Electro Flo
®
5000
Airway Clearance System
U.S. Patent No: US 8,777,880 B2
Canadian Patent No: 2,804,531
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Electro Flo® 5000 System
Table of Contents
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Definitions ..............................................................................4
How does the Electro Flo 5000 work? ...................................5
The Electro Flo 5000 ...............................................................5
Indications for Use .................................................................6
Contraindications ...................................................................6
Safety Instructions .................................................................7
Electro Flo® 5000 System Description ....................................8
Self-Administrator® - Personalized CPT ................................10
Operating Instructions .........................................................11
Step 1 – Setup ......................................................................11
Step 2 – Treatment ..............................................................13
Step 3 – Shutdown ...............................................................17
Cleaning Instructions ............................................................18
Maintenance ........................................................................19
Disposal ................................................................................19
Repairs ..................................................................................20
Warranty ..............................................................................21
Operating Environment........................................................22
Specifications .......................................................................22
Federal law restricts this device to be sold by or on
the order of a physician or on the order of a
licensed practitioner.
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Definitions
This manual contains words and symbols that bring attention
to specific statements.
WARNING – Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION – Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury, or failure or damage of the device.
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How does the Electro F lo® 5000 work?
Percussion has long been held as the best method for
loosening trapped mucus within the lungs. Historically, the
first and still the most effective percussion method used for
respiratory therapy is the rhythmic striking with human
hands on the chest wall.
The Electro Flo® 5000 with Force-Multiplying Technology
tirelessly mimics hand percussion without user fatigue.
The Electro Flo® 5000 System targets and loosens thick, sticky
mucus so that it may be cleared by huffing, coughing and/or
suction.
Gravity helps ensure effective outcomes by using postural
drainage positions to aid in moving mucus from the lungs up
to the throat for clearance.
The Electro Flo 5000
Is designed for convenient, personalized Chest
Physiotherapy (CPT)
May be self-administered over individual lobes
Is automated, consistent, true percussion, not massage
Precisely controls power and frequency of percussion
separately
Varies from light tapping to major impact
Delivers deep, pulse percussion
Is light weight, compact and portable
Will quickly and easily help increase sputum
mobilization
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Indications for Use
The Electro Flo 5000 is intended to assist in airway clearance
therapy when the physician’s choice of therapy is external
manipulation of the thorax. Additionally, the Electro Flo 5000
is indicated for external manipulation of the thorax to
promote airway clearance and improve bronchial drainage.
Contraindications
The Electro Flo 5000 is not intended for infants or children
less than 50 lbs.
The Electro Flo 5000 should not be used on patients who
have severe calcium deficiencies or severe osteoporosis.
CAUTION – The Electro Flo 5000 should not be used on
patients who:
Have just eaten or are vomiting
Have acute asthma or tuberculosis
Have brittle bones, broken ribs or severe
osteoporosis
Are bleeding from the lungs or coughing up blood
Are experiencing intense pain
Have increased pressure in the skull
Have head or neck injuries
Have collapsed lungs or a damaged chest wall
Have recently experienced a heart attack
Have a pulmonary embolism or lung abscess
Have an active hemorrhage
Have injuries to the spine
Have open wounds or burns
Have had recent surgery
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Safety Instructions
WARNING – To reduce the risk of electrocution, fire,
or personal injury, follow these instructions:
Keep this device out of the reach of children.
Do not use the Electro Flo 5000 with or in water.
Do not use near flammable anesthetics or near fire.
CAUTION
Electro Flo® 5000 is a prescription restricted device,
intended for the person for whom it was ordered and
only for the use for which it was intended.
Never immerse the unit in any liquid.
Product is to be used only as described in this manual and
only as prescribed by a physician.
Inspect power cord and unit prior to use. Do not use this
product if any damage has occurred to power cord or any
part of the system.
Do NOT insert any object into any opening on the system.
Always observe ALL warnings, cautions, and notes listed
in this manual.
Information regarding potential electromagnetic or
other interferences – If any interferences from a
television, computer, cell phone or other electronic
device is experienced, you can move the percussor to
another room or location. You can also turn off the device
that is interfering with the percussor.
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Control Box
Electro Flo
®
5000 System Description
The Electro Flo® 5000 System is composed of the following
assemblies:
Power Head
Carrying Case
User Manual
Accessory
Self-Administrator®
Strap
The power and speed of percussion may be increased by
turning the knobs clockwise. There are 5 power settings and
6 speed settings, making 30 combinations available for
individual percussive needs.
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There is a 10 foot power cord to connect the Control Box to
an outlet and a 6 foot cord between the Control Box and the
Power Head.
