beurer BR 90 Insect Bite Healer Instruction Manual

beurer BR 90 Insect Bite Healer

Overview

INCLUDED IN DELIVERY

Check that the exterior of the cardboard delivery packaging is intact and make sure that all contents are present. Before use, ensure that there is no visible damage to the device and karabiner and that all packaging material has been removed. In case of any doubt, do not use the device, and contact your retailer or the specified Customer Service address.

• 1 x BR 90
• 2 x batteries, type AAA (LR03 1.5 V)
• 1 x instructions for use

SIGNS AND SYMBOLS

The following symbols are used on the device, in these instructions for use, on the packaging and on the type plate for the device:

PROPER USE

Intended use
The insect bite healer is intended for relieving itching and swelling caused by insect bites or stings by applying heat (local hyperthermia).

Target group
The insect bite healer is intended for use in the home healthcare environment, not in professional healthcare facilities. The insect bite healer can be used on anyone over 3 years of age under supervision; can be used for self- treatment by anyone over 12 years of age.

Clinical benefits
Treatment and relief of itching and swelling caused by insect bites or stings.

Indication
Treatment with the insect bite healer is recommended for:

• itching
• swelling

caused by insect bites or stings.

WARNINGS AND SAFETY NOTES

Contraindications

• Do not use the device if you suffer from diabetes. Sensitivity to pain could, in certain circumstances, be reduced and diabetics may burn themselves.
• Do not use the device on people with disabilities, children under 3 years old or people with reduced sensitivity to heat. This includes people with skin alterations due to illness or scarred tissue in the application area, after taking pain relief medication, drinking alcohol or taking drugs.
• Do not use the device on acutely or chronically diseased (injured or irritated) skin (e.g. inflamed skin,whether painful or not, reddened skin, rashes, (e.g. allergies), burns, frostbite, bruises, swellings (without signs of an insect bite/sting), both open and healing wounds, and surgical scars where the healing process could be affected).
• Do not use the device if you are suffering from a fever.
• Do not use the device on sensitive areas of skin.
• Do not use the device if you have any sensory impairment that reduces the feeling of pain (e.g. metabolic disorders).
• Do not use the device if you are using lotions, creams and gels locally at the same time.
• Do not use the device if you suffer from persistently irritated skin due to long-term heat application on the same area of skin.

General warnings

• Any person using it on themselves must be over 12 years old. The product should only be used on children under 12 years old if supervised or assisted by an adult.
• Before using the device, consult your doctor if you have any skin conditions, serious illness (in particular if you have a propensity to thromboembolic conditions or recurrent malignant growths), or unexplained chronic pain in any part of the body.
• Seek medical advice immediately if the symptoms persist despite using the insect bite healer and stop using it.
• Seek medical advice immediately if the symptoms worsen whilst or after using the insect bite healer and stop using it.
• Seek medical advice immediately if it is a tick bite. The bite may result in the transmission of pathogens such as tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) or borreliosis.
• Seek medical advice immediately if the first signs of increased itching, skin redness, swelling, dizziness, nausea, shortness of breath, formation of wheals or a drop or increase in blood pressure occur.
• Do not use near to the eyes, on the eyelids, mouth or on mucous membranes.
• Do not allow children to play with the device.
• Store the device out of the reach of children and pets.
•  Keep packaging material away from children (risk of suffocation).
• Please note the general hygiene measures when using the insect bite healer.
• The device is not a substitute for medical consultation and treatment. Always consult your doctor if you are experiencing any pain or are suffering from an illness.
• If the device does not work properly, or if you feel unwell or experience pain, stop using it immediately.

General Precautions

• Do not touch the device with wet hands. Do not allow water to spray onto the device. Only operate the device if it is completely dry.
• Do not use any detergents or solvents to clean and maintain the device. If liquid penetrates the device this could cause damage to the electronics or other device parts and lead to a malfunction.
• The device should only be used by one person; use by multiple people is not recommended.
• Protect the device against direct sunlight and store in a dry place.
• Protect the device from impacts, moisture, dust, chemicals, marked temperature fluctuations and nearby sources of heat (ovens, heaters).
• Ensure that no water enters the device. If this should happen, remove the batteries and only use the device again when it is completely dry.
• If you store the device, no heavy objects should be placed on top of it.
• Before use, ensure that there is no visible damage to the device. In case of any doubt, do not use the device, and contact your retailer or the specified Customer Service address.
• Store the device in a location protected against climatic influences. The device must be stored in the environmental conditions specified.
• Do not leave the device unattended while in use. If the device malfunctions, switch it off and stop using it.

