“BIOFON” IR-THERAPY APPARATUS (UROGENITAL)

Operator Manual

Izhevsk

CONTENTS

1. Purpose
2. Specifications
3. Application Rules
4. Indications
5. Contraindications
6. Side effects
7. Safety Instructions
8. Apparatus Operating

The present Manual includes the information and rules for using the “Biofon M501” IR-therapy physiotherapeutic apparatus (urogenital).

1. PURPOSE

“Biofon M501” IR-therapy physiotherapeutic apparatus (urogenital), further apparatus, is used for physiotherapy of urethroprostatitises of the chlamydious and postchlamydious etiology and the attendant infective diseases that are transmitted by sexual contacts. This apparatus is not only effective in treating the widely distributed infections of urogenital and reproductive systems, but it assists in commensal autoflora recovery and increases the organism resistance to infective diseases that are transmitted by sexual contact.

“Biofon M501” IR-therapy apparatus is a small size and simple in operation device.

In the process of operation the apparatus has an inactivated effect on the series of microorganisms.

The apparatus can be used in clinical and out-patient conditions, both independenly and in combination with the known medicamental and physiotherapeutic means including preventive purposes. The apparatus marking on ordering and in the documentation for other unit is “Biofon IR-therapy apparatus (urogenital), ÅÈÔÞ.941527.001 TO 9444-001-0196638-98.

2. SPECIFICATIONS

2.1. Integrated radiation power at an angle (50± 10)° - not more than 1,0 mW

2.2. IR radiation range- 0,8-0,9 μm

2.3. Maximum number of the treatment sessions, provided by the apparatus before reprogramming- 3000

2.4 Power supply voltage- 3 V

2.5. Power supply (galvanic element, type LR-1)- Alkaline, 2 pcs

2.6. Dimensions- 155x85x30 mm

3. APPLICATION RULES

3.1. "Biofon" apparatus operating and maintenance is carried out in complience with the User's Guide "Biofon" IR-therapy apparatus (urogenital), ÅÈÔÞ.941527.001 ÐÏ.

3.2. The number of procedures and their scheduleare prescribed by the physiotherapist or attending doctor. Special training is not required to operate and maintain the “Biofon” apparatus.

3.3. Apparatus reprogramming is accomplished only by the manufacturer or by the organization, authorized by the manufacturer.

3.4. For performing the treatment session a patient is settled in a sitting or lying position. The apparatus is located on the chest level at a distance of 30...150 cm.

3.5. Treatment session duration is 24s. The number of treatment sessions a day is one.

3.6. Recommended periodicity of performing the treatment sessions in infectious diseases:

3.7. To prevent diseases after accidental sexual intercourses it is recommended to perform the treatment session on the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 8th days according to the following scheme:

1st day - 3 treatment sessions;

2nd day - 2 treatment sessions;

4th and 8th day - 1 treatment session.

3.8. To recover the commensal autoflora of the urogenital and reproductive system (e.g. after intensive treatment with antibiotics) to increase resistance to infectious diseases it is recommended to perform the treatment sessions according to the following scheme:

1st month - 1st, 4th, 8th, 15th, 29th days, one treatment session a day;

2nd, 3rd months - two times a month, one treatment session a day;

4th-12th month – once a month, one treatment session a day.

3.9. Treatment of the patients using the “Biofon” IR-therapy physiotherapeutic apparatus can be performed together with the antibacterial and anti-inflammatory therapy. In this case it is recommended to decrease the course doses and duration of the antibacterial preparations application two or more times. Besides, it is permissible to carry out the treatment by means of the “Biofon” apparatus without using the antibacterial preparations.

4. INDICATIONS

Urethritis, prostatitis, orthoepididymitis, cervicitis, salpingo-oophoritis of the chlamydious, staphylococcus, micoplasmatic, ureaplasmatic and candidious etiology, and in gonorrhoea, syphilis, trichomoniasis as well.

5. CONTRAINDICATIONS

Contraindications are not available.

6. SIDE EFFECTS

Negative side effects are not determined.

7. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

7.1. Unit operating should be carried out in the accordance with the present Manual and the document “Safety Instructions in operating the medical units in the Healthcare Enterprises” approved by the USSR Ministry of Health on the 27th August, 1984 and by Sanitary Standards.

7.2. To provide high efficient apparatus operation do not store and operate it near the UV sources, such as mercury and quartz lamps.

7.3. Do not operate the apparatus near the sources of strong electromagnetic fields, such as working electroengine, TV-set, radio-set and so on.

7.4. It is prohibited to open the apparatus cover.

8. APPARATUS OPERATING

8.1. Settle a patient in a sitting position.

8.2. Remove the apparatus from the protective case.

8.3. Locate the apparatus on a patient chest level at a distance not more than 1,5m.

8.4. Press the “OFF / Ns / Np / Nóñò.” key, the number of performed sessions must appear on the digital panel 4. (Ns = number of sessions perfomed; Np – number of regenerations, Nóñò. – an apparatus resource based on the number of sessions).

8.5. Press and release the “Session” key. After pressing the key the light indicators 5 and 6 must go up, and the timer, counting out the session duration indicated on the digital panel, will switch on. In 10-12s the light indicators must go out and in 24s the signal, designating the session end will sound. At that time the number of performed sessions, Ns, must be set on the digital panel. It means that the apparatus is operating properly.

8.6. After finishing the work, press the “OFF” key.

Chief engineer of the State Enterprise

“Izhevsk Mechanical Plant”

E.H.Mulukov