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Empi
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CONDUCTIVE GARMENT
USER’S MANUAL
• Read carefully before using this Garment
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Table of Contents
Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Intended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Glossary of Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Warnings and Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Garment Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Environmental Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Storage and Transport Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Electrode Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Ordering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
IMPORTANT: Please read the Empi™ Phoenix Device
User’s Manual (360413 for USA, 360425 for International)
before use.
Product Overview
The Empi Phoenix Conductive Garment for the thigh is
an accessory to Empi Phoenix device designed to deliver
electrical stimulation to muscles to aid with muscle
recovery and re-education. This specialized garment is a
light-weight, breathable fabric that wraps around the thigh
and is secured with Velcro. The Garment is designed to
provide a convenient application of therapy.
In the USA, Federal Law restricts this device to sale by or
on the order of a physician or other practitioner licensed to
use the device.
Intended Use
The Empi Phoenix Conductive Garment is intended for use with the Empi Phoenix device,
which is indicated for retarding or preventing disuse atrophy, maintaining or increasing
range of motion, and re-educating muscles. The garment provides a conductive pathway
between the Phoenix device and the Phoenix Garment Electrodes.
This Garment is only to be used with the Phoenix device’s NMES P1 and P2 programs
(“Endurance” and “Strength” respectively for the USA, “Disuse Atrophy” and
“Reinforcement” respectively for International).
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This Garment is intended for use with Empi Phoenix device indoors in a seated position
Rx
C
at home or in a clinic environment. Follow your health care provider’s directions for more
specic use instructions.
Glossary of Symbols
This device may contain one or more of the following symbols:
Refer to Instruction Manual/Booklet
Caution: For Prescription Only
Federal law (USA) restricts this device
ONLY
to sale by or on the order of a physician
USA
(or licensed practitioner).
°F
°F
Keep Dry
Keep Away from Sunlight
+27°
Min and Max storage
+5°C
temperatures.
Precautionary Instructions
No Latex
Warnings and Precautions
For a full list of relevant contraindications, warnings, precautions and adverse reactions,
refer to the Empi Phoenix Device User’s Manual.
• Single Patient Use Only: Do not share the garment with other persons because of the
risks of adverse skin reactions and disease transmission.
• Not a brace: The specialized garment is not intended to be used as a brace/lower leg
support.
• Use during activity: This garment is intended to be used in a seated position or in
accordance with your clinician’s orders. Muscle contractions caused by the device
could affect walking or balance.
• Application on broken skin: Should a skin rash or skin burn occur, immediately
discontinue use and contact your physician.
• Power connection: Do not connect the garment to an AC power source or other
equipment not specied as safe for the garment. Doing so could result in severe
shock or burns whether or not the garment is attached to the stimulator. The leadwires
should only be connected to the device and the garment.
• Electrodes: The garment should never be used without the three Phoenix Garment
Electrodes. Thermal burns may result from use without all electrodes. Electrodes
should be securely fastened to prevent inadvertent disconnection. Electrodes will
eventually wear out. Check accessories regularly for signs of wear and replace as
needed.
• Skin reactions: On rare occasions, therapy can result in transient skin reactions such
as rash, inammation, irritation or burns. These skin reactions may be the result of
individual sensitivity, the condition of the skin at the onset of treatment, or a reaction to
the materials in the electrodes or garment.
• Safety: The safety and efcacy of the Empi Phoenix system depend on the proper
use and handling of the product and accessories. Use only as prescribed. Keep out of
reach of children. Keep away from open ame.
• Use with other devices/accessories: Use only the Phoenix device that is specially
designed for this garment. Do not use accessories (including electrodes) or devices
manufactured by other companies on this garment. Empi is not responsible for any
consequence resulting from using products manufactured by other companies.
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Garment Use
1. Lay the garment at with the three conductive
silver buttons facing up as pictured.
2. Remove the blue plastic lining from the grid side
of Phoenix Garment Electrodes and discard.
3. Press the grid side of the Phoenix Garment
Electrodes over the silver buttons within the
appropriate outlines. If you are using the garment
to treat your right leg, place the electrodes in the
grey outlines marked with “Right Leg Electrode
Placement”. If you are using the garment to
treat your left leg, place the electrodes in the
white outlines marked with “Left Leg Electrode
Placement”. The large electrode should only be
placed within the corresponding larger grey/white
dashed outline.
IMPORTANT: Make sure to place ALL THREE
electrodes on the garment before using.
The electrodes must completely cover each
conductive metal button before use.
STOP! If you are using the garment for your
LEFT leg, you should have it set up to look like
Fig. 1
If you are using the garment for your RIGHT leg,
you should have it set up to look like Fig 2.
Fig. 1 Left
4. Remove the remaining clear liner from the face
of the electrodes and SAVE for re-application to
Phoenix Garment Electrodes in between uses.
