribed.

Rotate the Intensity Knob to increase or
decrease waveform intensity as prescribed.

EDIT STIM
BUTTON

PARAMETER

BUTTONS

Edit Ultrasound Parameters

Press the Edit Ultrasound button.
Press the corresponding button to edit

the desired Ultrasound parameter as
prescribed.

EDIT
ULTRASOUND
BUTTON

PARAMETER

BUTTONS

NOTE: To edit parameters from the Home
screen, see page 48 for selecting
channel instructions.

NOTE: See page 50 for Head Warming
feature instructions.

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OPERATION

sEMG+STIM THERAPY SET UP

General Information

The Vectra Genisys sEMG + Stim modality utilizes sEMG biofeedback activity coupled with triggered electrical muscle stimulation using
selected electrotherapy waveforms for the maximum benefit in muscle retraining. The sEMG + Stim will not function as a multi-channel
modality. It is designed for single channel use only. However, it is available to all electrotherapy channels.

The Electrical Muscle Stimulation is triggered when the muscle contraction (sEMG portion of the therapy) reaches the target. sEMG stops
and the muscle is then electrically stimulated for a period. After stimulation, the patient is given a short rest period and then repeats the
muscle contraction, attempting to reach the target to again trigger the electrical stimulation. This is repeated throughout the therapy
session.

Session parameters can be stored on a Patient Data Card. The Patient Data Card can be used with the optional Patient Data Management
System for adding session notes and printing reports. Several sessions can be stored on a Patient Data Card. Any of the sessions stored on
the Patient Data Card can be recalled in the Therapy System for future use.

It is recommended that each patient be assigned a Patient Data Card. Refer to the Vectra Genisys User Manual for Patient Data Card set up
and use instructions.

The sEMG portion of sEMG + Stim modality is used to force the patient to contract the muscle to a prescribed target. The data cannot be
recorded or stored on the Patient Data Card or the sEMG Data Card.

NOTE: This section applies only to models capable of supporting the functions of the sEMG module.

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OPERATION

sEMG+STIM THERAPY SET UP (CONTINUED)

Prepare System and Patient

Prepare Therapy System and patient. Refer
to pages 37 through 40.

Select sEMG + Stim Modality

Press the sEMG + Stim button on the Home
screen.

sEMG+STIM

BUTTON

Select Edit

Press the Edit button on the Treatment
Review screen to edit sEMG + Stim
parameters as prescribed.

EDIT

BUTTON

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Select Channel

Press the Channel button until the
prescribed channel is displayed in the icon.

Therapy System
Available selections are 1 or 2.

Channel 3/4 Electrotherapy Module
Available selections are 3 or 4.

CHANNEL

BUTTON

NOTE: The sEMG + Stim will not function
as a multi-channel modality. It
is designed for single channel
use only. However, it is available
to all electrotherapy channels.

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OPERATION

sEMG + STIM THERAPY SET UP (CONTINUED)

Set Alarm

Set the alarm trigger in relation to the
target by pressing the Alarm button until
the desired selection is displayed in the
Alarm icon.

The available selections are:
Above- Alarm sounds when a muscle

contraction surpasses the target.
Target- Alarm sounds when a muscle

contraction reaches the target.
Below- Alarm sounds when a muscle

contraction is below the target.

ALARM

BUTTON

NOTE: If Volume is Off, no alarm will be
heard.

Set Audio Type

Audio sets the type of sound heard when
the muscle contraction reaches the Alarm
setting.

Press the Audio button until the desired
audio type is displayed in the Audio icon.

The available selections are:

Constant- Continuous sound. ________

Pulsed- Fast, short beeps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Dynamic- Slow, long beeps. _ _ _ _ _ _

NOTE: If volume is Off, no Audio type will

be heard.

AUDIO

BUTTON

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Select Stim Waveform

Press the Stim button.

STIM

BUTTON

ACCEPT

UP ARROW

BUTTON

AND

RETURN

ARROW

BUTTON

DOWN ARROW

BUTTON

Press the Up and Down Arrow buttons until
the prescribed waveform is highlighted.

Press the Accept and Return Arrow button.

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OPERATION

sEMG + STIM THERAPY SET UP (CONTINUED)

Edit Stim

Press the Edit Stim button.

