Q30 Q-Collar Device for Athletes User Guide

Q30 Q-Collar Device for Athletes

welcome to your q-collar
Thank you for purchasing the Q-Collar.

The following items are included with your purchase:

• 1 Q-Collar
• 1 Travel Case
• 1 Fit Check Tool
• 1 Owner’s Guide (what you’re reading now)
  We want you to have the best possible experience with your Q-Collar, so please review the following information before use.

Your Q-Collar’s indications for Use

The Q-Collar is a non-invasive device intended to be worn around the neck of athletes aged 13 years and older during sports activities to aid in the protection of the brain from effects associated with repetitive sub-concussive head impacts.

WEARING AND REMOVING YOUR Q-COLLAR

Simply place the collar on your neck, with the logo right side up, and directly on the skin as shown.

The Q-Collar should be worn directly on your neck, under apparel or laceration guards. It is intended to be worn with other protective sports equipment.
Remove the Q-Collar by simply reversing the steps you took to put it on.
The Fit Check tool provided with your purchase will help confirm you have the right fit prior to use. Routinely use the Fit Check tool to confirm proper fit.

• CORRECT FIT
• Place the notch on the left side of the tool into the collar tip. Look if the other collar tip lines up in the green area of the tool. If the tip does not land in the green area, it does not fit. If the Q-Collar touches anywhere within the green area, it indicates a correct fit.
• Q-COLLAR IS TOO SMALL
  • If the collar tip is on the outside of the green area it is too small.
  • If too small, order the next LARGER collar size.
• Q-COLLAR IS TOO LARGE
  • If the collar tip is on the inside of the green area it is too large.
  • If too large, order the next SMALLER collar size.

To confirm you have the correct size, please visit www.qcollar.com or scan the QR code on the insert to watch our Fit Check video.
Please inspect your Q-Collar prior to each use for signs of damage. Here’s how your Q-Collar should look:

Do not attempt to stretch, bend or alter the shape or width of the collar in any way. Here are examples of misshapen or damaged collars that are not recommended for use:

adjusting to Your Q-Collar

As with other pieces of new sports equipment—like mouthguards, knee braces, helmets, and hockey neck guards—it may take some time to get used to your new Q-Collar. This adjustment period is normal. Each athlete’s experience will be different. We suggest wearing the Q-Collar during these activities prior to wearing it in competition:

• Non-athletic activity like walking, reading or watching TV
• General exercise and conditioning, including cardio and weight training
• Team or individual practices

Storing and cleaning Your Q-Collar

When not in use, it is recommended to store your Q-Collar in the case provided. Please do not directly apply gels, lotions or ointments including sunscreen onto the collar. If you do need to clean your Q-Collar, simply wash by hand with mild detergent or disinfecting wipes.

Important Information About Your Q-Collar

• LIMITATIONS
  • The Q-Collar is suitable for wear within the following temperature range: -25°F-120°F.
  • The Q-Collar can be worn for up to four hours at a time.
  • The Q-Collar should not be shared with other users.
  • The Q-Collar should be replaced after two years of active use or upon the product’s expiration date listed on the package, whichever comes first.
  • The Q-Collar has not been demonstrated to prevent long-term cognitive function deficits, and the ultimate impact on clinical outcomes has not been evaluated.
• WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
  • The Q-Collar does not replace, and should be worn with, other protective sports equipment associated with specific sports activities, such as helmets and shoulder pads.
  • The Q-Collar should not be worn if it interferes with other existing protective equipment.
  • Users should avoid head and neck impacts to the extent possible.
  • Serious harm can result from persistent, excessive pressure on the neck due to incorrect Q-Collar size and fit.
  • Data do not demonstrate that the device can prevent concussion or serious brain injury.
  • Wearers of the device should not depend on the device to protect them from all harmful effects of head impacts.
  • Do not use the Q-Collar if you have not been medically cleared to play contact sports.
  • The use of imaging studies as a future indicator of brain injury has not been validated.
• The Q-Collar has not been tested and should not be used on athletes with the following conditions:
  • Increased pressure in the skull (including uncontrolled ocular-glaucoma)
  • Increased presence of acid in the body or excessive blood alkalinity
  • Open head injury (including in or around the eye) within the past six months
  •  Pseudotumor cerebri (false brain tumor)
  • Presence of brain or spinal shunt
  • Accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid within the brain
  • Known seizure disorder
  • Known trachea abnormality
  • Known airway obstruction
  • Known carotid hypersensitivity
  • Blood clot in the brain
  • Increased likelihood of blood clotting (coagulation)
• WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (CONTINUED)
  • Collections of small blood vessels in the brain that are enlarged and irregular in structure
  • Skin injury, rash, or other abnormality on or around the neck
    If you have any of these conditions or are unsure if the Q-Collar is right for you, consult your doctor. Users of the Q-Collar who experience head injury or trauma, including symptoms of a concussion, should have a medical examination as warranted by the specific situation. Users of the Q-Collar should not change behavior as a result of wearing the Q-Collar.

clinical evidence

The Q-Collar has been the subject of numerous independent studies involving athletes playing hockey, soccer, and football. These studies relied on images
of the brain to demonstrate that use of the Q-Collar can aid in the protection of the brain from effects associated with repetitive sub-concussive head impacts during sports activities. The studies were conducted by leading research institutions in North America and have resulted in several peer- reviewed publications that can be accessed by scanning the following QR Code.

Your Q-Collar’s Warranty

When used as intended, and without alterations, your Q-Collar is warrantied against defects in manufacturing and workmanship for 90 days from your date of purchase. Proof of purchase is required.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

For any questions or comments, or if your Fit Check tool indicates your Q-Collar does not properly fit, please visit us at www.qcollar.com.
The Q-Collar is manufactured for, and distributed by, Q30 Sports Science, LLC.
257 Riverside Avenue Westport, CT 06880

References

• Q30: Brain Protection, FDA-Cleared Q-Collar

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