TensCare ITOUCH SURE Manuel utilisateur

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QUICKSTART GUIDE

Clean the probe with an alcohol-free anti-bacterial

wipe or with warm soapy water

Limpie la sonda con una toallita antibacteriana sin

alcohol o con agua jabonosa tibia

Nettoyez la sonde avec une lingette antibactérienne

sans alcool ou de l'eau savonneuse tiède

Reinigen Sie die Sonde mit einem alkoholfreien

antibakteriellen Tuch oder lauwarmem

Seifenwasser

Connect the unit with the vaginal probe and insert the

probe

Conecte la sonda vaginal a la unidad y introduzca la

sonda

Connectez l’appareil à la sonde vaginale et insérez la

sonde

Verbinden Sie das Gerät mit der Vaginalsonde. Führen

Sie die Vaginalsonde ein

Press and hold the ON/OFF button to switch the device on

Presionar el botón de ON/OFF para encender el dispositivo

Appuyez sur le bouton ON/OFF pour allumer l’appareil

Halten Sie die ON/OFF-Taste gedrückt, um einzuschalten

Regulate the output intensity with ▲ and ▼

Regule la intensidad con los botones ▲ y ▼

Choisissez l’intensité avec ▲ et ▼

Regulieren Sie die Intensität mit ▲ und ▼

Press and hold the ON/OFF button to switch the device off

Presionar el botón de ON/OFF para apagar el dispositivo

Appuyez sur le bouton ON/OFF pour éteindre l’appareil

Halten Sie die ON/OFF-Taste gedrückt, um auszuschalten

UP

DOWN

Select the programme by pressing the button P

Seleccione el programa presionando el botón P

Choisissez le programme avec le bouton P

Wählen Sie ein Programm mit der P-Taste

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2

ON/OFF

button

3

Button P

4

ON/OFF

button

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Dear Customer,

Thank you for choosing itouch sure. TensCare stands for high-quality,

thoroughly tested products for the applications in the areas of gentle

electrotherapy, muscle toning, continence management and pain relief

during labour.

Please read these instructions for use carefully and keep them for later

use and observe the information they contain.

Best regards,

Your TensCare Team


 
CONTENTS 
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................. 5 
INTENDED USE .................................................................................................. 5 
ITOUCH SURE FEATURES ................................................................................ 6 
PELVIC FLOOR EXERCISES ............................................................................. 6 
1. PELVIC FLOOR MUSCLES .......................................................................... 6 
2. PERFORMING PELVIC FLOOR EXERCISES ............................................. 8 
TYPES OF INCONTINENCE ............................................................................... 9 
HOW ‘EMS’ WORKS ........................................................................................... 9 
CONTRAINDICATIONS, WARNINGS & CAUTIONS ........................................ 10 
INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROGRAMME SETTINGS ................................ 13 
PROGRAMMES ................................................................................................ 14 
1. PROGRAMME SETTINGS ......................................................................... 14 
2. PRESET PROGRAMMES .......................................................................... 14 
CONTENT ......................................................................................................... 15 
UNIT INFORMATION ........................................................................................ 16 
1. CONTROLS & DISPLAY ......................................................................... 16 
2. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................ 17 
SETTING UP AND USING THE ITOUCH SURE ............................................... 19 
1. INSTALLATION OF BATTERIES ............................................................. 19 
2. CONNECTING LEAD WIRE .................................................................... 20 
3. PREPARING FOR SESSION .................................................................. 20 
4. TRAINING SESSION ............................................................................... 21 
5. AFTER YOUR TRAINING SESSION ....................................................... 23 
ANAL PROBE .................................................................................................... 23 
1. CONDITIONS THAT MAY BE TREATED ................................................ 23 
2. HOW TO INSERT THE ANAL PROBE .................................................... 24 
CLEANING ........................................................................................................ 24 
EMC ................................................................................................................... 25 
DISPOSAL OF WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS ........ 25 
ACCESSORIES ................................................................................................. 25 
WARRANTY ...................................................................................................... 26 
TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................................... 28 
GENERAL SPECIFICATION ............................................................................. 30 
 
 

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SYMBOLS USED

TYPE BF APPLIED PART: Equipment providing a degree of protection against

electric shock, with isolated applied part. Indicates that this device has conductive

contact with the end user.