Electro Flo® 5000 – Control Panel
Green Light = POWER ON • Blue Light = SPEED RATE
The power switch is located on the back of the unit on the
lower right side.
ON and OFF Switch
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Self-Administrator® - Personalized CPT
The Self-Administrator® is a strap that holds the Electro Flo®
5000 Power Head to allow a patient to CPT directly on their
back, unassisted, and precisely where needed for immediate
relief.
The Self-Administrator
The Self-Administrator can be used by anyone with manual
dexterity. It has adjustable straps that can be adjusted to fit
anyone’s reach and for the treatment position being used.
Adjustable Straps
Refer to MED SYSTEMS website for a demonstrational
video of percussion treatment with the Self-Administrator.
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c) Before plugging the unit in, fully turn both knobs
Operating Instructions
Step 1 – Setup
a) Begin by gathering all necessary materials such as tissues,
pillows, and towels.
b) Remove equipment from carrying case and set-up on a
stable horizontal surface.
counter clockwise on the Control Panel.
d) Unit has a three-
pronged Type B plug.
Plug the unit
DIRECTLY into a
properly grounded
three-pronged, 120
Volt, NEMA 5-15,
receptacle.
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Self-Administrator Strap
be a snug fit.
The cooling fan must be running to
Setup
e) When using the Self-
Administrator Strap,
place it on a flat
surface with the
opening toward you
and the Med Systems
logo away from you.
f) Open the Velcro
closure and insert the
Electro Flo 5000
Power Head as
shown. Placing the
bottom of the Power
Head in first will help
with insertion. It will
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g) Tighten the Velcro
closure securely.
CAUTION –
ensure successful cooling of the percussor Power Head. If
the cooling fan is not operating, unplug and contact MED
SYSTEMS for repair.
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neck.
Step 2 – Treatment
CAUTION
Do not percuss over bare skin.
Do not percuss directly on the shoulder blade, collar
bone, spine, breast bone (sternum) or breasts.
Do not place Self-Administrator over head or around
a) At this time, the
patient may assume a
postural drainage
position. Techniques
and settings may vary
with each treatment.
Follow Postural Drainage
Therapy guidelines as
directed by your physician.
b) Turn on Unit - Press
the upper part of the
switch on the back of
the Control Box to turn
the unit ON. The green
indicator light will
come on the Control
Panel, showing power
is on and the fan is
running. The unit may
cycle once. This is
normal.
c) The blue indicator light
for speed will be OFF
and there will be no
percussive action.
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e) To achieve percussive
positions.
d) Start at the lowest
settings of power and
speed as shown by the
lines on the knobs.
action, turn the power
knob one step from
Stand By to 1. This will
begin low power, slow
speed percussive
action. The blue light
will blink at the speed
rate of percussion.
f) Adjust the Electro Flo
5000 Control Panel’s
power and speed
settings to desired
g) Pressing against area
being treated while
applying pressure to
the top cover will
multiply the applied
force and intensify the
treatment.
Electro Flo’s Force
Multiplying Technology is
activated when pressure is
applied onto the top of the
Power Head cover.
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Take deep breaths throughout the treatment.
CAUTION
Percussion should not hurt. If it does, STOP. Reduce
the pressure applied to the rear cover and /or reduce
the power setting on the Control Box.
Do not block the fan vent with your hand or fingers.
h) Treat each area to be
drained for
approximately 3
minutes.
i) You may use the Self-
Administrator to reach
lobes on the back or
front.
j) You can leave the
Power Head in the SelfAdministrator to easily
apply to the front of
the chest.
Coughing is a normal result and a benefit of
percussion.
Limit percussion to 20 minutes maximum per session
to avoid overheating the system.
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k) Positioning the Power
Head firmly between
your back and a desk
chair allows for a
hands free treatment.
NOTE – If the Power
Head slips out of the SelfAdministrator during
treatment, pulling the
straps toward the chest
will correct its position.
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CAUTION – Avoid using the unit in a dusty environment
or laying the Power Head on a blanket as the lint from the
blanket may be drawn in by the fan and damage the unit.
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Step 3 – Shutdown
a) After use, turn the power knob counter clockwise to the
Stand-by position. This will stop percussion and cycling
power, but allow the unit to cool with the fan running.
b) If using the Self-Administrator, remove the Power Head
from the strap and place it on a lint free surface for COOL
DOWN.
CAUTION – Do not unplug or switch off the unit
until COOL DOWN is complete.
c) To turn off the unit, press the lower half of the power
switch. The GREEN LED will turn off and the fan will stop.
Unplug the power cord from the outlet.