EDIT STIM BUTTON

BACK

BUTTON

Refer to page 45 for Stim Editing

procedures.
After editing is complete, press the Back

button.
NOTE: Stim treatment time is fixed and

cannot be changed.

Select Target Option Setting Max Target

Three options are available for setting the
sEMG modality target:

Max- Maximum of muscle contractions in
10 seconds.

Avg- Average of maximums achieved in
15 seconds of muscle contractions.

Manual- Set Target manually.
Press the Target button until the prescribed

target option is displayed in the Target icon.

TARGET

BUTTON

Make certain Target Max is displayed in the
Target icon.

Press the Capture Target button. Have the
patient begin contracting the muscle and
press the Begin Capture button. Patient
should contract the muscle as hard as
possible during the preset 10 second
contraction period.

CAPTURE TARGET

NOTE: The capture may be stopped by
pressing the End Capture button.
The System will then select the
maximum contraction level
achieved during the preset
10 second contraction period.

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BUTTON

BEGIN CAPTURE

BUTTON

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OPERATION

sEMG + STIM THERAPY SET UP (CONTINUED)

Setting Avg Target

During the preset 10 second contraction
period, the Therapy System captures
and retains the maximum level of the
contraction the patient performed, then
automatically displays the Adjust sEMG
Target screen.

Use the Up and Down Arrow buttons to
adjust the Target percentage displayed at
the bottom of each channel column.

Press the Accept and Return Arrow button
to set the Target.

Make certain Target Avg is displayed in the
Target icon.

Press the Capture Target button. Have the
patient begin contracting and releasing the
muscle. Press the Begin Capture button.
The patient should contract and release the
muscle as many times as possible during
the preset 15 second contraction period.

CAPTURE TARGET

BUTTON

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During the preset 15 second contraction
period, the Therapy System captures and
retains the average maximum level of the
contractions the patient performed, then
automatically displays the Adjust sEMG
Target screen.

Use the Up and Down Arrow buttons to
adjust the Target percentage displayed at
the bottom of each channel column.

Press the Accept and Return Arrow button
to set the Target.

UP ARROW

BUTTON

ACCEPT AND

RETURN ARROW

BUTTON

DOWN ARROW

BUTTON

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BEGIN CAPTURE

BUTTON

UP ARROW

BUTTON

ACCEPT AND

RETURN ARROW

BUTTON

DOWN ARROW

BUTTON

OPERATION

sEMG + STIM THERAPY SET UP (CONTINUED)

Setting Manual Target

Make certain Target Manual is displayed in
the Target icon.

Press the Adjust Target button.

ADJUST TARGET

BUTTON

Press the Up and Down Arrow buttons to
adjust Target to prescribed level.

Press the Accept and Return Arrow button.

UP ARROW

BUTTON

ACCEPT AND

RETURN

ARROW BUTTON

DOWN ARROW

BUTTON

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Set Volume

Press Volume button until the desired
volume level is displayed in the Volume
icon.

The available volume levels are Low,
Medium, High, and Off.

VOLUME
BUTTON

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NOTE: If Volume is Off, no alarm will
be heard when contraction reaches
the target setting.

OPERATION

sEMG + STIM THERAPY SET UP (CONTINUED)

Set Auto Feature

The sEMG + Stim Auto feature is designed
to work in conjunction with the Target
settings. When On, the Auto feature will
automatically adjust the maximum target
as the patient fatigues.

Press the Auto button until Off or On is
displayed in the Auto icon.

AUTO

BUTTON

Start sEMG Therapy Session

After all parameters for sEMG and Stim have
been completed, press the Start sEMG +
Stim button.

START SEMG+STIM

BUTTON

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Have patient perform contractions as
prescribed.

When the contraction reaches the target,
the alarm will sound, the screen will change
and Stim will begin. The patient should
hold the contraction throughout the short
period of Stim.

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NOTE: The Stim Intensity may be adjusted
only during the Stim portion of
the sEMG + Stim therapy session.

OPERATION

sEMG + STIM THERAPY SET UP (CONTINUED)

Stopping Stim

After Stim is complete, the screen will
change and the patient should relax the
contraction.

After the Relax period is complete the
screen will change to Go.

Repeat the process throughout the
prescribed treatment time or until the
patient is fatigued.

Stim may be stopped at any time during
the session by pressing the Stop sEMG +
Stim button.