This symbol on the unit means “Refer to instructions for use”.

Temperature Limitation: indicates the temperature limits to which the medical

device can be safely exposed.

Lot Number: indicates the manufacturer’s batch code so that the batch or lot can

be identified.

Humidity Limitation: indicates the humidity limits to which the medical device can

be safely exposed.

Serial Number: indicates the manufacturer’s serial number so that a specific

medical device can be identified.

Do not dispose in household waste.

Catalogue Number: indicates the manufacturer’s catalogue number so that the

device can be identified.

Atmospheric Pressure: indicates the atmospheric limits to which the medical

device can be safely exposed.

Manufacturer Symbol

Date of Manufacture: indicates the date which the medical device was

manufactured. This is included within the serial number found on the device

(usually on the back of the device), either as “E/Year/Number” (YY/123456) or

“E/Month/Year/Number” (MM/YY/123456).

CE Mark

Medical Device

This medical device is indicated for home use.

Importer Symbol

This medical device is not water resistant and should be protected from liquids.

The first number 2: Protected against access to hazardous parts with a finger,

and the jointed test finger of 12 mm ø, 80 mm length, shall have adequate

clearance from hazardous parts, and protected against solid foreign objects of

12.5 mm ø and greater.

The second number 2: Protected against vertically falling water drops when

enclosure is tilted up to 15˚. Vertically falling drops shall have no harmful effects

when the enclosure is tilted at any angle up to 15˚ on either side of the vertical.

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1. INTRODUCTION

Device Description & Principles of

Design

Bladder leakage and incontinence are

common problems for both women and

men, affecting their long-term health.

Exercising the pelvic floor muscles is

recognised as the way of preventing

and treating symptoms of incontinence

and pelvic floor weakness.

The itouch sure is a powered muscle

stimulator used for strengthening the

pelvic floor muscles.

It sends a gentle stimulation (similar to

your natural nerve impulses) direct to

your pelvic floor muscles through a

vaginal probe with stainless steel

electrodes. These signals make your

pelvic floor muscles contract. If you

have forgotten how to contract them,

are having trouble getting muscle

response, or simply want to bring back

the condition of your pelvic floor

muscles, the itouch sure can work

them for you to build up their strength

and help you to develop your own

muscle control. It perfectly

complements pelvic floor exercises.

The itouch sure is very easy to use,

with four clearly labelled preset training

programmes and a simple push button

control.

The itouch sure provides relief from

conditions such as:

• Urinary and faecal incontinence:

including stress, urge and mixed

types as well as post prostatectomy

urinary incontinence in men.

Additionally, it may help improve

sexual intimacy by toning the pelvic

floor muscles.

• Anal stimulation may also help men

who are otherwise unable to execute

Kegel exercises to strengthen their

pelvic floor. Pelvic floor muscle

training is recommended for

recovery from some causes of

Erectile Dysfunction. However, it is

not intended to treat any medical

issues and your first step in deciding

appropriate therapy should be to

consult your professional medical

advisor.

2. INTENDED USE

Itouch sure is a medical

device designed to be used in

the home healthcare

environment to treat symptoms of

urinary and/or faecal incontinence and

is suitable for use by all who can control

the device and understand the

instructions.

Do not use the device for any purpose

other than this intended use.

Warning: Not suitable for use

in children without medical

supervision.

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3. ITOUCH SURE

FEATURES

• Single Channel

Single channel unit provides relief from

symptoms of all types of incontinence

via a tampon-shaped probe.

• Comfortable Stimulation

Gentle stimulation in small steps of

intensity, 0.5 mA per step.

• 4 Preset Programmes

Clinically tested programmes for all

types of incontinence including stress,

urge, mixed and a tone aftercare

programme.

• Treatment Timer

Unit defaults to 20 minutes’ treatment to

ensure the pelvic floor muscles are not

overworked. The user can manually

reset this (10, 20, 30, 45, 60 or 90 mins)

or continuous.

• Open Circuit Detection

Automatically resets the strength to

zero and flashes ‘LEADS’ if the

connection comes loose.

• Keypad Lock

Enables the user to manually lock the

controls to prevent any accidental

changes in settings.

• Large Backlit Screen

Clearly shows the operation of the unit

and the programme and intensity

currently being used.