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Cleaning Instructions
Control Box and Power Head
While system is turned off and unplugged, wipe the outside
of the Power Head and Control Box using an isopropyl alcohol
(IPA) wipe or a disinfecting wipe, as needed.
CAUTION - DO NOT spray disinfectant on the Control
Box and Power Head; this can cause fluid ingress and
damage the system.
CAUTION - DO NOT autoclave. DO NOT gas sterilize
with ETO. DO NOT clean with aromatic hydrocarbons.
Self-Administrator
To disinfect, use an alcohol pad or disinfectant wipe.
Clean by wiping down with cool water and mild detergent
or hand wash and allow to air dry out of direct sunlight.
Clean Velcro area on straps using a comb or brush to
remove any debris or dirt from the Velcro.
Carrying Case
Clean by wiping down with a cool water and mild
detergent or disinfectant wipe.
Allow to air dry out of direct sunlight.
CAUTION – DO NOT use bleach on fabric.
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Maintenance
1. The percussor cooling fan draws in 4 cubic feet per
minute of air. Therefore considerable dust and lint can be
drawn into the percussor filter.
CAUTION – If the percussor filter becomes clogged
with lint deposits, the unit will shut off permanently.
2. Inspect the percussion fan vent regularly. Use
compressed canned air once a month, or as needed, to
clean and remove lint from the fan located in the Power
Head. Spray air onto the fan opening, following usage
directions on the can.
CAUTION – Do not insert extension tube into the
opening as is it might damage the fan.
Disposal
Please dispose of your retired percussor by contacting your
local landfill and requesting a designated e-waste drop off
location. Alternatively, you may return the retired unit to
Med Systems for disposal.
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Repairs
NOTE – The Electro Flo 5000 has no user-serviceable parts;
contact MED SYSTEMS if it appears to be malfunctioning.
1. DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THE UNIT AT ANY TIME.
2. Any unit needing repair must be returned to MED
SYSTEMS directly. Return any unit, for repair, which
does not:
Cycle,
Have a running fan,
Show a green light while plugged in and the power
is switch on,
Show a blinking blue light when power is turned
above the Stand By position,
Have percussive action with a blinking blue light
and running fan,
Or, has a cracked or broken part.
3. For any of the above criteria, please contact MED SYSTEM
Customer Service for processing your return at the
following numbers:
U.S. Toll Free 800-345-9061
Outside U.S. 858-483-9671
4. MED SYSTEMS will ship a loaner unit to you.
5. Carefully pack the percussor that you are returning in the
box provided.
6. Product exchange instructions will be included with the
loaner unit.
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Warranty
Electro Flo 5000 & Self-Administrator
MED SYSTEMS warrants these products against defective
materials or workmanship for three years from date of
purchase, in the United States and Canada.
MED SYSTEMS warrants the Electro Flo 5000 System for one
year from date of purchase in other countries.
MED SYSTEMS shall replace or repair any product deemed
defective, upon receipt of written claim of defect, at its
option. The user of this product shall have the sole
responsibility for any malfunction which results from
improper use.
Note – This warranty does not cover ordinary wear and tear
arising from the normal use of the product. The user of this
product shall have the sole responsibility for any malfunction
which results from improper use.
The following conditions will cause the warranty to be null
and void:
Plugging the unit into an outlet that supplies more than
120 VAC
Submersing the unit in water
Operating the unit in an environment outside the
specifications
Disassembling the unit in any way
Failure to follow the fan vent dust removal procedure
listed on page 19.
The foregoing warranty is in lieu of all other warranties
whether expressed or implied, including but not limited to,
any warranty of merchantability of fitness for a particular
purpose not existing in connection with sale or use of this
product.
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Storage & Transport
Temperature
Medical Chest Percussor
Durable Medical Equipment
Degree of Protection
Against Water Ingress
Operating Environment
Operating Temperature 50°F to 95°F (10°C to 35°C)
32°F to 158°F (0°C to 70°C)
Relative Humidity MAX 95%, Non-Condensing
Specifications
Category Specification
Product Type
Model Model 5000
Electrical Classification
Type BF, Patient
Contact Allowed
Ordinary (IPX0)
Operating Input Voltage 120 VAC, Single Phase
Supply Current Frequency 50/60 HZ
Nominal Operating Voltage 120 VAC, Single Phase
Duty Cycle 20 minutes on, 20 minutes off
Information/ Regulatory CLASS II Electrical System
Double Insulation
Medical Equipment with
respect to Electric Shock,
Fire and Mechanical
Hazards only, in accordance
with UL60601-1/CAN/CSA
C22.2 NO. 601.1
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U.S. Toll Free 800-345-9061
Office 858-483-9671
Fax 858-483-9827
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