Stim may be restarted at any time during
the session by pressing the Start sEMG +
Stim button.

NOTE: With Stim Off, the sEMG portion of
the session may continue.

STOP SEMG+STIM

BUTTON

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Stopping Therapy Session

Press the Stop button. The Completed
Treatment Review screen will display.

NOTE: Refer to pages 80 through 89 for
Patient Data Card set up and use.

The sEMG Data Card cannot be used to
save session parameters.

sEMG data, from an sEMG + Stim therapy
session, cannot be recorded to a sEMG Data
Card or Patient Data Card.

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OPERATION

Vectra Genisys® Therapy System

PATIENT DATA CARD SET UP OF NEW CARD

General Information

The Vectra Genisys Therapy System incorporates a Patient Data Card reading and recording device that allows transfer of patient therapy
data from the system to the card for reviewing patient modality and pain profile information. Information may be transferred to a PC via the
optional Patient Data Management System. The PC software is designed to allow easy access to patient data and printing of reports as well as
adding session notes to the Patient Data Card.

The reading and recording device allows storage and recall of the following patient session data onto the Patient Data Card: Therapy Session
Parameters, Electrode Placement, Pain Map, Numeric Pain Scale or Visual Pain Scale, and Session Notes (stored on card via PC only). Each
Patient Data Card can store multiple sessions and each session can be recalled on the Vectra Genisys Therapy System.

Insert New Patient Data Card

Insert a new Patient Data Card into the
system access port as shown below. The
Therapy System will automatically format
the new Patient Data Card and a verification
message will appear.

Press any button to continue.

INSERT NEW
PATIENT DATA CARD

PRESS ANY BUTTON

TO CONTINUE

Set Up Treatment

Set up the patient's prescribed treatment.
Refer to the appropriate area of this manual
for modality set up.

Administer treatment as prescribed. When
treatment is complete, the Treatment
Review screen will be visible.

Set Up of New Patient Data Card

With new Patient Data Card inserted in
the system, press the Save to Patient Card
button.

SAVE TO
PATIENT CARD
BUTTON

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OPERATION

PATIENT DATA CARD SET UP OF NEW CARD (CONTINUED)

Enter Patient ID

Select the row of alpha or numeric
characters desired by pushing the button
beside the corresponding row. Select the
desired character in the row by pressing
the row button until the desired letter is
framed.

SELECT ROW AND CHARACTERS

When the desired character is framed, press
the Accept and Return Arrow button. The
character selected will display in the top of
the screen and the cursor will advance to
the next position.

To move back a character, press the Left
Arrow button.

CHARACTER
DISPLAYED

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To delete a character, press the Left Arrow
button until the character to be deleted is
framed. Press the Delete button.

To discard entire entry, press the Back
button.

Repeat this procedure until the desired
Patient ID is entered.

After Patient ID is entered, press the Save
button.

SAVE

BUTTON

LEFT
ARROW
BUTTON

ACCEPT AND RETURN

ARROW BUTTON

NOTE: To add a space, select the area to
the left of the letter A.

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OPERATION

PATIENT DATA CARD SET UP OF NEW CARD (CONTINUED)

Access Electrode Placement

The following information uses an IFC
Treatment as an example. Electrode
Placement procedures for all modalities are
performed in the same basic fashion.

Press the Electrode Placement button.

ELECTRODE PLACEMENT BUTTON

Electrode Placement Set Up

Press the Pad button to select the Red (+) or
Black (-) electrode.

Press the Chan button to select Channel 1
or Channel 2.

Press the Side button to select Front, Back,
Left, or Right of the body graphic.

Press the Size button until desired electrode
size is displayed. If electrode desired is not
listed, select Other.

PAD
BUTTON

CHAN
BUTTON

SIDE
BUTTON

SIZE
BUTTON

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Electrode Placement

Press the Up, Down, Left and Right Arrow
buttons to position the selected electrode
as close to the actual treatment location as
possible.

Press the Pad button to select the other
electrode. Repeat above procedure for
electrode positioning.

If applicable, press the Chan button to
select another channel and repeat above
procedures.

After positioning the electrodes, press the
Accept and Return Arrow button.

ELECTRODES
POSITIONED

NOTE: When Ultrasound is the modality,
only the Side button is available.