• Memory

Features 3 functions: programme

retention (automatically starts in the last

programme used), duration of use and

average strength used.

4. PELVIC FLOOR

EXERCISES

4.1. PELVIC FLOOR

MUSCLES

The “FLOOR” of your pelvis is made up

of layers of muscles that support the

bowel, bladder, urethra and uterus.

These muscles are like a hammock, or

the bottom and sides of a bowl, in

shape. They run from the pubic bone in

the front to the end of the spinal column

(or tail bone) in the back.

The pelvic floor muscles:

• Assist in supporting the abdominal

and pelvic organs.

• Work with the abdominal and back

muscles to stabilise and support the

spine.

• In women, also

o provide support for the baby

during pregnancy and

o assist in the birthing process

• Pelvic floor muscles are also

important for sexual function. In

women, voluntary contractions

(squeezing) of the pelvic floor

contribute to sexual sensation and

arousal.

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However pelvic floor muscles may

become weak. If your pelvic floor

muscles become stretched or

weakened, your pelvic organs may no

longer be fully supported, and you may

lose control of your bladder or bowel

movements.

For some women, the pelvic floor

muscles can also become too tight.

This condition is less common, but it

can lead to pelvic pain and make it

difficult for you to empty your bladder or

bowel completely.

Common signs that can indicate a

pelvic floor problem include:

• Accidentally leaking urine when you

exercise, laugh, cough or sneeze

• Needing to get to the toilet in a hurry

or not making it there in time

• Constantly needing to go to the toilet

• Finding it difficult to empty the

bladder or bowel

• Accidentally losing control of the

bladder or bowel

• Accidentally passing wind

• Pain in your pelvic area

• Painful sex, or

• A prolapse

In women, this may be felt as a bulge in

the vagina or a feeling of heaviness,

discomfort, pulling, dragging, or

dropping. This occurs when one or

more of the pelvic organs (bladder,

bowel or uterus) become displaced and

sag down into the vagina. It is very

common in the United Kingdom and

occurs in about 40% of women.

Symptoms tend to become

exacerbated towards the end of each

day and if left untreated, they will

generally worsen over time.

In men, this may be felt as a bulge in

the rectum or a feeling of needing to

use the bowel but not actually needing

to go.

Like other muscles in your body, the

pelvic floor can be strengthened with

regular exercise. Building pelvic floor

strength enables the muscles to better

support your pelvic organs, improves

your bladder and bowel control and can

stop accidental urine, faeces or wind

leakage.

It can also reduce your risk of prolapse,

improve your recovery from childbirth

and gynaecological surgery, and

increase your sexual pleasure. A

continence therapist can help you learn

how to exercise your pelvic floor.

Doing just a few pelvic floor exercises

every day will help to treat bladder

weakness or prolapse symptoms, and

will help to prevent problems later on.

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4.2. PERFORMING PELVIC

FLOOR EXERCISES

It is recommended to make Pelvic Floor

Exercises (sometimes called Kegel

Exercises) part of your daily life.

1) Kegel exercises can be done at any

time and are very discreet so you can

do them almost anywhere; lying in

bed, sitting at the computer or

waiting for a bus. It is a good idea to

try and develop a routine which you

can repeat each day.

2) First, it is important to find your pelvic

floor muscles and feel them working.

So here are a couple of techniques

which might help:

Try inserting one or two clean fingers

into your vagina and then squeezing

the surrounding muscles, lifting up

and towards your belly button – a

squeezing and lifting sensation.

Another way is to try and stop the

flow of urine during urination. If you

are successful, then you know you

are exercising the correct muscles.

Note: These techniques are

just to help you confirm that you

are using the correct muscles.

It is important to have an empty bladder

before starting the exercises.

3) Try to remember the lifting and

squeezing sensation and when you

are ready try to recreate it just using

the muscles you identified earlier;

don't tense the muscles in your legs,

stomach or buttocks and remember

to breathe normally.

4) Aim to hold each squeeze or

'contraction' for three to five

seconds, then release and relax.

You should feel a ‘letting go’ of the

muscles. Rest for five seconds and

then repeat.

5) Try and do about ten squeezes in

this way.

6) Repeat the whole process three or

four times a day.