Measures for handling batteries

• If your skin or eyes come into contact with battery fluid, rinse the affected areas with water and seek medical assistance.
• Choking hazard! Small children may swallow and choke on batteries. Therefore, store batteries out of the reach of small children.
• Risk of explosion! Do not throw batteries into a fire.
• If a battery has leaked, put on protective gloves and clean the battery compartment with a dry cloth.
• Do not disassemble, open or crush the batteries.
• Observe the plus (+) and minus (-) polarity signs.
• Protect the batteries from excessive heat.
• Do not charge or short-circuit batteries.
• If the device is not to be used for a relatively long period, take the batteries out of the battery compartment.
• Use identical or equivalent battery types only.
• Always replace all batteries at the same time.
• Do not use rechargeable batteries!

Note on electromagnetic compatibility

• The device is suitable for use in all environments listed in these instructions for use, including domestic environments.
• The use of the device may be limited in the presence of electromagnetic disturbances. This could result in issues such as error messages or the failure of the device.
• Avoid using this device directly next to other devices or stacked on top of other devices, as this could lead to faulty operation. If, however, it is necessary to use the device in the manner stated above, this device as well as the other devices must be monitored to ensure they are working properly.
• Failure to comply with the above can impair the performance of the device.

DEVICE DESCRIPTION

The associated drawings are shown on page 3.

1. Battery compartment lid
2. ON/OFF switch/light
3. Heating plate
4. Illuminated ring
5. Activation button
6. Device status LED

INITIAL USE

Inserting the batteries

1. Push open the battery compartment lid
2. Insert the batteries included in delivery into the battery compartment as shown inside the battery compartment. When inserting the batteries, ensure that the correct polarity (+/-) is observed.
3. Slide the battery compartment lid 1 closed until you feel and hear it

USAGE

WARNING
Before use, make sure that there is no insect sting remaining in the area that was stung. Remove the sting carefully before use. Use immediately after the insect bite or sting achieves the best results. If you wait too long to treat the area that has been stung or bitten and itching and swelling have already started, the insect bite healer can only have a limited effect. Nevertheless, treat the area with the insect bite healer. Usually, itching can be relieved and healing can be sped up.

1. Slide the ON/OFF switch 2 towards the heating plate 3 with the symbol “I” for ON. The device status LED 6 lights up blue and indicates to you that the device is ready to use.

2. You have the option of selecting 2 different application times depending on how sensitive the skin is:

   • Place the device with the heating plate 3 on the area that has been stung or bitten.
   • For a 3-second application, press the activation button 5 once. Half of the illuminated ring 4 lighting up blue indicates that the application is starting. This short application time is recommended for first use or use on sensitive skin.
   • For a 6-second application, press the activation button 5 twice in quick succession. The blue illuminated ring 4 is completely lit up here and indicates that the treatment is starting. This application time is recommended for regular use on normal skin.

3. After the end of the application, an acoustic signal sounds, the heating of heating plate 3 is automatically stopped and the blue illuminated ring 4 goes out. Remove the heating plate 3 from the area of the skin once the signal sounds.

4. If you want to switch on the light, slide the ON/OFF switch 2 further towards the heating plate 3 with the symbol; the light turns on. The light is automatically switched off together with the device 2 minutes after use.
   IMPORTANT
   Depending on the sensitivity of the person using the device and of the area of skin, the treatment temperature may feel unpleasant and cause slight skin redness and, in rare cases, irritated skin. If the heat function feels too hot, stop treatment immediately.

5. If required, you can use the heat function of the insect bite healer on the sting/bite again after a break of 2 minutes or also use it immediately on another sting/bite in a different area. The maximum number of 5 applications per hour on the same treatment area must not be exceeded.

6. If the device is no longer required, set it to “OFF” again using the ON/OFF switch 2 . This is indicated by the “O” symbol. The blue device status LED 6 turns off.