5. Sit on the edge of a rm, stable chair with your
knee slightly bent and your foot at on the oor.
If your clinician instructed you to use the device
and garment in a different setting or position,
follow your clinician’s instructions.
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Fig. 2
Right
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6. Place the wrap over your thigh with the Empi logo facing you and centered on your
thigh. The far edge of the garment should be just above your kneecap. The underside
of the garment also indicates the proper orientation of the garment in relation to your
knee.
IMPORTANT: Do not use this garment on any body part other than the quadriceps/
thigh.
7. Wrap the two straps underneath and around your
thigh and afx the Velcro™ on the softer fabric
“landing strip”.
With the Phoenix Garment Electrodes aligned
over your thigh/quadriceps muscles, gently
apply pressure on the top section of the wrap to
secure the electrodes against the skin. Do not
slide or pull the garment to readjust its position
while wearing it as the electrodes may roll up
underneath the garment. To adjust, remove the
garment completely and reposition.
8. Connect the black plastic leadwire connector to
the garment by sliding it onto the port as shown.
You should hear an audible click.
9. Attach the Empi Phoenix device by inserting
both black leadwire heads into the ports at the
top of the device. Press rmly to ensure that the
leadwire is fully inserted into the device.
10. Begin therapy as directed by your clinician.
Unless otherwise directed by your healthcare
provider, you should be seated during therapy.
You can holster the device in the garment by
attaching the device’s belt clip and sliding it into
the at, wide strap in the middle section of the
garment on top of your thigh. Do not stand up
while the device is in place on the garment.
When your session is complete, turn the device
off.
IMPORTANT: This Garment is only to be used
with the Phoenix device programs P1 and P2.
Phoenix device programs P3 and P4 should be
used with the direct leadwires and electrodes
provided with the device.
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Storage
• Gently remove the garment. The Phoenix Garment Electrodes will lift off of your skin
and stay attached to the wrap. Electrodes should remain on wrap for storage. If the
electrodes remain on your skin instead of the garment, remove them from your skin
and place them back on the garment in the appropriate location.
• Replace the saved liner on the electrodes. Be sure to place the “ON” side against the
Phoenix Garment Electrode surface.
• Store the garment in its original bag until next treatment. Re-applying the liners, folding
up after each use, and storing the wrap in re-sealable bag will prolong the life of the
Phoenix Garment Electrodes.
Maintenance
Check the specialized garment before each use for signs of wear and/or damage. Make
sure that the electrodes have good tack so that they will stick well to the skin.
Replace the Phoenix Garment Electrodes as required. See “Electrode Use” section for
Phoenix Garment Electrodes maintenance suggestions. When electrodes are no longer
useful, dispose of them in a receptacle out of the reach of children or pets.
If needed, you may wash the Phoenix Garment. See label on wrap for washing
instructions. Make sure the garment is dry before using it. With proper care, this garment
is designed to have a life of six months.
Environmental Conditions
Operating Conditions
• Temperature Range: 10º C to 40º C (50º F to 104º F)
• Atmospheric Pressure Range: 50kPA to 106 kPa
• Relative Humidity Range: 30% to 75%
Storage and Transport Conditions
• Temperature Range: -40º C to 70º C (-40º F to 158º F)
• Atmospheric Pressure Range: 50kPA to 106 kPa
• Relative Humidity Range: 10% to 90%
Electrode Use
You can extend the use of your Phoenix Garment Electrodes by following these
suggestions:
• Cleanse, rinse and dry skin prior to use.
• Store electrodes as indicated above and on electrode packaging.
• If electrode gel becomes dry, adding a few drops of water to each side of the electrode
may help restore adhesive gel of electrode. Let the electrode rest to regain tack before
applying to skin.
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90 Day Warranty
Empi will repair or replace, at its facility, any product found to be defective within 90 days
of purchase. This warranty does not apply to any product damaged by misuse, or repaired
or altered by anyone other than Empi in Clear Lake, SD, or an ofcially approved DJO
Global service center.
This warranty is in lieu of any or all other warranties expressed or implied. No person is
authorized to bind Empi to any representative of warranty other than those specically set
forth herein.
NOTE: Warranty period begins with the date of purchase from manufacturer.
Ordering
To reorder call: Empi at 800.328.2536 (USA Only)
Empi Phoenix Garment – P/N 235684
Phoenix Garment Electrode Pack – P/N 199695
(pack of two 4”x2.75” (10 x 7 cm) and one 6”x3.5” (15 x 9 cm))
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Manufactured in Mexico for:
Empi, Inc.
205 Hwy 22 East
Clear Lake, SD 57226 USA
+1 651 415 9000
360412, Rev. C © 2014 Empi
EU Authorised Representative
MDSS GmbH
Schiffgraben 41
30175 Hannover
Germany
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