7) Over a period of time try to increase

the muscle contractions up to about

ten seconds, but remember to rest in

between each squeeze for longer

periods.

Note: It is important to aim for

quality contractions, not

quantity, so a few good hard

squeezes are better than a series of

weak ones.

Do not worry if you find holding for 3

seconds difficult at first. Just squeeze

for as long as you feel comfortable to do

so. The more exercise you do, the

stronger the muscles will become and

the longer you will be able to squeeze.

8) Using your itouch sure pelvic floor

stimulator in conjunction with Kegel

exercises will give you a better

understanding of how they work and

how to get the greatest benefit from

them.

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5. TYPES OF

INCONTINENCE

There are three types of incontinence:

Stress, Urge, and Mixed.

Stress Incontinence

If you leak urine when you cough,

sneeze, laugh, strain or make sudden

movements, this is called Stress

Incontinence.

It is particularly common in women who

have had a natural childbirth and occurs

when the bladder neck and the other

mechanisms that act to hold urine in the

bladder are not working properly. The

most common cause is a weak pelvic

floor.

Urge Incontinence

Describes an overactive bladder. A

person may experience a strong and

sudden urge to go to the toilet but are

not always able to hold on, or must go

so frequently that it becomes

inconvenient.

Mixed Incontinence

Is a combination of both Stress and

Urge Incontinence.

6. HOW ‘EMS’ WORKS

E.M.S. stands for Electrical Muscle

Stimulation and has successfully been

used in medical rehabilitation and

training in competitive sports. EMS

produces intensive and effective

muscular contraction.

In rehabilitation, EMS is a well-

established method for treatment of a

broad field of musculoskeletal

diagnoses as well as pelvic floor

weakness. Electrical stimulation of an

intact peripheral nervous system may

create motor responses in patients with

impaired or lost ability for voluntary

muscle activity.

EMS is a complement to other physical

therapy and should always be

combined with active training such as

Kegel exercises (see section 4.2.).

Advantages of EMS

Use of EMS may lead to faster progress

in the patient’s treatment programme.

The method is simple and appropriate

for treatment in the clinical setting as

well as for self-treatment at home.

How EMS Works

Electrical Muscle Stimulators can play a

vital role in educating women and men

about their pelvic floor and the

sensation they should feel when doing

pelvic floor exercises. Electrical Pelvic

Floor Exercisers (PFE) offer a non-

invasive method of producing

contraction of muscles via a gentle

stimulation to the pelvic floor through a

discreet probe or electrode pads when

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they are placed close to the nerve that

controls the pelvic floor muscles. This

current then passes into the nerve

fibres controlling that part of the muscle

stimulating it to contract. So, electrical

stimulation (EMS) artificially activates a

muscle for you enabling you to develop

your own muscle control. These

contractions exercise the muscles and,

as with any kind of exercise if

performed regularly, build strength and

tone.

In urge incontinence, pelvic floor

exercisers work in a slightly different

way. The electrical stimulation is

designed to soothe your bladder

muscles rather than exercise your

pelvic floor. Itouch sure uses a gentler,

low frequency setting which promotes

release of endorphins and reduces

involuntary contractions of the bladder

(detrusor) muscle.

Different frequencies have different

effects; low frequencies (1-10 Hz)

coupled with long impulse times, for

example, have a purifying and relaxing

effect through individual contractions,

whereby the circulation in the treated

muscle is simultaneously improved and

removal of metabolic end products is

supported (lymphatic drainage).

In contrast, by means of a rapid

succession of contractions (fibrillation),

medium frequencies (20-50 Hz) can put

a high level of strain on the muscle, thus

promoting the muscular structure.

Each preset programme has a specific

frequency and pulse width that will offer

the best results for the type of

incontinence treated.

7. CONTRAINDICATIONS,

WARNINGS &

CAUTIONS

In this manual:

A Contraindication is used

when a device should not be

used because the risk of use

clearly outweighs any foreseeable

benefits and may result in serious injury

or death.

A Warning is used when

failure to follow the instructions

may result in serious injury or

death.

A Caution is used when failure

to follow the instructions may

result in a minor or moderate

injury, or damage to the device or other

property.

Notes are used to provide

clarification or

recommendation.

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

Do NOT use if you are or may be

pregnant. It is not known whether TENS

may affect foetal development.