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ACCEPT AND RETURN
ARROW BUTTON

OPERATION

PATIENT DATA CARD SET UP OF NEW CARD (CONTINUED)

Access Pain Map

Press the Pain Map button to select
the body area of the associated pain as
described by the patient.

PAIN MAP BUTTON

Select Pain Type

Press the Pain Type button until the
desired description is displayed in the Pain
Type icon.

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Add Pain Locations

Press the Add button. The Add Pain Map
window will display.

ADD

BUTTON

PAIN TYPE

BUTTON

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NOTE: A maximum of eight Pain Locations
may be selected.

OPERATION

PATIENT DATA CARD SET UP OF NEW CARD (CONTINUED)

Select Location of Pain

Press the Up and Down Arrow buttons to
move the Pain Locator to the area of the
body where the pain is located.

Press the Accept and Return Arrow button.
The Pain Map window will display.

PAIN

LOCATOR

UP AND DOWN

ARROW BUTTONS

ACCEPT AND RETURN

ARROW BUTTON

Press the Add button to continue selecting,
in sequence, the radiating path of the pain
using the above procedure.

Up to eight pain locations may be selected.

ADD

BUTTON

After all desired Pain Locations have been
made, press the Back button.

BACK

BUTTON

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Editing Pain Locations

Press the Edit button on the Pain Map
window.

EDIT

BUTTON

UP AND DOWN

ARROW BUTTONS

EDIT NEXT

BUTTON

ACCEPT AND RETURN

ARROW BUTTON

Press the Edit Next button to highlight the
Pain Location to be edited.

Use the Up and Down Arrow buttons to
relocate the selected Pain Location.

Press the Accept and Return Arrow button.
Repeat until all editing is complete, then

press the Back button.

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OPERATION

PATIENT DATA CARD SET UP OF NEW CARD (CONTINUED)

Deleting Pain Locations

Press the Delete button on the Pain Map
window.

DELETE

BUTTON

UP AND DOWN

ARROW BUTTONS

DELETE

BUTTON

ACCEPT AND RETURN

ARROW BUTTON

Pain Scales

The Vectra Genisys Therapy System incorporates two internationally recognized Pain
Scales: one, VAS (Visual Analog Scale) has no indicator marks and, two, Numeric Scale
(indicated 1 through 10). Use either of these for describing the amount of pain the patient
is experiencing. When either pain scale is set, the other will automatically set to the
corresponding level.

Select Pain Scale

Select the desired Pain Scale by pressing the
corresponding button.

NUMERIC PAIN
SCALE BUTTON

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Adjust Pain Scale

Press the Left and Right Arrow buttons to
adjust the Pain Scale to the level the patient
is experiencing.

LEFT
ARROW
BUTTON

RIGHT

ARROW

BUTTON

Use the Up and Down Arrow buttons to
highlight the Pain Location to be deleted.

Press the Delete button.
Press the Accept and Return Arrow button.
Repeat until all editing is complete, then

press the Back button.

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VISUAL PAIN

SCALE BUTTON

ACCEPT AND RETURN

ARROW BUTTON

After the desired level is achieved, press the
Accept and Return Arrow button.

Numeric Pain Scale illustrated.

NOTE:

OPERATION

PATIENT DATA CARD SET UP OF NEW CARD (CONTINUED)

Save to Patient Data Card

After all desired session data has been
entered in the Patient Data Card screens,
press the Save to Patient Card button. A
message will appear stating the data has
been saved to the Patient Data Card.

Press any button.

SAVE TO PATIENT

CARD BUTTON

After pressing any button, the Completed
Treatment Review screen will display.

Press the Home button.
Remove the Patient Data Card for filing with

patient records.
The Patient Data Card can also be used with

the optional Patient Data Management
System.

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OPERATION

EXISTING PATIENT DATA CARD USE

Insert Existing Patient Data Card

Insert the Patient Data Card assigned to the
patient receiving treatment into the system
access port as shown below.

INSERT EXISTING
PATIENT DATA CARD

Access Patient Data Card

Press the Patient Card button to access
Patient Data Card.

Select the date of the treatment session
desired using the Up and Down Arrow
buttons until date desired is highlighted.

PATIENT CARD

BUTTON

UP ARROW

BUTTON

DOWN ARROW

BUTTON

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View Patient Data Card

Press the corresponding button beside the
Patient Data to be viewed.

