B-CURE Laser Medical Devices Instruction Manual
- June 1, 2024
- B-CURE
Table of Contents
B-CURE Laser Medical Devices
For more convenient and efficient treatment, it is recommended to use the B-Cure Laser adjustable stand (not included)
Component legend
Package Content
- B-Cure Laser device
- B-Cure case
- Instructions For Use
- Batteries
- Charger (please see battery charger technical specs. on page 10)
- Screwdriver for battery cover
Upon opening the package, please verify that it contains all the above- mentioned equipment. Please make sure the device is unharmed. If anything is missing or damaged, please contact the distributor immediately after purchasing.
Battery charging
3pcs of AAA batteries are included. Install the batteries and fully charge them by plugging the charger into an electrical outlet and connecting the charger to the Charger socket (#7). Blinking dots shown on LCD (#3) indicate batteries are being charged. Battery charge time is approximately 7 hours, or until the word “FULL” appears on the screen. We recommend you charge the device overnight once every three days, or when the display blinks/the device stops functioning. The device cannot be used during the charging process.
Battery warnings
The battery charger cable may present a choking or trip hazard if the device
is left unattended in the vicinity of infants and small children. Recharge the
device battery in a safe place, away from the reach of children. Store the
battery charger in a safe place when not in use.
- The AC/DC charger that comes with the device is the only charger allowed for use.
- Do not take apart the batteries, heat them over 100°C or burn them.
- Discard the batteries at an appropriate recycling centre.
- Do not turn the device on while it is being charged.
- Do not, under any circumstances, charge ordinary, non-rechargeable batteries; it might cause a fire.
Safety Precautions
- The patient is the intended device operator. The patient may safely use the device including all its functions, e.g.: charging and changing the batteries.
- Use the batteries recommended in this instruction of use.
- Never aim the laser beam at the eyes.
- It is always recommended to consult your doctor. Or using the device under the doctor’s instruction.
- If you are pregnant do not use the device to treat the stomach.
- Do not treat an area with a malignant tumour.
- When charging the battery, position the device in such a way that will facilitate access to the plug.
- If the performance level of one of the device components (laser energy, charger, etc.) changes, please contact the distributor.
- Warning: If you are allergic to polyester, nylon or plastic, please don’t use this device.
- Warning: Keep the device out of reach of infants, young children or pets to avoid hazards.
- Warning: No modification of this device is allowed.
- Warning: If this device has been modified, appropriate inspection and testing must be conducted to ensure it is safe to use.
- Warning: Avoid eye exposure when operating the device, otherwise may lead to eye damage or blindness.
- Warning: Removal of rechargeable batteries from its compartment is not recommended. Using other charging adaptors may lead to battery damage, leakage or explosion.
- Warning: If the device will not be used for a long period, it is recommended to remove the batteries (e.g. alkaline batteries) from its compartment to avoid leakage, which may cause damage to the device. Do not store the device with alkaline batteries installed to avoid battery leakage damage.
- Warning: Do Not dry the device by using fire, microwave machine or other heating sources which may cause damage to the device or lead to battery explosion.
- Precaution: Do Not clean the device with hot water or steam, which may cause damage to the device and lead to malfunction.
- Precaution: Do Not use the device near the magnetic field, which may cause potential interference or display malfunction.
- Suggestion: The user should keep the device in a static state when using it, or the device is not allowed to be used in traffic and on-board conditions.
Contraindications
- None
Operating instructions
Protective Cover (#8)
Before each use of the Protective Cover (#8), check its condition is intact
and free from damage. Clean and Sterilize it before and after each use. After
checking and sterilizing, you can simply attach the Protective Cover (#8)
gently to the device. The silicone seal around the Protective Cover (#8) will
keep it attached to the device. When Protective Cover (#8) is used, Push-to-
act mode cannot be used. Only Side-button mode and Stay-on mode can be used.
Switch the device ON
In case the device was stored in extreme temperatures (lower than 0°C or above
40°C), allow the device to rest for approx. 20 minutes until the following
use. Press the Power switch (#1). After a short beep, the display will switch
on and a timer will be displayed (#3).
Set treatment time
Press the Time button +/- (#2): on its right side to increase time (+) or its
left side to decrease time (-). The timer is adjustable in increments of 30
seconds.