Do NOT use with optional electrode

pads if you have a pacemaker (or if you

have a heart rhythm problem) or with

any electronic medical devices. Using

this unit with electronic medical devices

may cause erroneous operation of the

device. Stimulation in the direct vicinity

of an implanted device may affect some

models.

Do NOT use in the first 6 weeks

following a pelvic surgery or vaginal

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childbirth. Stimulation may disrupt the

healing process.

Do NOT use if you have symptoms of

active urinary tract infection, vaginal

infections, or localized lesions.

Introducing the probe may irritate

sensitive tissue.

Do NOT use if you have poor sensation

in the pelvic region. You may not be

able to control the intensity of

stimulation safely.

WARNINGS:

Do NOT use if you are unable to

properly insert the vaginal or anal

probe. If you have a severe prolapse, or

if any discomfort occurs when inserting

the probe, consult your healthcare

professional before use.

Do NOT use when driving, operating

machinery, or similar actions needing

muscular control. Loose electrode

pads, damaged leads, or sudden

changes in contact may cause brief

involuntary muscle movements.

Do NOT use to mask or relieve

undiagnosed pain. This may delay

diagnosis of a progressive condition.

Do NOT use if you have, in the area

being treated: active or suspected

cancer or undiagnosed pain with a

history of cancer. Stimulation directly

through a confirmed or suspected

malignancy should be avoided as it may

stimulate growth and promote spread of

cancer cells.

Do NOT use electrodes near the thorax

as this may increase the risk of cardiac

fibrillation.

Do NOT use optional electrodes on the

front of the neck. Stimulation on the

front of the neck can affect your heart

rate or cause contraction of the throat.

Do NOT use optional electrodes across

the chest. Very strong stimulation

across the chest may cause an extra

heartbeat and/or rhythm disturbances

to your heart, which could be lethal.

Do NOT use iTouch Sure while

simultaneously connected to high

frequency surgical equipment as it may

result in burns at the site of stimulator

electrodes and possible damage to the

stimulator.

Do NOT use iTouch Sure in close

proximity (e.g. 1 m) to a shortwave or

microwave as this may produce

instability in the stimulator output.

CAUTIONS:

Caution should be used if you have a

bleeding disorder as stimulation may

increase blood flow to the stimulated

region.

Caution should be used if you have

suspected or diagnosed epilepsy as

electrical stimulation may affect seizure

threshold.

Caution should be observed when

using the device at the same time as

being connected to monitoring

equipment with body worn electrode

pads. It may interfere with the signals

being monitored.

Caution: Do not permit use by persons

unable to understand the instructions or

persons with cognitive disabilities, i.e.;

Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.

Caution: Insertion of the vaginal or anal

electrode makes it unsuitable for use in

children without clinical supervision

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Caution: Keep away from children

under 5 years of age. Long cord - risk

of strangulation in infants.

Caution should be observed when

using the itouch sure at high strength

settings. Prolonged use at high settings

may cause muscle injury or tissue

inflammation.

Caution: Keep the device away from

lint and dust, as long-term exposure to

lint or dust may affect the sockets or

cause the battery connector to develop

a bad contact.

Caution Not intended for use in an

oxygen rich environment.

Caution Not intended for use in

conjunction with flammable

anaesthetics or flammable agents.

Caution The patient is an intended

operator.

Caution Do not service and maintain

the device while in use.

Caution Maintenance and all repairs

should only be carried out by an

authorized agency. The manufacturer

will not be held responsible for the

results of maintenance or repairs by

unauthorized persons.

If necessary, we will provide circuit

diagrams, component part lists or other

information that will assist authorized

service personnel to repair the device.

Caution The operator should not touch

the patient at the same time when

touching the battery output.

Caution Keep away from pets and

pests.

Note: No serious or long term

adverse effects have been

reported. Mild adverse

reactions are very rarely reported, but

these have included muscular pain and

cramps, vaginal tenderness, irritation

and bleeding, mild or short term urge or

faecal incontinence, and tingling

sensation in legs. If you experience any

of these, stop use. When symptoms

have gone, try resuming at a lower

intensity setting.

PROBE CAUTIONS:

Caution: The itouch sure vaginal

probe is intended for single patient use

only. Do not share your itouch sure

probe with anyone else. Improper

treatment or cross-infection may occur.

