Somatx Design KNEEMO01UP Knee Pain Device Instructions
- June 6, 2024
- Somatx Design
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Somatx Design KNEEMO01UP Knee Pain Device
Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing The KneeMo®
The KneeMo® is a device designed to dramatically reduce knee pain and increase
mobility for those with Osteoarthritis (OA), knee injuries, or who are from
knee surgery.
Safety Precautions & Warnings
The KneeMo® is not is not a substitute for medical advice. Always seek the advice of your personal health care professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
How The KneeMo® Works
The KneeMo® is not a standard knee brace, but rather a set of motion
sensing straps that are place above and below the knee. The sensors stimulate
the large and small muscle fibers using non-electrical energy. The stimulation
interrupts the pain pathway as the brain processes the stimulation instead of
the pain, permitting more movement in the knee.
Long-term use can improve knee muscle development, strength, and function. By
addressing both pain and muscle atrophy, The KneeMo® can do what other pain
solutions cannot. In clinical studies, The KneeMo® significantly improved knee
pain in both the immediate and long term (4 weeks).
Using The KneeMo®
Get to Know your KneeMo®
Your new device consists of an UPPER and LOWER band. Each device has an on/off
button, an LED light, a reset button (see image below). Note the upper band
has the KneeMo® logo on the front of the unit. Two neoprene and Velcro straps
and a buckle are included to attach the device to the shank and calf USB to
USB-c split charging cable to charge The KneeMo® always charge both devices at
the same time .
Wearing The KneeMo®
In order to assure a proper fit, there are several ways to attach your straps
to The KneeMo®
Thread one side of the neoprene straps through the plastic opening on the
device so the side of the strap so the silicone logo is facing the body
(Picture). Hold the device in place on your leg and pull the other side of the
neoprene strap through the loop and secure snugly around the leg.\
- (Placeholder) Threading it so you can use the tri-glide and make the unit smaller
- (Placeholder) Threading it with the tri-glide and a second strap to make it larger
Placement of the Brace
You will get the most benefit wearing The KneeMo® on the skin, however it can
be worn over tights or light slacks.
Operating Instructions
- Turning on the Device
- Once the device is on your leg, make sure your leg is straight so the two units can “talk” to each other.
- Press the on/off button on the lower device, the device should buzz and flash blue
- Press the on/off button on the upper device, both devices should buzz and flash green, this indicates The KneeMo® is paired and working properly.
LED Sequencing Section
The KneeMo® Application
Specifications (Cleaning, Operating & Storage Temperature, etc.)
Troubleshooting:
Devices won’t connect – Ensure your upper band is above your Knee cap and the
lower band is below the knee.
Legal & Regulatory
Legal Notices
Trademark and copyrights?
Limited Warranty:
THE KNEEMO® HAS A 1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY (THE “LIMITED WARRANTY”), GIVES YOU
SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM
STATE TO STATE (OR BY COUNTRY OR PROVINCE). THE LIMITED WARRANTY CAN ALSO BE
FOUND ONLINE AT WWW.THEKNEMO.COM/WARRANTY
AND IN THE DOCUMENTATION SOMATX DESIGN, INC. (“WE”) PROVIDE WITH THE KNEEMO®.|
WE WARRANT THAT DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE KNEEMO® WILL BE FREE FROM
DEFECTS IN MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP. OUR RESPONSIBILITY FOR DEFECTS IN
MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP IN THE KNEEMO® IS LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT
AS DESCRIBED BELOW IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER DURIN
THEWARRANTY PERIOD, AND NOT TO ANY SUBSEQUENT PURCHASER, TRANSFEREE OR OWNER
OF THE KNEEMO®. WE LIMIT THE DURATION AND REMEDIES OF ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNES FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TO THE DURATION OF THE WARRANTY PERIOD. SOME STATES (OR
COUNTRIES OR PROVINCES) DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIE
WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE FOREGOING LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
Who may use the Limited Warranty?
This Limited Warranty is extended only to the original consumer purchaser of
The KneeMo® during the Warranty Period, and only to purchases of The KneeMo®
from an authorized retailer. This Limited Warranty does not extend to any
subsequent purchaser, transferee, or other owner of The KneeMo®, or any
purchases made from a retailer other than an authorized retailer. Transfer or
resale of The KneeMo® will automatically terminate coverage under this Limited
Warranty with respect to that KneeMo®. This Limited Warranty is not
transferable to any third party, including but not limited to any subsequent
purchaser, transferee, or other owner of The KneeMo®.
What is the Warranty Period?
This Limited Warranty starts on the date of the original retail purchase of
The KneeMo® by the original consumer purchaser and lasts for a one-year period
from that date (the “Warranty Period”). The Warranty Period is not extended if
we repair or replace The KneeMo® under this Limited Warranty or otherwise. We
may change the availability of this Limited Warranty at our discretion, but
any changes will not be retroactive. Save your proof of purchase to
demonstrate the date of your original retail purchase of The KneeMo®.