NOTE: No Session Notes will be
available unless the optional
Patient Data Management System
was utilized to enter Session Notes
onto the Patient Data Card.

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OPERATION

EXISTING PATIENT DATA CARD USE (CONTINUED)

Starting a New Treatment from Patient
Data Card

Refer to pages 32-35 for Electrotherapy
patient preparation, select electrodes, and
secure electrodes. Refer to page 36 for
Ultrasound patient preparation.

Press the Up and Down Arrow buttons to
highlight the desired treatment date and
time.

Press the View Treat. button.
Press Start New Treatment button.

VIEW TR EAT.

BUTTON

START NEW

TREATMENT

BUTTON

Optional Patient Interrupt Switch

Connect Patient Interrupt Switch to the
Therapy System. Give Patient Interrupt
Switch to patient and explain that pressing
the Red button once pauses the therapy
session.

CONNECT PATIENT
INTERRUPT SWITCH

If Patient Interrupt Switch is depressed, the
treatment will be paused and a message
will appear on the System screen.

Press any button to clear the message.
NOTE: If the Patient Interrupt Switch

is depressed a second time,
the message will clear from
the screen and the treatment
will remain paused.

PATIENT
INTERRUPT
SWITCH

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Set Intensity

Set intensity by rotating the Intensity Control
Knob to the prescribed level.

INTENSITY
DISPLAYED

ROTATE
INTENSITY
KNOB

Intensity Knob Rotation
Clockwise- Increases Intensity

Counterclockwise- Decreases Intensity

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OPERATION

EXISTING PATIENT DATA CARD USE (CONTINUED)

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Start Treatment

Press the Start button to begin therapy
session.

START

BUTTON

Pause Treatment

Press the Pause button to pause therapy
session and maintain remaining time. To
resume treatment, press the Pause button
again.

PAUSE

BUTTON

Stop Treatment

To Stop treatment, press the Stop button
once. Treatment will stop and the
Completed Treatment Review screen will
display.

STOP BUTTON

Erasing Patient Data Card

Refer to page 28 for proper Patient Data
Card Erasing instructions.

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OPERATION

SET UP OF NEW sEMG DATA CARD

General Information

The Vectra Genisys Therapy System incorporates a sEMG Data Card that allows the recording of sEMG data from sEMG therapy sessions.
After recording the sEMG data, it can be imported, saved to, and viewed through a Windows® PC equipped with the optional Patient Data
Management System. The Patient Data Management System software and Card Reader are designed to allow importing and easy access to
the sEMG data, printing of reports, adding session notes, and adding other sEMG specific information to the sEMG data through a Windows®
PC.

The Therapy System sEMG Data Card allows recording only of the sEMG Data. No sEMG Data may be recorded from the PC and saved to the
sEMG Data Card for use in the Therapy System. However, the sEMG session parameters may be saved to a Patient Data Card (refer to pages 80
through 89) and recalled in the Therapy System.

Each time an existing sEMG Data Card is used for another sEMG therapy session, the existing sEMG data is overwritten with the new session
data.

It is recommended that each patient be assigned a sEMG Data Card. sEMG Data cannot be saved or recorded to the Patient Data Card.
NOTE: This section applies only to models capable of supporting the functions of the sEMG module.

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OPERATION

SET UP OF NEW sEMG DATA CARD (CONTINUED)

Insert New sEMG Data Card

Insert a new sEMG Data Card into the
system access port as shown below. The
Therapy System will automatically format
the new sEMG Data Card and a verification
message will appear.

Press any button to continue.

INSERT NEW sEMG DATA CARD

PRESS ANY BUTTON

TO CONTINUE

Prepare System and Patient

Prepare Therapy System and patient. Refer
to pages 37 through 40.

Set Up sEMG Therapy Session

Set up the patient's prescribed sEMG
therapy session. Refer to pages 53

through 60 of this manual for sEMG

modality set up.
Press the Setup sEMG Card button.

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Enter Patient ID

Select the row of alpha or numeric
characters by pushing the button beside
the corresponding row. Select the desired
character in the row by pressing the row
button until the desired letter is framed.

SELECT ROW AND CHARACTERS

SETUP sEMG CARD

BUTTON

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