Caution: It is important that the vaginal

probe is cleaned after each use.

Ineffective cleaning may lead to

irritation or infection.

Caution: Never insert or remove

vaginal probe unless the control unit is

powered OFF as insertion or removal

when stimulation is active may cause

discomfort or tissue irritation.

Caution: If tissue irritation occurs,

discontinue treatment immediately. Ask

your healthcare professional for advice

before continuing further treatment to

prevent injury.

Caution: Do not use a silicone based

lubricant on the metal plates of the

probe as it may decrease the

effectiveness of itouch Sure’s muscle

stimulation.

Caution: The stainless steel in the

probe’s metal plates contain some

Nickel. This could cause a reaction if

you have a Nickel allergy.

Caution: Do not use this device with

vaginal probe or anal probe other than

those recommended by the

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manufacturer in section 17. Electrodes

with smaller surface area may cause

tissue irritation.

DO NOT PLACE OPTIONAL

ELECTRODE PADS:

• On skin, which does not have normal

sensation. If the skin is numb too

great a strength may be used, which

could result in skin inflammation.

• On broken skin. The electrode pads

could encourage infection.

ELECTRODE PADS CAUTION:

Caution: Do not ignore any allergic

reaction to the electrode pads: If a skin

irritation develops, stop using TENS, as

this type of electrodes may not

be suitable for you. Alternative

electrode pads specially made for

sensitive skin are available (see E-696-

SS).

Caution: Do not use this device with

leads or electrode pads other than

those recommended by the

manufacturer. Performance may vary

from specification. Electrodes with

smaller surface area may cause tissue

irritation.

Caution: Do not use high intensity

settings if electrodes are smaller than

50x50mm.

TO KEEP YOUR DEVICE IN GOOD

WORKING ORDER, OBSERVE THE

FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL

CAUTIONS:

Caution: Do not immerse your device

in water or place it close to excessive

heat such as a fireplace or radiant

heater or sources of high humidity such

as a nebulizer or kettle as this may

cause it to cease to operate correctly.

Caution: Keep the device away from

sunlight, as long-term exposure to

sunlight may affect the rubber causing

it to become less elastic and crack.

Caution: Keep the device away from

lint and dust, as long-term exposure to

lint or dust may affect the sockets or

cause the battery connector to develop

a bad contact.

Caution: Temperature & Relative

Humidity of storage: -10°C to +60°C, 8

to 93% R.H. Temperature & Relative

Humidity of operation: 0°C to +40°C, 10

to 93% R.H.

Caution: There are no user serviceable

parts. Do not attempt to open or modify

the unit. This may affect the safe

operation of the unit and will invalidate

the warranty.

Caution: Interconnect this device with

other equipment may damage this

device or unintended output may be

delivered to end user.

8. INFORMATION ABOUT

THE PROGRAMME

SETTINGS

Each programme has its own

combination of Frequency and Pulse

Width settings which allow for different

sensations through the probe or

optional electrode pads and help

treating the different types of

incontinence.

• Frequency (measured in Hz -

pulses per second)

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Low frequencies (1-10 Hz) have a

purifying and relaxing effect through

individual contractions.

Medium frequencies (20-50 Hz) can put

a high level of strain on the muscle, thus

promoting the muscular structure

• Pulse Width (measured in μs -

millionths of a second)

The itouch sure unit has pulse widths

of 200 to 300 μs. Generally speaking,

the higher the pulse width, the more

"aggressive" the stimulation feels, if the

pulse width is set high enough, it will

usually elicit a muscle contraction,

which is required for an effective toning

of the pelvic floor muscles.

9. PROGRAMMES

9.1. PROGRAMME SETTINGS

9.2. PRESET PROGRAMMES

The itouch sure has 4 preset

programmes. One for each type of

incontinence (stress, urge and mixed),

and one aftercare programme for

toning the pelvic floor muscles (TONE).

STRESS INCONTINENCE:

Shown on the screen as: STRES

The STRES incontinence programme

strengthens the muscles of the pelvic

floor using gentle stimulation. Once

these muscles are stronger they are

better able to resist urinary leakage

caused by external pressure being

applied to the bladder such as with a

cough, sneeze or physical exertion.