What does the Limited Warranty cover?
This Limited Warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship of The
KneeMo® during the Warranty Period. During the Warranty Period, we will, at
our option, repair or replace the defective KneeMo® (or a defective part),
free of charge for parts or labor, if it is determined by us, in our sole
discretion, to be defective in materials or workmanship. Such repair or
replacement of a defective KneeMo® may use refurbished parts of similar
quality and functionality. If we elect to repair or replace a KneeMo® under
this Limited Warranty, the costs of transportation (including return shipping)
of a KneeMo® will be paid by us for shipments within the U.S. and Canada only.
Consumers outside of the U.S. and Canada will be required to pay for the costs
of transportation (including return shipping). All consumers will be required
to pay for the costs of transportation or shipping a KneeMo® to us for
inspection and service under this Limited Warranty. If The KneeMo® is
determined by us not to be defective in materials or workmanship, you may be
responsible for labor charges, and will be responsible for parts, labor and
other charges for any repairs.
What does the Limited Warranty not cover?
This Limited Warranty does not cover any damage due to: (a) transportation,
(b) storage, (c) improper use, misuse, abuse or neglect, (d) failure to follow
The KneeMo® instructions or to perform any preventive maintenance, or damage
caused by lack of reasonable care or by connecting The KneeMo® to power and/or
data cables that are not supplied by us, (e) modifications, alterations,
unauthorized repairs, tampering, or other actions or work not take or
performed by us, (f) normal wear and tear, including chips, scratches,
abrasions, discoloration or fading, (g) external causes such as accidents,
abuse, negligence or other actions or events beyond our reasonable control or
beyond normal operation of The KneeMo®, and (h) other damage unrelated to a
defect in materials or workmanship. This Limited Warranty does not include USB
cords, chargers, power cables, other accessories included with The KneeMo®, or
other consumable items.
How do you request inspection and service under the Limited Warranty?|
To request inspection and service under this Limited Warranty, contact our
Customer Service Department at
1-888-688-0896, during the Warranty
Period to obtain a Warranty Return Authorization (“WRA”) number. Our Customer
Service Department will require proof of purchase to provide you a WRA number.
No return shipments will be accepted, and no warranty services will be
provided, without a WRA number. Our Customer Service Department is available
to answer questions on this Limited Warranty and can give you detailed
instructions on how to return The KneeMo® to us for inspection under this
Limited Warranty.
[DISCLAIMER;] LIMITATIONS ON WARRANTIES AND LIABILITIES
- TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW, THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, ORAL, WRITTEN, STATUTORY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES CONTAINED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY AND TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
- SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW DISCLAIMERS OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THIS DISCLAIMER MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. TO THE EXTENT SUCH WARRANTIES CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED UNDER THE LAWS OF YOUR JURISDICTION, WE LIMIT THE DURATION AND REMEDIES OF SUCH WARRANTIES TO THE DURATION OF THE WARRANTY PERIOD. [WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREOGING,] WE LIMIT THE DURATION AND REMEDIES OF ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TO THE DURATION OF THE WARRANTY PERIOD. SOME STATES (OR COUNTRIES OR PROVINCES) DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE FOREGOING LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
- THE REMEDIES DESCRIBED ABOVE ARE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES AND OUR ENTIRE LIABILITY FOR ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. OUR LIABILITY SHALL UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES EXCEED THE ACTUAL AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE DEFECTIVE KNEEMO®, NOR SHALL WE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OR LOSSES, WHETHER DIRECT OR INDIRECT, FORSEEABLE OR UNFORSEEABLE, AND WHETHER OR NOT ADVISED OF THE POSSIBLITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR LOSSES, OF ANY NATURE OR KIND WHATSOEVER.
- SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU
[Dispute Resolution] This Limited Warranty is given by SomaTx Design, Inc., whose address is at PO BOX 361, Zephyr Cove, Nevada, and it gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights, which vary from state to state or jurisdiction to jurisdiction. For a full understanding of your rights you should consult the laws of your state, country or province. This Limited Warranty is only valid in the U.S. and Canada.
FDA
A review of the Code of Federal Regulations Subchapter Title 21 H-Medical
Device, Part 80 Physical Medical Devices, Subpart F Physical Medicine
Therapeutic Devices indicates that this device meets similar standards to Sec.
890.5975 Therapeutic Vibrator and is a Class 1 device. The device is exempt
from the premarket notification procedures. As such there are no known risks
to the subjects beyond those associated with using similar Class 1 devices
such as therapeutic vibrators or a soft knee braces.
FCC
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a Commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
CAN ICES-3(A)/NMB-3(A)
This device complies with ISED Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause interference, and
- This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’ISDE Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :
- l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
- l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.