Laser beam activation methods
There 3 ways to activate the laser beam:
- Push-to-act mode: Turn on the device by pressing the Power switch (#1). Adjust treatment time by pressing the Time button +/- (#2). Holding the device with your hand and gently push the device with its Laser beam aperture (#5) against the treatment area of the patient. Once the Laser beam aperture (#5) is pressed towards the device, the green light will be on and the laser beam will be activated. Stop pushing the device against the treatment area to stop treatment and deactivate the laser beam.
- Push-Button mode: Turn on the device by pressing the Power switch (#1). Adjust treatment time by pressing the Time button +/- (#2). Press the side button (#4) to activate the Laser beam aperture. The green light will be on and the laser beam is activated. Then aim the Laser beam aperture (#5) against the treatment area of the patient. Stop pressing the side button (#4) to stop treatment and deactivate the laser beam.
- Stay-On mode: Turn on the device by pressing the Power switch (#1). Adjust treatment time by pressing the Time button +/- (#2). Step 1: Press the side button (#4) to activate Laser beam aperture. The green light is on and the laser beam is activated. Step 2: While pressing the side button (#4), use your other finger to press the Power button simultaneously. Step 3: Release both buttons simultaneously. Now the laser beam remains active and treatment can begin. Place the device gently in full contact with the skin. Do not treat on top of clothes or bandaging. To stop Stay-on mode, press the Side-button (#4) again.
Stay-On mode demonstration after setting treatment time
Place the device gently in full contact with the skin. Do not treat on top of clothes or bandaging. During treatment, you will see a green light indicating the device is functioning. “Beep” sounds at 3-second intervals indicate that the device is functioning and that the stopwatch is counting down until reaching “00:00” at which time the device’s functioning will automatically end and the “Beep” sound will stop. Hold the device on the skin steadily and motionless during the whole duration of the treatment.
End of treatment, reset and turn OFF
To switch off the device, press the Power button once, followed by a beep
sound. Release the button and the display will go blank. If the planned
treatment time has not been fully utilized, the timer will display the
remaining time at startup. To reset the timer, switch off the device, then
press the Power switch (#1) for longer than 2 seconds while switching on the
device. The device cannot be turned off while in Stay-on mode. Press the side
button (#4) to turn off Stay-on mode, then press the Power button to turn off
the device as normal.
Treatment Protocol
Intended use
B-Cure Laser is intended for the management of pain including Chronic back
pain; Chronic neck pain; Knee pain; Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS);
Fibromyalgia; Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS); Temporomandibular Joint
Disorder; It May assist as an adjunctive treatment in treating acute and
chronic wounds, Acupuncture treatment.
Treatment course and dosage
Start treatment in a 1.5-minute dosage for each treatment point and increase
the dosage gradually within 24 hours until you reach 6 min. Treat twice a day,
consistently. If you experience increased pain following treatment, stop the
treatment for 24 hours then start again with a reduced dosage. You may
increase the dosage to 4 treatments a day. In cases of acute pain, trauma or
non-chronic aches, you may apply a dosage of 8 minutes from the first
treatment.
Coverage
The laser beam size is 4.5 cm long and 1 cm wide. If the area that requires
treatment is larger than 4.5/1 cm, repeat treatments on the adjacent area
until you’ve covered the whole area.
Treatment recommendations for common conditions
The recommended time for each point of treatment is 6 minutes, 2-4 times a
day.
For all recommended treatment therapies, consult the human body illustration,
- Chronic back pain – Treat lengthwise along the painful vertebrae of the lower back, to the left and the right of the spine. For Ischia – pain radiating to the lower limb – Identify the focal point of the pain by touch and treat it.
- Chronic neck pain – Treat a) Lengthwise, along the vertebra. b) Treat each side of the neck, lengthwise; under the ear lobe, and exactly at the indentation behind the jaw.
- Knee pain – Treat the sore knee a) On the back of the knee along the inner crease. b) On the outer side of the knee, lengthwise. c) On the inner side of the knee, lengthwise. You can also treat the front of the knee, under the kneecap.
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) – Treat the sore wrist a) On the inside, along the width of the joint – on the crease. b) On the inside, perpendicular to ‘a’, lengthwise. c) Treat the length of the thumb, along the pad. You can also treat the back of the hand, at the gap between the thumb and the bone of the index finger towards the joint, and from both sides of the joint, lengthwise.