The stimulation causes the muscles to

contract and work. This builds their

strength. Like other fitness training,

successful treatment requires

stimulation once a day for one to three

months. Improvement starts becoming

apparent after about four weeks.

The sensation is like a strong drawing

in of the muscles of the vagina, pulling

up the pelvic floor. Your natural reaction

will be to pull your muscles in and up,

and this exercises and strengthens

them.

URGE INCONTINENCE:

Shown on the screen as: URGE

The URGE programme works in a

different way to the STRES

programme. The gentle continuous

stimulation soothes the bladder

(detrusor) muscle, reducing its

involuntary contractions. This prevents

the unwanted and unexpected

emptying of the bladder.

Successful treatment requires

stimulation once a day and

Prog

STRES

URGE

MIXED

TONE

Freq.

(Hz)

50

10

10 / 50

35

Pulse

width

(μs)

300

200

200 /

300

250

Ramp Up

& Down

(s)

1

Constant

Con/1

2

Plateau

(s)

5

Con/5

3

Rest (s)

10

Con/10

6

Default

duration

(min)

20

Conti

nuous

10/10

20

m

i

n

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improvements can sometimes be seen

in as little as two weeks.

The sensation is a softer, vibrating,

stimulation. Nevertheless, when the

programme finishes, and your pelvic

floor relaxes, it will become apparent

how much your pelvic floor has been

exercised.

MIXED INCONTINENCE:

Shown on the screen as: MIXED

This programme is perfect if you are

suffering from both Stress and Urge

incontinence. It is a combination of the

STRES and URGE programmes.

The first 10 minutes uses the URGE

programme to reduce sensitivity, then

in the second 10 minutes, the STRES

programme exercises the pelvic floor

muscles. You may need to increase the

strength to feel the muscle contraction

when the STRES programme starts.

TONE:

Shown on the screen as: TONE

Once the pelvic floor muscles have

been strengthened with itouch sure,

continue to exercise them.

Regular use of this programme, about

twice a week, will ensure that your

muscles remain fit and toned.

The TONE programme may also be

used as an alternative treatment for

stress incontinence.

The sensation when using the TONE

programme is a mixture of a strong

drawing in of the muscles and then

releasing.

A strong and fit pelvic floor may

increase sexual health and enjoyment.

10. CONTENT

The pack contains:

• 1 x itouch sure continence

stimulator unit

• 1 x Lead wire (L-IT1-NEW)

• 1 x Liberty vaginal probe (X-VP)

• 2 x AA 1.5V alkaline batteries

• 1 x Storage pouch

• 1 x Instructions for use booklet

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11. UNIT INFORMATION

11.1. CONTROLS & DISPLAY

Programme

selected

ON/OFF button

Time selector

Programme

selector

Lock button

Time remaining

(min)

Strength

selected (mA)

Strength up

Strength down

Low Battery

Output active

indicator

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11.2. OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS

ON/OFF

To turn the unit on, press the

ON/OFF button and hold for 3 to

5 seconds until the display

shows.

To turn the unit off, press the ON/OFF

button and hold for 3 to 5 seconds until

the display stops.

At first use, or after changing batteries,

the display shows that the unit is

automatically set in programme STRES

at zero strength.

When switched on the unit will

automatically start in the programme

which was being used when it was last

switched off.

During start up to stop the increase in

strength at any time, press any key

once.

The unit will turn off automatically:

• When the timer reaches zero,

• If it is left at zero strength for more

than 5 minutes.

Note: Always check unit is

OFF before applying or

removing probe or pads.

The screen is illuminated whenever a

button is pressed.

STRENGTH CONTROLS

The buttons marked ▲ and ▼

are the strength controls.

To increase strength, press

and hold down the button ▲

until required strength is achieved.

To decrease the strength, press and

release the button ▼.

To increase strength in steps of 0.5 mA,

press and release the button ▲.

The unit will remain in the WORK part

of the cycle for 5 seconds while

intensity is being adjusted.

The strength levels are shown on the

LCD.

The strength control buttons will not

operate until the unit is properly

connected to you (probe inserted

correctly). Itouch sure detects a

disconnection and automatically

returns the strength to zero.

The unit has 198 levels of strength (0 to

99.5 mA). If you hold down the button

▲ for 3 to 5 seconds, the strength will

start scrolling.