7. Before storing, make sure that the device is switched off and the heating plate 3 has cooled down.

Battery Warning
Before the battery level becomes too low for other applications, the device status LED 6 starts to flash 3x and an acoustic signal sounds 3x. Replace both batteries soon, as described in section 6.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Observe the following hygiene instructions to avoid health risks:

• The device is intended for multiple uses.
• It is recommended that the device is cleaned before first use and each additional use.
• The device must be switched off, allowed to cool down and the batteries removed each time before cleaning.
• Use only soft, dry cloths for cleaning the housing.
• Never use any substances for cleaning that could potentially be toxic if they came into contact with the skin or mucous membranes, or if they were swallowed or inhaled.
• Do not use any abrasive cleaning products and never submerge the device in water.
• Do not clean the device in the dishwasher!
• Avoid mechanical cleaning with brushes or similar, as this could result in irreparable damage.
• When using the device on multiple areas that have been stung and bitten, it is recommended that you clean the heating plate each time. This reduces the possibility of germs and bacteria being transferred from one area of skin to the next. Use a commercially available alcohol disinfection wipe to disinfect the heating plate.

WHAT IF THERE ARE PROBLEMS?

2 **** is in the OFF position.

| Slide the ON/OFF switch

2 **** into the ON position.

The batteries are flat.| Replace both batteries as described in these instructions for use.
Problem| Possible cause| Solution
---|---|---
The device no longer gets hot enough.| The battery level is too low.| Replace both batteries as described in these instructions for use.
Device outputs

3 acoustic signals/ the device status LED 6 flashes – even after switching the device OFF and

ON again.

| The battery level is too low, meaning that the device may no longer be able to be operated.| Replace both batteries as described in these instructions for use.
The application cannot be started, even though the ON/OFF switch 2 is set

to ON.

| The device has switched off automatically, as the activation button

5 **** was accidentally pressed for longer than 2 seconds.

| First switch the device to OFF using the ON/ OFF switch 2 ** and then switch it on again as usual.
Problem| Possible cause| Solution
---|---|---
The device does not switch on, even though the batteries have been replaced and the ON/OFF| The device may be faulty.| Please contact Customer Services.
switch 2 ** has been set to ON.|  |
Device outputs

5 acoustic signals and the illuminated ring 4 flashes.

| This indicates a potential malfunction.| Switch the device off and repeat the application again after 10 minutes. Please contact Customer Services if the fault occurs again.

DISPOSAL

Repairing and disposing of the device

• Do not repair or adjust the device yourself. Proper operation can no longer be guaranteed in this case.

• Do not open the device. Failure to comply with this instruction will void the warranty.

• Repairs must only be carried out by Customer Services or authorized retailers. Before making a claim, please check the batteries first and replace them if necessary.

• For environmental reasons, do not dispose of the device in the household waste at the end of its useful life. Dispose of the
  device at a suitable local collection or recycling point in your country. Dispose of the device in accordance with EC Directive

  • WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment). If you have any questions, please contact the local authorities responsible for waste disposal.

Disposing of the batteries

• Batteries must not be disposed of in the household waste. They may contain poisonous heavy metals and are subject to special refusal treatment.
• The codes below are printed on batteries containing harmful substances:
  • Pb = Battery contains lead,
  • Cd = Battery contains cadmium,
  • Hg = Battery contains mercury.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

The serial number is located on the device or in the battery compartment. Subject to technical changes. The device complies with the EU Medical Devices Directive 93/42/, the German Medical Devices Act (Medizinproduktgesetz), and the Europe standard EN 60601-1-2 (in accordance with CISPR 11, CISPR 14-1, CISPR-32, IEC 61000-3-2, IEC 61000-3-3, IEC 61000-4-2, IEC 61000-4-3, IEC 61000-4-4, IEC 61000-4-5, IEC 61000-4-6, IEC 61000-4-8, IEC 61000-4-11) and is subject to particular precautions with regard to electromagnetic compatibility.

WARRANTY/SERVICE

Further information on the warranty and warranty conditions can be found in the warranty leaflet supplied.

References

• Beurer Gesundheitsratgeber
• Beurer Health Guide

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