- Fibromyalgia – Treat the aching area.
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS) – Treat the aching area.
- Temporomandibular Joint Disorder – Treat along the length and width of the Temporo-mandibular joint.
- Adjunctive treatment for acute and chronic wounds – Treat over the entire wound area.
Tip: Always start from the most painful point and then move to other spots, to ensure you are treating the central problem first, to the best of your knowledge.
Human body illustration with recommended treatment points
- Note the illustrated beam direction
- You can treat any point in the body except the eyes
- In case of a raw wound or skin tissue, do not place the device in full contact with the skin. In any other case, place the device on the skin itself.
- Do not treat on top of clothes or bandaging.
- Do not move the device during treatment.
- It is advisable to treat all the recommended points, to ensure treatment efficiency.
Control panel and troubleshooting
Technical Specifications
| Property | Units | Specifications, value | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laser type | GaAIAs | Solid-state laser diode | |
| Maximum power | mW | 250 | Max |
| Wavelength (infrared) | nM | 808 | |
| Pulse frequency | kHz | 11.7 | |
| Laser pulse duration | μs | 24.5 | |
| Diode lifespan | hours | 1000 | |
| Energy per minute | Joul | 4.2 | |
| Laser beam dimensions (LXH) | mm | Length 45 x width 10 | at opening |
| Beam divergence | degrees | ±3 | |
| Green control light indicator | nM | 520 | Green light beam signaling device is |
operating
Timer setting| minutes| 00:00 to 99:30|
Timer intervals| seconds| 30| Increment or decrement
LCD dimensions| mm| 26 x 15| Visible area
Timer display| | 4 digits (88:88)| 1-second intervals
Beep warning
| | ****
yes
| Display: Device on, off, operating, low laser power, errors
Power supply| W| 3.2| maximum
Automatic shutdown| | ****
2 options
| Automatic shutdown when not in use for
10 minutes; 5 minutes when the timer is set to 0 (00:00)
Battery type| V| AAA850mAh 1.2V| rechargeable batteries (NiMH) (Battery Life:
500cycles)
Battery working duration| hours| 2| with fully charged batteries
Battery charging time| hours| 5-7| with discharged batteries
Batteries charging current| mA| 300| minimum
Property| Units| Specifications, value| Description
---|---|---|---
Power supply 1
| ****
VAC
| ****
100 – 240VAC
| Dongguan Shilong Fuhua Electronic Co., Ltd./ EU plug: UES06WV-090060SPA.
US/JP plug: UES06WU-090060SPA. UK plug: UES06WB-090060SPA SWITCHING POWER ADAPTOR INPUT: 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz, 0.2A
OUTPUT:9.0VDC, 0.6A, 5.4W
Power supply 2
| ****
VAC
| ****
100 – 240VAC
| JDI Electronics Factory, Model: HWU18A-090M INPUT: 100 -240VAC 50/60Hz
0.5A-0.2A OUTPUT: 9.0VDC 0.6A, 5.4W
Dimensions| mm| 200 x 70 x 40|
Weight| grams| 175|
Operating conditions
| ****
°C, %
| Temp 0°C to 40°C Humidity 15% to 90% Atmospheric pressure: 70Kpa to 106Kpa|
without condensation
Transport and Storage conditions
| ****
°C, %
| Temp -25°C–70°C
Humidity 10% to 95% Atmospheric pressure 50Kpa to 106Kpa
| ****
without condensation
Device Maintenance
- Clean the laser beam aperture (No. 5), using a 70% alcohol solution. Clean between sessions if needed and before handing it to another person’s usage.
- While cleaning, be sure to prevent wetting the lens.
- Keep the device in proper storage and work conditions as specified in the technical specification table, do not leave the device in the car in hot weather. When not in use, store the device in a dry room and protect it against extreme moisture, heat, lint, dust and direct sunlight.
Warranty
The warranty is for 24 months according to company policy, as is detailed on warranty certificate. If batteries and/or a charger are supplied with the device, they are not included in the warranty. The manufacturer/ distributor is responsible for the performance, safety and reliability of the equipment only on condition that all repairs are carried out exclusively by company- authorized personnel.