You may feel nothing over the first few

presses. Continue pressing until the

sensation is strong but comfortable.

Further increases during use may be

necessary if your body becomes used

to the sensation.

PROGRAMME CONTROL

The button marked P is the

programme control. The

itouch sure has four preset

programmes. At first use, the unit

automatically goes to programme

STRES. Next time it is switched on, it

will default to the programme used last.

Each time you press and release the P

button, the programme changes and is

shown on the LCD.

Each time you change the programme,

the strength level reverts back to zero.

▲

▼

P

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This is a safety feature to alleviate any

sudden feeling of a surge, as each

programme gives a different sensation.

TREATMENT TIMER

The TIMER button can be

used to set the session

duration. When you switch the

unit on, it is automatically set at 20

minutes for all the programmes.

By repeatedly pressing and releasing

the TIMER button you can manually

override and select 10, 20, 30, 45, 60,

90 minutes or continuous time.

The length of time that you have

selected will be shown on the screen.

The minutes will start to count down

once you start the programme.

If you hold down this key for 3 to 5

seconds, you can PAUSE the timer,

allowing you to interrupt the treatment

session, and resume it later. Return to

main screen by pressing any other key.

The LCD shows the session duration

next to the clock symbol. The unit

automatically counts down the minutes

set and switches off when it reaches 0.

LOW BATTERY

A low battery indicator BATT will show

when you need to change the batteries.

The unit will shut down about 2 minutes

after this.

LOCK BUTTON

The LOCK button on the top right

hand side of the unit can be used

to lock all controls except for the

▼ and OFF buttons.

To activate, press and hold down the

button for 3 to 5 seconds until LOCK is

displayed on the screen. Repeat to

deactivate.

LEADS ALARM

The itouch sure monitors the

connection and the contact between

you and the probe, or the pads. This is

to prevent sudden changes if a broken

connection is re-made. If either of these

goes outside of a standard range while

the strength is above 20.0 mA, the unit

will flash LEADS, bleep three times,

and return the strength to 00.0 mA.

Check the lead and if necessary,

lubricate the probe with a water based

lubricant such as TensCare Go Gel

(see K-GO). Please see section 19 for

more troubleshooting tips.

MEMORY

The itouch sure has a Memory with

three functions:

1) Programme Retention. When you

switch the unit on, it will automatically

start in the programme which was being

used when it was switched off.

2) Usage. Press the TIMER button and

▲ together and hold down for 3 to 5

seconds. The display will show the

duration of use in minutes/10’ and the

average strength used.

Press the same buttons again to return

to normal controls.

3) Memory Reset. To reset memory to

zero, hold down the TIMER and ▼

buttons together for 3 to 5 seconds.

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12. SETTING UP AND

USING THE ITOUCH

SURE

12.1. INSTALLATION OF

BATTERIES

1) Remove the battery cover: Press

down in the centre and slide

backwards in direction of raised

arrows.

2) Insert batteries: Ensure that the

batteries are inserted the right way

as shown in battery compartment

and that the ribbon is behind them.

3) Replace the battery cover.

When the batteries are running low, a

low battery indicator BATT will show on

the screen and it is important to change

the batteries as soon as possible.

Rechargeable batteries

The unit will work with rechargeable

batteries, but the display may appear

dim.

Caution: Remove batteries

from your itouch sure if the

unit is unlikely to be used for a

long period. Some types of batteries

may leak corrosive fluid.

Battery Life

Batteries should last at least 15 hours

at 50 mA, 300 μs, 50 Hz.

Unused batteries have a nominal shelf

life of 3 years, but will usually last longer

than this.

Battery Warnings

Do NOT pierce, open, disassemble, or

use in a humid and/or corrosive

environment.

Do NOT expose to temperatures over

60°C(140F).

Do NOT put, store or

leave near sources of heat, in direct

strong sunlight, in a high temperature

location, in a pressurized container or in

a microwave oven.

Do NOT immerse in water or sea water,

or get wet.

Do NOT short-circuit.

Do NOT connect the device unless the

battery cover is in place.

Battery Caution

Caution: Do NOT use in a location

where there is a large amount of static

electricity, otherwise, the safety devices

in the battery pack may be

compromised.

Average

strength

used

Time used

in minutes

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