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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing Compex®. The Compex Ayre™ is a battery-powered electric massager indicated to
temporarily relieve tension and relax muscle and to temporarily increase circulation to the treated areas. This
is done with an electronically controlled pump that transports a certain amount of air to the airbags on the legs,
which then squeezes the calves or thighs to help blood flow from the lower limbs.
• In order to use this product correctly, be sure to read the instructions before use.
• For safe and correct use of this product, please read and fully understand the “safety warning”
contained in this manual.
• We recommend keeping this manual in the case and with the product it’s always handy and not easily lost.
• This product is a non-medical device and is not used in medical conditions or medical environments.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
THIS DEVICE MUST NOT BE USED TO TREAT THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
Persons with suspected, active or untreated: deep vein thrombosis, ischemic vascular disease, severe
arteriosclerosis, pulmonary edema, severe congestive heart failure, thrombophlebitis or an active infection;
• On the legs where cuffs would interfere with the following conditions: vein ligation, gangrene, dermatitis,
open wounds, a recent skin graft, massive edema or extreme deformity of the leg.
• Not for use on any neuropathy. Do not use on extremities that are insensitive to pain.
• Not for use where increased venous or lymphatic return is undesirable.
CAUTIONS
• Stop using device if swelling, skin irritation or any other unpleasant or painful sensation occurs and
consult a physician.
• Loosen cuffs immediately if pulsation or throbbing occurs are the cuffs may be wrapped too tightly.
• People with diabetes or vascular disease require frequent skin assessment; consult a physician.
• People who use warming devices in combination with cuffs require frequent assessment as skin irritation
may occur; consult a physician.
• People positioned in the supine lithotomy position (with or without cuffs) for an extended period of time
require special attention to avoid extremity compartment syndrome; consult a physician.
WARNINGS
• Do not attempt to repair the device.
• Do not attempt to open or remove covers.
• Do not remove the pump unit from the cuff.
• Do not attempt to modify or change the device.
• Never attempt any service while the device is in use.
• Do not operate in a wet environment.
• Do not immerse in any liquid for any reason.
• Do not place the device in autoclave for any reason.
• Not suitable for use in the presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture with air or with oxygen or nitrous oxide.
• If exposed to temperatures below 10°C (50F) allow the device to warm up to room temperature.
• Do not subject the device to extreme shocks, such as dropping the pump.
• Portable and mobile Radio Frequency Communication Equipment can be affected by this devices.
• The wraps are intended for single person use. Use on more than one person may cause cross-contamination.
